Search results

Who "makes" Cenex/Central Lakes Co Op motor oil? It is a synthetic blend. Regional farm-home supplier here in MN. Had this oil change at a Midas franchise today. They use this Cenex 5W-30 and NAPA Pro Select oil filters.I usually change my own,but did not feel like laying in the snow this afternoon.

I own a 1979 Dodge pickup with a slant six.Only driven about 500 miles per year(MAY to Nov.) Current fill is 5qts.5w-30 TropArtic,16ozs.SLOB,and 16ozs.MMO.Truck not using any oil.I have 2 gals. of Mobil Delvac 15w-40 CI-4plus/SM that I'd like to mix 50/50 with a 5w-20 or 5w-30 to use it up...

Vehicle ia a 2003 Honda Odyssey.Tire size is 225/60 16.Had a blowout(not a flat tire)Nov.27,2008. Had a second blowout Dec. 25,2008 Both at 55mph with 4 and 5 passengers respectively. The tires were inflated properly and had only 16676 miles in less than 2 yrs.Both were front tires. First...

2003 Honda Odyssey Van. Was going to do a 3-3.5qt. drain and refill,but could not find the TRANSMISSION drain plug.Does it hide under a crossmember? Owners manual does not have a picture. Had the oil jet recall done 3or4 yrs. ago.Pablo,I know you know the location of the transmission drain plug...

I have a 17 yr. old son. He would like a used(5yrs. old 100,000mi.,$4000.-$6000.)2wd,auto trans.,V-6,Dodge Dakota or Ford Ranger.Which is the most reliable? Experiences wanted. THANKS.

2003 Honda Odyssey with 63000 miles.I changed oil 400 miles ago. Used a blend of 2.6 qts. Valv.Synpower and 2.0 qts. of 5w-30 TropArtic.I've used Synpower for the last 3 oil changes with no problems(until now).New Pure One PL14459. PROBLEM: Seems like a lifter,but could it be the serpentine belt...

1988 Dodge Aries 2.2L. 68,000 miles. $700 beater. Previous owner recently stripped the drain plug,and had it WELDED back in!! DUMB!! So, I cannot remove the plug. Can I just remove the oil filter, and run the engine for 15 seconds and let the oil pump do the job? (Similar to the trans. fluid...

Engine is a 1ZZ-FE 1.8L. 4cyl. Is the oil filter a cartridge, or a traditional spin on? Thanks guys, for the help.

I live in a city of 18,000 in rural MN. I called six local auto parts stores,and NONE had Purolator oil filters. The only place I've found them is Amazon.com.Any other sources with free shipping? Tough find. HELP. THANKS.

Would someone please post the oil blending calculator or tell me the "formula" so I can figure it out myself? THANKS.

Who does TropArtic/Phillips Conoco get their base oil from?Or,do they have their own? I realize that the major base oil providers are SHELL, MOBIL, CHEVRON,others?

My parents want to buy a NEW 2008 Toy. Sienna mini van. I think the problem v-6 is the 1M2 from around year 2000. Has Toyota redeisgned this engine, so that it does not make "crankcase jello"? Has Toyota quality decreased?

vehicle-1979 Dodge 2wd Pickup 225 slant six 88,600 miles oil-5qts. 5W-30 TropArtic,16 oz. SLOB,8oz. Marvel Mys. Oil, 8oz.Seafoam OCI-Oil has about 140 miles on it and changed last November. MY Ques IS-There are soft black balls or blobs of carbon on the dipstick that don't seem to be getting...

Can an oil with a higher TBN be used longer? I only drive this "gasser" pickup about once a month and usually short trips, of 5-10 miles. I was thinking of using a 10W-30 HDEO. Vehicle is a 1979 Dodge w/ 88,500 orig. miles. I want a conventional dino oil with a high TBN and a good additive...

Has 55,000 miles. I've used American Castrol Syntec 5W-30&10W-30.Also, Valvoline Synpower 5/30&10/30, and Mobil One 5/30.I went with the Castrol and Valvoline lately, because they are less expensive. I've been thinking about 0-30 weights,Rotella 5W-40, or perhaps Penz. Platinum all group 3or4...

I recently read on this forum,the posts about the infrequently used "dump truck". Someone suggested he use an agricultural oil with a vapor phase inhibitor.I am 51 yrs. old and have never noticed a VPI label on any of the various brands of HDEO. Can someone steer me in the right direction...

I have a stock 1979 Dodge pickup slant six with a 3 speed manual transmission(A-390). Which fluid or perhaps a blend of the two?Thanks!

I have a stock 1979 Dodge pickup 225 slant six with a 3 speed manual trans. It could use either 80W-90 gear oil or Dex.III trans fluid in the transmission.Which one,or perhaps a blend of the two?

Vehicle is 1979 Dodge pickup slant six 3 on the tree manual transmission. Redline, Royal Purple,Amszoil,80W-90,or something else? It will only see light duty and low miles in the summer. Has dino Dexron in it now and is due for a change as I'm replacing the clutch.Opinions appreciated. THANKS!!!

What are some good, but inexpensive gear lubes for the rear end of my 1979 2wd Dodge pickup? One that climbs like Schaffers, or a Synthetic like Redline or Royal Purple? I'm frugal and want the most bang for my buck.THANKS!!