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Been a long since I’ve been on here. What are the advantages of esp or euro oil?

Just picked up a new to me 2009 Mustang GT 3v 4.6L 13x,xxx miles and bone stock. What would be a good synthetic oil for it? Was considering Pennzoil Ultra 5w20.

I have a 2004 Silverado 5.3 engine with 200k miles. I have been running pennzoil platinum 5w30. But have been noticing it’s using over a quart in 3k miles. Would another brand oil maybe reduce consumption. Was thinking about trying valvoline syn or Castrol syn. It does leak some but not enough...

Originally Posted By: bbhero Are Ecotec's are direct injection ?? That could easily explain the viscosity loss if that's what the motor is. I drove a rental 2015 Chevrolet Malibu that had an Ecotec motor that was a turbo as well. The car had good power for a 2.0L and a full sized sedan. Mine...

My first UOA: Mobil 1 5W30 with AC Delco oil filter.

I have a GM Vetronix Tech 1 and was wondering where I can find cartridges with updated software? I'm looking for 81-04 GM (I currently have 81-96) I've found some on ebay but they are usually included with a scanner. Any help would be great!

Originally Posted By: threeputtpar I love those Z24s! I had an 86 and an 88 that I drove the wheels off of and even though they were severely underpowered, they were a good road trip car. Any current SN rated 5 or 10W-30 will fit the bill, along with any basic level filter. These 60° V6s don't...

I recently picked up a 1990 Cavalier Z24 with the 3.1L engine. I know nothing about the maintenance history of it. Other than it had a new GM crate engine installed about 100K miles ago. The inside of the engine is fairly clean (just by peeking in the oil fill). I'm pretty sure it has flat...

What would be the best way to use the bleach mix scrub it with a sponge and rinse then wash with a car wash soap then wax.

I just got a truck it was parked under a tree for many years. The paint appears to still be in decent shape. What can I use to get this [censored] off? I used auto tint safe windex on half of the hood to see how it cleaned up(cause it's what I had at the time) It turned out pretty decent but I'm...

I picked up a few qrts. of Havoline HM 10w30 just wondering if anyone has used or saw a VOA on it? I usually run Pennzoil YB but I saw this a little cheaper a qrt. at the local mart so I figured I'd give it a try.

Originally Posted By: OtisBlkR1 drivers side of the block, up top, super easy to replace.. two electric boxes, two plug wires per box.. expensive little buggers too... i just dont recall there name.. Yeah I was thinking coil packs or maybe the ignition module

No check engine lights. I haven't put a starter on it since I have had the car but it cranks over fine.

Originally Posted By: OtisBlkR1 does it have the 2.2 ? Yeah it does.

My 99 Sunfire is hard to start. Sometimes the car will fire on the first crank some times you will have to crank and let off and try again. I have replaced with in the last month. spark plugs, spark plug wires, fuel pump and fuel filter with no change. What else could cause this problem? The car...