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Would a used oil analysis be helpful in identifying possible related problems/issues?

Paper? Please pardon my ignorance, but where does the rubber/silicone-like material enter the picture?

I've sent BRP an email, along with two local dealerships (including the dealer I bought from). I've only heard back the dealer I did not buy from, and he seemed quite certain that this is something they have seen before, is likely part of the case gasket forming material, is not uncommon, and in...

I took delivery of the bike (new) in May last year. Performed the first scheduled one year/6,000mi oil change last week (after 53 weeks/1,780mi). A "break in" change is not recommended by the manufacturer. Upon draining and removing the old filter and inspecting the inside of the filter housing...

Wow! I really appreciate all the opinions. What a quagmire! You'd think that Mazda would have been a little less "general" in stating their oil spec for this engine.

Thanks so much for all the feedback!! The OEM filter for sure, with a new washer.

I'm oil illiterate and the myriad of oils out there just exacerbates things. The owner's manual for my CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve (2.5L Turbo) recommends 5W30. Could you please suggest a very good, readily available full synthetic oil for this application? The vehicle will likely only be...

Thanks everyone! I'm an idiot for not having seen the "do not use" statement in the Rislone datasheet.

I'm about to put a reman 2.4L 2RZ engine in my '04 Tacoma. The engine builder recommends an oil additive "high in zinc and phosphorus" for the first 500 miles. Would Rislone 3X Concentrated Engine Oil Supplement with Zinc Treatment (...