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    JD Yanmar deisel engine

    I just bought a 2018 JD with a Yanmar diesel 25 hp engine. What weight oil would be best for summer usage ?
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    Extended Oil Change ?

    I have two corvettes that were only driven about two hundred miles each this year due to illness. Normally I change the oil each fall but with low miles is it okay to wait until next spring to change oil ? Dino oil in 72 vette and synthetic in 2003.
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    Use Harley Oil or Amsoil ?

    I will soon take delivery of a 2018 Fat Boy and after I reach the 1000 mile mark I will need to decide if I want to use the Harley synthetic or use Amsoil synthetic motorcycle oil. Of course I am receiving pressure from the Harley salesman to use their oil . Thoughts ?
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    Oil Cooler on Harley Davidson

    How efficient are these and wouldn't it be more efficient with a fan activated cooler instead of the no fan cooler as installed on 2018 Harleys ? Most of my riding will be non stop and go or heavy traffic.
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    Conventional Oil to Synthetic Oil ?

    Posting for a friend of mine who has a 2009 Miata with 45000 miles and he would like to switch from conventional to synthetic oil. Any problem ?
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    Ethanol in Shell Gas ?

    Anyone know how much if any ethanol is in Shell V Power gasoline ?
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    Best Undercoating

    I have a 2002 GMC Sonoma that is pretty rusty ( surface) on the frame and I am going to power wash it when it warms up. After it dries I plan on spraying the underside with an undercoating product . Any recommendations on a superior product ? I called a local undercoating company with a great...
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    Hicks Oil

    Anyone with any experience or knowledge regarding Hicks motor oil ?
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    European Mobile 1 vs American Mobile 1

    Is there any difference between the formulas or just a designated weight of oil ?
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    Greasing zerks on 2004 Suburban

    Several of the zerks on a 2004 Suburban are on top of part needing grease and pointing upwards and my grease gun hose will not bend enough to position to fit on the zerk !Is there a recommended grease gun and hose that is more user friendly for do-it your selfer mechanics ?
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    Long vs short oil filter

    Will a longer oil filter be more effective in filtering oil than a shorter one ?
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    Oil for 2008 CLS550 Mercedes

    Suggestions for brand and oil weight for this car ? Central Illinois.
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    BMW and trans shifting problem

    I have a 2004 BMW 525 I with 120000 miles on it. I just had the trans fluid changed. It has been shifting fine BUT in cold weather it shifts at a much higher rpm and stays in each gear much longer before shifting. When the trans warms up, shifting returns to normal! Is trans wearing out?
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    ZDDP for Classic Car?

    I have a 72 Corvette LT1 and have been using Pennzoil LL 15w-40 oil in it. I read on the corvette forum that modern oil does not have any zinc which these engines should have. They said I should add four ounces of ZDDP Plus with each oil change! Correct?
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    GM slip differential fluid compatible with Amsoil

    Getting ready to replace differential fluid in a 2003 vette with amsoil gear lube but forgot to order the additive! Can I use GM additive instead? Compatible?
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    Which Oil for 525i BMW?

    I just bought a 2004 525i BMW with 100,000 miles on it . What oil and weight would you choose?
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    Understanding ATF Viscosity Numbers?

    I have read all the posts in regards to viscosity numbers of atf but I don't understand their meaning! If Amsoil has positioned their new ATF in the middle of the viscosity numbers (6.8) , is this a thinner weight than the 6.5 for Dexron VI? With a car that is ONLY driven in warm weather and...
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    Dexron 6 or Amsoil?

    There are probably no comparison tests yet but how would these two atf's compare? I am trying to decide which one to go with in my Suburban and corvette.
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    Other ATF equal to Dexron VI ?

    What other boutique atf equals or exceeds GM's new Dexron VI?
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    Best Synthetic for Corvette ATF ?

    I am wanting to change my trans fluid in my 03 vette with auto trans to synthetic. What would be the BEST to use?
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