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    Want to hear from turbo owners that go 10k + oci

    I'm curious about extending oci's in a few vehicles. I change the oil for our familys cars plus a couple more. 4 are port injected 2 are gdi turbo. I think Ive had enough of the feel good factor (using full synthetic and 5k oci) I would like to hear from some members that go 10k or more. Please...
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    Mobil 1 5w40 TDT 3 vehicles

    Greetings, I picked up 9 gallons of this stuff when autozone was closing it out for around $12.00 per gallon. Anyway, I'm wondering which vehicles it can be safely used in. I'm a little bit worried about the phosphorous levels (poss doing . Damage to cat Convt.) the 3 vehicles: 1. 2002 suburban...
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    Pennzoil ultra noak

    Hello, I've missed a good bit of info from this site over the past 14 mo or so. I purchased a new turbo charged vehicle and wanted to use penn ultra ( usual reasons low noak. Full syn for the extra heat etc. ) checked the noak specs at pennzoil's site. 5w-30: 11.5 10w-30: 5.7 this must be the...
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    2014 Buick regal awd system info needed

    Hello, looking for info regarding the awd drive system in this Vehicle. (The buick forums are kind of thin in this area) would anyone happen to know the specs on this system. Curious about the fluids it calls for etc... I can't even figure out if the rear diff is a limited slip unit? Thanks...
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    Valve cleaning for Turbo DI engine's

    Hello, Been reading numerous posts regarding this issue. We have a new 2014 regal turbo. Wondering if anyone has had success using a solvent based cleaner, applied thru the intake, to combat this problem? It seems depending on the specific DI system, one can see "some" success with fuel...
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    First turbo looking for advice 2014 Regal

    Hello, just picked up a 2014 Regal 2.0T awd. First turbo for us. I'm wondering what I need to know about this engine / drivetrain ? I "think" this is the LTG variant of the 2.0T turbo engine. Curious about which oils have faired well in this engine ? Also if anyone knows about the trans case or...
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    Mobil 1 0w-40 for GM 3.6l ?

    Greetings, I searched this question but came up dry. The car is an 2007 Saturn Aura 3.6l v6 non DI engine. Current mileage 130k, Its had synthetic oil every 5k since new. Car sees about 90% hwy use. Is this stuff too thick for my engine? Thanks.
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    Mos2 dosing

    I popped into my local napa last fri. Asking about L/M products. Clerk gives me a copy from the Lubro moly catalog. it has info about their products and dosage amouts. about dosing. It says " Mos2 application: 1 Can treats up to 1.5 gal or 6 liters of oil. However, On the can it says. "...
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    Bril-Kreen a little dab will do ya

    Greetings fellow mixologists. Couple questions fer ya. This will be my first shot using Kreen. Does it really make your Hair more manageable? Sorry, here's my application: 2002 Suburban 5.3 175k , Peering down into the valve cover I see what I think is varnish (gold coloring) and a hint of...
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    Oil / Filter / maintenance Gm 3.6L Owners

    Greetings, I wanted to share my svc history with this Engine. Most 3.6 owners here at bitog.com know about the issues with this engine (timing chain stretch, poss. Due to lack of oil flow to the chain). Anyhoo, this is our story. Purchased New Saturn Aura XR 3.6 in 2007. Vehicle currently has...
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    New/Used Suburban 5.3 4x4 174k Looks a bit crusty

    Greetings, Just purchased the burb Last week. Its a one owner truck , new trans at 163k, tons of svc/repair records, Overall very nice. Now the bad: Peering down the oil filler tube and inspecting the Oil cap there is this Dark Copper colored residue on both. I was able to wipe it off the oil...
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    Was this a Mistake? Auto-trak 2 Replacement

    Greetings, Its been a while. Anyhoo, bout 3 years ago and 32k mi's I put this stuff http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?product=50204 Redline oil, in my Transfer case. 2006 Buick Rainier. I keep reading (here and elsewhere) that their is "no replacement" for GM Auto-trak 2 Fluid. So the 60k...
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