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Have a quick question. I am now driving a 2007 Versa 6 Speed. Alas, the 95 LeSaber passed away after 310,000 Km (engine was still great but the body expired!!). I was using GC then and I have a few liters left. I change my oil at 6,000 Km now, as per recommendation, and since the car is under...

I am having a heck of a time finding after market rims for my 2007 Versa (15 in wheel). Nissan will sell them to me for $90.00 ea . I manage to get the last two from WalMart for $54.00 but that was all they had. I found a place that sells a multi-fit rim for $68.00 which will fit on the Versa...

Hi All. I have several bottles of SI-1 left over from when I had the 95 LeSabre. I found that it worked very well in that 3.8 engine. I now have a 2007 Nissan Versa and am wondering if this product is safe to use. Nissan recommends that you do not add fuel treatment (like injector cleaner)since...

Hi All, Been away for a while in Afghanistan. Nice to be home. I recently bought a 2007 Nissan Versa and was wondering if my stash of green GC would be OK to use with this engine. The free oil changes at the dealership are over and I have a few liters of the green left (04 batch). BTW, this...

Hi all, I bought a 2007 Nissan Versa in Feb 07. I have a couple of free oil changes left at the dealership (maybe take me up to july 08). I also have a small stash of GC that I had for the '95 Buick, which is now dead after 350,000 km. The engine was excellent, but the body, chassis, etc just...

Hi All, It's getting near time to change out the GC. I went to the local WallyWorld in my Ottawa neighborhood (Barhaven) to check the stock, batch #s, etc. When I checked the price, I nearly $hit myself. $8.xx for a liter bottle . When I purchased my last batch, it was $7.30 per. At this...

Just purchased a 2005 Nissan X-Trail. It has the 2.5L QR25DE 4 cyl engine. I have been using GC in the'95 Buick 3.8 L engine with very good results. Would the GC be a good oil for this engine even though Nissan recommends mineral oil (dino) only? Cheers Bry

We recently purchased a 2005 Nissan X-Trail with the 2.5 L QE25DE engine. I currently use SI1 in my 3.8 Buick LeSabre engine with good results. I would like to continue this practice with the Nissan but the Manual suggests that you not use any fuel additives because they erode the injector seals...

Hi all, Long time since I had anything worthwhile to post. Actually, I've been working like a dog and have not had much time for cyber-loafing. The car is my daily driver, goes 50-60 Km daily, and sees aprox 80% of that on the hwy at 95-110 Km/hr. In this report, my main concern is the silicon...

Hi Guys, Hope someone can help me out. Recently, my left signal blinker went out. I checked both bulbs and they are fine (actually replaced the rear one). Where is the flasher located?? On older cars, it was located right next to the fuse box. The car is a '95 LeSabre. I have looked everywhere...

I have noticed that upon startup, my oil pressure is aprox 65-70 psi and then drops to 45-50 psi (what I consider normal) after the oil has warmed up to op temp (after about 10 miles or so). The engine is a '95 non-blown 3800 series II GM. I have observed this for quite some time and thought...

Well, the two-run test is over with the Red Line 5-W 30 on the '95 LeSabre 3800. The UOA's weren't bad, but I'm just itchin' to see the wear numbers that come up with the GC. I have a healthy little stash of the 04 batch and plan to run it for 6 mo (aprox 10,000 km) and do UOA. This is the same...

Hi Guys, I recently noticed the CEL (orange) on my 95 Buick LeSabre 3.8 comes on from time to time for no apparent reason (at least to me ). When I stop the car and re-start the light goes off and may not come on again for weeks. I have not noticed any changes with the operation and...

Here is the second analysis on RedLine 5W30. Details as follows: 1995 Buick Lesabre 3.8 L, non SC 120,000 Km on engine 10,000 Km this OCI Baldwin filter Leaking intake manifold changed just before oil sample taken. Lab: WearCheck This is the second analysis. New oil and filter was used each...

A father and son from the local cannibal tribe were nominated to go out and get supper for the tribe. They lurked in the bush and after a while this really skinny guy comes along. "Lets get that one" says the son. Dad says "No way. He's way too thin, no meat, probably wouldn't feed the dog" A...

My brother was over for supper last night and we were discussing oil. I had advised him to use a better quality oil and be a little more conscious of his OCI. Well, he told me that he put in Castrol Synthetic 5 W 30 and his consumption so far is 2L in 4000 Km . He assures me that there is no...

An actual letter that was sent to a bank by a 96 year-old woman. The bank > manager thought it amusing enough to have it published in the NY Times. > To whom it may concern, > > I am writing to thank you for bouncing my check with which I endeavored to > pay my plumber last month. By my...

Hi All Happy New Year I have this most puzzling problem. When the temperature is very cold (-20 degC or more), I get a small coolant leak from the block, just under and behind the throttle body. This only happens on the first start at cold temps. After the engine warms up the leak stops This...

Hi Guys, Where is the PCV valve located on a 3.8 GM engine? I have been getting crappy mileage lately (12-13 L/100 km vs 9-10 before) and I know that the PCV valve was changed about 3 yrs ago at the Gyp-Me Lube. Plugs, wires, fuel filter were changed this summer, so those should not be the...

Canadian members. Dropped into Canadian Tire here in Ottawa last evening and noticed RL 5 W 30 on sale for $9.08 a quart. Much better than $13.00