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    10,000 mile VS 20,000 mile engine oil

    In the EU regular 10,000 mile intervals are the norm. Same engines as USA, they are starting to follow with 20 weight oil now. I think the big difference is the gas. EU regular gas is equivalent to our 91. Most turbocharged engines here like my 1.5t say 87 octane. I think (my opinion) using...
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    Post your latest differential oil/transfer case change

    Yes it is. Look on the bottom of the container if it say AOC, it Amalie
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    Post your latest differential oil/transfer case change

    2020 Equinox 1.5T AWD, 33650 Drove around for 2 days about 100 miles after 1st dump and fill then did 2nd dump and fill with Castrol Max Trans DexronlV. Also did front transfer case with Valvoline transfer case fluid it’s a direct replacement for GM stuff. TV was a pain in the ass
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    post your latest transmission lubricant change.

    2020 Chevrolet Equinox 1.5T AWD did drain and fill ATF 4.5qts will do a second drain/fill next week. Also did read diff change, will do front transfer case next week. I used Castrol Dexron lV and Valvoline syn 75w90
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    RP worth over the competition (Walmart Pricing)

    I used RP in my 2020 Equinox and did a UOA and compared it against Pennzoil PP. the RP had a much better uoa than the Pennzoil. I have Valvoline EP in now and will compare it to both RP and Pennzoil. If it’s close to RP I’ll use Valvoline for awhile and save $ oil change.
  6. J

    Post your latest oil change

    I put a Fumoto valve all my vehicles makes it even easier
  7. J

    Post your latest oil change

    I did my sons 2020 Honda civic. He hurt his foot so I gave him a hand Out: unk oil In : valvoline 0w20 EP Filter stayed on
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    Do I have to Stripping old wax/polish

    First I live in an apartment so I wash my car at a car wash place. Next I’ve used Mcquires Ultimate car polish paste and every once in awhile use TW 3-1 Ceramic detailer. Question….. I want to replace Mcquires and use TW ceramic hybrid, do I have to prep the car in any way. I’m looking for...
  9. J

    HPL and TGDI engines

    The Equinox is 5.25 and the Crosstrek 4.65 qts
  10. J

    HPL and TGDI engines

    I’m 66 and I do remember my parents had 302 V8 Fords. In modern times 3.5L is considered large, pretty soon 2L will be considered a large engines. Pretty soon my grandkids will ask me in olden times did I drive a gas car.
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    Post your latest oil purchase or even filter.

    1 qt of Valvoline FS 75w90 1 qt valvoline transfer case fluid
  12. J

    New Quaker State Ultimate Protection

    From what I’ve read there are different grades of GTL base stock,
  13. J

    Car recommends 5W-30 outside US and Canada vs 0W-20. Run 5W-30 right?

    I have a GM 1.5T which specs for 0w20. Opels and Vauxhalls have the same engine they are now 0w20 spec. We need some euro members to chime in on what their cars are using.
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    New Quaker State Ultimate Protection

    I would not go 20000 miles with any oil but I might use a 20k oil and take the OLM down to “change oil soon” read out.
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    Post your latest oil purchase or even filter.

    1-5 qt jug M1 0w20 EP from Walmarts
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