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    2014 Audi A4 with 125000 miles

    If its burning oil through exhaust pipe, then you would need change oil control ring.
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    2014 Audi A4 with 125000 miles

    Install a oil catch can. problem solved. use Castrol Euro 0W40 or Mobil 0W40 Euro (mostly PAO).
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    1/2 ton diff change interval, your recomemdation?

    60K change interval. If you dip truck into water, then 30k.
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    Shown: % of manufacturers using GDI, CVT, Stop Start, Turbo, etc

    very good chart. No wonder Toyota has the best quality. Less turbo, less CVT, less GDI, higher reliability. VW, BMW, all buring oil and carbon accumulation. CVT vs Gear transmisson, I choose Gear.
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    Red Line 0w-30, 9,478 Miles, 2008 Lexus GX470

    Run 7500 mil OCI. don't have to run TBN to 1.4. Choose M1, PUP or any 5W-30 synthetic oil with initlal TBN 7-9. Silicon is high, you might check if the air filter is not sealed well. Just do frequent oil change will do good to your vehicle. You might just do 5000 OCI regular belend oil. It will...
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    How do you use your cell phone?

    Stream Tidal music and use it as a wifi hotspot. I use average 30G a month and I have unlimited plan.
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    2018 Mazda 3 vs 2019 Civic

    Honda 1.5T has oil gas dilution problem. CVT is another problem. I would choose Mazda Skyactive with 6MT, or if you really like honda, choose LX 2.0 NA 6M or 2.0T Type-R 6MT.
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    What happened to the 3,000 Mile OCI?

    Due to low sulfur gasoline and more advanced engine oil, 5000-7500 miles for non-synthetic and 10000 mile for synthetic oil become normal OCI.
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    2018/19 Accord Sport

    The Si is not a racing car. It is a daily driving car with sport inspire. I like the racing seats, active damping, 6MT standard gear box, 1.5T is powerful enough and style. If I want a hwy cruiser, I would choose a Toyota Camry, much quiet and smooth.
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    2018/19 Accord Sport

    Get a Civic Si 1.5T 6MT. big enough and much fun to drive. Accord is too big.
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    IPhone SE or flip phone?

    iPhone SE. pocket size, earphone jack. I think it is the best entry level iphone design.
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    2,700 miles,6 months,change oil?

    Manufacturer (both auto and oil) always build some tolerance in their OCI. 3000 mile is the worst situation. So 5000 mile is still very safe if you don't drive stop N go or dusty area. Once a year and every 5000 miles is very safe for modern engine, fule and oil.
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    2,700 miles,6 months,change oil?

    Change the oil, not the filter or just leave it for another 6 months. Conventional oil now is much of blend. Also depend how you drive your vehicle: 2700 in a week all on Hwy or 5 mile a day to local grocery are quite different.
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    Help my Maxima... Badly sludged up

    I bet your uncle never changed the oil. Just do regular oil change at 1000miles. Maybe get thinner oil 5W20 to get to critial area. Some oil is better than no oil. Dirty oil is better than no oil.
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    Auto or stick in a pick up

    Stick and turbo diesel.
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