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    Has anyone tabulated these data?

    Has anyone seen the UOA data tabulated in a spreadsheet? I would like to run some data analysis on the data, so if anyone has seen a spreadsheet somewhere, please point me to it. Thanks!
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    Continental QDIS

    Finally!!! On-board oil diagnostic sensor. To be in production by 2009. See link for more info. Continental presents QDIS -- radar based oil diagnostic system
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    VWAG 2.0T FSI

    Does anyone know what VWAG oil norm is spec'ed for the VWAG 2.0T FSI engine?
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    Valvoline MaxLife oil filters

    Has anyone heard about new Valvoline MaxLife oil filters? I noticed them on sale at Advance Auto Parts:
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    Citgo Supergard Synthetic

    Looking at the PDS, does this oil look all right? Which would you choose, 5W-30 or 10W-30. Notice the ineteresting wording about ACEA A1-98: The SAE 5W-30 exceeds the requirements of ACEA A1-98 and SAE 10W-30 provides ACEA A1-98 quality performance. Also notice the claimed HTHS of 3.5 for the...
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    Firestone Affinity LH30

    Does anyone have experience with Firestone Affinity LH30 tires? I am looking to replace Dunlop SP Sport A2 on my SAAB with something a little quieter. I am looking for something with good steering feel, good winter traction and reasonable comfort, in that order. I like the Dunlops but would like...
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    Auto-RX or non-synthetic stopped leak

    I am at the end of first rinse cycle with my 1998 SAAB 900S. I have had a pretty bad oil leak through the distributor. It's a common problem for this engine. I started an Auto-RX treatment using Castrol GTX 10W-40 as carrier oil. Per instructions, went 1500 miles on Auto-RX, then changed oil...
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    Antifreeze article in 8/04 Motor magazine

    The article talks about different types of antifreeze. One thing that was new to me is that Honda and Toyota tested Dex-Cool type OAT coolant and determined it unsuitable for their engines. Coolant Confusion
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    94 Subaru Impreza Motorcraft 10W-30 @ 4407 miles

    Vehicle: 1994 Subaru Impreza L Wagon, 1.8l SOHC H-4, 2WD, automatic Oil analyzed: Motorcraft 10W-30 SL Drain Interval: 6 months / 4,407 miles. Total Vehicle Miles: 94,554 Make-Up Oil: 0 qt OEM oil filter OEM air filter Sample date: August 2004 Vehicle driven mildly, mostly short distances in...
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    88 Volvo 240 Pennzoil LL 15W-40 @ 3000 miles

    Vehicle: 1988 Volvo 240 Wagon, 2.3l SOHC 4-cyl, 5-speed Oil analyzed: Pennzoil LL 15W-40 Drain Interval: 2 months / 3,000 miles. Total Vehicle Miles: 145,000 Make-Up Oil: 0 qt AC Delco PF-13 oil filter OEM air filter Sample date: June 2004 Vehicle driven 50/50 city/highway. Had trouble passing...
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    Routine Dexcool change yesterday

    Changed anti-freeze in sister's Mercury Tracer yesterday. I switched it to Havoline Dexcool about 4 years ago. This is the first change since then, although I did change the thermostat about 2 years ago, so some of the coolant got renewed. I was expecting some gunk, even bought a can of...
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    Craftsman Eager-1 does not start

    I have an old Craftsman Eager-1 lawn mower that refuses to start. It has not been used for a few years. I put a new spark plug in and changed oil. When I try to start it, it does not start. When I follow starting directions and push the primer button 5 times, nothing happens when I pull the...
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    STP filter for Volvo

    The oil filter is very close to exhaust manifold, so if the engine is hot (as it should be,) you must very careful not to burn yourself. I use a filter wrench with a flat round metal strap, which helps with this a lot. I can't imagine changing this filter from above without this wrench. Unless...
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    98 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS German Castrol Syntec 0W-30 @ 7845 miles

    Vehicle: 1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS, 5-sp manual Oil analyzed: German Castrol 0W-30 Drain Interval: 5 months / 7,845 miles. Total Vehicle Miles: 92,260 Make-Up Oil: 2 qts OEM oil filter OEM air filter Vehicle often driven hard, frequently at close to top speed. No drag racing. Notice the high...
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    94 Subaru Impreza Motorcraft 10W-30 @ 3269 miles

    Vehicle: 1994 Subaru Impreza L Wagon, 1.8l SOHC H-4, 2WD, automatic Oil analyzed: Motorcraft 10W-30 SL Drain Interval: 4 months / 3,269 miles. Total Vehicle Miles: 90,147 Make-Up Oil: 1/2 qt OEM oil filter OEM air filter Sample date: February 2004 Vehicle driven mildly, mostly short distances...
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    98 SAAB 900S LubroMoly 0W-40 @ 10000 miles

    Vehicle: 1998 SAAB 900S 2.3 non-turbo, 5-sp manual Oil analyzed: Lubro Moly 0W-40, full synthetic Drain Interval: 5 months / 10,000 miles. Total Vehicle Miles: 104350 Make-Up Oil: 1 qt (leak) MANN oil filter MANN air filter Vehicle driven mildly. Frequent long trips. The results are from...
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    1996 Accord ATF change -- how much ATF?

    How much ATF is needed for a fluid change in the automatic transmission? Does it have a filter that must be changed, too? Thanks!
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    Dana to divest WIX among other brands

    Dana is getting rid of its aftermarket-only brands, such as WIX and Raybestos. See article: Detroit News article
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    Pennzoil 5W-40 at ABC Discount Auto

    I am so shocked! I just saw Pennzoil 5W-40 at my local ABC Discount Auto store! Back label says ACEA A3/B3, Mercedes 229.3, VW 502/505, BMW and Porsche approvals. $4.49 per quart! This is great!
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    Not an interesting article

    Is this complete BS or what? Canadian Driver article
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