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2001 BMW m5, owned since March 2012 with 103k miles on it. Vehicle history is incomplete but had 5 owners before me and probably a hard-driven life, but condition of the vehicle (and cost of the modifications on it!) indicate it was at least well taken care of throughout it's life. OEM air...

Hi all, Here's the latest in my continuing runs: During this change, at around 105k, the valve covers were removed and the valves adjusted by a honda tech. I took the following photos at that time (with a blackberry, but you can get the gist of how clean this engine is: 115k on the...

Hi all, I've got a 99 Boxster 5-speed with 59k miles on it. The trans fluid was changed out roughly 10-15k ago with some fluid I don't know, and i'm fairly certain it's inappropriate to the car. I'm trying to find Mobil One Delvac 75w90 where I don't have to pay shipping - can anyone help me out?

Hi all, Time on oil: 13,200 Time on engine at sample/change: 101k (original state of tune, no change in spark plugs, valve adjustment, etc.) Air filter: K&N air filter since 15k miles, had 25k miles of use on it at time of change Oil Filter: M1 oem size oil filter Driving style: babied during...

Hi all, I inherited a '99 boxster from my father in July. He had the oil changed at 54k miles at a 'ok' shop that supposedly used 0w40, I took the car at 56k miles, and the oil change sticker said 57k miles. I promptly removed it and threw it away, since this car takes 9 quarts of oil and I'm...

Hi all, Home Depot Link Here's the model I'm dealing with. It's relatively new. I bought it from home depot refurbished 2 months ago, and it was only a few months old then. It has cut the lawn about 6 times and been phenomenal....starts easily, uses about .3-.4 gallons to cut .65 acres...

Hey all, I bought a home a grand total of 3 weeks ago. The house is a tudor-style front, colonial 2-story. And I now have a leak in my foyer. Now, before reading on, please understand that I recognize I cannot fully convey the angles and positioning involved in this leak. What I will be asking...

Hey all, I was walking into Home Depot yesterday and they had a manager's special going on outside. I was able to purchase this $400 Honda lawnmower for $75, albeit reconditioned: http://www.homedepot.com/Outdoors-Lawn-M...catalogId=10053 Came with all parts + an extra set of blades (2...

Hi all, The next iteration of the oil series in my 2006 Civic SI. I wanted to push Pennzoil Platinum up to 11k and beyond. This oil was in service about 6 months. Purolator PureOne oil filter, K&N Air filter....almost the same filters every run. Driving is very spirited. Once warmed up, the...

Hi all, This is a UOA from a 2008 Legacy GT, driven about 20-24k miles per year. I ran Castrol GTX 10w30 as a bet with a very knowledgable gentleman as to whether or not it would shear down a grade within a normal run for this engine. Air filtration: OEM (previous runs were an AVO Panel...

Hey all, Buying a new home in ~2 weeks. The hearth has a very nice brick front. The lower brick has a large swath of salt crusting the front of it. No idea why....not an area that would've been likely to get lots of exposure to water. Anyway, I was wondering if anyone has any tips for me to...

Hey all, Buying my first house with a yard (just sold my townhome). Moving in in 2 weeks. Mowed plenty of yards years ago, but none recently. New house is .65 acres of gently sloping land with a great thick grass bed. Not many roots or real obstacles anywhere. I'd like to get a lawnmower for...

Hey all, Just finished a run of 10.7k miles on Pennzoil Platinum 5w30 in my 2006 Honda Civic SI (88k miles on her now). based upon my last UOA, I'm sure it sheared down to a 20 grade. Anywho, I went from PP 5w30 and a Purolator PureOne to M1 0w40 and an M1 filter. I've put about 100 miles on...

Hey all, My 85.5k Civic SI is due for an oil change in another month (87k). It's history has been: 0-26k miles: Assorted synthetics including M1 5w30 EP, Royal Purple, Pennzoil Platinum, Supertech Synthetic 5w30 etc. 26k-67k: AMSOIL Series 2000 0w30 first, then SSO 0w30 for durations up to...

Hey all, Considering switching to M1 0w40 as an oil in my 2006 Civic SI (next oil change will be at 88k miles). Pennzoil Platinum served me quite well for a 10k run, but sheared into a high 20 grade and didn't have alot more left to it. So I'm considering switching to M1 0w40 (which is so...

Hi all, I've been waiting with baited breath for this oil report :) Please read the background I've written prior to interpretation. This UOA shows the following: 26-36k on engine: Amsoil Series 2000 0w30 36-50k on engine: Amsoil SSO 0w30 50k-66k on engine: Amsoil SSO 0w30 ~66k-77k on...

Hey all, I have 2 quarts of ~5 year old synthetic (or synthetic blend) ATF sitting among my car stuff. Used it back in the day to flush a volvo 850 turbo trans. Anywho, I haven't nor do I intend to own an auto transmission in the next few years. However, one of my cars has a good ol'...

Hey all, My 2008 Subaru Legacy GT has a set of aftermarket sway bars with greasable bushings (zerk fittings on the bushing straps). I've been using supertech extreme duty grease ($3 for a tube, red coloring on the tube). This has been giving me approx 3-5k worth of use before the bushings are...

Hey all, Changed the oil in my 08 Legacy GT yesterday and when I went to loosen the oil cap I found that it was completely loose. Literally 1/8th of a turn and it came off. No spillage could or would occur, so that's not a concern. I'm curious though: I know this car creates, essentially, a...

Hey all, Total Miles on Car: 30,500 Air Filter: AVO Dry Panel Filter (cleaned with soap and water about 15-20k ago) No Additives. Fuel from wherever. Overall easy/normal driving style. I thought I had driven it 20 minutes beforehand, but fuel still accumulated...maybe I didn't drive it...