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1998 Isuzu Trooper. 3.5L Isuzu V6, 24V, DOHC, I think all-aluminum. The Isuzu 3.5L V6 is known to have common oil consumption problems. Our truck fits that category. Some owners think it's because oil rings have too few/small drainback holes and things get worse when oil gets dirty. Ours has...

I pulled the data sheets off the web sites today and I'm trying to match up Citgo's terminology with Chevron's to compare their 5W30 and 10W30 conventional oils. Chevron lists "Pour Point" in degrees C and F. Citgo doesn't list a "Pour Point." Is their "Low-Temperature Pumping, ASTM D 4684" the...

Was at my local Wal-Mart yesterday (SE Michigan) and noticed the Rotella T synthetic 5W40 has jumped up in price. No more $3.37/qt and $12.83/gallon. The price stickers on the shelf were dated yesterday, so it must be a very recent change. If anybody is using this stuff, you might try to stock...

I don't see too much mention of the Chevron ProGard fuel system cleaner. My understanding from reading product labels and the info on ChevronTexaco's web site is it's a less aggressive cleaner than Techron. ProGard contains Techron, but in less concentration than the Techron product itself. One...

Disclaimer: Yes, I've spent time searching earlier posts... What oils are good for cleaning up a motor? The 3.5L V6 in my Trooper has 75k miles and presumably lots of carbon buildup due to high oil consumption. I've always run 5W30 (went from dino to to synth blend to Mobil 1 Tri-Synth back to...