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Uploaded with ImageShack.us So, this oil change interval got away from me a bit. I think i need to shorten the interval.

Remember when automobile user manuals said you only needed to change the filter every other oil change? Wonder why the switch to changing the filter every time. Seems to me that oil filters last longer than we think.

Here is the latest analysis for my Prius. I forgot to note the total miles, but it is at 52,000. The last oil on the analysis was Motorcraft 5W20. I was driving it around town prior to the analysis. These cars do have a problem with fuel dilution, but it still seems fine. Took about 6 months to...

So I have a Vista machine that is full of viruses. I need to rebuild it, but also want to upgrade to Windows 7. When I purchase the Windows 7 Upgrade, do I need to install Vista first? Or can I go straight to Windows 7.

I had the change the valve cover Gasket on this car last weekend. It has been getting 10k oil changes at the dealer, except for the last oil change. Dealer oil is Unknown. It has 65,000 miles on it. It looks pretty good to me. No sludge and just a bit of varnish. Not bad for a small turbo...

So I need a new front fender for my Prius. Dealer cost is $245, I can get an aftermarket fender for $80. Will there be a problem with how well it fits?

Any info on this oil? It meets VW 504 and 507? ACEA A3/B4

This is the second time with Mobil 1 0W40. I changed the air filter during the interval. Audi recommends 10,000 mile oil changes for this car. Surprised by the high numbers and low TBN. Not a lot of 1.8Ts on this site to compare it to.

It is funny, I hear talk shows where people debate about whether the government should bail out homeowners. Then the host doesnt even know the guidelines of the program. The main one by the government is called "Hope for Homeowners". It is not really that good for the homeowner. They lower your...

So, I bought an older suburban to pull my tent trailer and to take to the snow. It is a '97 with 110k miles on it. I replaced the shocks with KYB Monomax shocks, and that made a huge difference. However, it is still difficult to keep on the road. Floats a lot, etc. I know it is an old vehicle...

I was excited to see how this oil would do with this mileage. I think it has gone as far as I would ever want to push it. I am at about 2x the mfg recommended oil change interval. I have used the MC 5W-20 for every oil change. The first analysis, of course, is for the OEM oil. Copper and...

So, I recently purchased this Suburban and this was the oil that was in the car. When Blackstone got this sample they called me and told me I should take the car back! Ack. I had looked at quite a few Suburbans before picking this one. I really don't think things are as bad as they say. What I...

Here is my latest analysis. Even though it is only the third oil interval, the engine already seems to have gone through the initial spike of copper. It seems that the engine likes the 5W20. I am using Supertech oil filters. With numbers like this, I bet I could do 10k oil changes and get 200k...

There are many reasons why I like the Prius Hybrid technology. One important reason is rarely discussed. Since there is an electric motor to augment the power of the gas engine, you can put in a smaller gas engine and still get reasonable accelleration. Engines are more efficient when operating...

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My new Toyota Prius oil sample. I replaced the OEM oil with Motorcraft 5W20 with a Supertech filter. I will change it out at 5k miles. No Boron here?!?! They must use a different oil for the cars made in Japan than the ones made in the US. Code: This Universal...

I was on another forum, and a guy there had gotten a high sodium reading on his UOA. He could not figure out where it came from and so he went back to the dealer and got sample of the dealers virgin bulk oil. Sent it off to Blackstone and it had 7ppm Fe, and 390ppm Na! Anybody else, ever get a...

I thought Hybrid cars all took 5W20 or 0W20 oil?!? I was surprised to find the 5W30 lable on my Prius oil fill cap and in the manual. I think I am going to use Motorcraft 5W20. Just getting ready for my first oil change at 1k miles.

So, my local Toyota dealer has 70 Prius in stock. That seems like a ton of cars. I would think he is ready to deal. How big of a markdown do you think I could get? Oops. That was Friday. I checked today and they only have 59. So, I guess they are selling pretty quick.

I like how the Saturn Aura looks, but with front wheel drive and the 250hp engine option, it just had too much torque steer. Now, packaging it as an economical hybrid car, 28/35mpg, at $22.5k, with a $1300 IRS rebate. It seems like a nice option. It allows you to get away from the "everyone has...