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While I always remove the oil drain plug when available to service my vehicles, I have several applications where I need to extract used oil using a pump of some kind. These include a boat (Diesel M25 engine) and a lawnmower. Was wondering what the readership on this forum use? Have...

For those in the colder States, it's that time of year again when you think about installing winter tires. Installing them too early and you experience unreasonable wear. Too late and you put yourself at certain risk when the first ice forms or snow falls. I am referring particularly to those...

My daughter lives in France and I would like to advise her, long distance, as I am in the US. She owns a 2015 Peugot 2008 (1.1 gasoline engine, manual) with 130,000 kilometers on it. Has started using a lot of fuel and oil. Took it to the local dealer who is telling her she needs a new engine...

Looking at a couple of options in the 30 to 36 foot range. Universal engines seem common type, among others. Is there anything special to consider with diesel engines, oil weight, type, other? One I am looking, a 1986 Catalina has 1500 hours on the engine. Hoping to see if the owner has a...

Been changing spark plugs for over forty years. First motorcycles, then on both cars and motorcycles. I have never lubricated anything relating to spark plugs up to now. Will be changing my later model Beemer with new NGK plugs when the weather warms up, as now beyond the 60,000 miles suggested...

Complex engine seized (ceased!)

I have an air-cooled 2013 Thruxton with about 20K miles. Old technology, but with EFI. Inadvertently started an impassioned debate on appropriate oil at the Triumph Rat forum. The bike has a wet clutch and the manual recommends 10W/40 or 15W/50. Manual also specs API SH (or higher) AND JASO MA...

Once again, manufacturers are doing their bit to make simple things complicated and confusing. In this case setting the correct tire pressure. My new (2021) Merc GLC300 4Matic has no less than three tire pressure labels. On the door there is the "official" Mercedes label referencing Stuttgart...

I service my own vehicles, so reviewing some of these threads it seems like I may have come to the right place to obtain some basic answers... General assumptions on installing the correct oil in my vehicle(s)... 1. Start with the vehicle owner's manual for directions and approved oil types 2...