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Three times now I have been to major oil change businesses in the last 2 years to get a quick oil change and filter. And 3 different managers have told me, and their staff, that my Prius with 1.8 engine requires ONLY synthetic. And all three times I tell them, "No just put in...

My son recently inherited a 1999 Ford F250 (7.3 Diesel) two-wheel drive from his grandfather, with 64k original miles. 5 speed manual transmission. Grandpa wasn't too keen on keeping the truck regularly maintained. He only had the engine oil and antifreeze changed by the dealer last year. I...

My older 2010 Prius with 1.8 l engine finally died. It had 210,000 miles and the #1 cylinder failed this week after replacing plugs and coils a year ago. A second attempt was made 3 weeks ago to replace the plug in #1 (after CEL with code 301). Plug was oily and fouled. Car began losing coolant...

My old carb on my 1951 GMC, with 270 motor and WA-1 Carter, seems to be getting a bit more bogged down these days. I haven't cleaned it since I bought the rebuilt carb 7 years ago. Question: what gas additive should I use to clean the fuel line and the carb intake/jets? Or is regular Chevron...

When did this come on the market? Never have seen them on shelves:

After 150,000 miles, I finally started to get the infamous 5.7 Hemi tick on my 2011 RAM truck. No cam/lifter issues (yet). Been using PYB and Penzz HM oils. I am not too worried, just a bit annoyed by the sound while it idles at a stop light. And it is not the manifold bolt at #7. I read...

My son just purchased a used 2012 Jeep Rubicon with V6, from a dealer. It has 85k miles on it and he is now the second owner. Neither he or I are familiar with this model, or the V-6 engine. I assume it is the 'PentaStar' people have talked about on this forum? Questions from my son: What is...

I am in process of selling my MF10 Lawn and Garden tractor, with attachments It has a seal leak in the rear pumpkin, at both axle ends, behind the rear wheels. I have tried to use 85w140 as a replacement....but it seems too thin and leaks out like water. The tractor is now for sale, and I...

Got stuck in Oregon and had a quick lube use 5w20 Valvoline. I know this 1.8l engine calls 0w20. Ok to use it? I added some MMO afterwards. GL

Just did an o.c. with Pennz 5w20 High Milage. Engine has 158k miles. Used 6.5 quarts. Now it seems to be noisier on lifters. Should I be concerned? This is a new engine to me (had a 4.7 previously). GL

New (used) truck, with 5.7 Hemi. Not really familiar with this motor. On a 2011 tradesman Dodge Ram 4x4 truck. 2nd owner. (Truck was previously used as a fleet truck, with regular maintenance) Question: What oils should I consider? Truck has 155k miles. GL

Bought a used 2010 Prius with 1.8 engine. Car had 151k miles when we bought it. Not sure what dealer fill was. Did my first OCI this past weekend, at 156k miles and used the following: 2 quarts Pennzoil 0w40 2.5 quarts Pennzoil HM 0w20. Engine calls for 0w20 (at 4.8 quarts). Manual says that...

We have a new to us 2010 Prius with the 1.8 engine. My question: since the dealer did the OCI with 0w20 this Spring, is it ok for use of 5w30 later this Summer...when it's hotter and my next OCI will be due? Temps here range from 85-105 during the late Summer. GL

Having bought a new (to me) 2010 Prius, I went through 2 tank fulls of gas. On the second tank, I added some STP Super Concentrated Fuel cleaner, in the black bottle. I would swear it had more MPG with that second tank. Averaged about 52 mpg, with use of Arco gas. (The first tank with no fuel...

Just traded our 2007 Prius in for a 2010 model. No major issues yet, and slight oil consumption from what I can see. Question: Since I have run out of my HM oils (in lower weight) from the stash, I plan on just using the remaining 0w40 and 5w30 that I have left. Engine has 150k miles, and...

Just obtained a used small Wood Chipper & need to change the crank case oil. The chipper is a no-name brand, and is about 35 years old. The motor is an older 5 HP Briggs & Stratton, black color. I assume that 30 wt, or maybe a 15w40 is good? We will be using it in winter and spring...about...

I recently switched this summer to QS (Quaker State) Defy in 10w30, on our 2007 Prius. Never has it run so quietly or smoothly...other than maybe the one time I used Mobil 5w30. In years past, when I was a Subaru owner with Boxer engine, I ran QS once or twice on that motor & really was not a...

Saw these at AutoZone. Anyone know anything about them? The cans look cool.... GL

All - I am now at the point of where my Dodge Ram 1500 with 287 V-8 is over 200,000 miles. and currently use either Smitty's, Pennzoil, or Valvoline High Mileage oils, when I can. My question: If the miles are so high, is there any issue with using 5w30 or a mix with 10w30? (versus the 5w20...

I thought that I had read a couple years ago either on a Hyundai forum or this forum not to use sodium based oils like Valvoline or Mobil for GEMA Engines? Or am I way off base here?