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    Subaru Brand Oil

    I got an email promoting Subaru dealer services. In the email the claim was made that: We recommend refilling with Genuine Subaru Oil at every oil change because it's the ONLY oil formulated specifically for your SUBARU BOXER® engine. It's formulated with a unique blend of additives, detergents...
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    He's Dead Jim! Engine Warranty Denied! Help!

    Get a lawyer and the manufacturer of the filter involved. If the filter was spec'd for that engine, one of them should pay. Or file a small claims lawsuit against both and let them sort out who is to blame.
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    Mobil Delvac Extreme 15w-40 5.7k mi; Ram EcoDiesel 83k

    I'm curious. Is the Delvac approved for this application. The oem warranty did not cover the DPF. The Mopar extended warranty did not cover the DPF. The extended warranty they gave us with the emissions settlement gave us 100K if I remember correctly. If the Delvac is not a low SAPS oil, will...
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    21 Subaru Ascent - M1 EP 0w20

    I'd appreciate it if you would share the email. Thanks.
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    2019 Subaru Ascent - Castrol Synthetic 0W-20 - 3,409 Mi OCI

    I completely agree. One is a BMW and the other is a Subaru. Both were turbocharged. If a standard OCI in a BMW causes a Subaru motor to self destruct, I'm shocked and a little afraid. I have an 2020 Outback limited XT. And again, I would want to see the metal flakes, just to be sure the service...
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    2019 Subaru Ascent - Castrol Synthetic 0W-20 - 3,409 Mi OCI

    I had a BMW 3 series with a turbo charged motor that called for a 10,000 mile oil change. I had the dealer do it when recommended by the OLM. No self destruction. I currently have a 2020 outback xt limited. I would appreciate more info, i.e. the UOA data to which you refer. This one was not...
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    2019 Subaru Ascent - Castrol Synthetic 0W-20 - 3,409 Mi OCI

    I can't imagine that any significant damage was done. Did the dealer notify her of the historic, but non-recall worthy, problem with the wing flap actuator on the hyperdrive? A silly dealer story. My 2020 Outback came with a 3 year / 36,000 mile warranty on wear items, including wipers, brake...
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    Insurance claims and OEM.

    From your email it appears that your wife was not the at fault driver and the at fault driver's insurance is covering the repair. I just went through this in Missouri. So what follows is relevant to Missouri, maybe not Oklahoma. The OEM rider requirement would likely be needed if your...
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    Best/affordable way to pick up a boat/trailer?

    There are a lot of companies that will do that for you. From where to where and what boat and trailer? It seems to run about a $/mile.
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    Cleaning stones?

    There are tools made for the purpose. A dressing wheel is all I've ever seen. But a google search revealed a bunch of dressing tools.
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    Out of control Tecumseh

    I wondering if there is a governor, maybe centrifugal? How old is the engine? Disclaimer: I know nothing about this subject matter so please no LOLs. It just sounds like maybe the engine races the governor cuts what ever it cuts, probably fuel and then when it slows the governor opens the...
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    Castrol SLX Pro LL, 10302 miles, 2010 VW Jetta TDI

    Originally Posted By: dnewton3 If you look at some other HDEO (15w-40 dinos) they will hold their TBN really well. For the newest edition of the TDI VW requires an oil that meets the 507.00 spec. All of these are low ash and 5w-30. The reaseon is, as I understand it, the particulate filter. VW...
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    What if Metal Foil accidentally fell in

    It happened to me. Not foil but the foam plastic seal on a 1 qt bottle. I can't remember how may oil changes, maybe the next, it drained out with the oil. No apparent damage done.
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    Lite white haze on red car

    True red cars are the most susceptible to chalking. As I understand, the only option is to have the car repainted. I believe that red is the most expensive color to have a car painted. That is my understanding and I just bought a new red Golf. Go figure.
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    2011 JSW TDI: LM Top Tec 4200 @ 5k miles

    Originally Posted By: HondaMan
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