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I realize there's lots of hate for Fram. But this video they did years ago really shows there's some decent testing going on. And I wish the other companies would put this much effort into showing customers what they do. I appreciate they made it. It's also strange there have been so few likes...

I had a thought. I have access to straight gas locally with no ethanol. Everyone says use ethanol free fuel in smaller engines and in ATVs. I get why you would want no ethanol but all the stations I have ever seen that offer straight gas is not a top tier fuel. Even if your at a shell or Mobil...

I have a 2018 Honda Odyssey and I started to get concerned about long term DI carbon build up. I know fuel doesn't reach the valves but I also know of some new Honda DI motors clogging up injectors under 30,000 miles. My thoughts are wouldn't the 10x more cleaning power / additives of premium...

Hi everyone. Wanted to get some thoughts. I have a 2018 Honda Odyssey and started to get concerned about long term DI issues. I'm considering using QSUD 5w20 for its PQI tested 7.1 noack results. Am I correct in assuming there is little to no difference using 5w20 in place of 0w20 as long as...

Decided to buy a new mower and start mowing my lawn again. I live in SW Florida so it’s hot and humid. B&S says use a straight 30wt or a synthetic 5w-30 / 10w30. They even mention using a synthetic 15/40 for outside temperature over 110 degrees. Just wondering what everyone else thought about...

I have two FWD vehicles I’m maintaining. A Honda Odyssey and a Nissan Altima. I know the proper tire rotation pattern fronts to rear and rear across over to front but it’s so easy to just jack up left side right side and simply drop the front to back and back to front. Is this “good enough”...

Just noticed that Fram is advertising the extra guard filter “orange can” as New and improved. Apparently it has a silicone ADBV but what else? Are the just as good now as a standard wix? I love how easy they are to find at Walmart. So many people say they suck but I’m wondering where exactly...

I thought this video was really neat. I get that it’s a marketing video but I never knew this is how the oil system in this type of car worked. Kinda cool. Video gets good at about 1:00 min in https://youtu.be/_5VJ3NXzkVU

If you have a Tundra can you share your experience with me. Has it been reliable? Do you wish you purchased a Ford or Chevy or Ram?

So I was told by someone that TBN referred to an oils ability to neutralize acids and that it is not in reference to controlling sludge or deposit formation. I was told that detergents and dispersants handle that. My question is do you find that statement true. For some reason I considered TBN...

I noticed this claim on Valvolines website for the Maxlife coolant. Do most of you guys think it's true and could I use it in my Honda Odyssey as well as my Toyota Avalon and Nissan Altima? The leading antifreeze brands claiming “all makes, all models” use a corrosion inhibitor package without...

so i know TBN depletion isn't consistent and that it all depends on the oil but here is my question. I want to use Valvoline Conventional oil just because but the most important thing to me is keeping sludge formation away. With that said VWB has a low TBN 6.8 for 5w20 but PYB has something...

http://www.google.com/patents/US20100022422 If this is what component formulation is all about I'm done pretending I can figure anything out. What is "high temperature shear stable nanographite dispersant". It's amazing just how much chemistry goes into oil formulation. Looks like this is a...

Who here owns one of the Toyota 1mzfe v6 motors and runs Dino oil? Any comments on oil change intervals you have used would be appreciated. No synthetic for me on this car.

I think it would be cool if we created a sticky or some place to go where people post latest oil promotions going on so we all can take advantage of it when specials show up. Thoughts?

If you feel so inclined check out this brief article and share your thoughts. http://www.machinerylubrication.com/Read/518/motor-oils So what do you think? Generally an exceptable premise?

I want to run 6 months on all my vehicles and would like to use Maxlife. What do you think? Some people say time means nothing and to only change by mileage but if that's the case why do owners manual shorten both mileage and time based on driving conditions. Avalon 98 with 125,000 miles ran...

So lots of people have reviews or comments about various high mileage oil's helping stop leaks and what not. I know Pennzoil platinum high mileage is newer and therefore I can't find any reviews. Anyone have any experience especially with stopping leaks?

I have a 2005 Honda Odyssey that has developed a slight leak. I have always ran 5W 20 but my oriole change intervals have been too long. Anyway now I have switched to a high mileage oil 5W 20 and it has helped. I am considering trying max life 5W-30 in the same application. My question is do you...

I'm from Florida so it doesn't get cold here but we're planning on going up to NC in the mountains for a week or so where I know it gets below freezing and the van will be sitting outside the cabin with no shelter. I remember one time we were up there for the winter I had a hard time cranking it...