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    D1 Drain Interval

    I kinda had this Q in the car Oil forum, but noone answered it , oh well. Im plannin on switching to Synthetic at 5k miles in a 4L V6 Toyota 4runner. Although the Manual Says to use a 5w-30 year round, I think that Delvac1 5W-40 would provide better Protection than Mobil1 SuperSyn. I would...
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    A Few Questions......

    Ive been reading the boards for hours tonight, and ive still got some quesions. 1. In the Chat Room hosted by this site a few days ago, 15w-40 was suggested to me for my 6.6L Trans Am. 67k Miles, and it doesnt burn oil to my knowledge. This is a Summer Only car. The plan was to use this oil...
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    Kawasaki 80cc 2-stroke oil

    Hello Everyone, this post is for my brother. He has a Kawasaki 80cc 2-stroke dirt bike. It used to be raced, that thing RIPS. Anyway, usually we put 10w-30 in the crank, should I be using a heavier oil? It gets changed often i guess you could say because oil leaks out through the drain plug. He...
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    New Engine Break-In

    I know its been asked before, but Im still not clear, so here goes... Car: 2003 Toyota 4Runner Engine: 4.0-liter DOHC 24-valve EFI VVT-i V61 245 hp @ 5,200 rpm 282 lb.-ft. @ 3,800 rpm Probably didnt need to know the specs, but I thought I'd tell ya anyway So, Can you guys tell me what to do...
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    5spd tranns fluid

    Sorry if this has been searched before, but i was wondering what brand of Transmission Fluid you guys reccomend. Its for m7 5spd, in my 4runner. Repair Manual calls for API GL-4 75w90. I was hoping to get something that is readily available, from a place such as WalMart, AutoZone, VIP, ect...
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    Someone Explain this Winter idle (Searched)

    Since Ive heard about how your not supposed to Idle the car in the winter, Its not making complete Sense. If someone could please List the Reasons your not supposed to Idle your Car in the Winter. And If theres different reasons for Storing a Car, or For a Daily Driver, please note that. I just...
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    Why pay more?

    I was just thinking about this... Why should I pay more for The Castrol GTX I use, if SuperTech is half the Price? And you guys said Pretty Much any oil can go 3k no problem. You also said, I shouldnt use my GTX with my M1 Filter for more than 4k. So... If I use SuperTech, and a M1 Filter, and...
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    Lots Of Questions (Lots)

    Ive been reading up here for a lil bit now, and this place is awesome. Tons of Information to be had. But that doesnt mean Im not without my Questions. So, you guys could confirm my Questions, that would be awesome. Here Goes- From what I've read, It is bad to let your Car Idle in the Winter...
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    Mileage too high for Synthetic?

    Hello Everyone. My 78 Trans Am has 67k on its engine. I was just wondering if that is to high to start running on synthetic. Would it cause leaks? The engine is a 400ci Big Block, All Stock. Except for a K&N Air Filter. Any input would be great. Thanks
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    Castrol GTX High Mileage

    Did a Search on this, but didnt help alot. BTW, Im new I was just wondering if GTX High Mileage is a Synthetic, or if it contains stuff that is going to swell up my Seals. On my 89 4Runner, i use regular GTX, and It has 165K miles on it. So, would GTX High Mileage Be a better thing to use? Any...
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    New Member

    Hello everyone, Im new here to the board, seems like a great place to learn. Just thought I'd Introduce myself, I have a 1978 Pontiac TransAm, 400ci 6.6L, with 67K original miles. Im running SuperTech 10w-30 and a Fram Filter. Lol, is it possible to be running something worse? My friend...
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