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I wonder about the practicality of a 6-seater SUV in China. No basis to claim the questioning but my own perceptions of life in China. Am I off base?

Your engine can't differentiate between the 0 and the 5. If your oil of choice meets the spec in your manual, you are good to go. If that were my 3.5, it would be seeing 5-30, but that's just me. I'm not a must-use thicker oil person, but if the engine allows, I would. That's the best way to...

I'm not challenging you but the data point. Personal politics aside...I contacted my well known for 20+ year insurance broker last year about my rates climbing. He was clear, just about every NY'er has seen a 35% increase in home and auto insurance since the Biden administration. I'll stop...

Great one! Thanks for sharing.

I'm not saying it is the case in your city, but for some cities, it's a cash cow. LA is a great example. Sure, they are doing so many good things, but overall, the expenditures are insanely high for very little result. Lots of political favors, $$$ jobs, and money. It's counterproductive, and...

Echo commercial grade has been great to me. First SRM line laster over 20 years. I'm about 6 years into the new Echo and no sisues.

My usage is pedestrian. About 30k a year mixed driving in the NorthEast. Plenty of snow and rain and hills. Nothing performance wise. It's an N20 X3.

@edyvw thanks!

Thank you for the conscientious post. That was my reason for asking. I wasn't sure if aftermarket brake parts surpassed my past experience with original BMW brake parts. They are pretty darn good.

I'm fearful @kschachn will call me out for a weak search attempt prior to posting...he'd be in the right! I have a few months before I'll need to do brakes/rotors on my 2014 BMW X3. Would like to hear recommendations. My last BMW was an 08 3 Series so its been a spell.

It may have been accurate when stated. I believe it came from Jordan Peterson likely 10-12 years ago. I sure could be wrong.

Best wishes! I'm similar in age and bone/bone in my left knee. I can still ride (MT and some road bike) just fine, thank God! It won't be long for me! I'll be pestering you via PM to hear about recovery and long-term thoughts.

The part that matters in an Eco (IMO) is the 5k OC,I less the oil used. Just me but I would use Mobil 1 5-30 with a quality filter and an OCI of 5-6k. Use either of what you posted and sleep well.

Behind you 100%

The Canary Island portion was surprising to me. I was in Tenirefe in February. Fantastic island and we really had a great time. We drove over 800km in a Hyundai 6speed manual that week and saw most of the island. We don't do tours and choose to explore on our own to see and meet local...

You've lost any iota of credibility.....I'm embarrassed for you.

Hey brotha, you have zero idea who you are calling out. I'm a rank amateur. Bring it to me all you want. @kschachn is a legitimate dude with a high degree of science-based knowledge here....and there are many here that know their :poop:

Can you quantify this statement? How is it Mobil 1 is "overrated and resting on its past laurels?" If you simply do not like Mobil 1 products that one thing but this statement is rather specific.

He's not dealing with melted snow and ice dripping salt all over the place, and he likely never experienced the joy of mud season in New England :D

I'm using 75-90 in multiple applications that call for 80wt and haven't had any issues. One of those applications is a 17 Outback with 200k and a few front/rear diff changes. I don't even look for 85wt anymore. I do like Mobil 1, Valvoline, or Amsoil Severe Gear oil.