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    Delvac 1 in Toronto?

    Can someone tell me where I can buy D1 in TO? Walmart no longer seems to carry it. --Garry
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    Delvac 1 in Toronto

    Cam someone tell me where Ic an get Delvac 1 in Toronto? Walmart no longer seems to carry it. --Garry
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    Picking Out a Transmission Cooler.

    I must disagree with my two colleagues below. The first link shows a tube and fin design oil cooler which is 30% less effective at removing heat than a stacked plate design which is found in the second link. The Tru-Cool is made by a division of Dana Corporation and is marketed as a "low...
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    Is Delvac 1 A3 Rated?

    Just Curious
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    75W140 vs. 75W90

    Any advantage of going to the heavier Gear Oil? Any drawbacks?
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    List your favorite Oils

    Olive Oil is m favourite because it tastes great, but does not clog the arteries.
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    Who wants to see an indepth GC VOA?

    Please tell me you mean $10CAD and not USD...Either way I am in. --Garry
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    Bottom line on Delvac 1

    I have heard that using D1 in gas engines will shorten O2 sensor life. I have heard that it will also cause rings to wear at a faster rate (something about rare metal wear). I have also heard that this is the next best thing to beer. What is the bottom line with using this stuff in a gasoline...
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    Redline at Canadian Tire Stores

    The Keystone catalogue has "almost" everything. I paid $18/l for Redline 30wt for my garden tractor, but I only needed 2 litres. Redline is widely avaialble at Pacific Mall in the various performance stores. The mall is @ Kennedy and Steeles (in Markham). They have MTL and MT-90 as well. It will...
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    I'm cheap!

    TR3, You wore out a Toyota engine at 150K? How did you manage that? Toyota engines are not even going through a midlife crisis at that age? Tell the truth, were you towing a large boat with your Tercel or using it as a snow plow? --Garry 01 4Runner
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    Won't be doing an analysis on My Toyota Truck

    Toyota coolant is not only silicate free but phosphate free as well. If mixed woth distilled water, this coolant does not gell like some of their competitors. Whatever you do, do not mox green with red collant as the two are not compatible. Other coolanits such as Dexcool (Deathtool) are also...
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    Won't be doing an analysis on My Toyota Truck

    Al, sorry to hear about your truck. The 22re is one of the best engines around, but it does have several faults. The first is the timing chain. The chain itself is not at fault, but the timing chain guides are. Toyota made them of plastic and they tend to go quite often. The other issue with...
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    M1 15W50 in daily driver

    Will I go straight to **** if I use this weight in a Toyota 4Runner 3.4 V6 in the summer? I know gas mileage will suffer, but will engine protection/longevity increase?
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    Anyone hear of Opti 4?

    Someone told me that this is a great dino oil for break in. Anyone hear of it? --Garry
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    What do you guys do for a living?

    I suspect the majority of you are engineers, mechanics, softare developers and anything else that is technical. I think the average age should be around 40. Just curious as to the demographic. I will start: Age: 31 Education: Bcomm, MBA Career: Project Management in Financial Services Industry.
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    German Syntec at Canadian Tire

    Patman, the Canadian Tire (North end of city) by my house has about 20 litres of GERMAN 0w30. Let me know if your stock requires replenishing.
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    Will Delvac 1 Dammage a Catalytic Con. In a Gas Engine

    I read that the phosphorous will cause problems with the cat con. Is a Cat con expensive to replace? --Garry
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    Why Not Just Add Moly to Oil?

    What would happen if Moly was purchased separetly and added to a synthetic like M1? --Garry
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    Does Used Oil on Skin Really Cause Cancer?

    Do you guys wear rubber gloves when changing the oil or is the risk increase insignificant?
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    PATMAN Question

    That was quick. I tried yesterday at HWY 7 and 400 with no success. I appreciate you pointing me in the right direction. Do you know if this oil is here to stay in Canada or is it temporary stock? --Garry
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