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Is a coolant exchange machine the only real way to change your coolant? I know I have done in the past just a drain/flush myself but then you end up diluting the system cause there is always coolant in the block you can’t get out. I have seen some coolant vacuums on Amazon but it looks like...

I have a 1998 Dodge Dakota with the 318. About 90,000 miles. We use it as a farm truck I guess. Doesn’t get driven but maybe a few times a month and doesn’t leave the house much. You could imagine how many miles we put on it. Not many at all. What oil is recommended for something like that?

Fuel leaking into the oil doesn’t have to do with the weight of oil. Friends 2017 CRV has the same issue. His made me check mine. Got 2 tests sent off.

I’m sick of Honda and some people who think this is not an issue. I live in southern Alabama and I had just over 10% fuel on oil then after the “fix” it’s over 13%. You can’t tell me that doesn’t mess the car up.

Looking at this link if you look where the oil enters in the Filter Media via the 2 arrows it enters in the 7 or 8 hole "Base Gasket/Flange". Under the Flange there is a rubber drainback valve. The spring is so tight I don't see how oil freely enters in the filter cause the rubber piece is so...

Hi, Looking at a comparison in Oil Filters between the Fleetguard and the Baldwin Oil filters. Upon first thing, I notice that the Baldwin Spring is so tight it popped the Baseplate off the top after I cut it. Fleetguard spring was more "relaxed". Based upon the spring and the functions of the...

Originally Posted By: stchman Run 5W-20. If you can get Mobil 1 for the same price as conventional then go for it. Where do you get Mobil 1 that cheap? Costco when it is on sale like this month. Close in Price anyway.

This is a topic I have seen a few times through searching.. Book recommends 5W20. Says Conventional or Synthetic. I have no clue what was used in this car before I bought it about 2 months ago. I don't know if they have used synthetics or not. My question is, should I use Synthetic or...

Appreciate the feedback. Been looking around, I think I am going to use the Valvoline 30 for my car. yes, they do burn a little oil by design: 1 Quart every 1,000 miles on my newly rebuilt engine.

Yes, I use lube in the fuel, I run cycles for the rotary motor. 1st tank I use 6oz of TC-W3 2 Cycle oil, next I use Fuel cleaner, next tank I use MMO, next clean tank, then restart the cycle. Ben running GREAT!

Hey guys, I have a 2004 RX-8. Engine has just been rebuilt about 7,000 miles ago. My local Costco has just stopped carrying my oil I always use. I was using 5W-30 Formula Shell, or Chevron 5W-30 motor oil. What is the closest oil to those? Any good ones out there for the rotary?