Recent content by oldspice

My last truck was a 1997 Chevy S-10 with the 2.2L I4, 5 speed, and it was fantastic. I consistently got 25MPG with Castrol 10-30 dino and whatever filter that was on sale (as long as it wasn't FRAM - call it superstition if you want). It went 193,000 miles, and I replaced the following from...

I found this site while researching for our "new" 2010 Odyssey (non-VCM LX), and I'd like to be a positive contributor so here's something you might find cool, and something I didn't see using the search button: In the February 2012 issue of Four Wheeler magazine there is a huge comparison and...

I ruined a dirtbike motor (1983 SP250) using additives (it was my first bike, and I knew nothing at all about engines) so I've been very careful with which ones I use. After reading this site I might try some of the ones frequently suggested. I use it for "peace of mind" so the $$ is well worth it.

I know you said '02, but we had an '08 that we put 116,000 miles before a third kid made our Civic too small. What a great car! I did the drain and fill (3 quarts exactly) with the transmission fluid a few times before 100K, but we always kept up with oil changes and the thing ran like a top...

Thanks! So how long should one wait before asking the question, "Which brand of oil is the best?" kidding, of course

Hello! Fantastic site; thank you for offering such wonderful info for people like me. I own a 2002 Mazda B3000. I picked it up with 77K on the clock, and now it's passing 186K. I have used 5-20 Castrol until around 150K when I decided to try something different out of curiosity. I do all of my...