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    Stuck oil filter ... Camry 2AZ-FE

    Having a hard time removing the oil filter from my Camry with 2AZ-FE engine. It’s on so tight that when I use an oil filter strap wrench, the filter crushes. I’ve seen some people stick a screw driver through the filter, however it’s very tight so there isn’t enough room to do this and rotate...
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    Camry burns 4L oil every 7,000km

    I’ve got a manual 2002 Camry with a 2.4L VVTI 4 cylinder which burns about 4L of oil every 7,000kms. No external leaks and doesn’t blow smoke, just burns the oil internally. Currently I’ve been using Castrol GTX 15W40 however wanting to try a thicker oil to see if I can reduce oil consumption...
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    “Endless Racing” oils

    Does anyone have any feedback on Endless Racing oils from Japan? https://endless-sport.global/au/products/oil_index Cheers
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    VW Passat R36 504 00/ 507 00 oil

    Hi all, I'm just wondering the best oil out there for a VW Passat R36 requiring VW 504 00/ 507 00 spec oil? Motul 8100 & Liquimoly TopTec 4200 both seem decent from what I've read Thanks!
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    Older cars = shorter oil change intervals, why?

    Just wondering why cars from say mid to late 90's have way shorter oil change intervals compared to today's cars? Cars from the 90's are normally every 5k-7k kms where as today 15k-20k kms isn't unnormal. Is it just due to the higher quality synthetic oils available today compared to mineral...
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    Castrol Magnatec full synth vs Castrol Edge

    Hi all, From my understanding Castrol Edge is the more premium oil compared to the Magnatec Stop Start full synthetic. I was looking at the labels though and the Edge is only API SL where as the Magnatec is SN. Wouldn't this mean the much cheaper Magnatec is a better oil because of the newer...
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    Going from Amsoil/Redline to cheaper Castrol oil?

    Hi all, I was previously using Redline 5W-30 in my Lexus IS 250 and now I'm currently running Amsoil 5W-30. I decided with Amsoil last oil change as it was quite a bit cheaper than the Redline, Au$153 vs Au$207 for 9 quarts. I've just noticed that a large retailer over here in Australia has a...
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    What filter for 2007 IS250?

    Hi guys, What's the best oil filter I can use on my 2007 IS250 with 130,000 kms running Redline 5w-30 GP5? Cheers
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    Oil recommendation for 2007 Lexus IS250

    Hi all, I'm after recommendations on Engine oil for my 2007 IS250 with 130,000 kms. Price is not an issue so I'm after a premium grade oil. Owners manual recommends 5W-30, I live in Melbourne Australia and drive 50% highway 50% city. The supplier I normally get my oil from recommends either...
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