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Just confirmed Redline Oil, which was based in Benicia California since 1996 has ceased operations there, and moved it to Tennessee. Their website lists Texas for headquarters so must be a Phillips 66 facility and blending/packaging In Tennessee. Kinda glad to see they moved out of Cali, but sad...

Just bought a nicely maintained 2019 Prius for commuting to work. I have some Liqi-Moly 0w-16 special tech SAE & Pennzoil 0w-16. Not interested in running 0w-20 as these have a calibrated oil pump and circuit for 16 weight oil. As both of the above are API SP do you see any reason why I...

Recently bought a 2004 Toyota 4Runner V8 (2uzfe) 4x4 one owner with 220,000 highway miles. Owners took it to Valvoline most of its life and oil changes were every 3-4K documented. Transmission flush every 2 years, drivetrain drain and fill every 30k. My question is, the engine isn’t leaking at...

I have a 1987 Mercruiser 350 in my 23 ft ski boat and I am thinking about using Mobil 1 0w-40fs as I have it in all my older Toyotas and seems like a great oil overall. Would this be a good choice with enough ZDDP etc for this application?

Currently have a Mobil 1 M301 on my boat. I’d like to start using a Fram ultra synthetic. Anyone know the Fram equivalent? Thanks!

Recently decided to switch both of my vehicles over to Castrol Edge EP. That said I'm curious how far I should take my 4th gen 4runners OCI. Driven in Arizona. Weekly 45 min freeway commute in Phoenix, some city driving, no dirt roads or off-road ever. Fram Ultra oil filter. Not very interested...

Recently purchased a Denso air filter for a my 4th gen 4runner (4.7) and noticed they are made in China. I'm use to most Denso parts coming from Japan. See any issues with this? I'm tempted to go get a Japanese one from the dealer, but just want to verify quality of manufacturer. Thanks

So I recently purchased a 2012 Lexus IS250 premium. These are equipped with a 2.5 DI motor. About two years back I switched to Fram ultra in all of my vehicles and will do the same with this one. I'm curious if Castrol Magnatec 0w-20 would be a good choice? Looks like a very stout oil and we'll...

Recently read an article which discussed how an additive called Mannich is much more effective than PEA. I see that afton chemical is a producer, but a intensive search only turned up a couple obscure products that claim to contain it. Is it really that much better vs PEA? What products contain it?

I've been using Valvoline MaxLife Synthetic 5w-30 for a short time in a Toyota 2UZ-FE (4.7 V8), which has had immaculant maintenance. I'm curious about trying Castrol Extended Performance and going 10,000 miles or annual coupled with a fram ultra. Seems like a very robust oil, but not many...

I recently purchased a low mileage 2008 Toyota 4Runner Limited with the legendary 2UZ-FE V8. After driving it back home, I decided to flush the transmission(DIY cooler line exchange) with Toyota WS. Old fluid looked like most used WS samples do... Looking at alternatives, I came across Ravenol...

Hey guys. Just bought a 25ft Nordic Rage with a fully built 454, has lightning headers and a ProCharger,(intercooled of course) and I wanted to get some real world advice on two oils I'm considering. This boat has a top speed of 85 MPH via GPS as it sits with a custom labbed 4 blade and built...

I am interested in running a different oil in my 08 Duramax. I had originally decided on Mobil 1 TDT as I've heard good things from other fellow Dmax owners. But looking at the specs between it and conventional Delvac 1300, I'm left scratching my head. The lesser 1300 has a higher flash point(...

I'm getting ready to service my 08 Dmax and curious which grease would be best for my 11 zerk fittings? I prefer REDLINE and have looked into using CV2 on everything(really like the moly),but am concerned about the differing bases in the two greases(factory is lithium based). Thanks

Just bought a Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 6.6 Dmax/ally CCSB Z71 with 39K miles and factory warranty.Spoke with allison and they stated that Transynd is "the best,most durable transmission fluid with millions of miles of data" for any allison including my A-1000. Im going to perform a cooler line...

Just bought a 2008 2500HD W/ LMM 6.6 Duramax. Planning on flushing the trans with transynd and also doing the power steering. Redline lists ATF D4 as a suitable replacement. I realize GM has two newer spec power steering fluids. I would prefer to go synthetic as this system is under a lot of...

Just bought my wife a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland fully loaded with the HEMI 5.7. We love this truck so far. Only has 300 miles right now. I'm planning on an early oil change @ around 500-1000mi. I plan on using Mopar filters. What are you guys and gals using in your HEMI's? I love...

Im considering Maxlife ATF in a friends 04 Duramax with allison a-1000 tranny. If I remember correctly, GM changed seal material in about 2006 which made them compatible with Dexron VI. Before then allison recommended C4 and TES-389. This is a more viscous fluid at around 7.6 cst vs maxlife at...

Curious if anyone here has tried Lubegard platinum in toyota WS atf? I have had great success with lubegard RED and their power steering protectant in the past. Thinking about trying it in the lexus. Figure it can only help WS. Thoughts?

Curious as to how spotless Castrol Edge keeps engines vs Mobil 1. I have used mobil 1 in several different applications and can say it does a great job at keeping engine internals spotless. Considering EDGE 5w-30 in my lexus IS250, but have never really seen or heard much evidence of it's...