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Hi guys, It's been a while since I posted. Anyways, I've got a new vehicle. It's my first diesel. It's a Grand Cherokee overland, with the Mercedes-Benz 3.0 L V6 CDI. Anyhoo, the manual says it needs oil that meets the following specs: MS-11106, MB 229.31, or MB 229.51 Any suggestions? Also...

So I was doing some reading, came across this story on Yahoo: http://ca.autos.yahoo.com/p/758/the-worlds-cleanest-cars It is a short article about CNG and other types of alternative fuels. They mention cars being run on dual systems, that basically add CNG or LPG (propane) systems in addition...

Hi, I have a question for people in NJ, or anyone who may know about this kind of stuff... I'd like to know what taxes are involved when purchasing a used car in NJ. Is there a state tax? If so, how much? What other taxes? Anyone who knows about buying/selling used cars may be able to answer...

Hey guys, Haven't posted in a little while... been running an Auto-Rx treatment on my 96' BMW 318 Cabriolet. It works wonder, I'm telling you. The car had a slow leak somewhere, I think around the rear main seal. It was dripping very lightly. I ran the cleaning phase with Quaker State green...

Hey guys, A buddy of mine works for an upscale fitness equipment company here in Toronto. The owner recently ditched their Chevy Express delivery van in favor of the new Dodge Sprinter. We took the van out the other night, and I was driving it around for a while... I gotta say, this van kicks...

So I was in Canadian Tire the other day. Went in to buy some of that new Mobil Super 1000 oil... which is basically the Canadian version of Mobil Clean 5000. So I see some guy picking up a jug of synthetic oil... don't remember which one, but I'm pretty sure it was Mobil 1. Anyways, the stock...

so i was browsing canadian tire today and i noticed this oil. seems interesting, because i've never seen a 0W-30 thats not a full synthetic, and i thought QS was the only one with a syn blend specially marketed for "winter" use. also, it brings another question to mind... i have noticed that...

Yikes! I just realized, it's been about 20,000 km since I last did an oil change on my Mom's 2000 Mercury Cougar 2.5L V6... thats about 12,500 miles! Its running Motomaster Forumla1 Synthetic, which I've heard is made by Shell and is probably similar to Formula Shell Synthetic. Running a NAPA...

Hey guys, My buddy has an 03' Mini Cooper, and the owner's manual says it is preferred to use LL-01 certified oil, and if that is not available then LL-98 oil should be used. So here's the funny thing... I called the Mini dealer, and they said that they exclusively use Castrol Syntec 5W-30 for...

So I was strolling the new Walmart at Bathurst & Center today... I noticed that they carry PP only in the 5W-30 flavour, and its priced at like 18.97 (or so) for the 4.73L jug. Whats up with that? M1 was 32 and Syntec was 37... compared to the usual 39 that they all cost at other stores like...

So I just poured a bottle of ARX into my BMW for the cleaning phase, along with some fresh QS 5W-30 oil. The thing is, that the ARX came out of the bottle looking like sludge or goo... kind of like ketchup. I had to squeeze the bottle to get it out. Is this bad? Whats this going to do to my...

Hey guys, So... it seems my sweet lovable BMW finally has a problem that's got me worried. Anyways, the car in question is a 96' BMW 318. So its a rear-drive 1.9 inline 4. It seems that every time I park the car and then come back and move it, there are some small (bet visible) oil drip spots...

Hey guys, So I have a few questions. First of all, here is the scenario. My friend has a 2007 Honda CR-V, which of course calls for a 5W-20. First OC, I used Castrol GTX. Second OC, I got Mobil 1 in there. This time around I purchased 5 qts of Q-Horse because it was on sale at my local...

hi guys, so i've got a 96' BMW 318 automatic. its a 4-spd auto transmission... i think its a GM. anyways, the car shifts perfectly normal in the summer. only problem i have in the winter: when i first start the car in the morning and start driving, it holds on to the gear for alot longer than...

anyone know which coolant to put in a 92' SC400? i'm guessing the old green type, considering the age of the vehicle. i read somewhere that dex-cool and G-05 only came into the market after 95, right? anyways, if someone could confirm please, that would be great. also, if anyone knows of a...

I've been thinking about if for a while now, and today I contacted Don at Southern Ontario Synthetics... they're the Canadian Amsoil sponsor. Looks like a [censored] good deal! If I become a preferred customer, the prices are great! For my Lexus: SSO $8.10/qt x 5 = $40.50 + EaO57 $12.83 My oil...

For a cold weather, short OCI... needed for the rinse phase of an Auto-Rx treatment. Which would be better? Both are 5W-30.

Hey guys. I know I'm going to be accused of being lazy, but the truth is that I am not very good at understanding the whole cSt thing, and all the other technical lingo that goes along with cold flow and pumpability properties. So could someone help me out, and let me know what the cold flow...

Found this in an Advance Auto store in Florida. It was in between the Mobil Clean 7500 bottles, and it says on the back label that its good for 7500 miles, so it must be the predecessor to Mobil Clean 7500. The bottle says synthetic blend on it. Did Mobil Clean 7500 used to be called a blend?

snapped a shot of this with my camera phone while i was down in florida. saw it sitting on a shelf in a mechanic shop.