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It says it meets or exceeds but doesn't say that it is approved. I know from the VOA's and UOA's it's fine for my GTI 2.0T but still...is it approved?

I really don't want to buy OEM since they are pricey but then right now my only alternative is a FRAM. Are there any other sources for the oil filter either OTC or online, for less then $14 otherwise I'm just going to buy OEM.

How is this glaze? is it like Liquid Glass? I was wondering through kragens and noticed it, I thought it was liquid glass at first and became disappointed =/

Has anyone used this? I found some at my girlfriends house and I was wondering how it is. My car is white by the way so I dont care much about depth of shine. Right now I'm using liquid glass but I like to wax on top of the sealant. Just wondering if this is decent before I use it or go back to...

DuPont ION Spray Car Polish is the only automotive polish that neutralizes static energy by leaving an invisible synthetic wax barrier on your car, truck, van or SUV exterior finish. The unique formula helps repel dirt, dust, mud and road grime to protect your paint and deliver a long-lasting...

I've been using Turtlewax F21 and TurtleWax ICE like I would waxes but I noticed on the bottle that they are labeled "Polish". My question is, are they truly the same as wax like Turtlewax say they are? Here's what TurtleWax.com says "The terms wax and polish are used interchangeably today...

Does it really matter whither you follow the directions and put fuel additives into an empty gas tank and then fill up or could you just dump it into a full tank and maybe drive over a couple of speed bumps and do some turns to mix it up?

Is this a good oil? http://www.lucasoil.com/products/display_products.sd?iid=39&catid=3&loc=show Also I read on the bottle that it meets/exceeds VW 502 but I don't see it anywhere else, did they just slap this on the bottle? It was also on the 5w20 bottle which I know isn't a VW 502 grade...

What would be a good oil for our new Civic Si Sedan? It requires 5w30, but I don't think I should go with a normal conventional since this car is so rev happy. Synthetics are more shear resistant right? Should I worry about that or just go with a high quality conventional? And...I need good...

Is there something different that can be seen in the VOA's? Is it the base stock? what is it that makes certain oils special enough to be rated for VW 502.00/505.01 or 503.01 and the majority of ACEA A3 oils not good enough? And...really what is the chance of harm in not using a VW approved oil...

Has one tried any of thise stuff? http://www.stp.com/oil_stabil.html It totes that it has more ZDDP then leading products and Protects engine parts against corrosive wear by helping to combat internal motor rust Reduces deposit buildup to help fight ring sticking Conditions seals to help...

I bought a bottle of XenTx because it was on sale, I still can't find any evidence here weither it's good or bad... I bought it for $5 on sale at pepboys by the way, it's most likely going to go into our 1994 Camry 4cyl with 178k miles. And theres apparently a 3 dollar rebate also! Any opinions?

A local place around here does engine flushes with a Bilstein R-2000 machine. 1. Heated Bilstein R-2000 Engine Flush solution is pumped through the oil filter port at 42 PSI. 2. R-2000 Engine Flush solution flows through the engine's lubrication system dissolving sludge and varnish. 3. R-2000...

Whats the longest safe OCI has anyone seen here?

So what does everyone think of the new Triumph Daytona 675 triple? The specs impress me, and from what I hear from euro-riders is that the quality went up. Right now I'm riding a 05' Buell XB12R w/race kit and the Daytona is making me really want to trade it in. 123bhp with 53 ft/lbs of torque...

How do you guys protect your vehicles from theft? My Scion tC has an aftermarket alarm and clutch pedal lock. My motorcycle is protected with CycleTrak, you can still steal it if you can break the disk lock and the chain lock...but dammit...I'll find you via GPS! And my girlfriend's civic is...

My girlfriend has an 2005 Civic EX automatic, but her gas mileage isn't what I think it should be. Her car has 5000 miles on it, had the oil changed at 3000 miles with 5w20 exxonmobil, with OEM filter. She drives a normal of 50 miles round trip freeway, at about 75mph. Her gas mileage is about...

Do cars get worse gas mileage when they are new? I heard someone day that your car won't get it's optimal gas mileage until it's fully broken in at around 10,000 miles is this true? I didnt start monitoring my gasmileage until 5,000 miles...and from 5,000 till 10,000 miles...my gas mileage has...

http://www.sportrider.com/tech/146_0308_oil/index.html explains base stocks, why clutches slip, additives, jaso ratings, viscosity, etc...and they also test the oils for shearing, horsepower, and spectro-analysis

http://www.milextend.com/ "How is this done? The chip has been scientifically programmed by exposure to Tesla slab coils to emit biotransmitters, which are particles of information that is transmitted to the gasoline. The information contains prototypes of a very clean, pure gasoline that are...