Recent content by Beagle2000

Originally Posted By: OldCowboy I think there's some important information left out. - Miles on engine - Driving pattern - OCI - Type of Amsoil (incl API/SAE) We've seen Amsoil torn up after 3000 miles with nothing but short trips (i.e. to and from work = 1 mi). Also, I'd love to see a UOA...

Originally Posted By: spasm3 No oil will hold up to a head gasket leak! That is a possibility with that amount of sludge. The tech said there did not appear to be any oil leaks or head gasket leaks when he tore it down. Clearly no coolant in the oil.

Me too. They were speaking to the owner on the phone when i left the office today so I am looking forward to speaking to the shop foreman in the morning to see what his intervals were and how many lms in between. I will post the details as they come available. As for the client...he was...

One of the techs at work was disassemling an 07 Cadillac SRX V8 today because of a start up rattle. This was what they found. Client claims vehicle has ran Amsoil since day 1 and that he is the second owner. He says he was told to change the oil once a year. Sounds like he got bad advice. The...

Originally Posted By: bustednutz Man, I wish I had that kind of extra time on my hands. +1 Truthfully, I find it completely pointless.

Cruze has been out in Europe for 2 years before making its debut here. It is not an unproven commodity. Cruze 33 city 51 highway with 1.4 litre turbo. Civic 33 city 50 highway. Both with Automatic transmission. Read some reviews and drive the cars. The Ford Focus is another one to add to you...

Buy a Chevy Cruze. It bests all the others in it's class easily in almost every review I've seen lately. There was a very good article on Autoblog Monday calling the Cruze remarkable!!!

These comments are from Honda forums. I work in the auto industry and can tell you first hand there appears to be a building dissatisfaction with Honda products and service in my area. Just my observation after hearing many comments from my clients.

Google search " Honda quality decline" and get back to me in 6 months when you have finished reading all the negative comments from Honda owners and there opinion of Honda's present manufacturing standards. Haven't seen a new Honda store built recently that didn't have at least 70% of the...

Typical Honda quality. Poor block castings are very common. Thats what the warranty is for. How would an oil leak qualify under a lemon law? I would think for a vehicle to be classified a lemon it would need to have several issues that cannot be resolved. The manufacturer has stepped up to...

There is no paint damage because almost all automatic car washes today are TOUCHLESS!!! Oh and by the way, you may have heard that we have landed a man on the moon!!!

If I were you I would fill the crankcase with olive oil and filter it through a pair of your wife's old pantyhose. I really get tired of these stupid posts that over analyze every last possibility. I know someone will post and say if you don't like the question then just walk away and move on...

You have to lift the front of the vehicle anyway to get under it, unless you are 3 feet tall and 60 lbs. Find a spot that is reasonably level, put the car on ramps or jack it up with a floor jack, place your jack stands for safety and have at it. You will never drain all the oil out of the...

Originally Posted By: dparm [quote I'm inclined to agree with Honda on this, especially given their ridiculous reliability records. I guess their legendary reliability is why Honda dealerships have such massive service departments. Lol!!! More propaganda. Maybe Honda should start building...

Originally Posted By: HTSS_TR Any product that you pour into your engine or gas tank claims to reduce fuel consumption by more than 10% is a snake oil. I tried snake oil and can tell you there was no mileage improvement. But the snake was very unhappy!!!