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I have taken ownership a fleet of circa 1990 Yamaha quad bikes with air cooled 350cc single lung motors. Bikes had been sitting in a garage unused for 15+ years. Usage prior is unknown, as is the maintenance history. I had a local shop clean the carbs, adjust valves, replace all fluids, lube all...

I am about to put the convertible away for the winter - wondering if I should be using a fuel stabilizer product. Your thoughts?

Been surfing CL for a used mower. Here is what I am finding: 1) [censored] old mowers for way too much money ($100-$200). 2) Folks that rebuild quality mowers (Toro, Honda, etc.) and sell for around $200. No idea where they get them from. 3) There is a guy selling nice looking mowers at very...

I am looking to get my first lawn tractor (well, not counting the 3 wheel Swisher Ride King we had when I was a kid). Looking for used. I am so confused by the prices. Note: I am not looking for one of the lessor models sold by he big box stores. There is a well cared for 1983 318 for sale...

I just purchased a used cylinder head that has been ported, polished, valves un-shrouded, gasket matched, etc. This head has not been used since the work was done. As part of the porting/polishing work, the entire head has been painted silver. While it looks great, I am concerned by the fact...

I have searched, but can only find references to Molasoak, but can't find anything with the actual ingredients. Does anyone know the exact ingredients? Is it just LC20, or LC20 & Nuetra?

My daily driver is a Volvo XC90 w/2.5 Turbo motor. This 5 Cyl motor is hauling around a lot of vehicle, and tows the boat on occasion, so I do try to get a really good oil in there. So far, I have used GC 0W30 and M1 0W40. I made a couple of stops today, but could not find either product...

My stash of GC from several years ago finally ran out, and I need to get some more. Checked the local AZ, and the do have GC in stock, but at $6/qt. Anyone know of any GC sales going on currently?

Is anyone running LC20 in areas other than their crankcase? If so, where, how often, how much, etc..

Now that GC will become nearly impossible for me to obtain, I need to change my plans. Here is some background: Vehicle: Volvo XC90 2.5T (5 cyl turbo), 25,000 miles. Driving Habits: Mostly highway, 45 miles per day. OCI: 7,500 Miles (spring and fall). Last UOA: The last/only UOA on this vehicle...

Does anyone have any experience or opinions on #132 Moly E.P. Oil Treatment? What/When/Where is this additive appropriate/needed/beneficial?

I was using Amsoil 0W30 and 5W30, and was adding LC. I have since switched to GC, and have plenty of LC left. Should I be adding LC to the GC? Has anyone done a UOA with LC & GC?

Would GC 0W30 be a good choice for VolvoPenta sterndrive motors (marinzed small block chevy)?

This season my boat is just a tad sluggish. With a full load recently, I had a heck of a time getting on plane. Can't recall having this problem before. My WOT rpms use to be 4,700, but now are only 4,200. Props are in good shape, hull is reasonably clean, engines run fine, etc.. One thing that...

Any thoughts, opinions, recommendations, concerns, comments, etc., regarding oil additives with GC? LC, VSOT, SX-UP, etc... Or, is this stuff so good that it should be left in its virgin state?

The intense peer pressure, combined with a strong desire to fit in around here, caused me to make an unplanned visit to the local AutoZone. I found the 0W30 Syntec, checked the backside, and was excited to see the "Made In Germany" label. While waiting in line, I was tempted to say to the guy in...

For some reason, I was the first boat to be splashed at my Marina this year. Because I put her away with a near empty tank, the Marina asked if they could put some fuel in the tank for a test run. I said sure, put in 50 gals. Now I am concerned that I got the first 50 gals sold this season...

Last August, I had the motor oil changed with straight 40W dino. This was an unusual time for a change as I have always changed the oil annually during the winter lay-up process [my reason for changing early is a long story, posted in this forum last year]. Anyway, by the end of the 2005 season...

Yesterday the Wife took her Murano in for new tires and an oil change. I picked the car up, and when I was driving home, the engine seemed much louder to me than normal, but since I had not driven the car in a while, I did not think much of it. Then the wife asked me today if I thought the car...

In a boat with inboard engines (2002 VP 5.0), that sees about 30 hours per year of use, and gets one oil change per year (in the fall, just before winter layup), which would be the better choice? Also, given that the "better choice" from above will be used, any thoughts on dino vs. Syn for the...