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time for my Oil change next week, 2013 Chevy Spark, here are my next "flavors" on deck..Ac delco 0w20, Mobil 1 AFE 0w20 , or Napa Ow20 not sure which one to use any suggestions? My current fill is QSUD 5W20. which should I use? Cheers all the best ! Mike Z

To all members past and present of the US / Canadian / Commonwealth Thank you all for your service and sacrifices, on this remembrance day November 11th 2014

I did 2 UOA ac delco 0w20 2608 KM copper was 8ppm(13131KM on car)iron was 3 , lead was 1ppm ..Next oci was 4535 KM using M1 AFE 0w20 copper is 11PPM (17669KM on car) iron was 1 lead was 0 should I switch back to 5w20?? flash point were normal 400+ no fuel dilution driving is usually highway...

Hi, I was at my US GM dealer to schedule an oil change on my Spark oil cap says 5w20 , According to dealer and exxon mobil Acdelco 5w20 is or / will(phased out) no longer be available , I can use any dexos 5w20syn or switch to the AC Delco 0w20. FWIW thats what they call for in the new...

So the new nissan micra is comming to Canada (exclusive to NA )It was announced for the Montreal auto show, But will have a 4 banger engine apparently the same 1.6 liter that is in the versa note.Maybe now maybe GM will smarten up and actually market and advertize the Chevy Spark Cheers! Mike Z...

Hi, I have a 2013 Chevy spark need to get 185/55/15 winter tires here are my choices that I can get Dunlop Winter Maxx or Continetal exteremeWinterContact have'nt used this brands before.its only a difference of 3.75 in price anybody use or have experience with the above tires? I have Goodyear...

Was curios about Factory fill YES I dumped it early but OLM was at 81% Mostly Hwy 80 /20 split I belive TBN is aprox 6.6 based upon AC delco 5w30 VOA. Engine uses timing chain so I didn't want it to be like the Traverse fiasco with the OLM getting recalibrated (service) OIL USE INTERVAL 2377KM...

probably to the north- west of oil nerd !! Happy hunting ALL! Mike Z

Hi All ! I just bought myself a new Car 2013 Chevy spark 1LT with 1.25L engine and timing chain , I will need to change the oil in July first OCi. 4 Qt oil pan which of the following do you guys recomend ( I know oil is like beer everyone has a preference ) usage Highway / and short trips 10...

Hi guys, Found out thru some of the drivers that Montreal lost the Nationwide race , as promoter refused to host the race on the friday . He wanted a Cup date or to run the race on sunday 9 am...Makes no sense ..wanted Both series same weekend.I have been to all the montreal races .But no way...

HI group! Voting has now started for Nascar 2012 most popular driver ...while you guys are voting for your favorite driver could you please also vote for Ray Courtemanche Jr. in the Nascar Canadian Tire Series.... Please!? We all know about the drivers in the main series,but not so much in the...

Hi fellow oil people Here is a UOA on my FRanken brew All 5w30 with 3 OZ of Lubromoly MOS2 thrown in remarks from blackstone MICHAEL: Your engine doesn't seem to care one way or the other what oil you're using. Metals have been remarkably steady through this batch of samples, and that comes...

HI just saw the recent C tire ad and Castrol syntec 5-30 is now DExos logo on label < thought only the Edge with SPT was dexos as per GM dexos list. And it is on special (syntec) for 31.79 instead of 49.99 this week. Am saving up for Down payment for 2012 sonic as my new toy towards end of...

If this is 1 qt how big is the 5qt?? and I'd hate to find the shelf this one is stocked on at wally-world! Just tell the wife I need a little oil for the car. What do you use for a funnel? a 55 gal drum ..... Bring this one to the dealer for next OC when you tell them you brought the oil. I...

G Oil on speed 2 guys garage explaining technologies , seems pretty good show Mike Z

was wondering This week I can get QSGB or PYB for 11$ for 5L (Wal MArt) for my next OCI or stash . Running PP 5w30 over last 4 OCI. I do mostly HWY 95% 22 miles per day. Over last year did 8900 miles avg OCI 3mos / 2000 miles. will now step up to 4MOS/3K miles. this will also be my winter oil...

OIL GTX 5W/30 PP 5w30 KM in use 3901 4300 KM 81200 89401 sample taken 1-14-10 9/23/10 UNiversal aluminium 2 2 3 chromium 0 0 0 Iron 4 4 13 Copper 2 2 20 Lead 2 1 2 Tin 3 0 1 Moly 139 58 56 Nickel 0 0 0 Manganese 0 0 4 Silver 0 0 0 Titanium 0 0 0 Potassium 1 2 2 Boron 45 38 24 Silicon 12 12 12...

Hi was wondering about this , normaly I have run dino 5w30 year round (GTX).I have changed cars and swithced over to PP for last 3 OCI winter/summers My long-winded question is can or should I run QSUD in winter then switch to QSAD dino spring /summer oci .I would do QSGB year round but dont...

Just something new to add to oil filter study thought was of interest http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilters/reference.html#fram

Huzzahsfor me!! picked up 2 OLD steel oil cans 1 quaker state superblend SAE 10W-20W-30HD MM-MS-DG-DM (Guess thats the sludging formula)1 imperial quart, Canada french and English probably mid 70's .Can someone confirm by oil standards? Pierced on side by old metal pouring spout. The Other 1 is...