Recent content by Klutch9

Yep, I’ve noticed the same thing for many years with Speedway in SE Michigan.

It may be backwards compatible in some cases, but an oil cannot meet both C3 and A3/B4. Just like API oils are backwards compatible with older API specs, but an average API SL oil won’t meet SQ because of the additive levels for one thing.

Castrol 5w-30 K meets 504/507 and is recommended for 502/502. Is that what you’re seeing? Others have had similar questions about the oil being ACEA C3, and also says it meets A3/B4 on the front of the bottle, which is not possible. An oil cannot be both. The back of the bottle clarifies and...

It’s played out. Way back in the day, when the Mustang (and I presume a couple others) used them, it was actually impressive how they functioned. It was very analog but it worked. It was clever. In the last few years, it seems like many/most of the higher-end vehicles have them. So much so...

The sump is small not for the engine size, but for the power it makes. And I was referring to the heat soaking after prolonged hard driving. It’s a thing with these cars. During normal driving they keep the temp perfectly in check, which is probably part of the reason 0w-20 is recommended.

The Corolla GR engine gets really hot when pushed, at least the oil does. It has a small sump and small engine bay. Only so much room for cooling.

Our Carnival hits 235 oil temp while on the interstate. Not uncommon for many engines today.

What temps run lower in this engine? Coolant? Oil temps, for example, hover around 250F in the 3.0.

That bug straight outta The Lion King.

Yes but many times, the Acdelco oil is the factory fill, most likely.

Got this update today via email. I asked about my rebates, of which I submitted two, and they said that they normally get processed within 4 weeks, and to allow another 4 weeks for payment. I submitted 6 weeks ago… seems the delays we all are seeing are common. This was there response: Hello...

Pretty normal for a port-injected engine, I'd say.

Who knows. I think for my Focus, the SEL and ST had the rear swaybar, but my SE did not.

Haha. I used to have a 1997 Grand Am, and it had no front end links. The sway bar was there, but the links weren't. I owned it for at least a year before I realized. They were the simple thru-bolt with bushings supported by cup washers that GM used for awhile. Very cheap and easy to install...

See if you can buy from a vendor that serves mostly business accounts, like SES or ADI. They may sell to the public, not sure. They sell major name brands of cables on spools and boxes. Genesis, Southwire, etc. ADI’s house brand is good too. I’ve never had an issue with their cables and we use a...