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Sorry for the confusion, I'll submit another topic adding columns and mileage. I was in such a hurry when I added this I messed up and didn't check my work, sorry. Date 1/13/04 5,000 on oil/6,448 on the car Date 3/8/04 3,609 on oil / 10, 055 on the car Date 6/10/04 6,629 on oil / 13,075 on the...

Elements, Jan 13, 04, Mar 08, 04, Jun 10, 04, Dec 27, 04, Mar 26, 06 Aluminum 7 3 3 3 3 Chromium 0 0 0 0 0 Iron 12 8 10 9 1 Copper 8 4 7 10 5 Lead 1 1 2 2 0 Tin 0 0 0 0 0 Molybdenum 83 16 15 4 88 Nickel 0 1 0 0 0 Manganese 3 1 0 1 0 Silver 0 0 0 0 0 Titanium 0 0 0 0 0 Potassium 6 3 0 3 1 Boron...

Quick question, if previous sample was 45,000 on unit and last sample was 50,700, how did you get 7,200 miles on the oil? Wouldn't you have 52,200 on unit? Did you only put 5,700 on this last sample, not 7,200?

Could someone post the url to their web site? hal26, how long does this wax hold up or is like most waxes just for looks and only lasts two to four weeks?

When I was young, many, many moons ago, I would watch as the dealership would use gasoline and crumpled up newspaper to clean glass. At that time very economical, gas was cheap at less than .25 a gal and newspapers were a quarter on sundays if I remember correctly.

The placard in my car says 32F/35R under normal driving conditions. The car is new and I followed these recommendations for a little over 12,000 miles. Upon switching to larger rims, I noticed the front tires wear pattern was excellent, but the rear tires were wearing mostly down the center. I...

Don't forget going to a larger diameter tire will cause alignment problems, figure a 4 wheel if it's possible or at least a two wheel alignment into the cost picture. Sometimes the alignment can't be done without buying some aftermarket parts due to the stock parts not willing to fit the larger...

If your disappointed w/RL, why not try something different? Royal Purple, Amsoil, Mobil 1 or GE Castrol for starters, what do you have to lose?

Yes, I do the same, by keeping records in MS Excel, I know which gas gives me the best MPG. I have records from day 1, usually average by month. I separate highway trips to get a more accurate account, but to be honest, most of my miles are mixed highway & city, which reveals true day to day MPG...

sewerman, mothers only lasts a few weeks because it covers them up, it doesn't remove them. Visit www.autopia.org, the best detailers site on the web. Do a search for trim issues. You'll find a few more remedies, as Whimsey already mentions a couple. Good luck and let us know what worked for you.

labman, how did you clean the dogs mouth? HaHaHa, sorry the sight of the dog and ink and your carpet in my mind just makes me want to laugh.

If you use a wax, the best you can hope for is about 3-5 weeks of protection at best! Waxes are great for making things that look good, look great, but very little in protection. I would just spend a little extra time every couple days to keep the painted area clean this winter, or until the 30...

Bryanccfshr, what do you care about scratches, your truck only gets clean from a downpour, no one will ever see the scratches. I see a little neglect goes a long way. Best of luck to you.

Normally 30 to 90 days. If it's possible ask the person whom painted it. I would think after 30 days it would be OK, but depending upon the paint used and if it was baked or not, could be 3 months, to be sure check with the painter. Good luck.

Handwashing not done carefully will induce some swirling, but done properly can be swirl free. It takes the right shampoo, two good thick wash mittens, two buckets and a synthetic Micro Weave porous towel for hand drying, IMO.

tenorGJ, 30 days sounds about right, but to be sure you can ask the person whom painted your ride. I've heard some take 2-3 months depending upon the paint type and clear coats.

I agree with tweeker43, but change that to every 3-4 weeks for any wax. If you apply a quality sealant you can expect 3-6 months of protection. Then to add a little pop or pizzazz to the shine many add a layer or two of there favorite wax as a LSP. I personally use Klasse AIO & SG as my cleaner...

Have you tried CLR, it's sold at most hardware stores, maybe even Walmart. I know it works on water spots it was made specifically for things as such. Good luck.

I'm running Amsoil S2000 0w30 in my bimmer. I have done 3 UOA to date. I starting using LC & FP reg since my last oil change about 4 months ago. I should have a 4-5k mid term oil filter change only, UOA soon. This at least for me will let me know of any effects of using LC & FP. I would be very...

I don't believe any damage has been done except any type of finish, sealant or wax was most likely removed. It's not like you let that sit on your finish for 20-30 min before spraying it off, because the auto wash machine just screwed up during your wash. Skip the dish washing soap and use real...