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WJM, Checking the level on the dipstick can drive you insane. Yes, you get different readings on either side of the stick, it's hard to see level because oil is clean. It's even worse on a transmission stick. You're best bet is this. If the engine takes 4.5 qts with filter, just add 4.5 qts and...

Jescar Ultra Lock + has ceramic properities added to it for additional protection and longevity. Jescar Power lock + does not have ceramic in it. I'm not a detail expert, but I would imagine the Ultralock would last longer due to the ceramic.

You may be 100 percent correct. It comes out of the crankcase black as can be @ 3k

I said I wasn't knocking Ford on this one. Read my post again. I had a 1993 Olds Cierra leave me dead on the highway because the pump in the tank died. My luck it was the dead of winter no less. Froze my a-s off waiting for a tow. A lot of manufacturers have fuel pump recalls.

Yes, I am aware. I only use OEM filters. Try to catch them on bulk sale online. As for the oil, it's whatever synthetic bulk sale also. I'm not throwin dino oil into them. Usually name brand stuff, Pennzoil, Mobil 1, Quaker State, Valvoline, etc. That's just me. Sorry, we also don't do much...

Change oil and filter every 3k on 3 vehicles. 128k / 126k / 614k All vehicles have no leaks and don't burn oil. Do not top off

Sorry, I don't care who makes the filter. It's not staying on any of my engines for 20k. You can throw all the stats at me you want. Oil change and filter @ 3k. Can't teach an old dog new tricks :)

Ford ( Found On Road Dead )......I think the Pinto and Tempo were good examples of this....I use to be a Mercury fan ( high end Ford). Had a 1973 Mercury Montego with a 351 Windsor in it. Couldn't kill it. I would wreck the cars, buy another Montego with a 351 Cleveland with a blown oil...

I don't add oil before an oil change. That' a complete waste of new oil. I don't pre-fill the filter either. I warm up the car to operating temp and dump the oil and filter, ( be careful, it's hot ). The car is sitting on a slight angle toward the oil plug hole. Take off the filter 1st. Then go...

Yep, you nailed it. Those air filters get clogged up fairly quick. I mean, they're mounted right there, where the dirt / grass/ leaves get sucked right into them. Can't get much closer to the ground. A lot of people either don't care or don't know any better, so they just throw them away with a...

OMG !!! The 2.5 liter from the late 70's into the 80's. I used to rebuild them ! Had a fiber type of cam gear directly meshed to the steel crank gear and made that tell tale noise. The stupid cam gear would wear down after awhile, and then the motor would just quit. Distributor/ coil pack...

Well, as they say,, there is no hell. Life is hell. Try the same offer, dealers are hurtin too. They might take the worm on the hook. ( Trump tariffs aren't helping you either ) Broken ribs hurt something fierce, I've had them. Feel bad for her. Will take some time, but they'll heal. Too bad...

That's why I do my own OC's. Want it done right, do it yourself ( if you have the capabilities ). Never trusted those Jiffy Lube's, Quickie Lube's, or whatever. Case in point : Today / 7-10-25 / drove past a Valvoline Quik Lube joint. Just so happened I was at a red light and turned my...

Kohler 20RESC / 20KW / natural gas. Manual calls for 5W20 synthetic in my location. Avg temps 25-90 degrees / 4 seasons. Will be switching to 5W30 synthetic as per many past threads regarding this machine. Warranty has long expired. I do use OEM oil filters and do oil changes with filter...

Yeh, you right Pablo, my bad :(... Sorry :( Gonna need more than one over to get to the crank :)

Had one of those for years, before smart chargers. They work well, but, you really gotta watch the battery. Take the caps off, check the cells, top off, etc. GREAT for a dead battery ( not frozen or shorted out, just discharged ) Now I strictly use Noco Genius chargers for maintenance. Can't...

I personally think that given that oil expands in heat, the only problem with 1 qt over would be the crankshaft getting some resistance from sloshing thru the extra oil, thus reducing gas mileage a tad. Other than that, I don't see a problem

This will blow you're mind. 13' CRV AWD EXL / 70k / Took to the dealer to replace the VTC valve. Mechanic says " you know, there's A LOT of sludge build up in that engine..." I was like WHAT !!!!!!!!!!!! I did OCI every 3k. Original owner. Good synthetic oil with a good filter. Combo...

Oh, so the synthetics have dino oil in them. Did not know that. Thanks for the heads up :) I'll stick to my wasteful 3k OCI with filters. No problems thus far. If no broke, no fix

I agree. I take good care of the small 20 oz oil engines on my trash picked machines. They saved me hundreds of dollars buying them new, didn't have to pay sales tax on them, didn't have to drive to Home Depot or Lowes to get them. All they needed was an air filter, OC, and sharpen the blade on...