Recent content by Larry Horne

Searched and didn'f find anything on this. First what is the recommened engine oil for my Volvo Penta AQ271A (350 Chevy)? The previous owner was running SAE 40 dino. I recently had it serviced by a Volvo shop and they put Volvo PN 3847306 which I believe is SAE 30 full syn and the shop manual...

Originally Posted By: wavinwayne Where is 15w40 2x as expensive as 15w50 synthetic? Something don't smell right. Sorry for the confusion, I'm not compairing apples to apples. My NAPA store price on AMSOIL European Car 15W 40 is almost $10/qt. I can get another brand synthetic 10W 40 or 15W 40...

The manufacture recommends 15W 40 for his car. I ran 15W 40 Rotella T for years and then switched to full synthetic, either M1 or AO. I'm finding 15W 40 now is twice as expensive as say 15W 50. Any problem with running the 15W 50 full synthetic? Live in VA, winter low high 20's, summer high...

I'm interested in having the oil tested in my cars but have no idea of how to have this done. Could someone please send me a link to a lab that performs the analysis. Thanks

I took this weekend to get into the oil leak and here is what I found. I cleaned the engine good with degreaser and drove it a few miles to dry off. Got home and looked at the seal between the oil filter housing and engine block..........Why you ask because the BMW parts guy Jeff said to. There...

In August of this year I purchased a 3rd car which resulted in my taking the 1998 Chevy Tahoe, 5.7 liter, 100,000 miles and driving it MUCH less. It now is parked in the driveway and driven approximately 250 miles per month. Summer will be more due to beach (4X4) use. Its due for an oil...

Cary, What's the purpose of VANOS? I've asked on bimmerwerkz but no one has answered me with a "simple" explanation. Have you found a good BMW forum? Caterham, Lets talk oil filters. Are you running the OEM cartridge with your syn or aftermarket to get the time between changes? All, Next...

Curious, Regarding the 3,000 mile interval, "old school", use to work at service station as a kid and that was our recommended interval to the client base, mostly doctors and lawyers wives! Kept it. I recently bought a 1996 SATURN SL2 DOHC, 100,000. Switched to Amsoil oil and filter. I have a...

I have 1997, BMW 328i auto with 147,000. I have used 15W-40 dino (Rotella T) since 25,000 miles with no consumption. Oil change interval at 3,000 - 3,500. I've just noticed a slight oil consumption, 1/2 qt per 3000 miles plus a minor leak at rear of motor, just above the round cross member/bar...