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I think that is a good plan of attack. Exactly what I will do. Thank you.

Thanks rmueller23. I took it for about a 60 mile ride after the seafoam, parked it on a hill in the parking lot and went in for a cool drink. Came out about 45 minutes later and it started on about the 3rd try. So nothing is apparently broken, just having trouble engaging from the inertia, which...

I purchased a pristine 2004 BMW K1200GT with only 19k on the clock. It has barely been ridden in the last couple of years, hence the issue. Very regular oil changes, but the short rides and inactivity has caused an apparent problem with the starter sprag (sort of a bendix, but inside the engine...

What about Redline oil? I realize it is pretty pricey but doesn't it have one of the highest ester content? Just bought my 08 Accord about three weeks ago, no idea what oil is in it (had fresh oil change from dealer) but it is not using oil at a high rate. I have almost 1,200 miles on it and...

Thanks for the oil recommendations. So you guys would wait on using the Kreen and just run a good cleaning oil first? M1 HM seems to be the preferred oil for that? I have no idea what is in there right now. Dealer had a fresh oil change when I bought it but he didn't know what oil was used.

Come here often for the knowledge on this board. Did a search and I think I know what direction I am leaning, but here's my dilemna: Bought a 2008 Honda Accord Coupe with 110,000 miles and looks well taken care of. Carfax shows regular oil changes, most at about 5k intervals. I knew there was a...

Originally Posted by Onetor Thread Thank you Onetor. I used the search function but I must have done something wrong as that thread didn't come up. Much appreciated.

Getting ready to do my second oil change on my '06 4Runner 4.7 V8. The truck now has 240k, and has used Valvoline Maxlife High Mileage since about 70k. Uses about a half a quart per 5k, not a single leak. My question is...do you guys trust the Fram Ultra to the advertised 20k? This oil and...

2006 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4.7. 237K Valvoline Maxlife HM. Not a single leak, uses about a half quart (don't have to add) in 5,000 miles according to the dipstick.

Originally Posted By: Leo99 If it likes what the previous owner is giving it, I'd keep giving it the same thing. I think that's what I'm going to do...no reason to change what has been working and from what I can find the Maxlife is great oil. Thanks all.

Should I stay with a high mileage oil? There are zero oil leaks right now, would going to a conventional oil potentially cause leaks? I do like the fact that the Maxlife is a blend and it's super cheap.

Frequent lurker here... I just bought a high mileage 2006 4Runner 4.7 V8 (235,000) that is in immaculate shape. I know that's a lot of miles, but I just sold my 98 4Runner and it had 250,000 miles and ran like a top. I am hoping to get good results with this one. The guy who sold it kept...

Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete Originally Posted By: OldCowboy Go Walmart. All my local Walmarts have the 0W-40 in 5 qt jugs. Can you post a pic? According to Mobil, it does not exist: http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Car_Care/AskMobil/Mobil_1_0W40_Jug_Size.aspx However...

Thanks Pete. Like I stated, no reason to change other than cost. Have four vehicles and the price of oil is starting to be a pain in the budget.

Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete M1 0w-40 was just on sale at AZ: $30 for 5 quarts and an oil filter. Just stock up when it's on sale. Interesting. I have two Autozones in town, neither carries the 5 quart jug.