Recent content by OldNoob

Ok so i have one of those 2014 Pentastar 3.6's So far... everything is going OK.. However, every time i change the oil filter it seems or feels like i'm cranking pretty hard on that plastic housing to unscrew it. And that makes me wonder if actually doing oil and filter changes might be adding...

Old thread i know. just wanted to share my experience Ok so let me first explain WHY i put 0w-20 in my clapped out 150k Dodge 3.7 engine. I wanted to kinda clean it out a bit without using any solvents or kerosene So i thought i would just try running a thinner oil for a while. Unfortunately...

Ok so help me please understand. There are certain friction modifiers that claim to "Bond" with the metal surface. But i know from experience, that no matter how well, or long, you let your old oil drain there is always some of the old oil and metallic wear particles left in the engine and oil...