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    Got A new VTX and a question..

    If it were mine, I'd change the oil in a heartbeat. I would unscrew the oil filter, dump it and screw it back on. I have 03 in red.
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    Purolator oil filters for [censored] bikes

    I have a '04 Honda VTX 1300 and I have been running the Purolator PL14610 (or L14610) with Rotella 15W40 for the last two years. My wife has a '04 Honda Aero, and I have been running the Purolator PL14612 (or L14612) with Rotella 15W40 in it for the last two years also. If I had a shred of...
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    Don't purchase ANYTHING from CompUSA!

    They had several stores around here and closed all but one as they were pulling out of our area late last year. As I walked around the store I saw lots of opened boxes and it looked to me like they had shipped all their returns to this store to unload them...and yes, there were no returns, no...
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    BMW R1150RT oil rating question. . . .

    Robster, check out this UOA using Castrol Syntec 5W-50 in a 2001 BMW R1100S: http://theoildrop.server101.com/forums/s...ge=3#Post714476
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    What is your favorite 20 weight oil, and why?

    I'm running Havoline 5W20 in our Mazda6 2.3L and F-150 5.4L. I was convinced to use Havoline by UOA's and the sale price of $1.58 at AA. I stocked up and bought 4 cases, although I'm down to 3 cases now. My other choice is Motocraft 5W20, again based on UOA's. I think they are both great oils...
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    Fuel filters?

    I have read that not changing the fuel filter regularly can cause premature failure of the fuel pump since the fuel pump has to work harder. I try to change mine every year or two.
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    A retail store for gallon Lucas Fuel Additive?

    I just priced a gallon of UCL at my local O'Reilly's for $23. They don't stock the gallon size in the store but carry it in their warehouse and would have it within a couple of days.
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    VTX 1300 oil filter question...

    I've been running the Purolator L14610 in my VTX 1300C and the L14612 in my wife's 750 Aero.
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    Neglected Taurus: Need advise

    I had a 97 Taurus and agree with the group on the coolant overflow tank problems. Brake fluid replacement would be highly recommended also from first hand experience with old brake fluid boiling on a hot day and shazam, no brakes! But here are my top recommendations for the Taurus: a...
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    If you had to choose only one...?

    Ditto on the Havoline dino. Both our vehicles take 5w20 and last time Advance Auto ran a sale on Havoline ($1.58/qt) I stocked up and bought what I projected to be a years worth, or 4 cases.
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    First Oil chnge on new F-150

    I thought the general consensus was the high amount of additives comes from the engine assembly lube.
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    Mobil 1 ATF now at Walmart

    I use Mobil1 ATF in my power steering pumps. I wish both my car and truck didn't call for Mercon V in the tranny or I'd use it there too.
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    Mercon-V users...What Brand are you Using?

    1) 2002/Ford/Ranger w/4.0L 2) Xmission: I believe 5R55 3) Miles on truck: 52K 4) Fluids used: Factory fill/Castrol Mercon-V 5) Currently using Castrol Mercon-V 6) Flushed using DIY method found on the Amsoil site. I went through about 13 quarts iirc. 7) 12K on current fluid 8) Performance of...
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    Havoline conventional + four ball test

    grbr95, is this the post you are talking about? Oil Comparisons
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    What oil for 97 Ranger 4.0L?

    kendogg, run GTX but do a used oil analysis (UOA) at 3K. Then post it in the UOA forum to see how it is performing.
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    Ford 5W/20 Synthetic Blend

    fish4bass, use the search function on the UOA section and see for your self how MC 5W20 performs. I’ve switched from M1 to MC 5W20 in our Mazda6i 2.3L and will run it in our new F-150 5.4L very soon with it's first OCI. Use the MC filters and you can’t go wrong. IMHO believe the MC 5W20 oil and...
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    What oil for 97 Ranger 4.0L?

    I agree on all points, but I would specifically add 5W30 TropArtic to the list of oil choices.
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    Suggestions for 2005 Mazda 3

    I have a '03 Mazda6i with the 2.3L and I'm using the L15505 with Motorcraft 5W20 oil. I considered converting the cartridge filter to the spin on style, but it's my opinion, if I had a warranty claim that was oil related, Mazda would refuse the claim.
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    Best Gasoline. where you buy?

    Last time I filled up at my local Costco I asked the attendant what brand the gas was, and he said BP.
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    First oil change in Ford Duratec

    I have been "warned" by more than one Ford service department to use Motorcraft filters in case I ever had a oil related warranty issue. They are good filters and I can by them most anywhere including wally world for the prices stated above. When my '02 Ranger 4.0L was under warranty, I ran the...
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