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I am getting close to an OCI, which is great, no oil change in the dead of winter. I have been using the CoP Honda semi-syn that I got a deal on when I purchased the car. The parts manager won't budge on price this time, and it is not worth it for $7 a quart. The oils I can get locally are...

Went to Wal-Mart today to buy oil for the Vibe. I had a bit of a sticker shock. MC was $18.87 for the 5qt jug! 5-6 months ago it was $14. Even Mobil Super 5000 was $17! GTX, PYB and VWB were all $16-17. PP was $17.87 and PU was $20. WTH!? I went with the PU, because well, why not. But...

I just bought a 2011 Accord EX manual over the weekend. I am starting to plan out the oil changes. The local dealer is barely competent, so I wont go there unless I absolutely have to. I would like to use the recommended 0w-20 weight oil. And I plan on dumping the FF at 50% on the OLM. I am...

I was wondering if the Amsoil power steering fluid is compatible with the regular GM/Saginaw psf. My car has been sitting out side lately and the pump makes bad noises for 30 seconds to a minute after sitting all night. I did a partial flush this past fall and used Valvoline fluid. But when -12f...

My BIL has a fully restored 1987 Chevy truck. It has 100k on it and he wants to change the diff fluids. The truck maybe gets 3k miles put on per year. I was thinking of using Amsoil (I have a PC discount) severe gear and the Amsoil slip lock additive. He thinks switching to a syn will cause...

My 03 L300 has developed a power steering pump whine when cold. The noise lasts for 10-40 seconds depending on how cold it is. The car has 70k miles on it and I think it is time to change the fluid. What GM approved PS fluids would work best? Is going to a synthetic fluid worth it. The pump...

So after debating for awhile, I finally made a decision. After running GC for years (if it ain't broke...) I will put in the SSO in 800 miles. This is what the UPS guy delivered today! I just might become an Amsoil addict!

I have a 2003 Saturn L300 with the Saab/Opel/Vauxhall V6. I have been using German Castrol since I bought it two years ago. I recently became a Amsoil PC, mainly for the motorcycle oils. I did a few UOA's on the GC and most came back ok with a 4-5 month 6000 mile OCI. The winter OCI was worse...

My mom just purchased an used '08 Vibe with the Toyota 1ZZ-FE engine. Oil cap and owners manual say 5w-30, dealer said 5w-20 is preferred. Does the 1ZZ-FE work well with the 5w-20? I usually do the work on her car (saves money), and was thinking to use the Motorcraft 5w-20 semi syn oil. I have...

This is for the 3.0l GM/Saturn/Opel/Cadillac/Saab V6. The previous owner had all maintenance done at the dealer, so the car has full papers and all oil changes in the 3-4k range. The car has 50k on it and so far seems not to use any oil. The manual says to use 5-30. I just saw PP on sale at...

Anyone here use Repsol? I was recently at a motorcycle show and bought some 10-40 full syn, for a great price, nearly half off the price at my dealer. I just bought a '07 Yamaha FZ6 (new) and asked what oil to run, the service guy said Repsol or Motul semi or full syn. He said it makes it easier...

Has anyone here used American Agip? I am interested in trying their 5w-40 full synthetic and their 5w-30 semi synthetic. Now that GC is no longer available and my stash is down to 12 quarts, I am looking for a similar oil. My UOA's on M1 have only been so so. I would like to avoid Group III...