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    pennzoil platinum

    I used PP this past OC. I was wondering is this a true synthetic? I don't understand this GTL....
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    Dealer bulk

    How many would trust dealer bulk for a 7500mi OC. I don't know what brand the dealer uses. Thanks in advance.
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    Synthetic for break in oil

    A friend of mine told me.. Quote> there a lot of reasons not to use full synthetic in a brand new engine. There is a whole lot of wear going on the first 500 miles and beyond and you want it to take place so things will loosen up where they want to be for the rest of their careers . Most do fine...
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    M1 vs M1 EP

    What's the difference between the two other than one is a 10k oil and the other a 15k oil? Is the EP a true synthetic?
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    QSUD vs M1EP

    Which oil is better? which would you recommend? Thanks in advance.
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    QSUD

    I've searched the forums and can not find any information on QSUD. Is this a quality oil? Any insight would be appreciated.
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    2012 Sonata oil recommendation.

    I was thinking of using Valvoline conventional, is this a good oil? I'll be using the OEM filter. Thanks in advance
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    interesting

    While doing some research on the gm 47128m testing procedure I cam across this. Any of you ever seen this? And does it really mean anything? http://www.animegame.com/cars/Oil%20Tests.pdf
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    GM4718M

    What is the specifications and testing for this GM standard? Who conducts the tests? Thanks in advance
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    oil consumption

    I have Cadillac cts 2004 which uses about ½ qt ever 3200 miles. The vehicle is not burning oil, no visible oil leaks. Below is what the Cadillac dealer suggested I to do. A dealer told me, use 10w-30 instead of 5w-30 and using synthetic oil in my 04 cts is the cause of my oil consumption. They...
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    GM specification # GM4718M

    Any one know where I could find a list of motor oil’s conventional and synthetic that meet the GM specification # GM4718M Thanks in advance
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    Cadillac cts oil recommendations

    I have 2004 Cadillac cts 3.6L V6 71k any oil recommendations? The filler cap is marked with Mobile1 5w-30. I purchased the vehicle used I so have no way of knowing what ‘synthetic or conventional” oil used prior to. I am not sold on mobile1 the owners manual just states the GM oil standard and...
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    synlube question

    Any of you use synlube products? If so what's your experience with them. Thank you
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    synthetic to synthetic blend

    I was told by a mechanic that I can’t switch to a synthetic blend after running full synthetic oil. I told him the engine is to dumb to know rather your running synthetic or conventional or a synthetic blend oil. His response was your seals do and you will have major problems. Everything I read...
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    Motor oil and your warranty

    To make a long story short I called my local Ford Lincoln Mercury dealer to get prices on routine service/oil change ECT. I asked if the dealership had a full synthetic, the service rep told me yes. I asked if ford used Mobil1. The service rep told me Mobil1 does not meet Ford’s requirements...
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    5w-20 v.s 5w-30 in grand marques

    I drive 2000 grand marques with 56,234 miles. I notice 2001 and new GM call for 5w-20. I’m currently using 5w-20 M1 as far as I can tell the 2000 and newer GM have the same engine. Do you think my using 5w-20 is a mistake; could I cause damage to the engine? I don’t notice any increase in fuel...
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    Online ordering

    Is there a distributor that you can order oil online and have it shipped to your home? A distributor that sells more than one brand. If you could include a link to their web page and your experience with them would be great. I have done several searches and found no information. Thanks
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    reading the UOA

    I apologies for being stupid in advance. But could someone explain to me how to read the UOA what am I looking at/for? Thanks in advance
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    Motorcraft oil

    Any one know who makes fords motorcraft oil? Thank you in advance.
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    tire pressure confusion

    I purchased a set of Uniroyal tiger paw touring. The tire rides like a dream I’m confused about the tire pressure. The installer placed 38 psi in each tire. I told them ford recommends 32 psi. They told me never to go by what the auto maker recommends go by what the tire manufacturer...
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