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Originally Posted By: hpb With the constant stop start, it's the auto trans I'd be most concerned about. Engine really won't care too much. This is a concern that I'm already investigating. This transmission needs a shift kit job. This is largely why I intend to use Lubegard. However, none of...

Originally Posted By: mattwithcats First thing, see if an oversized oil filter will fit. OEM is a 3387A, 3 and a third inches long. Oversize is 3980, just under 5 inches long ... Second, use a better filter, Purolator PureOne, NAPA Gold, Fram Ultra, etc.., Third, keep the tires inflated. I...

Originally Posted By: Burt Mail carrier has a 740il? Hmmm.... Used to. A 2000. At about 100k everything started to fall apart and the parts cost and labor involved was too much.

I was thinking along the lines of a mail delivery vehicle needing different oil than a commuter on the highway. Of the major brands, who has the best oil for this application? Would a thicker oil be advisable? I'm not concerned about efficiency and I've read that European and Australian markets...

2006 Buick Lucerne 3.8L V6 (GM 3800 series III) 123,000 miles Manual recommends 5W-30. Location: North Carolina I bought this vehicle recently and haven't changed the oil in it yet. Being that it sees frequent, repeated acceleration followed by idling when I deliver mail, I figure I need a...