Recent content by Frank@Toronto

I also have the Fumoto valve and get the foamy bubbles during oil changes. Like others have said, it just that narrow stream of oil, draining into the pan, that's causing this.

Ultra was cheaper because is was being promoted at that time in Canada...then it just disappeared.

2005 CRV oil leak http://www.crvownersclub.com/forums/14-problems-issues/11980-2005-crv-oil-leak.html

Green Earth Technologies Only saw API SM certifications. https://www.iproxydirect.com/uploads/getg/getg_proxy_statement.pdf

Impressive Webfors!!!

Before buying an used engine, remove one of its valve cover and see if there is any sludge. For engines that are sludge prone (not saying this one is), then use synthetic oil and do not extended the oil change interval time.

I'll keep using synthetic oil because I'm planning to have the vehicle until 200k miles (or more I hope) and most important it needs to pass an emission test every two years. Paying say an extra $10 to $15 for synthetic oil is cheap insurance, comparing to rebuilding an engine or buying another...

Thanks FRiZzo, Went to the Bowmanville Walmart and picked up the remaining stock of 5W20 (5 Litres bottles). It was placed on the top shelf, with no price listed anywhere, but did ring out at $26.88. Great price!!!

Picture would be nice

Called two NAPA (Toronto) stores today. One said they cannot order it, the other said it's never been done, nor do they know how. They do stock a limited quantity of Pennzoil Platinum 0W20 ($10.59 per litre), but no 0W30. FRiZzo, how much was the 5w20 Pennzoil Ultra?

Thanks FRiZzo. Bowmanville is far away from the city, but I'll keep in mind, should my travels bring me in that area.

Parts Source said they don't do special orders on Motor Oil.

Also went through various threads on this topic at this site. Opinions varied from Group IV to Group III to Semi-Blends. The only place that I known that carries Mobil Delvac 222 Elite 0W-30 in Toronto is NOCO. http://www.noco.ca/ The price that I was quoted last year was $32.50 for a 4 litre...

Esso XD-3 (0W30) was PAO based while Mobil Delvac Elite 222 0W-30 is "from high quality petroleum base stocks" according to their product sheet. http://www.imperialoil.ca/Canada-English/Files/Products_Lubes/IOCAENCVLMOMobil_Delvac_Elite_222.pdf

The Sherway Walmart doesn't carry Pennzoil Ultra, but does have the 5W20 and 5W30 Pennzoil Platinum.