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    Another Sludge Engine help Question pls. *w/pics*

    Aquired 2014 Nissan Altima 3.5 V6 with 211k for a Song. Maybe? So I decided what the hell, and got it. I did see the sludge inside the oil cap before I got it. I changed the oil once with a Auto Zone filter and put some Walmart full Sys GDI 5/30 in it. So what should I do? I oil sludgepour in...
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    Best oil for small oil leak timing cover?

    I just bought a 08 Lexus ES350 with 151k miles. Had it checked out before I got it and found it had a Front Engine/Timing Chain Cover Oil Leak. Very minor kinda like just a stain showing. Got the car for a great price. So what is a good 0-20 oil to run that helps with very minor oil leaks like...
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    Adding Tranny Fluid in Before Oil change to clean?

    Just thought about something reading another thread. I use to put about a 1/2 quart, (sometimes more sometimes less) of regular Transmission fluid in my car (02 Lincoln LS below in Sig) a few days before I did a Oil and Filter change. My Dad use to do it all the time. Said it helped clean the...
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    Running the same Brand type weight oil consitantly

    So I have always felt that I wanted to stay with the same Oil (same brand, type, weight) throughout the life of the car, if it is continually made. For example my 02 Lincoln LS Sport V8 has only had Ford Motorcraft sys blend 5w-20 all 258k miles with Zero engine problems to date. Without any...
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    Whats Best Oil to Prevent LSPI issue & Preignition

    My g/f and I just bought a nice 36k miles off Lease 2015 Kia Optima SX 2.0 Turbo. After doing my homework and talking to Kia service departments, I felt the Kia 2.0 Turbo for 2015 was a sure bet to go the distance. Then in my other thread asking about Oil recommendations, I also learn and Google...
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    2015 Kia Optima SX 2.0 Turbo Oil?

    Hey my g/f is getting a pre owned great condition 2015 Kia Optima SX 2.0 Turbo w/ 36k on it. Carfax said it had regular Dealer oil changes every 7500k up till now. Did a little reading about recommendations on Kia Turbo oils. Want to run the PP Ultra 5w-30 full sys oil in it. Not sure if Kia...
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    2013 Lexus ES 350 91k History Unknown? 0w-20.

    Hi, I am a new member who has enjoyed reading here for years, but only just joined. My Daughter has a 2013 Lexus ES 350. Think its the same engine the V6 Toyota Camry used in 3.5 V6. The car has 91k she just got it as a 2nd car, and looking back the previous owners may have only taken it to...
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