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Off the top of my head, check around the intake manifold to make sure it isn't leaking, and check to make sure the odometer hasn't blacked out. That was the first year for that instrument cluster, and they've had that problem right through to 2012. Other than that, make sure there's no excessive...

Wow, this takes me back to my high school days! Shame they're not as popular as they once were.

You might want to consider looking at Northern Florida (e.g. Jacksonville, Tallahassee or Pensacola) in terms of affordability; it is cheaper compared to South Florida and major metropolitan areas within Central Florida. Housing prices, in particular, are significantly lower.

NGK or Denso are both good choices. I've also had good luck with Standard branded boots.

It's a rolling roadblock, a technique to temporarily slow or stop traffic on a highway to create a safe gap in the flow of vehicles. The purpose can be anything from removing debris to managing congestion.

High sulfur is not an issue in Turkey; their gasoline complies with Euro 6d and is ultra low sulfur nationwide.

I don't think using a fuel system cleaner every 7,500 km will hurt anything, but make sure the product you're using has a decent dosage of PEA in it. The one European product I know of that has a good amount of PEA is Liqui Moly Jectron (for port injected vehicles) and DI Jectron (for direct...

My go-to has always been Shell. If it's not available in the area that I'm in, Chevron comes second with Exxon/Mobil a close third.

I would pass on Moog. Go with TRW (JBJ-340 lower/ JBJ-1017 upper) instead or Motorcraft OES - MCSOE34 for the lower ball joints, but you'll need the full control arm for upper (MCSOE36 left and MCF2501 right) which is ~$70 or so each).

If you can find a more affordable Crown Vic/Grand Marquis in good shape, that would certainly be a good choice. Unless it's a Police Interceptor or equipped with the Handling and Performance Package, it'll have a 2.73 rear axle ratio that's actually pretty impressive in terms of fuel economy on...

I'm trying to get a clearer understanding of the additive packages of Signature Series 0W-40 (AZF) and the European Car Formula 0W-40 Full SAPS (EFO). From what I can gather: Signature Series 0W-40 (AZF): Seems primarily focused on North American specs: API SP, GM dexos R, Chrysler MS-12633...

I believe the recommended oil for that particular application is a 5w30 meeting either ACEA A5/B5 or A4/B4, which is a bit confusing when you take HTHS into consideration. For an API specification, I vaguely remember CF-4 being recommended. That said, if you do have a DPF, I would recommend...

Out of curiosity, where was the Castrol blended/bottled? Seeing "Gasoline" on an EU market product got me curious, when they usually label it "Petrol" instead.

Go for it!

Precisely my thoughts. Even when buying a premium brand, you're often just getting vinyl with some Fancy Schmancy name designed to dupe buyers into thinking they're getting something properly upmarket – like SensaTec on a BMW. As if it weren't enough that prices are through the roof and we're...

That was what I was thinking. Also, I forgot to include the link to their webpage: Ravenol RCS 5W-40

I've been looking at some data I've kept in an old spreadsheet for different oils and noticed this one for Ravenol RCS 5W-40. I believe I found the VOA on Oil Club RU a while back. Flash Point °C (°F): 246 (475) Pour Point °C (°F): -57 (-71) cSt @ 40°C: 93.9 cSt @ 100°C: 15.03 Viscosity Index...

True. I have the 8HP45 in mine, which Jaguar claims is "sealed for life"; something BMW used to claim not that long ago. My problem is in the summer; a lot of stop and go traffic, which heats up the transmission fluid to anywhere between 104 - 108 °C (219 - 226°F). I also take it to the track...

Agreed :) However, to add a bit more substance, the vehicle in question in my Mitsubishi SUV. With FF rated OE brake pads, the brakes left a lot to be desired and custom braided stainless steel brake hoses with the 3GD rotors and Yellowstuff pads were the solution to my problem.

If you can get their 3GD Series slotted/dimpled rotors, that would be a good choice. I'm running them on 3 of my vehicles; while two of them have the Ultimax2 pads, one has Yellowstuff pads and that was a vast improvement over OE performance.