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There was a TSB out from Ford a while back to use 10w40 in the modular motors. It was for complaints from customers saying that the engines were noisy. I do not have it on me right now but I have posted about it before. I think a search would probably bring it up if someone was interested. I...

As far as I know, the 250 models had issues with the 2.5 V6 only having direct injection without port injection as well. The little hybrids had head gasket and engine issues too.

I put a set of the new Douglas touring tires on my supercharged Regal. If they get decent traction on that thing, they are good enough for me. Have had several sets of the older models and never had any issues with them. Good to grab on special or clearance.

I would suggest a 10w30 diesel oil as others have mentioned simply because it is well suited for the heavy duty use. I also don't think it would be a bad idea to use a 5w40 A3/B4 euro oil since that is just basically a 5w30 on the thick side and has lots of additives in it.

For a lot of the older classic vehicles a diesel 10w30 is a sure bet because it is on the heavier side and usually has a lot of zinc. Do keep an eye on oil pressure to make sure you don't need to go thicker. A 5w40 A3/B4 or diesel oil would be a good step up.

If you want to clean the injectors, use a quality product like Chevron Techron or Redline. You probably don't need it since you use top tier fuel. Just stay away from snake oils because they won't do anything positive for you.

I have those batteries in several of my cars and no issues. The oldest one is 6 years old or so and still good. When I got mine they were Exide. Bought one more recently and it was Johnson controls. But at just about half the price of anywhere else, I can't complain.

I have done this on a few of my cars, but for a different reason. While I have not had any issues down to single digit temps, i'm not sure I would recommend it. My throttle body is literally an inch or two above the exhaust so that may be keeping it warm enough not to have issues. Pretty sure...

It seems to have taken off of Napa Silver oil filters for me. They are not in stock and will have to be shipped though. It must really just be a select few items since everything else it doesn't apply to.

These engines don't care about oil as long as it is in there. Keep it topped up to the full level and it will go till there is no car left. Although I have noticed that they prefer clean oil over quality oil. You are much better off running cheap oil changed more often than top tier oil for very...

It is the typical dex-clone BUT, it does NOT contain 2-EHA. Which is supposed to be the ingredient that causes all of the well known dexcool issues. I switched my cars to this stuff years ago when it came out and the same sort of rebate was available in combination with the ACE deal. Have not...

Thank you for this info, I was not aware that the universal fluid could be red. It also had Lucas in it because it was stringy. But it surprisingly drove fine even though almost 7 quarts drained out of it. I got it from a dealer that was totally clueless and it turns out the transmission was...

I wish some people didn't service their transmissions. I drained my VW DSG twin clutch DCT and red ATF poured out. Yeah, I wasn't impressed.

The dirt is keeping the gaskets sealed tighter than a clam's behind

Will 10w40 CAUSE it to consume oil? No. But it is a Toyota and it will burn oil regardless even thought this was one of the known oil furnaces like many of their 4 cylinders. I would switch to what is recommended and see how bad it is. Then you can check to see if going thicker helps slow it...