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    Modern Oil Life Monitor

    New cars have a light that tells you when your oil needs to be changed. Friend of mine bought a 1994, and told me that his car has it. He says that it illuminates then he changes his oil, usually after 9 months of driving, approximately 25,000km... now he's waiting for it to light up, he said...
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    Esso XD-3 0W30 is only synthetic blend according to ESSO dealer

    I called to order a case of 12 of XD-3 0W30. But right before making it final I asked whether it is fully synthetic. Answer was no. Only Mobil 1 0W30 is the pure synthetic that they have, which cost twice the price of the XD-3 0W30. So I hung up. Going to Walmart instead.
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    1-2 shift has a clunk/jerk/kick

    Hi what is the cause of and automatic tranny 1-2 shift clunk/jerk/kick, only happens when i accelerate slowly or when I accelerate then coast to the speed where 1-2 shift occurs.. feels like being rear-ended mildly.. it's very annoying in stop and go traffic where 1-2 shift happens often...
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    Oil just reached 7500 miles in 3 months, should I change?

    Car has 98k miles, oil is 4 qrts of Mobil 1 5w30 Supersyn, installed Dec 22, 2005, now has 7500 miles in 3 canadian winter months with average temp 30F. Note that 3000 miles is from straight long driving, 4500 miles is from daily drive. I topped it off, 1/2quart mid Feb. I drive 80% highway...
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    4k/1 month, can I extend 5 months more to 20k miles if I have Mobil1 5w30 supersyn?

    Car doesn't consume oil. 94k miles. Lots of highway driving, maybe 95% highway, 5% city. Highway speeds 55-75mph, but the city drive is stop and go 10-30mph! Average ambient temp is about 32F, car has 94kmiles now. I drive gently, I use cruise control for highway trips. I don't idle car in the...
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    Canadians, what is your longer OCI in winter?

    Does long OCI only apply south of the border?
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    Theoretical question.

    If car owner's manual says to replace oil 3k/3mo interval, and oil is Mobil DC 5000 which is good for 5k, which will you follow, the car manufacturer or the oil manufacturer?
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    Will 5w30 dino go for 12k miles/ 5 months without oil change in winter?

    Particularly Mobil Clean 5000. I just hate changing oil in the winter...I hate it more when someone else touches my car...
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    Is occasional 5-6000rpm good for engine or driving 3000rpm max better?

    Is occasional red-ling of the tachometer (or high revving) good for engine or keeping the revs 3000rpm max better?
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    Dino to Synthetic this Winter, can I run synthetic longer?

    background: i run Mobil Clean 5000 for 5k miles on my car, which is about every 2months. Car doesn't burn oil, is quiet, has 88k miles, looks clean inside valve cover, is parked outside during winter in Canada. I would switch over to synthetic M1 5w30 or GC 0w30 this December end. Can I run it...
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    if car is rated 5w30... any harm in going to 0w30 or 0w20? what about 0w40?

    I am one of those people who gets more and more confused about oil the more I read stuff here it BITOG... So here goes my question.. If my car is rated 10w30 summer, 5w30 winter, any benefits/harm changing into: 1. 0w30 2. 0w20 3. 0w40 Reason is XD-3 i want to use XD-3, but only found...
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    Goodyear TripleTred are excellent tires!

    I just purchased a set of Goodyear TripleTred Tires, replacing my Blizzak w-15's. My tire size is 185/70R14. All I can say is that these tires are amazing! First of all I am so impressed with the quietness of the tires. Second is the superb cornering..these tires stick to the ground! I do not...
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    How come cars last to 300k miles with dino @ 4k change?

    I am just curious as how cars last 300k miles with just dino oil @3-5k mile OCI?
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    Where can I buy coil spring compressor in Toronto, Canada?

    Canadian tire doesn't carry them, and I don't know anywhere else to look. I need to replace my struts this weekend cause that's the only time I can work on this car. Can anyone help me?
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    Long drive 3k on Tech 2000 Synthetic 10w30, should I change?

    Drove the car for long drive of 3k miles back and forth, with average speed of 75mph highway, 3 days rest in between, with Tech2000 100% synthetic 10w30, oil still looks great. should I change @3k 5k or 8k?
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    Installed tranny cooler, but leaks @ input line!

    seems to be coming from the connection itself, like it's leaking past the hose
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    Mileage rating for Blizzak WS-15... time to replace?

    I bought a 1998 car with Blizzak WS-15. I do not think that the tires were rotated/replaced. Front tires were more worn than rear so last summer I switched the front tires to the rear. Car has 78k miles now. I am thinking of getting new sets of tires, Goodyear Triple-Tread, and also...
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    Amsoil good to 15,000 warranty. What if car dies after?

    Just curious about the oil warranty found on labels. For example Amsoil warranties that their oil can be in your engine for 15,000 miles. Let's say you ran Amsoil for 15,000 miles. During the change you noticed that Amsoil was really in bad shape. You decided to fill this time with a different...
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    CV Joint Boots Crack Quick Fix?

    I see cracks developing on my front CV joint boots, particularly at the folds. Cracks are minute but they can get bigger. Is there something I can do to prevent the tear from widening? Like putting duct tape or something lol... I heard changing the boots are pain in the *** so I am just trying...
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