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Car calls for 0w20 on cap and am eager to try 0w16. Any harm in switching? - '12 Civic 1.8L

I recently pulled a vacuum on my car ac the other day (no leaks!!) and refilled the system with the correct amount of refrigerant and am getting cold air. I've been reading online that some oil is lost when pulling a vacuum. I'm curious on what the symptoms would be for low levels of PAG oil...

I will be doing an oil change soon using Mobil 1 Extended Performace with a Wix XP filter. Both claim that they are good for intervals UP to 15k. I'll update with an oil analysis from Black Lab and a picture of the filter cut open after I hit 15k.

check out the new Purolator filters. Does anyone know when they'll be in stores? PurolatorBOSS

After coming home from school today I looked under my hood and saw the coolant reservoir boiling and steaming like crazy. I shut off the car and after a few minuets the coolant started making bubbling noises and got to a really low level. After starting the car back up, the coolant reached ABOVE...

I finally got my terribly rounded lug nut off with a torch ...but the wheel stud melted as well, should be getting one soon. Since I took the stud off, the right side of my car makes a wiggling sound especially when turning (sounds like it's coming from my wheel). Could not having a wheel stud...

So I got most of my over tightened lug nuts off my wheel except one that was badly stripped...It was chrome plated until I took a chisel and hammered around the stripped chrome taking it off thinking it would be easier to get off but still won't. Any last resorts for this sob?

This started happening a week ago. Every time I go over bumps or even tiny pot holes my rear passenger side will make a rattling noise. Sounds like something is loose and wants to fall off.. Anyone know what it is?

After removing all PS fluid from the reservoir, will turning my steering wheel back and forth pump more fluid into the reservoir? If so, how many times will I be able to do this?

My manual is stating me to use specifically HOAT coolant= Zerex G-05. But Peak GL says it is compatible with any vehicle model. Should I stay on the safe side and buy Zerex G-05 or buy the cheaper PEAK GL? Would it be ok to mix both of them?

I've read so many posts that Mopar Oil IS Mobil 1 Oil and I wouldn't doubt it. If this is the truth, why isn't Mobil Chrysler MS-6395?

I've used many oils and filters. My best experience was using Valvoline Maxlife on my 2003 Maxima 3.5L 157k with a Purlator PSL Synthetic. Got many miles out of it 6500 OCI and the oil still looked pretty good when it came out. What's your best experience?

For my next oil change I'm thinking of putting Pennzoil Platinum synthetic along with Fram Xtended. Do you think 10k will be a safe? I've been reading a lot of posts saying it's best to change the filter at 5k which I think is [censored] if the Xtended guard says it lasts up to 10k.

I just went on Walmart.com to look at their motor oil and ALL Mobil 1 synthetics increased by 3$. they use to be $22 now it's close to $26. Anyone else notice it?

I don't know which one my car battery is and I'm to lazy to find out, battery is under wheel well... Which charging method is SAFER via slower charge? or does it not matter?

Here are my instructions to COMPLETELY flush a pressurized reservoir ONLY vehicle the safe way. 1. Take pressurized reservoir cap off 2. Open petcock valve and drain Radiator 3. Close petcock valve. 4. Fill Pressurized reservoir with distilled water 5. Run car for 15 minuets WHEN operating...

Found out that my car needed a new battery so I'm going to Walmart to get an Everstart 75. I have the option of getting a 550 CCA and 600 CCA. The 550 actually costs MORE than the 600 so wouldn't it be stupid to get the one with less CCA? Everstart 600 CCA Everstart 550 CCA

After several hours of not driving my car will crank about 3-4 times and start slowly. I don't think it has anything to do with the fuel pump because I make sure wait 3 seconds when the ignition is on. I'm thinking it could be the battery, but the mechanic I bought it from told me he put in a...

These are two different filters that I've never heard of before and i'm wondering if they're worth trying because they're priced really cheap. Ecoguard Synthetic Oil Filter Denso Oil Filter

Hello everyone, new guy here. I have a 2005 Chrysler Sebring 2.7/Touring. The coolant it uses is orange HOAT G-05. I bought it 2 months ago with 133k and I'm not sure if the coolant has EVER been changed. I tested the coolant and it's freezing point is at -33F. Would it be fine if I change it at...