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Hi, I was wondering which HM oil would be preferable for extended drains? I was thinking I could safely do once a year OCI if I put no more than 10k per year on my 02'camry with about 100k miles on the odo. I am leaning towards M1 HM but was also wondering about Valvoline ML Syn as I've seen it...

Hi all, I recently picked up a used 02'Camry with the 2AZ-FE 4cly engine. It has about 96k miles on it and runs quite well with very minimal oil seepage around the oil pan gasket. I recently put in Pennz HM but I was contemplating using an oil known for its cleaning abilities at the next OCI. I...

Hi all, I was hoping some of you experts out there can shed some light on a concern I've had. Here's my scenerio: I have Subaru equipped with a manual transmission with full time AWD. The front and rear differentials are open while the center differential is viscous coupling (standard Subaru...

Got my second UOA on my 2009 WRX. First UOA was the factory fill and had it sampled early out of fear of premature bearing wear after hearing about so many cases of spun bearings on this model. The second UOA has given me confidence all is well. Oil Filter is a Purolator PureOne. Make up oil...

Hello, I wanted to hear the opinions from the more experienced drivers than myself. I have a new Subaru with a 5sp manual with less than 6k on the odo. I’ve noticed recently that the clutch pedal feeling has changed noticeably in the following ways: When the car is cold such as when I get in...

Does anyone know what makes an oil meet HTO-06? I searched the web to see if I could find details behind this specification set forth by Honda. So far I've learned that M1, PP, Amsoil, and Kendal GT1 meet this in 5W-30 only. I wonder if it has something to do with measuring an oil's ability to...

Here is a UOA from my new Subaru WRX. Honestly, I felt a little silly taking a sample so soon but I felt compelled to after reading about so many cases of spun bearings on "the internets" that were affecting 09'WRX models. I asked Blackstone to check for any early indication of abnormal bearing...

So here is something I am losing a little sleep over and would love to hear some of thoughts from those here. On three occasions over the past two months I have heard what sounds like a metal on metal knocking noise immediately after starting my car after it has sat for over eight hours (after...

Hello all. I'm curious to know what everyone's take is on Valvoline All Climate 5w-20. I am considering using it in my lexus IS350 w/5k OCI. From my searches, I gather most users are fans of Pennz, Hav, and MC in this viscosity grade but I have yet to see any UOA (or VOA for that matter)with...

I need some advice. I am currently shopping for a cell phone provider and I am don't want to get screwed into a contract with a phone that does not get coverage. I am thinking of going with Cingular which uses GSM. I am also looking into Verizon which uses CDMA. I will mostly use it in the Ann...

I need some help from those who can read engineering drawings. It has been awhile since I studied these types of engineering drawings. Recently I was presented an engineering drawing and I cannot remember what these lines represent that have the labels, W1L, W1R, W2L, W2R, etc., at the edges of...

Came across this website incase anyone was interested. Big vs Smaller honda filter I am thinking about buying the Nippon equivalents of these two filters. I just cannot decide whether to buy the larger one or the new smaller one. [ March 30, 2005, 03:02 AM: Message edited by: HondaRD ]

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Objective: I would like to use an oil that will give the best protection and highest performance for an interval of 7,000 miles in the grade of 5W-30. Constraints: *Cost per quart must be less than $3. *The viscosity must be on the lighter side of the 30wt. scale, such as less than 11cSt at...

With costs of fuel on the rise I can only wonder of ways to increase fuel efficiency. This led me to ask how long does a typical OEM oxygen sensor last? How do you know it is not working per spec? I wondered about this and then hit the internet to do some research on the subject and the...

Since I have been here I have seen such posts that ask, "why do car manufacturers specify that or why are cars now using smaller sized filters, what is the reason behind Toyota and oil sludge, etc..." If there is something along these lines that you would like to know, I might be able to get...

I did post a message before about going cross country. I luckily got an internship with Toyota for this summer out in California and have decided to drive out there for a six month stay. I figure 80% of the miles I put on my car will be highway miles so I figure that I may not change my oil...

Would high gas pump prices lead to an increase in prices for products like motor oil if gas prices remain high in the long term?

Hey all, I think I may be driving from Virginia to California in June and will be staying there for two months then driving back. I was thinking about using a high quality synthetic oil and doing the trip to and from on the same oil. I estimate I would put about 8,000 miles on my car in this two...

I have found the topic of low/non silicate, phosphate free coolant very interesting and have read a lot of posts on this topic so I have to ask a question. Which of these two coolants should one use in their vehicle if their manual calls for silicate and phosphate free coolant such as Honda and...