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Hi all, I recently purchased a 2014 Audi A6 TDI (3.0L V6 CPNB) with 104k miles. Now, it has around 108k. I changed the oil myself immediately after purchasing and used the 0w30 507.00 Volkswagen/Audi brand oil from my local Audi dealer. Unfortunately, my new ride seems to be burning about 100...

Hi all, I bought Castrol Edge 5w-40 U.S. for my 2017 Volkswagen Passat. The car has the 1.8 TSI engine which requires an oil which "expressly complies" with VW standard 502.00. I follow the Volkswagen recommended 10,000 mile or 1 year OCI. Here's the deal: I have Edge 5w-40 U.S. (black...

Hi all, I'm not exactly an expert when it comes to oil, so please go easy on me. Anyhow, I drive a US-market 2017 Volkswagen Passat with the 1.8L TSI engine and seek a very good 5w-40 for my beloved Passat. I've narrowed my choices to these three, all approved and licensed for the mandatory...

Hi All, I am restoring an old Hoover vacuum cleaner. One end of the motor shaft rides in a K-65 caged needle bearing. I have replaced this bearing with an identical new one (link below) but would like to know what would be the best LIFETIME grease for this bearing and application--I don't want...

Hi All, I have a "Weed Eater Featherlight" 25cc 2 cycle, much like the one in the link below, which I will be converting to run on compressed air for my controls project. Have a quick question for you all: When it is running properly on gasoline, approximately how fast will the engine be...

Hi all, I always make a point to put Top Tier gasoline in my VW Passat since its extra detergents are supposed to prevent (or maybe just slow) combustion chamber carbon deposits and also keep the entire fuel system clean(er). For the same reasons, I also always put Top Tier gasoline in my lawn...

Hi BITOG, I have the high-wheel version of the following (Amazon link) Yard Machines push mower with the 6.5HP 190CC "Quantum" style engine. I'm not sure if this mower's engine is truly part of the "Quantum" lineup, but that's certainly what it resembles. It has served me flawlessly for, gosh...

First off, hello Bob is the oil guy forum! I'm very excited to be a new member of this knowledgeable community! I've browsed here from time to time, reading topics topics discussing motor oil or small lawn equipment engines. Now I am here to seek your advice. I am about to get my hands on a...