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    Post a photo of your oil on dipstick (with miles)

    2016 Camry 2.5lt. 85k miles, 5k miles on Castrol Magnatec 5w-30. No oil loss. Filled with same oil, last of stash of Magnatec. Great oil. To bad it’s discontinued.
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    Can oil vapors cause engine knock?

    Is a common phenomenon with Toyota 1GR V6 engines after an oil change. Have experienced it myself
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    How many cars have you owned?

    1968 VW Bug 1965 Ford Falcon 1968 Mercury Cougar 1975 Fiat 124 Spyder 1975 Fiat 124 Sport Coupe 1976 Fiat 128 1974 Saab 99 LE 1972 Ford Torino Wagon 1980 Ford Thunderbird 1972 Ford GranTorino Sport 1973 Ford Gran Torino Sport 1984 Chevy S10 Blazer 1984 Dodge 600 1984 Pontiac Tran Am 1988 Ford...
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    Do you "correct" your service technician or not?

    Few years back took my trusted 2009 Tacoma to a local well respected indie shop for a state inspection. Tech comes out to waiting room to tell me I needed new front coilovers as they were leaking oil on the underside of truck. I had just replaced the struts with Bilsteins 5100 3-4 years ago and...
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    Oil Filters for Toyota & Lexus

    I bought filters also from Conticelli for my 2107 Camry with the 2.5lt. My filters look like the K&N of course not pink in color. No end caps like your other two pictured. Even the factory filter removed from the first oil change had no end caps. You sure you got the correct replacements?
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    Do you "correct" your service technician or not?

    Once took my 2009 Tacoma to a well respected Indy shop for a state inspection. Mechanic later came out to tell me I needed front struts (coilovers on Tacoma)...said they were leaking oil all over the frame. At the time they were 3-4 year old Bilstein 5100's with very low miles self installed...
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    2001 Volvo V70XC 6140 Miles Mobil1 10w-30 HM

    Impressive silicon numbers keeping wear down. What kind of air filter is being used? Keeping the engine from ingesting dirt is key to low wear. Modern air intakes/filters can handle lots of load before causing running issues. Many people change air filters way to early. They actually filter...
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    Start/Stall Issue 2014 Elantra

    I had similar symptom on my 2013 once. Attributed it to previous day short run. Had started car when temps were in 20's just to move it in driveway. Ran motor for maybe 20 seconds. Next morning wouldnt start. Cranked and cranked on and off for 3 or 4 attempts. Sounded flooded. Floored...
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    Ever had a transmission fail? On what vehicle?

    1984 S10 Blazer 700R4 tranny failed at around 70k. Occasionally plowed and kept up with fluid and filter changes. Rebuilt at Aamco and failed again shortly thereafter. Was fine after second rebuild. 1973 Gran Torino Sport 351 Cleveland FMX auto tranny. Shifted into reverse without coming to...
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    Beating a dead horse - 2AZ-FE oil visocsity

    Originally Posted By: BoostedSwede Originally Posted By: dogememe 4k rpm? How fast are you commuting at?? I typically cruise between 80-90 mph. 90 is 4k rpm with my 5 speed tranny. Typical Connecticut driver! Idiots out there. Stay off Rt.84 & 684 where I drive please!
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    Why is 5qt Motorcraft 5w20 oil hard to find?

    Order from Walmart website and have delivered to ur favorite Wally World!
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    Need Oil Change Advice

    Personally I would do 7000-7500 oci with Magnatec or Pennzoil. Fram Ultra every other oil change or a Wix, Napa Gold every change.
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    Nissan Filter

    Wondering if using the 5w/30 Magnatec is a good choice for the engine/turbo? Manual specs SM, SN.
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    Nissan Filter

    Son changed oil and filter on his new 2017 Nissan Sentra Turbo. OEM filter and oil with just under 5k miles. Filter says Mahle Nissan. Internals looks similar to a Fram filter with fiber end caps. Clean filter with very little particles other than the metal filings from the hack saw. He replaced...
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    Mobil Delvac

    Originally Posted By: RichardS Save me the drive, please. Does it have an API S (SM, SN) rating? I couldn't find it on their site. API SM
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    Mobil Delvac

    Found a great deal on Mobil Delvac ESP 5w/40 at local Autozone for $10 a gallon. Picked up 3 gallons. Be sure to check your local Autozone....deal may not last long.
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    What Kind of Car Did You Learn Stick Shift On?

    1969 Dodge Charger 383 4 speed with hurst pistol grip shifter. BIL raced it at track in Dover NY on weekends. Was always replacing the clutch.
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    Purolator Boss 14610 Cut Open

    Bought a Boss PBL10241 a while back for a Tacoma 4.0lt V6. Had heard about the quality control issues lately so decide to investigate and cut the filter open. Seems like a well built filter with synthetic media and glued metal end plates, silicone valve, somewhat strong bypass spring and very...
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