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    *sigh*....... mechanics

    Originally Posted By: yaris0128 So today my fiance tells me that she wont be doing her 7.5k oci on her civic with M1 and will be cutting it short to 5k because her dad and his buddy mechanic believe that your engine has to get used to synthetic oil. What is this?!?! Is my engine a baby being...
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    DIY Oil Change - Volume of drained oil

    Originally Posted By: Steve S No need to measure the drained oil!!!! Not intentionally but I had to pour the drained oil into a container before taking it to recycling site. Very supprised to find it never filled up a single 4.4 L jug. I was expecting to haul it away wiht 2 containers. Yes...
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    DIY Oil Change - Volume of drained oil

    Originally Posted By: ZR2grizz Originally Posted By: tinmanSC How large is the oil filter on this car? There is always some oil that comes out when you take the filter off, and the oil in the filter itself. +1 To all who asked about my filter, I should have cleared that in my post. It is...
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    DIY Oil Change - Volume of drained oil

    When I changed oil myself, I noticed that the drained oil is less than the volume I put in on last or current oil change. I check my oil level regularly and my Mazda MPV 03 does not consume oil. The drained oil does not even fill the 4.4 L jug we have in Canada. I always put in 5.5 litres of...
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    ATF Level Checking ... Mazda 3

    Originally Posted By: Ndx I have 04 Mazda 3 2.3L I just checked fluid level ... And Its hard to read it shows that the oil is there but it is all over .. you can't see reading Engine was cold after night ... And level was reading full on hot and cold .. ( Overfilled from Factory ? ) Problem...
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    ATF Extract pump via the dipstick tube

    I know that the best way to replace ATF fluid is by the cooler line or partially draining with the plug. My 2003 Mazda MPV has a drain plug size of 25mm, which I cannot find in part stores plus I have to invest in a pair of ramp. I am not great with mechanical things so I don't trust myself to...
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    Valvoline Maxlife Dex/Merc

    Originally Posted By: D Bone Judging by the title, I would say he used MaxLife Dex/Merc: Thanks for attaching the pict. Good forum, good people hang out too.
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    Valvoline Maxlife Dex/Merc

    Originally Posted By: D Bone Judging by the title, I would say he used MaxLife Dex/Merc: For a partial drain and refill, is MaxLife Dex/Merc compatible with the fluid in my transmission? Mine is MotoMaster ATF,a Dex III variant sold at Canadian Tire in Canada as housebrand. Blue bottle...
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    Valvoline Maxlife Dex/Merc

    Originally Posted By: ET16 I just put in a little over 3 quarts in my 2003 Mazda MPV, and I find that it is the best fluid that I've used so far: much better shift feel. I've added AA Mercon V before, but this seems much better. I thought I'd post, because the MPV has a very finicky JATCO trans...
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    What is your OCI for Pennzoil Platinum 5W-30?

    Originally Posted By: Nyquist For my driving, the OLM tells me about every 4k--2007 Malibu with a LZ4 3.5L and a 4 qt sump. If conditions are a bit wacky like they were this winter, I'll do it more often especially if I see a ton of condensation when I check the cap. My ride is 08 Pontiac...
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    Re: PP 5W30 - Why there are 2 types and prices

    Originally Posted By: Bill in Utah Now that you are a member remember the #1 rule. You get what you pay for. So if the 5l is more per liter than that is the one to buy! Up there, how much is the conventional Pennzoil? Are you going by the OLM for your OCI in the Mini-Van? Take care...
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    Re: PP 5W30 - Why there are 2 types and prices

    Thanks for the welcome. I will try to answer several replies at once. I live in NE Brampton, ON. Dino Pennzoil goes for around $4.00/litre before on sales but it is rarely does. I was wondering why the unit price in the bigger jug costs more and then another thread on this forum discussed how...
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    Re: PP 5W30 - Why there are 2 types and prices

    I am a long time lurker from Canada and recently I have started to use/stock up on PP 5W30 for my Pontiac SV6 minivan. My local Walmart carries 2 types of jugs: 4.4 L priced at $21.88 and 5L priced at ~$30. The later is a taller jug with a red band that said 'New Formula', it is also pricier...
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