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    White condensation Foam in oil cap

    Originally Posted By: daman Originally Posted By: ZZman I have a 2002 Buick with a 3800 super charged engine. I just changed the oil yesterday and noticed for the first time the above mentioned oily foam. Not alot but some. This is a first. I am thinking the fact that it has been extremely cold...
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    Valvetrain pics - 2001 Acura

    Excellent! Thanks for sharing!
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    Oil For New Bike

    As mentioned, Rotella T 15W40, good oil, fairly priced. Win, win!
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    Rotating Tires Is Overrated

    Originally Posted By: Pop_Rivit Originally Posted By: Nick1994 I find it amazing that there's people out there who do this, I find it amazing that, rather than focus on traffic and what's going on around him, someone would actually sit at a stop light and take pictures of other vehicles tires...
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    Differential oil for a 1976 Corolla?

    Nice looking old car, I'm an old Toyota fan.
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    Do you ever buy tools "just because"?

    Originally Posted By: Bud_One there is always room/need for new tools +1 and totally agree!
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    Pictures from valve cover removal, 160k miles

    Great pics! Thanks for sharing.
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    Choice of thermostat...

    OE with the jiggle valve be the way to go.
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    Are car makers bored or something?

    Originally Posted By: eljefino It's all touchscreens and backup cameras and other stuff that'll be obsolete in two years. I still figure the azimuth of car design was around 1990-1995. We had port fuel injection and distrbutorless ignition, light weight, good visibility, good MPG, and adequate...
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    Additive to convert GTX 10W30 into a high mileage

    Napa in Canada appears to be the only retailer of LubroMoly Motor Saver,bought 2 cans $14 each.
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    2000 Toyota Echo oil pressure issue.. clacky clack

    As suggested, pull the valve cover to get an indication of engine internal cleanliness/neglect. Check out MadMikes photos in this thread for reference. Post your findings.
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    2000 Toyota Echo oil pressure issue.. clacky clack

    Originally Posted By: MadMike82 Hi buddy i recently got a echo 2000 with 252k on it motor run super good but it started to do the same thing as your, we took the valve cover off it was a mess in there my cousin own a service station he had to take the oil pan out to clear that screen too, my...
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    Oil light flickering at low idle

    Just went through this only a couple of days ago on my old Toyota. Oil light issues exactly as you described, flickering/steady on @ hot idle. Turned out to be..............a bad oil pressure sending unit. Just my very recent experience.
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    Additive to convert GTX 10W30 into a high mileage

    Originally Posted By: Oily_hair Originally Posted By: gold01ca Ok, where can I buy this in Canada? I'm waiting for this answer too but seeing you are from BC i did find this place. www.hopefungautoparts.com Thanks for your efforts Oily, I'm closer to Alberta so I'll search for a dealer...
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    Additive to convert GTX 10W30 into a high mileage

    Originally Posted By: 901Memphis Originally Posted By: Clevy Liqui-moly motor oil saver. This is the best answer honestly. Ok, where can I buy this in Canada?
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