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    Polaris Ranger Motor Oil?

    Can't find a category for ATV's / UTV's so I thought I would try here. Sorry if this offends anyone. Now the question: New Polaris Rangers come with the owners Manual calling for a 5w-50 motor oil. Naturally they want us to use THEIR oil at $13.00/qt for full syn. Anyone know who makes the...
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    substitute for chrysler's new atf?

    Thank you everyone. It is sad and disgusting that companies charge whatever they think they can get away with in the name of profits. Dozens of excellent trans fluids, including chrysler's +4,already exist in the marketplace. Why weren't FIA engineers able to design a trans that would work with...
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    substitute for chrysler's new atf?

    Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (fca) with the 8-speed auto trans are rated at 100,000 miles before a service is due. I want to change fluid at 30,000 miles, but dealer wants $44.00 per quart for their atf. Does anyone know of a decent substitute fluid that meets fca's specs? Tia. Glen
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    Pennzoil Platinum with PurePlus Technology

    I occasionally drive our C6 corvette on the track in amateur events. Mobil has suggested that their 10w-40 syn. Is adequate for my use. The issues are engine protection at higher rpm's and somewhat elevated temps. How will your new oil compare? Second, we live in Minnesota. How will your 0w-30...
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    Quick question -

    At the risk of being criticized for bringing up an old subject... Is Dexron VI a synthetic ATF? On a diferent forum i read that it apparently has more than twice the additives, durability, thermal protection, etc. TIA. Glen
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    Remote filter mounting

    Hi, I installed a remote oil filter on my 2000 Nissan Frontier back in 2003. Perma Cool I think. Anyway, the only drawback I can mention is that you will very possibly have a very slow seep from around the top of the filter. this is because the aluminum casting is not machined absolutely flat...
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    Honda Shortens ATF Intervals, Again

    In general, Honda builds a nice car. Their 5-spd auto tranny was poorly designed, and needed a significant upgrade, which it got in 2005. Als in 2005, CR-Vs received a very little-publicized replaceable, in-line ATF filter. When I took my '05 CR-V in for routine maintenance at 30,000 miles, the...
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    Synthetics and Extended Drain Intervals

    I have been using synthetics since the '70s when I discovered Amzoil. Never went less than 10,000 miles OCI since. Never had an engine wear out, although I did have a camshaft in a K-car wear out. Usually keep my vehicles for 150,000 - 250,000 miles. I have owned both U.S.-made and Japanese and...
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    How to recognize "Gold Castrol?"

    Hi, I've read a fair amount on this forum about the virtues of "Gold Castrol," but I do not know how to recognize one from another. What exactly is gold about gold castrol? Is it the cap color? The bottle color? Perhaps a decal on the side of the bottle? Any help would be appreciated. Also, why...
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    Mobil 1 ATF--Still PAO synthetic?

    Personally, I don't care if Mobil 1 is a group III based oil, as long as ExM doesn't try to mislead the public about it. For decades Mobil 1 has touted the virtues of PAO as a base stock. I did a little research many years ago to satisfy myself that a PAO based oil was worth the extra cost Mobil...
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    Comparing "old" to "new" Mobil 1

    Perhaps this thread does seem like I'm "beating a dead horse" to some. But many members on this forum use past personal experience as a basis for endorsing a product or for discounting it's merits. My point was that I think it is questionable how valid past experience with Mobil 1 is since the...
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    Comparing "old" to "new" Mobil 1

    I don't wish to offend anyone on this forum, but with the recent change by XOM in their Mobil 1 formulation from a pure PAO base to a group III or blended III, IV, & V base, aren't all old claims and testimonials aobut the performance of "old" Mobil 1 irrelevant? I mean, "old" Mobil 1 was...
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    which oil now for my Corvette?

    My 1991 Corvette calls for Mobil 1 5w-30. That is what I have used since I got the car. Part of the reason for this oil, I understand, is that the engine is allowed to run quite hot - 225*F at idle. The old Mobil 1 used a PAO base stock which I understood would not break down as quickly in high...
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    Please clarify...

    If the base stock of Mobil 1 is now predominantly group III, and the base stock of PP also apparently is going to be or is already group III, and the base stock of the cheapest "fully Syn" oil (Walmart) also a group III, why should anyone spend close to $6.00 per quart of Mobil 1, or $4.00 per...
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    update on M1 ATF in honda auto

    From all the posts I've read over at "hondasuv.com" it sounds like Honda auto's fall into 3 camps: 1st, the older 4speeds were apparently very good auto transmissions. 2nd the first generation 5speeds were poorly designed, with an important lubrication jet left out resulting in early failure...
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