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    Thoughts on Valvoline SynPower SM/GF4

    Hello fellow members. I am wanting some thoughts opinions, user feedback on the new SM Synpower "Full Synthetic" from valvoline. I recently picked up a 5L jug for $22.50 Can funds (not a bad deal) I would assume that this is a Group III synth?? Any PAO? I'm looking to use it in my girfriends...
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    Dodge 4x4 Tranny shifiting funny! Please Help!

    Hello everyone I own a 2000 5.2L 4x4 Ext Cab Sport. I believe I have the 42re transmission (Automatic) Lately the truck has been exhibiting some wierd shifts, specifically the 2nd to 3rd gear shift. The truck holds 2nd gear untill approx 2100 to -2300 rpm and then will either "rev up" and...
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    Torco Oil - Good Oil for Snowmobile?

    Hello: I own a older Skidoo Mxz 583 Rotax (1996) model. I havent much used my snowmobile much the last few winters. I have always run the regular Bombardier Rotax 2 Cycle injector oil. It retails here for $25 Canadian for a refill for 4 litres or $29 Canadian for a new jug! I called a local...
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    Valvoline Synpower? worth it?

    Hello. My girlfriend has one of the 2.7L engines from chrysler (acutally Mitsubishi) that may be one of the "sludge" prone ones. The jurry is out on weather the problem was fixed by 2001 which is her model year. Anyhow since its been in her possesion since 38,000 Km now at 65,000 km I have...
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    Winter Oil Filter Reccomendations

    Hello everyone: Well the colder temps are settelling in and I am open to suggestions for a "winter" oil filter. I have been using baldwins for the last few oil changes (as I get them free :)and havent had any probs. I am searching for an filter that provides better flow , more so then...
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    01 Sebring. Intermittent start / blowing fuse

    Hello fellow members. I really need some help here please, I don't know where else to turn. My problem lies with my girlfriends 01 Chrysler Sebring (2.7L) Lately it has had trouble starting, one minute it is fine the next its dead as doornail, no starter clicking ..... nothing just dead. When...
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    Coolant Recommendation: 00 Dodge Ram 4x4

    Hello fellow memebers. Im looking to drain / flush my cooling system as i think its due. I have only had the truck for just under a year but do not have the service records prior to owning it. Mileage is 50,000 Km / 30,0000 miles. I will adimit i am not up to speed on all the different kinds...
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    Gunk Brand Engine Flush

    Hello fellow members Getting ready to change oil for the upcoming summer months. I decided I would try a quick motor flush, would like to try Auto RX next time around but need a qucik fix now. Engine had a little bit of crud around the filler cap but nothing major, from what i could see peering...
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    A real dilema, what oil? please help

    Hello fellow members I am coming up on my oil change real quick and I still havent decided on what I should I should use. I am aiming for a year round oil if possible. I have owend the truck since 43,000 Km and now its approaching 48,000 Km I dont know what maintenace oil/ change schedule it...
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    Baldwin Filters? anyone use or heard of them?

    Hello I recently talked to a buddy who said he can get great deals on Baldwin oil filters ( he works for a trucking company) I Have never heard or seen these filters at Walmart or Canadian tire etc. Can anyone point me to some info or share there experience or findings with these filters...
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    Questions regarding GC in a 4x4 that calls for 10w-30

    Hello: Local supplier here has GC for an excellent price and im coming up on a oil change soon. The -38 C temps have passed for now and although we may dip that low again this year I believe the coldest has passed. My questions or concerns with this oil is that is it a wise choice to be used in...
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    C an someone post a pic of GC bottle

    Hello members, Can someone please post a picture of the infamous German Castrol (GC) I believe in my earlier post "which synthetic for 4x4 truck" i stated the GC had a red label, although I think i may be confusing GC with the red label for regular Syntec with a red label. Anyhow if someone...
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    Which Synthetic Oil for 4x4 truck?

    Greetings everyone. As my first post here I would like to say that this is a great places with lots of kind and knowledgeable people. Ok here is my problem. I have a low Km truck 44,000Km that I jsut purchased used, so far I run dino Penzoil 5w30, Its almost due for its 2nd oil change and I...
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