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Originally Posted by BretBouer Per the manual, it says that I need a LOW PHOSPHOROUS, fully synthetic 20w-40 FC-W rated oil. I think that 10w-40 or 15w40 or 25w40 may be acceptable but it MUST meet the 3 criteria of being low phosphorus, full synthetic and FC-W rated. This is for a GM 305 2010...

https://www.shell-livedocs.com/data/published/en-US/2976b050-307e-4d03-a75d-e1692a508659.pdf why not a mono grade 40, it is API SN?

the MAC OS firewall is pretty effective, I suggest you turn it on https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201642 About the application firewall OS X includes an application firewall you can use to control connections made to your computer from other computers on your network. OS X v10.5.1 and...

as i have said before, most if not all home routers are not secure, this study is scary in many ways do not rely on your home router for firewall security https://www.fkie.fraunhofer.de/cont...uter/HomeRouterSecurity_2020_Bericht.pdf Executive Summary This report analyses 127 current routers...

I know I will get roasted for this, but why not a mono grade 40? https://www.shell-livedocs.com/data/published/en-US/2976b050-307e-4d03-a75d-e1692a508659.pdf

the eco diesel engines are garbage, they are so bad the local Maple Ridge Dodge dealer has warranty engines on crates in the back waiting for installation list of dead engines, many failed just after the first oil change, I have head of them seizing while being backed off the delivery truck...

I would switch to a premium (91 octane fuel) and check to see if there is a difference

Originally Posted by Gordon_Schumway Please forgive me for being obtuse, since I have no warranty left on my 2015 TDI Jetta I want to change the oil myself. Apparently the oil I need is 5w30 Synthetic 507 compliant, 507 because it is a diesel...from what I have read in the owners manual. Living...

Originally Posted by opus I have 2 gallons of brand name 2 cycle outboard engine oil. Equivalent quality for a chainsaw, string trimmer, etc...

lol, i have heard of guys pulling out the drain valves, that is why I used JB weld on the threads, it aint coming out unless you remove the pan

you are probably encountering anticoagulant resistant mice, they are very common now because of the over use of warfarin etc. The first generation anticoagulants can now be considered essentially useless. I have seen this many times in my career...

the logic is easy, you don't change or check the "lifetime fluid" you change the fluid and the transmission as one unit for a cost of 5-8 thousand dollars makes much more sense to a dealership instead of charging you $300 for a filter and fluid change

drain valve https://www.fumotooildrainvalve.com...9yIquQ-K25BJffVssM5vxI8VuehoCZ8EQAvD_BwE

I don't understand why vehicle owners neglect to change the oil and then wonder why the engines wear out prematurely oil is cheap, engines are very expensive, just change the oil more often

why not just use a GL5 80w90, the difference in viscosity would be nearly irrelevant