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Looking for Oil brand and grade recommendations for a '65' Mustang with a 289 High Performance. Car has a mild cam in it. I was thinking of going with the Valvoline VR1 series due to the higher content of Zinc but don't know if I should use a 20W50 or like a 10W40 or even 10W30 grade. This is my...

Both of my vehicles have cylinder deactivation. The Honda 3.5L and the GMC 5.3L. I have been reading around the forums and while both motors seem to be fairly reliable, they both have had their share of issues related to the Cylinder Management mode. Correct me if I am wrong but from what I have...

I am in a bind and need to fill up the reservoir of an 07 CRV. I have traditional Green coolant and I have Subaru Blue. Does anyone have some insight as to what would work best?

What are the site's mechanic experts opinions on Catch Cans? http://catchcans.com/can1.html The GMC Tahoe/Yukon forum suggests these for our 5.3L motors.

I saw the VOA of this oil from 2009, it looks pretty good. Any harm in using the bulk Chevron 5W30 instead in my 18.5HP Intek Lawn Tractor?

Okay, so after much research, I found that the intake airbox on my GMC Yukon is very efficient at bringing in outside air from the engine bay through the fender well. However I have been unimpressed with throttle response and 1-2 & 2-3 shifting. The main restriction is the intake tubing with its...

Whats the word on the ACDelco oil filters. I am looking to stock up for the new Yukon. Should I stick with OEM or go Mobil1/K&N/Royal Purple?

What is everyone finding to be the best Mag Aluminum Rim polish out there for protection? I am going to do a full detail on my new truck before we get into the SALTY snowy Chicago days. Ive always used Meguiars but didnt know if there is a readily available better option. Thanks for your help.

I am smart enough to know that putting premium fuel in a vehicle that only requires regular is just a waste of money unless I am towing or hauling heavy loads. However I now have two vehicles with there own variances of cylinder shutdown modes that allows the engine to run on less cylinders. I...

If pricing were the same, which oil would be the 'heartiest' to purchase to meet Dexos requirements? Mobil1 5W30 Mobil1 Extended Performance 5W30 Mobil Super Synthetic 5W30 (<=== not sure what is difference between this and reg Mobil1 5W30)

Anyone here have any experience with the Vararam intakes and power gains and clean oil UOAs?

I searched and searched and could not find any UOAs on GM factory fill. I am picking up a brand new 2012 Yukon and am debating draining right away for Mobil1 or keep the factory fill in for the 1st 5k miles. I dont know the build date on the vehicle yet but Im sure being a 2012 its probably at...

I am currently in the middle of the purchase process for a new 2012 Yukon SLT. I couldnt pass up the 0% for 72mo. If all goes well should I imediately dump the factory fill? What has been showing good OCI results for the 5.3L with AFM? Mobil1 0W40? thanks

Im not the biggest fan of Mobil1 oils however with Pepboys latest coupon and my rewards, I can get 5qts plus Mobil1 filter for $19.99. I can't resist! lol. I still have 15qts of Penz Plat 0W20 to use, however with that being said which 20 Weight Mobil1 oil would you choose for a newer V6 Honda...

Went to change original thermostat, temp sender, and hoses on the Jimmy yesterday and found a nasty sludged mess in the hoses and radiator. I only have 50/50 Peak Global at home and cant find any full strength in my area to compensate for water left in the block when I drain and flush out. Are...

I just picked up a '96' Jimmy 4x4 with 210k on the clock from the original owner who has worked at a GM dealer all his life. I want to do a drain and fill on the radiator. Coolant reservoir looks nice and pink still. No sludge/mud. Is their one brand of Dex-Cool that is preferred in our forums...

Wondering what kind of feedback is out there on this oil as I often see it on sale for $3.50-3.99 per qt. Possibly considering a switch from Pennzoil Platinum to this oil on the Hondas in the future.

What are we finding to be the best oil brand and weight out there for Honda VCM 3.5L V6 with the cylinder deactivation. I have a batch of Redline 0w20 awaiting my factory fill drain and a batch of the last of the Royal Purple 5W20 SL w/Synerlec to go in after that. I am thinking of switchin to...

Lookin in particular for VOA of Honda Z-1, DW-1, and or Maxlife to compare. However, it would be nice to have a multi comparison chart of any and all recent voas for trans and gear fluids that we may have. Anyone have the time and resources to find or put something together? I have browse but...

I just installed a remote start on my new Honda Pilot that I purchased in June. The SUV only has 2700 original miles on it and is only at 70% Oil Life remaining through this winter so far. I ran into problems programming the remote start and had wound up test starting it approx 15 times or so in...