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So I picked up 50 quarts of Pennzoil Platnium at the Advance Auto BOGO sale. GIII or other, it's a good buy for a good oil and my stash is set for the next 3 years or so.

So the old girl, 86 Toyota Pickup, finally flushed out the head gasket on the #1 piston so I had her cracked open. Basically, the entire front of the engine is new with timing gears, chain, guides, oil pump, head gasket, etc along with fresh gaskets and seals all round. How long should I leave...

I quit smoking, cold turkey, a little over two years ago and have been doing ok with it. I still want one most days but I just deal with it. Now, I am starting to dream about smoking ... after all this time. Did any of the ex-smokers on here go thru a dreaming cycle?

Just finished the Rx rinse phase in my 86 Toy pickup. During this phase the truck increased in power and no ... it was not expected to be truthful as I am wary of such claims. But, when I changed out the rinse oil (Castrol Dino) for a fresh batch of Syntec, something interesting happened. When I...

That every time gas prices go up in America someone pops in with the price of gas in Europe, etc and how our gas is so cheap, etc. I don't care what the price of gas is in England. If I lived and drove there I would. I live and drive in America. Ok, I'm done ranting.

So I have been a synthetic user for years. The majority of my use has been Mobil 1 with a car or two in the recent past using Castrol Syntec of one flavor or another. But, due to either out of warranty or a manufacturer spec'd OCI of 6 months, etc I was able to get the mileage/time out of the...

Like most of you I have bought many cars in my life. Guess we just love the things. However, I have yet to be instructed by the salesman on service intervals when going thru the delivery process. So, if maintenance is so important why is this not part of the new car delivery process? James

Drained the BC 5w-40 from my VW 1.8T after a 6 month OCI. Filled her up with GC 0w-30. I did not expect much but, for this engine, it is a good choice. With the BC I consistently got valve train clatter on startup ... especially after a change. Now, I have none ... including the initial start...

Just curious as to why I have seem multiple posts that M1 T&SUV is going away. They still have a complete section of it on their site. http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lubes/PDS/GLXXENPVLMOMobil_1_Truck_SUV_5W-40.asp I think I am going to give it a try in my 86 Toy Pickup when I am finished...

So has it actually been tested by BMW/MB/VW or is it the same deal where it is recommended for vehicles calling for these specs? I use it so I am not pointing fingers, just want to know the facts. Thanks!

A couple of days ago I changed the oil in my old 86 Toy and began its first AutoRx phase. It has been very cold here in CO and the Rx was in the garage. Tried to pour it in and we are talking "solid". I'm thinking, what am I supposed to do? I put it in the microwave for 15 secs at a time. Took...

As I have seen many a flame on the tog in my short tenure, I thought all of you would enjoy seeing an inferno of flames on another board. Enjoy! http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?s=5abf04bd169761e5908d3d80b5100b46&t=8314&page=1&pp=22 JKH

As I have seen many a flame on the tog in my short tenure, I thought all of you would enjoy seeing an inferno of flames on another board. Enjoy! http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?s=5abf04bd169761e5908d3d80b5100b46&t=8314&page=1&pp=22 JKH

Running a tank thru my truck with Lucas fuel treatment, top end lub, etc ... their "Tune Up in a Bottle". I normally run a can of Chevron Tech thru the truck every few thousand miles but not any longer. I am so surprised by this Lucas product. I never expect to notice any difference when using...

Please note this is NOT a "slam AMSOIL" post. It took a couple of attempts, but I finally got an answer from AMSOIL to the following question: Hello - This is the second time I have written about this issue. I wrote a little over a week ago with no response. I am a preferred customer and...

Was in the VW parts department yesterday picking up a spare oil drain plug and they had what the parts manager call the "new stuff" out. It was 5w-40 Castrol Syntec which meets VW 502 and other Euro specs but it was blended in the USA verses Belgium. I am currently using BC in my Gti. Anyone...

Howdy – Let me clarify. I am like most of you … sick, demented, OCD type when it comes to auto maintenance. My friends all want to buy my used cars. I’ve been a synthetic user for many years yet have retained dino OCI intervals (3k +-). I’ve tried to go longer but it is inevitable that I will...

Howdy Everyone - Have been lurking for a few weeks and enjoying the "healthy debate" on the mystery mix we call oil. My life has now been changed, drastically, due to you guys. I come home from work and log on to the BITOG and see what is being "debated". :-) Lot of knowledge on here. I have...