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    Oil difference between cruiser and Superbike

    There are 15w-50 oils for both superbikes and cruisers, what would be the difference? I know cruisers and tourers require long distance riding at high speeds. Superbikes on the other hand are revved higher for shorter distances. How is this related to select the correct oil for the same grade?
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    changing engine oil

    Hi, I am not from the US so please explain how this works. My sisters' 08 Lincoln MKZ needs an Oil change at 130000 miles. Her oil changes till date have been through a local friendly mechanic which costs about $75. I was looking online for oil change prices and places to save some money...
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    package oil change for a 2007 Nissan Altima

    Just purchased a 2007 Nissan Altima 2.5 CVT. The car has been driven 170000 miles and has had 3 owners. I am planning on a basic overhaul of almost all consumables including the following 1. Engine Oil/ filter. (is 0w-40 Synth from Amsoil or Pennzoil good to keep the engine silent?) 2. Power...
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    Mobil1 vs. Veedol Syntron

    I was looking for a new oil for my vehicles. It came to my attention that the specs on paper for these two oils are similar. But the price for Veedol is almost 50% less (Veedol is now an Indian brand) while Mobil1 is still imported. Veedol Syntron Euro Spec 5w-40 (SN/CF, A3/B4, MB 229.3/229.5...
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    Choosing oil with both CJ4 and SN specs

    What are the pros and cons of using a API CJ4/SN specced oil (I am looking at a 5w30) compared to a normal 5w30 SN oil? Is it a better or a worse oil for a standard gasoline car? What makes a CJ4/SN oil better/worse than standard SN oil?
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    oil contents for high mileage cars

    What oil contents are we looking at for high mileage cars. For eg. Esters or lack of it? Pao or Lack of it? Moly or lack of it? or maybe higher or lower percentages in the overall oil Also which of these would be a better oil based on their ingredients? The previous entry level synthetic...
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    cool oil for Royal Enfield

    Motorcycle in question is a 500cc Long stroke single. Generates enough heat to burn synthetic trousers in summer. The Engine design in question maybe about 70 years old but now has EFI, Digital ignition and Twin spark and other techtronics thrown in. Company recommends a 15w50. I fear anything...
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    Price to oil dilemma for my car

    Hello all, I hail from India. Love to drive. Drive a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer EFI (Mirage 4g15 in NA) with 141000 kms/87500 miles on the odo. Driving conditions are dry, crowded, dusty and polluted with heavy stop and go traffic seeing 115F for 4 months a year. I hit the redline once in a...
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