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Started in the late 70s-early 80s when accountants started taking over C-level positions. Chrysler's debacle when Iacocca saved them was due to R&D $ being killed cause it didn't contribute to the bottom line. Investors started looking at quarterly numbers instead of yearly numbers & M&As...

Brake fluid hygroscopic tendencies are foreign to most vehicle owners. As a result, they aren't aware of the disadvantages of retaining the original brake fluid. My vote for the past 40 years has been with Castrol LMA. My 1st experience was with a hydraulic clutch failure in my 2002 BMW because...

Older, pre-emission-control models have been using engine oil intended for diesel trucks, e.g., Shell Rotella T, with the understanding that this type oil contains the additive zinc dialkyldithiophosphate (ZDDP), which does two important things for older cars: 1. Increased soot control 2. High...

Have a 173K 7.3 Ford Diesel which is used for relatively short trips (limousine business) 20-30 miles, with idling done for 2-3 hours at a time. Driven less than 150-200 miles in a weekend. Less than 3000 miles in 2 years. Have moderate oil consumption currently, smokes a good bit when idling...

Which cleaner would be better for a 174000 mile 7.3 Ford Diesel? 131 or RX? Currently uses about 1 quart of oil every 3-400 miles, there is a lot of idling during use. Guidance on procedure given high crankcase capacity?