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    Oil recommendations for Subaru 2.4T

    Ok, so what are your thoughts on doing Redline 5w-20. Its pour point is -49° so it’ll be perfectly fine for our winters here. We usually only go below zero for a week or two a year. I’ll other specs seem fine. Will probably use the Fill or Puralator filter.
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    Oil recommendations for Subaru 2.4T

    It’s going to be 97° on Friday. I believe that’s considered hot to most.
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    Oil recommendations for Subaru 2.4T

    Presumably a Subaru OEM filter is the best bet, right?
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    Oil recommendations for Subaru 2.4T

    So I just purchased a new Subaru Outback Onyx XT. I’ll be doing an oil change around 2,500 miles to get all the assembly junk out of the engine. I live in northern IN so hot summers, cold winters. Commute is about 12 miles a day. I’m not brand loyal, and don’t care if I change weights from the...
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    Volkswagen DSG fluid change

    I put Liqui Moly in my DSG with an OEM filter. I'll let you know if my DSG dies on the side of the road somewhere.
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    Volkswagen DSG fluid change

    I went with Liqui Moly 8100 DSG fluid. We'll see if it works well.
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    Volkswagen DSG fluid change

    Originally Posted by edyvw Originally Posted by Elijah1 I'm approaching the 40,000 mile service for my 2015 TDI Passat. I've done everything except the DSG already. I used the appropriate Castrol speced for my TDI added the Liqui Moly ceramic friction modifier. Did the fuel filter, and Liqui...
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    Volkswagen DSG fluid change

    Originally Posted by wemay Ah, ok thanks. Never knew something like that existed. You didn't know snow existed?
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    Volkswagen DSG fluid change

    Originally Posted by wemay How is this different than any other Air Filter? Originally Posted by Elijah1 OEM cold weather air filter My apologies. Originally Posted by wemay How is this different than any other Air Filter? Originally Posted by Elijah1 OEM cold weather air filter My...
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    Volkswagen DSG fluid change

    I'm approaching the 40,000 mile service for my 2015 TDI Passat. I've done everything except the DSG already. I used the appropriate Castrol speced for my TDI added the Liqui Moly ceramic friction modifier. Did the fuel filter, and Liqui Moly diesel purge. OEM cold weather air filter, checked the...
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    Will Harbor Freight Become a White Whale

    Would the truck breakdown constantly?
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    Why do oils like 5w-30 cause increase consumption?

    I read all the time that using an oil like 5w-30 in a lawnmower will cause increased consumption. However, I’ve never heard the “why” . Why does this happen?
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    Which "Full Synthetic" oils are Group 4 PAO?

    Can someone explain the fixation with group IV ?
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    Oil recommendations for 07 Chevy suburban

    Mobil 1 high mileage. Rumored to clean very well. And since Walmart has it pretty cheap, no reason to use anything else. The rebate doesn’t hurt either
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    Toro engines?

    I bought a Toro super recycler this winter with a Toro motor. I’ve used it for a total of three hours so far. Not a huge amount, nor a large sample size, but it’s been flawless so far.
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    New Magnefine Power Steering Filter? R038M-P 3810

    I recently installed one of the new metal ones on my power steering return. Time will tell how well it’ll hold up. I’m planning on putting one on my transmission too at some point.
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    Post Your Latest Power Steering Fluid Change

    Starting the process of changing the fluid in my 03 Accord. Out, lord only knows what, smells burned and the steering has been sketchy since I inherited the car. In, NAPA Honda spec power steering fluid. I drained the tank four times so far. Next I’m going to add a magnafine filter and replace a...
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    Post your latest oil change

    Originally Posted By: NormanBuntz Originally Posted By: Elijah1 Changed the oil in my gf’s 2002 Honda Odyssey. It has 212,000 miles. Out: two and a half quarts of some thick and nasty sludge In: Quaker State high mileage 5w30 and a NAPA gold filter. Also changed spark plugs, air filter...
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