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Ok, I know there has been a many discussions on synthetic versus dino oil. Lord knows, I have been the victim of Mobil 1, Castrol Syntec GC. And Amsoil. But hey, I have concluded, what is the point? Point #1 There is NO DOUBT that I have an obsession with changing my oil, or keeping it clean I...

I DID IT!!!!! I was over near the Ill and Ind state line today and had to go into an Auto Zone. Low and behold, a shelf full of Syntec Red 0w30, Made in Germany on the back A-3.... Dammit, and just after I spent $25.00 on a jug of Delvac 1 5w40. Oh well, I wait till fall and winter to use my...

What's the most expensive product you've ever covered? Motor oil. To evaluate motor oil and we went down to New York City, commandeered 75 taxis, changed their engines, and put oil in religiously every 3,000-6,000 miles. Then we took the engines out of the taxis, looked at the engine parts to...

I was browsing the auto isles as usual, while the other half was doing her thing. And I know Meijers also sold oil with Meijers name on it. But now they are carrying a new oil. It is made for Meijers Grand Rapids Michigan. Cant find any other info on box as to who is making it but they are...

Well, after reading all the advice, I began to feel guilty about the syntec I dumped into my truck. I know, I need help.. I think it is my OCD problem. Prozac not doing it anylonger. I found Mobil Delvac 1 Synthetic Heavy Duty oil 5w40. If I remember correctly, you guys said this was a really...

OK. SOMEONE PLEASE ANSWER THIS QUESTION: I know, I know, that Castrol Syntec is not a "True" synthetic oil. However, I have used Castrol GTX before I became a Mobil 1 and Amsoil boy. I know the story with regards to the suit filed by Mobil. However, I would like to know. WOULD SOMEONE PLEASE...

Ok guys. Quick question for ya. I use a Napa Gold air filter in my pathfinder. At walmart I saw they were selling a package of those washable filters you cut to fit items like Air conditioners etc. Would I get any benift by cutting to exact size and placing on top of my Napa filter. Or perhaps...

I have a Nissan pathfinder. Normally I have used Wix, Napa Gold, Pure 1 etc. However, I have a Nissan dealer about 30 min's away. So I go in their and buy two filters Stamped Nissan made in Japan oil filters. Look and feel like decent construction. Just looking for any advise. The cost for...

Just came back to from Meijers, and they have all Mobil 1 weights on sale for $3.99 a qt. Also by the case, but didn't get that price. Picked up a few bottles.

Ok guys. Quick question. Was Castrol Syntec ever a "True" Synthetic oil? Reason I ask is, at a walmart store, they have about 12 bottles of the older syntec 10w30 I believe. It is the older square bottles and the ratings on it were SJ. If they use to make a true synthetic is would this be it? if...

Hi guys I know there has been "bashing" on additives, but I have had too many people who have used these Lucas additives with great resutls to pass up trying them as preventive medicicine. 97 Nissan Pathfinder. Right now I have 4 qts of Mobil 1 15w50. I don't buy the theory that to thick is...

Hi guys I know there has been "bashing" on additives, but I have had too many people who have used these Lucas additives with great resutls to pass up trying them as preventive medicicine. 97 Nissan Pathfinder. Right now I have 4 qts of Mobil 1 15w50. I don't buy the theory that to thick is...

Ok, I never claimed to be a scientist or anything, but here is what I have noticed. I have in the past, taken synthetic oils like Amsoil, and Mobil 1 and taken them to a metal pan with high heat. The always withstand the heat well, barley beginning to bubble, and No smoke. However, I just took...

I posted an article on test done with the additive MotorKote. I have read all the reports about "SnakeOils", but never have read anything implicating MotorKote. Just wanted to know what others thought about this stuff. I have used it in Power Steering, Transmission and Engine. Still would like...

I only post this about this additive, because I believe that this is one that really does have benifits. Here is a portion of the following article from MotorKote. I have used this product before, as it is all synthetic fluids. Anyone else run this. I used it in Power S. Engine and Transmission...

Hey guys. All this talk about the new castrol 0w30 and Mobil 1 0w40, I decided to venture out to my local auto zone to see what they had. On the castrol side, only the old yellow castrol 0w30 is there. They had NO clue when I asked about the new german oil. I did see the Mobil 1 0w40. This...

Hey guys. I just came back from Advance Auto and they had this Engine Flush on sale for about $3.00. I know you guys don't like the engine flushes because they use Kerosene or Fuel oil for cleaners, but this says that it is all Concentrated Premium Technology. Says it contains NO Kerosene or...

Hey Guys. I know Bob's test showed how high filteration can lower flow. So let me ask you this. Would a person using the Puralator be better off using the Puralator premium versus the Pure 1. It still showes 96% ?? i believe. and would flow much better. Any comments?

Ok, call me an idiot. I accidently put about 1/4 qt of ATF in engine. I had the Chevron ATF dexron in the garage. Well, the engine oil and the ATF is in the same color bottle. I only topped off about 1/4 qt of ATF. Will this hurt my engine. I remember when I was young they use to say you could...

Ok, call me paranoid but here is my opinion, and it is only an opinion. I work for a police dept in Michigan. Are new fords are requiring Motorcraft 5w20 synthetic blend oil. I can not believe that this is would be adaqute in protection of these engines. I know the drum beat is new engines and...