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Is there any reason why I shouldn't be using either M1 or Castrol 0W-40 in my 1995 E320 / W124 and M104 engine with 223k miles on it? First of all I'm already set on using this weight as it will simplify my oil changes between this car and my 2014 VW GLI. Second, I'm asking because some people...

The car idles rough when the car is started cold in the morning. Cold in Hawaii is 65F. There is also a clicking noise where the idle speed control / cruise control module located in the false floorboard of the front passenger. The non-electronic throttle body (Non-ASR ETA) also clicks...

It's a W124 MB E320 with 221k miles with its original transmission. It shifts fine without hesitation and problem. However there is a slight leak and the level is low. I don't know what the previous owner put in there. The color is still pink and there's no burnt smell. What is a good ATF to...

As quoted from Elon Musk in a Gizmodo interview on "Dieselgate" linked below: “What Volkswagen is really showing is that we’ve reached the limit of what’s possible with diesel and gasoline. The time has come to move to a new generation of technology.”...

From this quote in a Jalopnik article, it seems like there is a simple fix to this Dieselgate issue: “It could be something very small,” said Carder, who’s the interim director of West Virginia University’s Center for Alternative Fuels, Engines and Emissions in Morgantown, about 75 miles south...

Are there still new or newer cars (less than 5 years old) out there that do not have the following technological advancements? 1. Drive by wire throttle 2. Electric power steering 3. Hill hold assist 4. Traction control They may be driving aids to some, but it really takes the fun away or...

Is it better to turn off the AC a couple of minutes before turning the engine off, or just turn it off at the same time with the engine? I read that giving it some time to wind down allows the evaporator to empty out its refrigerant. Some say, that's not necessary in today's newer AC systems...

http://blog.caranddriver.com/next-audi-a...diesel-economy/ From the article above, it looks like this engine uses an already used Miller-cycle method and is not entirely new as claimed by Audi. But, it's good news if it does make it to US-bound Audis and VWs. I wonder though if it will still...

Could anyone point me to some websites and or vidoes around the world of touring car races and teams that involve just everyday cars that have NOT been super modified like NASCAR or DTM? I mean cars that are raced using their own chassis and engines, but modified slightly. I'm interested in...

Looking at the picture above of a VW EA888 1.8 liter 3rd generation turbo engine, one can see that the fuel injector angle allows fuel spray to hit the back of the intake valves during the intake cycle. Other pictures of GDI engines that I've seen have the fuel injectors at a steeper angle or...

Two years ago I posted this thread in this forum: http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=3025489 Two months ago, I bought my dream car - a 2014 VW Jetta GLI with a 6 speed manual transmission. The sad news is that I had to sell my 2000 Jetta GL 2.O 5MT (dubbed...

I just bought a 2014 VW Jetta GLI with the 3rd generation EA888 2.0L TSI four direct injection engine. After reading up on carbon buildup on the previous generation 2.0 TSI/FSI, I’m concerned about what oil I should put in mine after my factory filled free oil change period is up. So far I’ve...

If I'm going to be stuck with a midsize sedan with an auto transmission, which of the followinf models would you suggest? 1. 2010 -2012 Toyota Camry LE 2. 2012 VW Passat 2.5l 3. 2012 Honda Accord 4. 2011 Ford Fusion My main concern is drivetrain reliability followed by performance. While I...

Could I use 3 in 1 oil for hair clippers or should I get a dedicated clipper/trimmer oil instead? Any difference between the two oils?

I've been looking for a RWD sedan preferably with a manual transmission and came upon this car. The bonus here is that it's an inline six. It's definitely old but I'm handy with minor mechanical repairs, but not so with electrical. What issues would I have with this car of this age? If it were...

...should I be worried? I visited my dad in Manila, Philippines and found out that his Lexus with 56k miles was filled with 10W-40 Shell oil by his home service mechanic. This is the most popular oil in Manila, which is sold at most service stations. I promptly showed my dad the manual which...

Looking for help from anyone here familiar with a 2000 MK4 / A4 VW Jetta's manual (not Climatronic) AC system: In the last week, my AC would intermittently stop working. Sometimes it would work, sometimes not, either from start or while idle. When it works, it is cold and it does not turn off...

Check out this video and see the orange Fram oil filter in the engine bay: http://youtu.be/UKm-wcxkl5U Owner is confident enough to use it. Then again, the way he drives the car is an indication that longevity or museum quality may not be the goal here. Still, if I had this car, I'd drive it...

Can this be done? I mean, I am thinking that permanently removing the front driveshafts to the wheels and locking the front differential would be feasible. Why do it? I'm looking for a light Japanese RWD sedan with MT and I'm getting impatient waiting for the 4 door Subaru BRZ/Scion FRS to come...

I recently changed my Jetta's vacuum tube between the intake manifold and the fuel injectors and the engine idles better and has more pickup. This is after 130k miles. I'd suggest replacing these tubes at 60k in case you overlook them. They're cheap and easy to replace.