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I just repaired a rather mucked up PCV system on my 2002 VW 1.8T (77K). The oil was very clean on the dipstick at the time due to a recent change, and I noticed that the oil got progressively darker over the next couple days. It's black now. Is there a correlation/explanation? Regardless, the...

Well, I'm just about at 15K with the Pennzoil multi-vehicle ATF in my 02 Passat automatic. No complaints about the Pennzoil over the expensive OEM Esso fluid; however, I'm wondering if a bottle of Lubeguard Red is worth it for the next drain and refill I plan on doing shortly?

When I had my 89 Pathfinder, I distinctly remember using Amsoil/Mobil1 75W-90 gear oil in the TC, and differentials; however, I noticed on my 92 that ATF is now spec’d for the TC. I had thought they made that change in later Nissan’s only – post 95 after the first major revision. A quick check...

See excellent thread dated 1-25-05: http://theoildrop.server101.com/cgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=16;t=001630

Miles on vehicle 158,000; 3,000 on the sample. I bought this Civic with 155,000 miles and immediately did an Auto-rx treatment. Vehicle was well maintained and had regular 3,000 mile oil changes. I did the 1,500 mile clean phase and changed oil and filter. This sample represents 2,000 miles of...

You gotta love Honda when you can drain the radiator and the block and get all the coolant out without any PITA flushing. In addition, the overfill tank just slides right off without any fuss. The car is a 94 Civic with the 1.5L. I filled the system with distilled water, got it good and hot, and...

I'm about to change the timing belt in my 89 Pathfinder (VG30i). Since I'll be draining the fluid, changing waterpump, etc., I was wondering if this would be safe to do. I have plenty of G-05 left from my recent Honda flush. From what I've been reading, this stuff should work fine?

My commute is going to get a bit longer in the near future, and to boot, I’m losing my commuting partner. My 89 Pathfinder is not exactly the most economical vehicle; I don't want to rack up a ton of miles on it. I’m currently in the market for and older Honda (92-95ish) for commuting. Any Honda...

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miles on my 89 Pathfinder and lo and behold I heard something I never heard before on this motor when the truck was running. For about 5-10 seconds I heard the distinctive chatter of ticking valves. It went away and came back for a second then stopped. The truck was warmed up, so I couldn't...

This was my second interval with Lubro Moly 5W-40 and the second analysis with this oil in this engine. I was satisfied with the previous results, but I decided to get it analyzed given the absolute harsh winter we had here in New England and the general trend of elevated wear rates during this...

I think this might have been discussed at one point? http://www.msnbc.com/news/890772.asp?0ql=c9p

This is my first interval with a new oil after using Amsoil 5W-30 (SAE) since the 5,000 mile mark. It doesn't haven't any moly, but the #'s look pretty good. From Dyson Analysis Oil Brand/Weight : Lubro Moly 5w-40 Type Equipment : Passat Miles/Hours on oil : 4100 Total Miles/Hours : 25380...

The following is from Schaeffer's: OIL PROPERTIES TBN: ? Vis @100 C: 14.02 cSt Oxidation: 0 Sulfur 7 Nitration: 0 WEAR METALS Iron: 1 Aluminum: 0 Chromium: 0 Copper: 0 Lead: 0 ADDITIVES Zinc: 995 Phos: 989 Calcium: 1880 Magnesium: 469 Molybdenum: 3 CONTAMINANTS Silicon: 0 We'll see how...

Anyone have an opinion any particular brand/type of grease to use on polyurethane bushings? My lower control arm bushings are starting to squeak and I'm gonna eventually pull them off and grease them up again, but I'd like to know what people have had success with.

I'd like to put a relocation kit on my Nissan Pathfinder to make oil changes easier, and to take advantage of the very common filter size that it uses, the Fram PH8A (FORD??) or equivalent. You can find this filter size for dirt cheap and in practically every brand. The kit, however, recommends...

hopefully, this new Mann filter will find it's way to the U.S. [ September 17, 2002, 10:25 AM: Message edited by: BOBISTHEOILGUY ]

anything like Amsoil's MPHD Heavy Duty Metal Protector? I like to use this stuff for undercoating.

I recently had my power steering fluid flushed and filled at Midas in my 89 Pathfinder. I figured it was long overdue for a PS fluid change. The thing that concerns me is that Midas filled it with power steering fluid versus ATF that the truck calls for. After I told the service guy that it call...

I just received an analysis from Dyson Analysis (Terry). Vehicle: VW Passat 1.8 turbo miles on car: 21,000 miles on oil when analyzed: 5,200 oil: Amsoil 5W-30 (the 25,000 mile drain version) Driving Conditions: It's been very hot and humid with the AC on constantly. I ran it a little harder...