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    Pentosin ATF1 labeled a Group IV!

    I recently did an ATF service on a new rebilt 01M tranny for my VW Jetta using Pennzoil Multi-Vehicle Formula ATF as a substitute for factory fill Pentosin. After reading many opinions and talking to several mechs, I began to wonder about the Pentosin ATF which has been called either a synthetic...
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    Evian or Poland Springs Water?

    When out of distilled water, can spring water be used in the cooling system? I know San Pellegrino is out of the question since it has so much mineral content.
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    Advance Auto Parts Brand

    #2870 Although this has a textured grip all over the entire can, it has an orange color, and uses Fram part numbers---this is a PUROLATOR Plus #20252! Also, the price was a buck less than the Pep Boys PROLINE which has been marked up in price lately($3.28!), for $2.28.
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    Running Gear Oil in the Crankcase

    I just talked with a friend who owns and maintains a couple of tractor diesel engines, and he says he stopped a rattle in one by first adding 90 weight gear oil, then replacing it with 100% gear oil on the next change. What do you think of that?
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    Proline Oil---Who's the refinery?

    About four years ago Pep Boys brand Proline oil had Ashland written on the cases, shortly after that time they changed to something else. Does anyone know to what company they have switched?
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    Testing Coastal Full Synthetic

    After a using 10w-30 and 40 dino oils at 3-4k OCI's the entire life of the car, I saw Coastal's Full Synthetic for $3.59 a quart and decided to try it. The car is a VW Jetta with a 2.0 8v stock and 117K miles. The introduction of this synthetic was right after the injectors and engine was...
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