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    Did I choose well my '05 Audi A4?

    I'm wondering if I've chosen wisely for my last couple of oil changes... Please advise me. The car in question is a 2005 Audi A4 Cabriolet with a 3.0 V-6 (no turbo). The owners manual calls for a synthetic 5W40, 5W30 or 0W40 (specified in that order in the manual) that meets Audi oil standard...
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    1999 Volvo - pronounced tick sound after warm up

    Many of you provided advice on a prior thread of mine regarding the '99 Volvo S70 AWD driven by my son. Thank you! After much wailing and gnashing of teeth (mostly due to my own failing attention to detail), I'm glad to report the PCV is replaced and the car is again on the road. The car...
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    Recommendation for '99 Volvo S70

    Last fall I purchased a 1999 Volvo S70 with 143K miles. It's AWD, 2.5 liter straight-5 with a low pressure turbo. The owners manual specifies engine oil should "meet API specification SG, SG/CD, SH or Engergy Conserving (EC) II". Recommended weights are 5W/30 for temps up to 86 deg F, 5W/40 for...
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