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How much Castrol 0w-30 would you like? My local two autozones have CASES. I would be more than happy to send you some. Whatcha need?

OK. At one time, I thought I was going to buy a BWM exactly like the one you have. A 98 328i. SO, I did all the reading & research on this site. First off, i would do TWO Auto RX treatments with Delo 400 15w-40 as the clean and rinse oils. BUT, I would do that during the summer months. This...

I haved used Mobil 1, WIX, Pureones, and even supertech. I have been using Pureones recently. And, no matter what filter i use, it still rattles at startup. and yes, it is definitely 5W-20.

JB: Yes, I agree completely about the high lead. I don't plan on using a 5W-20 again. When the 5w-20 was drained, I replaced with mobil 1 High Mileage 10w-30, and i will get a UOA on that. I also agree completely about the rod bearings. I had a 94 lumina and i had a connecting rod break, and...

The MAIN reason for this, was to see what a 5W-20 oil would do in this engine. Looks like lead wear went UP. Also, my coolant leak, present in the last 2 UOAs, is "gone" (for now). This is a 1998 Chevy Lumina, 3.1L V6, 169,930 total miles. Oil was Mobil 1 5w-20, filter was a PureOne, OCI was...

I know you guys are gonna beat me, but I would bet I am the warm up king around here. I have a second ignition key, and keyless entry, so i go out, and start the car with the spare key, put on the parking break, and lock the doors. Sometimes, if it is really cold in the morning, I let the car...

So, I wanted a snack, and I bought a box of those animal crackers, like I used to have when I was a kid. It read right on the box, "Do NOT eat if seal is broken." I open up the box... and SURE ENOUGH....

I understand that everyone will jump on me, but I am not trying to pot stir. Also, I understand that my personal example is a sample size of ONE, and that just because it happened to me, doesnt mean it applies to everyone. But here is my story. I had a 98 chevy lumina with the 3.1 and 100,000...

Anything bought at walmart in the 5 quart jug is going to be the best deal in the non sale/rebate/clearance/BOGO area. It IS the best deal for mobil 1 oil anywhere, AND, when you figure in the ease of transport, and ease of use, you only have to pour one thing, once... it is awesome. Now, if...

SAM... i am going to answer your IM in the thread, because i think it will add to the thread: i completely get what you are saying about making it last. i used to have a 1993 lumina, with the 3.1 i ran nothing but valvoline max life 10W-30, and the engine tore a connecting rod off the crank...

So, I own a chevy lumina with the 3.1 V6, and 167,000 miles. I have used regular Mobil 1 5W-30 for most of the cars life, except during Auto RX treatments. I also have UOAs for 3k miles using M1 5W-30, and 2,000 miles using Chevron Delo 15W-40 for this car (ARX rinse). I went to walmart...

First off, welcome to the site. But SECONDLY, congratulations for winning the "MOST abbreviations used in a single sentence" award.

I am not trying to be rude... BUT. I have to correct you. The availability of GC has nothing to do with BP.... it has to do with AUTO ZONE choosing to stock GC.

I came on tonight to post this exact same thread. I found 12 quarts of GC, dated M07-179 at the AZ in downtown Steubenville, ohio. I had the counter guy check it, and I looked at the screen, it is NO LONGER on "Sell through". I saw this FIRST HAND. This isn't what the counter guy said, this is...

LT4 thank you for the strut tip. how exactly should i check the struts for failure?