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    honda 17 CRV..best oil filter choice?

    I am about to purchase an 17 HONDA CRV..My mechanic allows me to buy oil and filters, and then does the oil change. I've typically used Napa Gold filters which I buy on line. Is there anything better or less expensive? Oil change interval will be about 5,000 miles based on meter, I'll use...
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    New Turbocharged ' Honda CRV; best oil and filter?

    I'll soon have a '17 Honda CRV..Turbocharged 1.5 Liter engine. 0-20w is recommended. My mechanic allows to me purchase oil and filters so I have my choice. Is there any particular synthetic that seems to work better in these engines? Or a reason to use Honda filters? I've used NAPA gold filters...
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    new Mazda6..dealer oil program, the bottom line?

    All, I earlier posted about the free dealer oil change program for my new Mazda6..nine free changes with semi synthetic: 5w20 I think. Many of you expressed outrage since 0-20w is recommended, but here is the bottom line, I am meeting with service mgr next week 1. I want to have dealer do...
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    new Mazda6..Dealer oil changes or do it right?

    I just bought a new Mazda6, manufacture recommendation is 0-20 synthetic. Dealer provides 9 free oil changes with a synthetic blend 5-20 ( or maybe 5-30). If I want a full synthetic like Mobil 1, the added cost is $38 a change ( $70 less $32 credit). Service department says their semi synthetic...
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    OIC--Acura highway cruiser and mazda protege

    I have an 03 Acura CL Type S--hotter engine--which I use exclusively for road trips--so almost no strain on engine Does a OIC with Mobil 1 (5-20) at about 7,000-8,000 miles sound right? Also, Have a Mazda Protege driven largely on highway, and stored during summer. Just changed oil to Mobil 1...
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    93 Miata-lightly driven--Synthetic 9,000 or so OCI

    All I have a 93 Miata which is driven during summer only-and I would like to put it to bed with fresh oil. This would mean about a 9,000 OCI. Car is gently driven, always warmed up, and 90% of miles are highway. Have been using Mobil 1 5-30. Do you think this is too extreme? Thanks in advance John
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    Turbocharged Subaru Legacy--5,000 OCI with Synth?

    I have an 05 Turbo Legacy which is driven mostly on the highway along with longer local jaunts. The engine always reaches operating temperature with little stop and go driving. I have been using Mobil 1 5-30 with 5,000 OCI--I wonder if more frequent changes would prolong life of turbo, or if...
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    Saab 9.5 4 cyl turbo..oil rec for cold climate?

    I have a 99 Saab 9.5..have been running Amsoil Euro Blend syn 5-40. 130,000 miles Would 0-40 give me better protection in cold? that is recommended oil on the Mobil 1 website. or should I stick with 5-40? Any reason to stay with Amsoil if I can find Mobil 1 for less? thanks in advance! John
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    Best 30 wt for water cooled lawn tractor?

    I have a Deere LX 178 with a 15 HP Kawasaki water cooled engine. Used only in summer. I am getting a white puff on starting, so want something that produces maximum protection while being suitably viscous..but after initial start, seems to work fine Price is not an issue thanks in advance John
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    Best Oil-Model A Ford

    What would you recommend for a Model A Ford with apparently weak compression, driven only in warm weather? thanks in advance John
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    SuperTech--5M OIC--a stupid way to save a few $?

    I have a Mazda protege 50,000 miles, driven mostly gently on the highway and have been doing Pennzoil 5-30 synthetic 5,000 changes Do you think Super Tech is an adequate filter or should I move up? Advise welcome! thanks John
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    2003 Mazda Protege 2.0 45,000 -cold weather oil?

    I just purchased a Mazda Protege5--which supposedly has had 4,000 OCI intervals with synthetic..will be exposed to very cold temperatures and left outside..is there anything better than PP or M1 5W30? Since the car is always driven enough to warm up completely, would 5,000 mile OIC make sense...
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    Cold weather: 0-20 vs. 5-20 Acura 03 CL-type S

    I have a 03 CL , 5-20 is recommended and I run Mobil 1 synthetic with a 5,000 intervals. The Car always warms up and is not often used for stop and go driving. I live in Minnesota, temps are severe. Car is kept in unheated garage Would Amsoil 0-20 offer a significant difference enough in...
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    Acura 2003 CL-Type S--5 20 or 0 20 for Winter?

    I have been using Mobil 1 5-20w as recommended for My Acura. Would AMSOIL 0-20 provide more protection during a Minnesota winter? thanks John
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    93 Miata--Mobil 1 5w30--6MOCI, summer only

    I have a 93 Miata , driven in summer. I use Mobil 1 5w30 at about a 5-6,000 OCI. Car is driven mostly on highway and always reaches temperature--almost no stop and go or short trips. Car seems to run fine, but is there a better combination of brand and interval? I expect to own the car forever...
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    Advance Auto Parts--filter --half the price

    I was reading a filter review on Miata net which indicated that the advance auto parts total grip filter was well made and is nearly half the cost of factory filter $2.88 vs about $5 does anyone have experience or a point of view? thanks John
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    Economical Mail order source for quality filter?

    i have been using mobil 1 oil filters on my 03 Cl-type S, but my EBAY source seems to have dried up. Does anyone have a suggestion for a good and economical source for high quality filters? I prefer to have a few on hand thanks John
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    Acura 2003 Type S-- 5 w 20 in summer?

    I use my Acura nearly exclusively for summer road trips. I felt that a 5 w 30 gave me a margin of error for summer heat. 1. is that wrong? should I switch to Mobil 1 5 w 20? 2. is there anything you would recommend for this application over Mobil 1? thanks in advance John
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    Acura type S--Mobil 1 5W20 or 5w30

    I have a 50,000 2003 Acura type S which is used exclusively for highway driving in warmer weather. I have been using Mobil 1 5w30 EP with about a 10,000 mile change interval.Acura recommends a 5w20 I found some Mobil 1 5w20 at walmart in 5 gallon jug and had 3 questions: 1, would this provide...
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    Acura type S--Mobil 1 EP--change interval?

    I have an 03 Acura Cl Type S 6 spd manual that I use exclusively for highway travel--and in 6th gear, engine turns about 2500 --have been using Mobil 1 5-30 EP. what would be a reasonable and safe OCI for this vehicle and usage? thanks in advance for your advice John
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