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    Ph balance of coolant?

    I Paid to have it flushed, At the time I wasn't physically able same as now, otherwise I'd do it myself.
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    Ph balance of coolant?

    toy corolla S 2005 220k miles. I paid to have a complete flush by a local mechanic that has a good reputation.
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    Ph balance of coolant?

    A year ago I flushed out the old coolant and 1 year later the mechanic states the PH is 6 and needs to be changed. I probably only driven the car less than 8k miles. I read Ph is an indicator of when to change, but like I said only a year and under 8k. also Has anyone used Royal Purple,s...
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    Total Quartz

    oil is 5 30 I believe, and the car is 2005 Toy corrolla 119k total miles and 2500 miles since my oil change and been 6 months. very light city driving.
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    Total Quartz

    oil is 5 30 I believe, and the car is 2005 Toy corrolla 119k total miles and 2500 miles since my oil change and been 6 months. very light city driving.
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    Total Quartz

    How long does the total quartz last in the engine? I had my oil changed almost 6 months ago and only driven 2500 miles. Is there a concern for oil breaking down over time with few miles?
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    engine oil called Total Quartz eneo mc3 synth

    It was a good price for synthetic, also the mechanic recommended it. He has a good reputation locally as well with family members that use his services. I didn't know about the darkening of the oil part I do thank you for that info.
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    engine oil called Total Quartz eneo mc3 synth

    How about changing the oil filter? seems that would be a good choice to keep the oil clean.
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    Total Quartz ineo mc3 synth engine oil.

    Anyone use this brand? Can't find much on Total Quartz except on there web site and a few comments on this site. How long for each oil change? 4k? seems a bit soon for synthetic. I change mine 5k ish depending on the look of the oil. How good is this oil, Its been approved for euro cars like...
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    engine oil called Total Quartz eneo mc3 synth

    Can't find much on Total Quartz except on there web site and a few comments on this site. How long for each oil change? 4k? seems a bit soon for synthetic. I change mine 5k ish depending on the look of the oil. How good is this oil, Its been approved for euro cars like VW BMW a few others. I...
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    just had a transmission oil change using ATF MV SP

    Made by Kendal. This is not the toyota pink stuff. So should I worry? The mechanic said this was toyota approved. Also heard not having toyota atf was not a good thing for the tranny? any thoughts, advice from those who know would be really nice. also the mechanic/ owner a good one and honest.
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    marvle mystery oil

    Thank you. decided to take to a machanic. Probably just needs an adjustment.
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    marvle mystery oil

    just sounding rough. MMO helped keep my truck and nova running like new. For a while I was driving 4-6k miles per month and changed oil every 3k miles, but some of the oil brands were brands that were not well known.
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    marvle mystery oil

    In the past I used marvel mystery oil in an old 72 chevy Nova and 1992 ford ranger and it worked great. I also used quaker state 30 wt. my truck went 220k and is going strong. I now have a 2005 toy corolla, I used whatever oil till I heard it get a bit rough sounding and switched to quaker...
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