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BMW specifies a lifetime BMW trans fluid that costs a lot of money. I don't believe in lifetime fluids. Does anyone have experience with the E39 BMW manual trans? My E36 BMW M3 also specifies a lifetime BMW trans fluid, but Redline D4ATF has been found to work well and I am using it. Philip...

If Wanli performance tires look like they are a copy of some better known brand performance tires, are they just as good as long as they have the same speed rating? Are the speed ratings the product of official testing or are they assigned by the manufacturer? Is there good rubber and bad...

Is the Castrol High Mileage oil thicker and darker than normal oil and does it smell like trans fluid or did I mistakenly put a container of used fluids with my new oils? A quart went in before I thought something was probably wrong. I am planning to drain and fill with new oil. Worried...

The CAM rack in my 88 Volvo 745 feels very stiff at times after putting in Lucas Power Steering additive. The normal P/S fluid for this rack is ATF. Is there a problem or is the rack stiff at times because I just put the additive in. I doubt I have driven 25 miles yet. Should I change the P/S...

I have read of people putting it in both places. I have Seafoam in my trans, AutoRX in my engine, and Lucas Fuel Treatment in my gas. Is it worthwhile to put Seafoam in the gas? I noticed carbon on the back of the valves and some carbon in the ports when I had the exhaust manifold off recently...

What is a good lubricant to use on rubber, like hoses and o-rings? Will grease deteriorate the rubber? Is a cream soap acceptable? Is vaseline best? Thanks, Philip Bradley