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  1. AlanCanada

    2020 Renault (Dacia) Duster w/ 2.0l NA GAS Engine Oil and Filter

    I just picked up a 2020 Dacia Duster with a 2.0 L Gas (F4R), naturally aspirated engine. The car has 8,000 KM on it. I'm in South America where the temperature ranges from 10 to 30 celsius year round, no freezing. I'm looking at running Mobil 1 3000 5w30 vs Mobil 1 FS (Euro) 0w30. The 5w30...
  2. AlanCanada

    2020 Dodge Caravan - 10,000 km / month delivery van

    Hi everyone, looking for recommendations on an oil change interval, oil and filter recommendation for this vehicle. It's in Montreal Canada so they have 5 months per year of freezing temperatures with no engine preheat on the start. The owner has been using mineral oil and monthly oil changes...
  3. AlanCanada

    O-470 Piston Engine high chromium

    I purchased an aircraft with an O-470 Continental, 6 cylinder engine. I'm into the second oil analysis report with the analyst identifying higher than normal chromium in the sample. Should I be concerned? Report section attached. I run it about 50 hours between oil changes.
  4. AlanCanada

    Mobil 1 10w30 - 17,000 mi - Dodge Charger

    2008 Dodge Charger, Mobil 1 10w30 Engine 3.5L SOHC V6 (EGG) Transmission 4 Speed Auto (42RLE) 2009.11.8 15769 Fram PH2 / Mobil 1 Synth 10w30 2009.11.10 15800 Changed to MotorCraft FL-820S Filter and topped up oil 2010.5.22 Added 400 ml M1 10w30 2010.12.15 43650 Added 900 mL 10w30 MotorMaster...
  5. AlanCanada

    Weird Ford Focus 2007 Air Filter

    Ford Focus 2007 Air Filter Has anyone seen this type of filter before? I was told by the dealership that it is good for 100,000 KM and there is no paper filter media inside. They claim it's an adaptation of a diesel engine filter.
  6. AlanCanada

    Overfilling oil / 5mm past max on the dip stick

    I just overfilled my 2007 Ford Focus today when topping up the engine oil. Is it a problem that I went about 5mm past the max line on the dip stick. I know I can unscrew the oil filter to let some oil out. Anyone know for certain if this will be a problem?
  7. AlanCanada

    Oil Change strategy / 5k km per year

    Buick Century 2003 / 3.1 L V6 5k kilometers per year. What kind of oil service regiment would you put this vehicle on? It's in Southern Ontario, Canada. My grandfather uses the car to make short trips to the grocery store. He was considering synthetic with extended change interval, but he's...
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