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Originally Posted By: Bandito440 What's the application? I'm thinking of switching just my rear end oil to synthetic on my classic volvo's. I have a 240 and a 740. I may just keep running regular gear oil like always but I would also like to not worry about it for awhile too (not that regular...

Is $16 and some change seem high for 1 qt of the RP 75w90 gear oil? Just curious since this was quoted me from my Bumper to bumper auto store in town. The Valvoline syn was quite a bit less....what makes the RP so much more expensive?

My 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.8LV6 says to use 5w20w oil in the crankcase. Why? I've been using Trop Artic syn blend 5w30w but have always wondered if I'm harming my mpg or internal parts? Is the Trop Artic syn blend O.K? Been using if for years in all my vehicles without a hitch but [censored]...

Well, that all sounds reasonable to me. No warranty on van anymore. I've been using the Purolator L10241 filter. Perhaps I'll just stick with that one or move up to a better quality filter such as a Purolator plus or Wix in that size. It was a funky idea since I keep Motorcraft FL1A's on hand...

Well, I normally use the purolator classic for the engine...I can't remember the series of numbers. I used to use the Fram PH3614 but after all the negative reviews I was reading, I switched to the next cheaper filter sold at W-mart....the Purolator classic that crosses to the 09 G-Caravan. I...

Originally Posted By: Kuato Are you planning to extend your OCI? Not sure what oci means?

Is it safe to use an oil filter such as a Motorcraft FL1A on a vehicle that does not call for a FL1A? For example: Can I use a FL1A on a 2009 Dodge grand caravan 3.8L V6? I find the stock filter on the Dodge 3.8 to be tiny and wondered if there was a larger filter to use as an option? Or...