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There are a lot of oils out there now advertising one year changes. My question is would there be an optimal time to change the oil? 1. Spring 2. Summer 3. Fall 4. Winter 5. It doesn't matter Logic tells me Fall might be the best. The TBN is high for the upcoming winter colder weather abuse...

This is probably one of the "duh" questions but I thought I would ask ... so be nice ... please Since changing my oil and filter (see signature if you really want to know - trying to stay oil and filter anonymous at this point), one of the things that I have noticed is that the vehicle gets...

Additional Vehicle Details: Miles on vehicle: 58,188 Last transmission oil change: never ... still original. Tools used: 14mm wrench ... for transmission drain plug. Pliers ... to get off old hose clamps 3/8 wrench ... for new hose clamps 1/4 wrench ... for new hose clamps 2 feet 5/16...

I have a 2005 Toyota Corolla with 60k miles. I have been pondering doing a flush myself to save a few bucks. (At the same time I was considering getting a Magnafine ...) Naturally I have 2 ATF radiator lines. One is "high" the other is "low". The "high" line connects to the top of the...

I just put some AMSOIL 5W30 in my '05 Corolla (AMSOIL filter too). Last gas fill was around 31.5 miles per gallon. I typically range around 31 point something to 32 point something. To my surprise when I filled up I got 35.5 miles per gallon. This really surprise me as I have had the A/C...

When I change my oil ... 1. When I drain the oil, should the oil be hot or cold? Does it matter? 2. When I check if the the oil is "full" via the dip stick, should the oil be hot or cold? Does it matter? 3. Before I check if the oil is "full" via the dip stick, should I turn the car off and let...