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Anyone have any idea how long I can have an oil filter filled with oil on the shelf before using it? The filter is wrapped in gladwrap btw. Will the media tend to seperate is my main concern. Thanx.

I plan to do an atx oil change on our '94 ford taurus (77,000 klms)in the near future and was wondering about using synthetic atf knowing that there is still fluid (original factory) left in the tc. Will they readily mix? Any thing I should worry about?

I am wondering what brand of gas people here swear by as being the best. I'm a little confused as I have heard both here on this forum and others say brand X is better than brand Y or Z. Please state your brand, why you think it is better and the octane rating.

I have replaced the engine oil for the third time now since christmas (about 5 hours running time in total) and the oil has been a dark grey/black colour each time. I always have used 5W30 since I inherited the blower from my father-in-law last summer who I suspect never really looked after it...

Is Auto Rx made from lanolin found in sheepswool?

I found this site whilst looking for a parts manual for my very old sears snowblower. Some of you may find it useful too. www.smallenginepartswarehouse.com

Has anyone had any experience with water injection for the purpose of cleaning combustion chamber deposits, specifically with fuel injected engines?

I've noticed that some fuel additives contain a large percentage of what otherwise is just plain kerosene. Has anyone tried just kerosene and what were your conclusions, if any.

Stumbled across this site. Thought some of you may want to know what goes into some of the products we use. http://householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/household/prodtree?prodcat=Auto+products

I am going to change the power steering and manual transmission fluid (you read right,MANUAL) and Ford recommends Mercon or Dexron 2. Should I go with the conventional fluid or the synthetic? Points to consider: The car is a 1991 Escort with 80000 kms Mainly driven to work and back-30 kms daily...

Anyone know the specs of Tech2000 5w30 at Canadian Wal-mart's,in particular it's pour point? Winter is nearly upon us and if our summer is any indication, we are in for a cold one.

When I took my Ford escort to my local ford dealer some time ago for an oil and filter change, I go to their express lube area- in and out in twenty minutes, no problem there. I have never really given much thought about what is included in the price of this service. It's a fixed price for most...

Don't know much when it comes to oil and filters,so here are my questions. Is an oil filter with a 20 psi bypass filter going to give me better start up protection than say a filter with 14 psi bypass filter? The Teck2000 5w20 sold at W-Mart stores here is three times the price for a 20 litre...