Search results

Hello BITOGers, I have a 2000 Chevy Silverado and plan on changing the ATF soon. The truck gets most miles in the winter and sits outside so I am looking for a high VI to help cold shifting and warmup fuel economy. I live in the mountains of southern Oregon and in the winter low temps average...

Bill, Thanks for the welcome and the help. It has been a frustrating experience trying to figure out how to post this. It really shouldn't be so difficult. Guy

OK, bear with me here, perhaps this is better. Guy

I forgot to add that the oil in it now for the winter is a 5W-20. Guy

Here is the UOA for my 2006 MINI with the normally aspirated engine. Period was APR07-NOV07. Most miles were from a daily commute 22 miles to work and back. The oil seems to be good for more miles, but the OLM says change at 18,000 miles and I don't think it would make that. I am running...

I have a 2006 MINI Cooper and some havoline synthetic 5-20 I am considering using as a winter oil (about NOV-APR). The car is normally aspirated and gets about 1200 miles/month from primarily commuting 25 miles each way to work on a highway (one stop sign each way). I live in the mountains of...

Just purchased a 2007 Subaru Outback 2.5i. The dealer performs regularly scheduled oil changes at 7500 mile intervals using Quaker State 5w/30 for free. I plan on keeping the car for 150-200k miles and would like advice on whether using synthetic at 7500 miles would benefit longevity. Another...