Recent content by dewhite04

Originally Posted By: slacktide_bitog When you get your PF65 on Amazon, please post some pics! I'd love to see if they're still made by Mahle, and the country of origin It's definitely dressed in AC Delco clothing, but apparently still made in Austria. Maybe they bought the existing plant...

Originally Posted By: ExMachina Originally Posted By: Greasymechtech PF65 is cut open in the oil filter forum. Nothing special. But, unlike normal filters, I'd wager that the media can withstand 2 years of timely service without biodegrading/tearing... As such, I would have no problem using a...

I'm getting ready to perform the first scheduled oil & filter change on my 2013 Chevrolet Volt as I pass 24,000 miles (also very nearly 24 months). As per the manufacturer's recommendations, I intend to use a Dexos rated 5W-30 oil. Left to my own devices, I will probably purchase Mobil1 Extended...

Originally Posted By: Merkava_4 What is that oil filter sitting on? Looks like a piece of sandpaper. Not to worry - that was the box top. After I'm done, I note the date/mileage and type of oil used on the back and throw it in with the maintenance records.

For anyone who later plows this thread up, or any who were curious I thought I should post my carefully considered choice: Yep, 5w-20 in a PYB, with a Purolator PureONE filter. I looked over her service records a little more carefully, and it looks like she's getting some additional miles in...

Originally Posted By: Doog Originally Posted By: dewhite04 I'm working to ween my girlfriend off of taking her car to the dealer for as many service items as possible. As with any forum, and on any subject - I certainly appreciate any thoughts, suggestions, references, questions, or other...

Hello all, I've been a sometimes lurker here for quite some time, but I finally have a reason to register and post. I'm working to ween my girlfriend off of taking her car to the dealer for as many service items as possible. We've recently bought tires from Discount Tires (for about half the...