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I got a bottle of store branded HDEO from Repco(a local parts shop in Australia). The label on it says "Manufactured for Repco Limited by Mobil Oil Australia Pty Ltd.", and it is rated API CI-4 and SL. However, it only mentions ACEA A2/B2, without other ACEA ratings. I thought passing CI-4 would...

Got 2 quart of Delo 400 15W40 left after last oil change, since we're approaching winter down under, I'm thinking of adding another 2 liter of Havoline 5W40 syn. (probably group 3) to mix with the delo, do u guys have any comments on this mix?

The oil will be used in a GM 3800 series 1 V6, which oil is a better choice? Delvac MX or Delvac 1300? Both of them are API SL/CI-4, however, MX has a lower TBN while 1300 has a higher viscosity in cold and hot. What exactly are the differences between these 2 oil? They seem to be at a simular...

It was recommended by my transmission specialist when I got my auto transmission serviced there, any idea on whether it's good or not? Seems like he rate this at the same level of Lubegard. That additive is made by Life Automotive. http://www.lifeautomotive.com/Products/ATFP4001.asp

I recently found this product in a nearby autoparts shop, and I've got a bit lifter noise in my car. I wasn't able to find AutoRX in my place, so what do u guys think about this stuff by its formulation? How is it compared to ARX and how long should I let it stay in the motor? INGREDIENTS...

I'll need to keep changing oil in my car every 3 months, just wanna know what will be the best option for me. I'm thinking of getting some good syn. / blend in the beginning of every year while using some cheapo dino oil in the other times. Is it a good idea or I should just feed the engine on...

I've got a BW M51 tranny in my car and the manual ask for some Dexron 2 fluid in it. However, I do some heavy towing in my car most of the time and I recently found that the fluid turns to dark red / brown and creates a burnt smell in a short period of time. Is there a better subtitute compared...

By reading topics on AutoRX and other full syn. oil, it seems to me that the ester in those Group 4+5 engine oil / AutoRX can provide much better cleaning effect compared to base oil from other group. Is it correct and is there any reason that is responsible for that?

One of my friend have put in around 500ml paint solvent (prepsol, but i stored them in a oil bottle, so..........) into the engine, the total oil sump is about 5L. What should I do now? should I just change the oil or give it some sort of flush? will it cause any damage if I just keep it like...