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    Automatic transmission dipsticks disappearing

    I have never seen a vehicle that has a lifetime transmission fluid. Most cars and trucks, such as the Ford F150, have check plugs instead of dipsticks. The check plugs are similar to a differential. Some cars don't require fluid changes if the vehicle is driven in normal conditions; but only...
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    0W20 for new Nissan Sentra?

    Yes. 5W-30 will not reach critical parts of the engine as easily as 0W-20 will. Originally Posted By: racin4ds The misses and I just traded in our Nissan Versa with the HR16 engine for a 2013 Nissan Sentra with the MR8 engine, looking through the manual last night I noticed the Sentra calls for...
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    2013 Silverado 5.3l oil recommendations

    That one requires Dexos. Originally Posted By: DodgeRamz2007 Hello everyone, It is time to do the first oil change on my wife's 5.3l Silverado. Wondering if anyone has this vehicle and if so, is there an oil which is better suited for this engine? I have heard a lot of people say this oil make...
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    dino vs synthetic

    I use conventional oil in my own personal cars. I only use synthetic in my parent's cars because it is required.
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    2006 Highlander V6 3.3L oil questions

    How often does the owner's manual say to change it according to your driving conditions? Originally Posted By: Matryx Just did an oil change for my parents '06 3.3L Highlander. I use Pennzoil Platinum 5W20 and a NAPA Gold oil filter. They bought the car at around 81k kms (55k miles). When I open...
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    make up my mind!

    Use what meets the manufacturer's recommendations. Last time I checked, the 5.7L engine requires oils meeting the MS-6395 standard. Mobil1 does not meet that standard. Originally Posted By: BigD7 2010 5.7L hemi here. Been using PU 5w-20 forever but now that it is almost impossible to find...
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    Mopar vs. Wix vs. Purolator

    Your oil pressure is high because you're using diesel oil. It's not a diesel. It requires 10W-30. As for the filter, you can't go wrong with an OEM filter(Mopar). WIX would be a good alternative. Originally Posted By: jeepman3071 Vehicle: 2000 Jeep Cherokee 4.0L with 114k. Oil: Rotella T6...
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    0w20 vs 5w20

    0W-20 has a lower viscosity than 5W-20 so it can flow easier in colder temperatures. This is important because the tolerances and oil passages on today's engines are much tighter than they were a couple of years ago. If you use 5W-20 in an engine that requires 0W-20, oil might not reach certain...
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    How many miles till oil is black on dipstick?

    Most cars I've seen usually have 15,000-20,000 miles when the oil is literally black.
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    How to check the engine oil level

    I've been on BITOG for a while now and I've read several posts in the past about people getting inconsistent readings when checking the oil level. I've also seen plenty of posts asking about what kind of oil to use. The best kind of oil to use is the kind that meets/exceeds the manufacturer's...
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    Please Recommend Oil for my Pentastar 3.6

    My car is a 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser with a 2.4L non-turbo engine. This is what the owner's manual says: Use oil that meets the Chrysler MS-6395 standard, is certified by the API, and is 5W-30. I use Valvoline NextGen conventional 5W-30 and a WIX filter. I change it every 3,000 miles, as...
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    Min oil temp for WOT/redline driving?

    I usually keep the RPMs below 3,000 until the coolant reaches normal operating temperature.
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    Wifes PT Cruiser

    Only oil that meets these specifications should be used: API certified, SAE 5W-30, Chrysler MS-6395
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    Tire Noise on my Elantra.

    You need an alignment.
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    Chrysler oil Requirements

    Yes because Mobil 1 does NOT meet the specifications. (Chrysler MS-6395) http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Oils/Mobil_1_5W-30.aspx#
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    new valvoline "next gen" 50% recycled oil

    I have been using Valvoline NextGen for a year now. No problems. It meets the specifications for my car: API certified, SAE 5W-30, Chrysler MS-6395. My car runs quieter on Valvoline NextGen conventional than Pennzoil conventional.
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    Impala head gasket?

    Was the cooling system bled properly?
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    Check oil level cold or warm?

    1. Park vehicle on level ground. 2. Run vehicle until fans kick on. 3. Turn off engine and pull out dipstick. 3. Wait 5 minutes and then check oil level.
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    New to me Tahoe 5.3l

    You should use Dexos approved oil. Dexos is backwards compatible with previous oil specs for GM vehicles. gmdexos.com
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    ATF recommendation for 2002 buick century

    Dexron VI is better than Dexron III. It is backwards compatible too. Don't use additives.
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