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I've been doing nearly every one of the oil changes on our 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport. I never realized just how much fuel could be in the used oil. (This engine turns the oil black in a very short time as well.) I installed a Fumoto valve about 3 months ago when I did an oil/filter change. I was...

I have to omit I have not been a Mobil 1 fan. But, after reading up on this extended version oil (from this website) I decided to buy 3 jugs awhile back. I was going to use this oil after my Castrol Edge/Magnetic supply was depleted. Well...in went this oil into my daughter's 2007 Rav 4 V6 (187k...

Planning on doing a transmission pan drop & cleaning the magnets on our 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport when the factory warranty expires. (Not planning on replacing the strainer but may replace the small external filter depending on what I see in the pan.) I recently used Idemitsu LTS-LV on my...

I'm about 1+yr. off from needing (more like wanting) new tires on our 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport. OEM tires are Falken Sincera SN250's. Decent but nothing special IMO. Would like to get a set of Yokohama Ascend LX's or a set of Michelin's. How do you see tire prices in the future? Just...

Bought one for the wife to replace her 2005 Ford Focus. Base model 2wd w/alloy wheels. Silver/blk interior. Except for the back-up camera nothing overly technical. Basic car. I/we like simply. When the sales person brought the car out, I was astonished how good it looked both inside and out. I...

Yesterday I had to remove the plastic shield under my Golf because I needed to access my transmission pan and drain bolt. I decided I was going to do an oil/filter change. I've never personally changed out the filter myself on this car. I've always had the dealer change out the filter yearly...

Good Day! I'm about to drain and fill once again my transmission fluid in my 2012 Golf 2.5 automatic. (Aisin 6-sp Tipronic) Used Toyota Type I-V fluid last time on two D/F's. (Replaced about 3.2 Qt's each time.) Honestly, I was expecting better, smoother shifts w/this fluid. I'm ready to try...

Just changed out the OEM VW Bosch spark plugs on my 2.5L VW Golf. Not difficult at all. 28k miles and 5 1/2 yrs. of mostly short tripping. I noticed the engine not running as smooth so I decided not to wait any longer. What a difference w/new NGK (6737) PZFR5Q-11's! Fantastic plugs. IMO, much...

Hi everyone. Just did a AT fluid/filter change on my 2012 Golf 2.5L Base w/the Aisin TF-60SN transmission. (26K and the fluid was dirty w/lots of fine metal shaving on both magnets. Would have done this sooner had I known...) Anyway, changed out the OEM filter w/an Advanced Auto FK-390 kit. This...

I have a wonderful, very pleasurable to drive '99 Protege 1.6L Auto w/104K mi which has a whine in the transmission in D/R at standstill. As soon as the car picks up speed, goes away. (At least I can't hear it.) Has not been my daily driver for the last 6 yrs. (Was my daughter's HS/College car.)...

My daughter's car had an a flat which could not be repaired so I was I was mulling over my options. 2 new tires or 4 new tires? (The Kumho X-Pert Kh20's on the car still had some miles left to go but I was leaning to replacing all rather than 2 new rears of a different thread pattern since the...

Hi everyone. I'm about to replace the struts on my daughters 98' CRV w/235mi. Bought Monroe Senatrac's along w/all new parts to do the job completely. Also, Moog upper/lower control arms and lower ball-joints. The reason I decided to go this route was b/c I just don't believe you can get the...

Having just changed the oil in three of our family cars using a blend of Valvoline Syn/Conv. 5w-20/30 and Mobil 10w-30 oil, I needed to top off (a slight amount) in one of the cars and I used my Castrol (German made) 0w-30. Compared to the other oils it was like molasses in winter. I have enough...

Good afternoon everyone. My daughter's CRV is needing rotors/pads. Went to the Honda dealer and they want $94ea for the rotors. $60 for the pads, which are ceramic. A few people I've asked said go for the Honda pads. I'm thinking I'll get Centric rotors (#12040026) from Rock Auto. $61 Pr. I'm a...

Recently had my "free" 2 yr. VW service @ dealer. Valvoline "MST" oil was used (assuming 5w-30). I came to the conclusion after a short period of use (around 200 mi.), that Castrol 0w-30 is a much better oil for my 2.5L. I drained out the Valvoline oil and put in a 5g. jug and planned to use to...

I really don't see the need (in my case) running a heavy, super long lasting oil in the 2.5L VW 5-cyclinder engine. I don't do really long OCI and I think a 5w-30 would be ideal. My dealer used MST Valvoline oil (Weight unknown but I'm thinking 5w-30 since it's bought in 55ga. drums?) On...

Went to the Ford Dealer today to have a coolant flush on the wife's Focus and while I was waiting I wandered the lot looking @ new Fords. There was a really nice silver SE Escape 1.6L EcoBoost model for 22.4K. Great front seats. Seemed like a really nice ride. Popped open the hood to see what's...

My wife's Focus ZX5 has Cooper CS4's (P195/60/R15) and they are an excellent tire but I've noticed w/these tires the ride is stiffer than the previous General Altimax HP's. The CS4's have 2 ply side walls. The 99' Protege had Pirelli P4's which were a great tire as well but the ride was stiffer...

I was looking over the PQIA report on Synthetic 5w-30 motor oils and the percentage of magnesium used was the highest w/ Castrol Edge (1462) and Mobil 1 (772). The rest used calcium mainly in their additive pack. What I have read on magnesium on PQIA is that: (1) more expensive the calcium, (2)...

I just picked up (three) 5 qt. 5w-30 jugs @ O'Reilly's for $15.99 (w/Bosch Premium Filter). Saw the PQIA report which is dated Nov 2011. Seems to be a fine oil w/good TBN (8.1) but a high NOACK (15.5/15.1). Has anyone used this oil? Not many reviews on line. (Really was looking for the Chevron...