Recent content by vwalburn

If you don't want to do it yourself, why not bring it in? Like Yoda said, " there is no try, just do! " When it comes to oil, it's all or nothing.

Only 5W-30 and lower oils can get the Dexos rating.

Castrol EDGE High Mileage is the only H.M. oil that is still DEXOS-licensed that I know of.

Just noticed that my latest Valvoline Full Synthetic High Mileage oil is no longer Dexos as per label. It was last time but no longer I guess. Not a big deal to me but was just wondering if anyone else noticed this change.

No idea.

Lucas greases at Menards are under $10. Looking at these for my motorcycle tow behind trailer.

Thoughts on Lucas X-TRA and RED N Tacky greases (or any other brands?) for use on a motorcycle pull behind trailer wheel bearings? Small trailer with 12" wheels. New to trailers so any help is appreciated.

An important question to ask is how many miles between oil changes. Zinc gets used up with miles driven. A good High Mileage oil might be fine in a street-driven Flat Tappet engine for 1000 miles/1 year between oil changes. Drive more miles, though, and more Zinc may be required.

I would find an oil I like in one of the 6 Qt. boxes that seem to be everywhere. Sam's puts Mobil1 on sale; $30 for 6 Qts.

I've been using Maxlife 10W-30 in my Ram truck for at least 15 years. Engine has about 175,000 miles and still strong. Great oil at a great price. A lot of good H.M. oils out there, though.

I would say it has to do with keeping older vehicles on the road as well. 10W-30 was the recommended oil viscosity for my '64 GTO, though I run 10W-40 in it; which can be another discussion entirely.

How's the current Zinc content of today's Rotella 15W-40?

Wish they would do this in 10W-40.

Why switch? The oil change specials at Advance Auto are great prices with a great filter of choice. Also, Sam's has 6 qts. of Mobil1 on sale for $27.98. Saving money is great except when it causes you to ask questions.

'64 Pontiac GTO. First bought in 1984 in California when I was 19 years old in the Air Force.