Recent content by caveatipse

I use Toyota's recommended 5W-30 on my Yaris. The Yaris is rated 36 mpg highway, but I commonly average 52 through hypermiling, so unless there were a huge difference, I would be hard pressed to believe that 5W-20 versus 5W-30 would impact mpg that much, but again, I am just learning.

Ok. I am not insulting anyone. Whoever may have passed this $1 tillion welfare plan, Democrat or Republican, would have been wrong as I see it.

I think he should have said, "Yes, I did, just like all you hypocrites."

How is giving away $1 trillion to people who are already multi-billionaires suppoed to create jobs and stimulate the economy?

My Toyota owner's manual says, "No elaborate break-in period is required." I guess read into that what you want lol.

Haha I am laughing because my Yaris takes I think 2.9 quarts of oil lol. I am comparing it to soe of these big engines and it seems like so little.

Originally Posted By: BigNick Here's what I was thinking... Many times, Mobil 1 goes on sale, with a decent filter, at Autozone, Advanced Auto Parts, etc. In the past, any of the Mobil 1 products apply to the sale. If this is the case, Wouldn't it be better to get the Extended Performance...

I have searched and read but am still confused as to the difference(s) between Mobil 1 and Mobil 1 Extended Life or whatever it is called. The only difference I can see for sure is that the Extended Life has more of the SuperSyn additive package. Are there other differences, and would there be...

I generally do not consider Wikipedia reliable, but since it was cited: "The rotary engine was an early type of internal-combustion engine in which the crankshaft remained stationary and the entire cylinder block rotated around it. The design was used mostly in the years shortly before and...

Originally Posted By: rg200amp Originally Posted By: caveatipse Let me be pedantic and technical just for a moment. Technically, the term "rotary engine" refers to those aircraft engines where the pistons actually rotate around the crankshaft, while a Wankel engine is what Mazda uses. Wankel...

Mobil 1 advertises their filter as "free flowing," so I wonder if it is all just propaganda?

Let me be pedantic and technical just for a moment. Technically, the term "rotary engine" refers to those aircraft engines where the pistons actually rotate around the crankshaft, while a Wankel engine is what Mazda uses.

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I use Mobil 1 oil filters, because I did a tiny bit of research and found that they are superior. However, if anyone has any other information or experiential, anecdotal evidence, I would love to hear please. What is your favorite filter, and why? Thanks.

Lubrication has traditionally been the design downfall of the otherwise-brilliant Wankel engine.