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Just getting ready to have my differential fluid changed again... used Amsoil at 60K, now at 115K. Can't remember if I used 80w90 or 75w90 gear lube last time (old age kicking in). Can someone who knows these gear lubes, suggest which would be best for me? (Front/Rear Diffs and Transfer Case)...

I have my old Eaton series sixteen outdrive on my 1966 Donzi 16 Ski Sporter and yes it still runs fine. The manual calls out for "a first grade, heavy duty gear oil, SAE 90 weight, containing Sulphur-Chlorine-Lead additive - or Eaton p/n L-100" Anyone have some idea of what to use these days? I...

This probably should be listed in another section, but the engine is typically one out of a Mustang. I have been handed down the family I/O ski boat (1966 16' Donzi Ski Sporter). It has been in our family since my dad bought it new in 1966. He swapped out the engine right after he bought it with...

I have a Lexus GX470 (2005) with 50K miles (see my other post on oil) and I do occasionally pull a trailer or go offroad on dirt roads. Anyone have advice on the other oils and grease for my drive train? Should I change out the diffs or other areas, or grease any areas. I have heard some use...

I am looking for some input for the best oil for my 2005 Lexus GX470. It has about 50K miles and I drive city/hwy/some trailer towing. I would like to go with a synth, but the lexus dealer told me it would just make my engine start leaking (so he put in Quaker State 5W/30 conventional). I would...

So after my Auto rx treatment rinse phase and running the worst dino pennzoil in my 1.8t passat, I finally switched to the Redline 5W-30. I don't know if it is just my imagination, but man it sure seems like everything is running really smooth! The engine just sounds good. I put a K&N filter in...

We have a Perkins 200 turbo in a 37 foot roughwater. It usually sees long trips with steady rpms and we change the oil regularly. Is there a "best" oil to use out there. Is Redline or synthetic an option? Any thoughts on what oil to use. Any feedback is really appreciated. Bob

Why did the AutoRX cleaning mileage go from 500 to 1500??? I understand it used to recommend 500 miles cleaning and now it says 1500, just curious. Was it because it is reformulated or just better results with more miles?

I am using the Auto-rx with castrol 10-30w dino on the cleaning phase right now on my 99 vw passat 1.8...about 800 miles into it. I have noticed a little engine smoothing (maybe its just my imagination). I also noticed my dipstick seems cleaner where it touches the oil. I am planning to do the...

I don't know if this is posted in the wrong forum, so I'm sorry if it is misplaced, but I did have a question that I have been thinking about. Since my turbo in my 99 VW passat 1.8T gets so hot after driving (it can glow red at times) I usually let the car idle after driving for a minute to let...

I am looking to add a little capacity to my small sump for my 99 VW Passat 1.8T. I have heard there might be a larger filter that fits the engine. Is this a good idea? Or is it better to stick with the stock Mann filter. Any recommendations on filters? I also have heard that the stock filter...

Sorry for the sappy "headline style" Subject line, but thought it would be interesting to hear some more thoughts on the two oils. I know they are higher priced and may not be API certified, and may fall into the catagory of "designer label oils". It is my opinion (so far) that they are both...

I posted awhile ago about my 99 passat 1.8 turbo with 40K miles and have decided on Redline 5w-30. I am currently running the autoRX in my engine with Pennzoil Dino 10-30. I will do the rinse phase with dino and then go to redline. I was curious about the Amsoil product...how does it compare to...

My wife has a 2001 Mazda Tribute with the v6 and about 50K miles. Just had the service done, brakes done, transmission flushed with BG fluid and oil changed by the dealer. Everything seems to be running just fine and now we are wondering if we should switch to a better oil for her. We live and...

I am new to this site...just stepped over from the Passat owners site Club b5. I have a 1999 Passat I just purchased with 39K miles on it in nice shape and running fine. All the oil changes were done at the dealer and now that I have it I want to run the best oil for the turbo engine. I am not...