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    Viscosity life

    I have a 67 Camaro with a stock 327 and use the Amsoil Z-Rod 10W-30 oil. She sits in my garage most of the time and I put less than 1000 miles a year on this car. my question is this...given the type of oil I use and the low mileage put on the engine...how long can I go between oil changes...
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    Lucas fuel treatment/conditioner

    I drive a 1995 Nissan Maxima that is in great shape mechanically. I purchased this car used from the actual "little old lady that only drove it to church on Sundays" but she only used the 10% ethanol blend fuel and these engines were not made to effectively burn that [censored]. I'm not a...
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    Please describe "base stock" with regards to oil

    I've been spending a lot of time recently trying to figure out who makes/supplies the Walmart brand Super Tech oil. Obviously Walmart does not manufacutre this oil so they have to purchase this oil somewhere. The Super Tech oil also comes with the approval stamp on each bottle so this indicates...
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    Shelf life of oil.

    I live very close to work so I only drive 20-25 miles each day, drive about 600 miles a month and I use Mobil 1 10W-30 synthetic. Since I dont drive very much it takes me 9-10 months to get to the mileage required for an oil change. Does oil last that long? Since I drive so little am I waiting...
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    Wal-Mart Super Tech vs. Mobil 1. Any difference?

    I started this topic a few months back but had to leave the country and can't remember what was actually discussed. So here goes again. Is there any difference between the Wal-Mart brand Super Tech synthetic oil and Mobil 1 or any other type of synthetic? I do see that the Wal-Mart brand of...
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    What do the numbers/letters mean.

    I'm sure you can tell by the question that I'm a "newbie" when it comes to oil. I've always done my own oil changes but that's about as far as my knowledge of oil extends. Was hoping someong could tell me what the first two and last two numbers on the oil can mean. 10W-30, 5W-20...etc. Thanks.
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    The difference between Mobile 1 and Wal-Mart oil?

    I only use Mobile 1 in my cars. I'm wondering what the difference in Mobile 1 and Wal-Mart oil is. The wal-mart oil has the approval seal on the bottle so is it the same as Mobile 1?
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