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Hello All! Two weeks ago, I purchased a new Honda Accord Sport with a 6 speed manual, red exterior and black interior. I am absolutely in love. I have read the owner's manual and so far, there is no discernable maintenance schedule. I have read that the break in oil should be retained for...

Just thought that I would share this. I went to my local Wally World and found quarts of Nextgen 5w-20, 5w-30 and 10w-30 as well as Nextgen Maxlife 5w-20 in the clearance section - price of $4.00 a quart (ugh). Well, everything is negotiable so I walked over to the automotive counter and asked...

Hello All: I'm just curious. I'm sure that this topic has been discussed previously, but as many of you have said, the search function just stinks. Are there any positives or negatives running a high mileage oil in older cars without leaks or excessive oil usage? Here is a quick rundown of the...

Hello All: I purchased a 1995 Merc. Grand Marquis in July. The owner's manual states that the OCI should be 3000 miles or 3 months with "severe" service and 5000 mile/6 month OCI with "normal" service. Here is the info about the car and usage: 1. 151000+ miles. 2. Driven approximately 50 to 100...

Hey Folks: I just bought a 1995 Merc Grand Marquise (could not find the De Sade version) for my teenage son. The car appears to have been maintained. There is no sludge under the cap or under the valve cover. The trans fluid appears clean and does not smell burned. The antifreeze/coolant needs...

Hello: Well, Mobil Super Synthetic has been available for over a year and I still cannot find much information about it. Here is the product data sheet: http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lubes/PDS/GLXXENINDMOMobil_Super_Synthetic.aspx I did a search both on this website and using google and I...

http://www.pqiamerica.com/Janaury%202012%20test%20results/Jan2012b1.html Am I misreading this? Does Peak look pretty darned good? It has a lower Noack and higher TBN than Motorcraft semi-syn.

I dunno. It looks a lot like the 2012. They're using direct injection in the 2.4 litre, thus ruining the engine. Drat. http://automobiles.honda.com/future-cars...&FROM=EMAIL

Hello All: With prices for PP and M1 going through the roof, I have been thinking about transitioning to less expensive synthetic oils. Specifically, I am interested in Peak Synth (2.99 per quart when on sale at Farm and Fleet), Mobil Super Synth (3.99 per quart at the same place) or Napa Synth...

I was at my local Farm and Fleet over the weekend and I saw Peak synthetic for 3.99 a quart (this is the regular, non-sale price). Although I have been using PP regularly for 5000 to 7000 oci's, I would be willing to try this stuff because of the price. Does anyone have any experiences with this...

I'm just curious. I understand that many new Hondas require 0w-20 oil. Has anyone read in the Honda owner's manual or other literature that 5w-20 can be substituted without endangering the warrenty? Thank you for your replies.

Hello All: With the recent economic downturn, I have been far more careful with my money. Consequently, I have been purchasing oils as they come on sale. However, this means that I am using a different brand with almost every oil change. After reading many posts on the subject, I just need to...

My 2.4 litre I-4 in my 2003 Accord has developed the dreaded piston slap sound. It only happens when it is cold and under load. It goes away almost entirely when the engine is warmed up. I have been told and have read that, although having a piston slap is not the greatest thing, it does not...

OK. I've searched and searched around the Chicagoland area and I cannot find any more GC at AZ. Does anyone know of any sources on the internet? Are there any other chains that will special order it? I already tried NAPA and although surprisingly the counter guy knew of GC, he couldn't get a...

I lament the passing of GC from my local AZ. Now here's a stupid question. I have used GC in my '99 Honda Accord with the 2.3 I-4 for the past 2 years. My OCI is about 5000 to 6000 miles, approximately every 6 months. The engine has over 90,000 miles. It uses about 1/2 to 1 quart in 3000 miles...

Hello All: I have a dumb question. I need to replace my Bridgestone Potenza E41 (205/60 VR16) and I have been looking at either the Michelin Harmony with a speed rating of "S" or the Goodyear Tripletread ("H" rated). I want tires that are better in the snow and rain with long tread life...

Hey folks! I need a new air filter for my '99 2.3 litre Accord. Frams, STPs etc are priced around $10.00 but the Honda dealership wants $25.99 for a new air filter! YIKES! I change the air filter once a year. Are the Honda OEM filters that much better? Opinions and experiences welcome. Thank...

I just got back from AZ and bought the latest batch of GC with date code M06152ATW18065 07:36. If I recall correctly, this means this bottle was made on the 152nd day of 2006 at 7:36AM. And yes, on the back, it says "Made in Germany". It also has the donut and states that it is good for MB 229.1...

OK, I have a problem. My name is Bob and I'm a hoarder (everyone replies "Hi, Bob!"). My parents grew up during the depression and WW2 and impressed upon me the belief that stashing stuff was necessary for survival. Consequently, I have a three year supply of oil (GC, PP and M1 - all bought on...

Hello. I just installed GC green in my wife's '99 Accord 2.3 litre I-4 and it loves it! I also own a 2003 Accord with the 2.4 litre I-4. I've been running M1 or PP 5w-20 with no adverse effects. In fact, based upon what I've read here, 5w-20 is good stuff. However, my positive experience with...