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I have a 2000 Nissan Frontier. A/C was blowing warm so I put one can of r134a in, which got it blowing cool. By the time I went to use it again a week or two later, it had leaked out. I plan to get rid of the truck in the next few months, so don't want to put much money in it. I was going to...

I was looking the new Sentra, that only comes with a MRA8DE 1.8L engine. A few posts in this thread talk about the 1.8L in the Versa, which is the MR18DE, has problems. Is the MRA8DE any better? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_MR_engine#MRA8DE Also I know someone looking at Altimas. I know...

I'm trying to decide between using these two. How is Ultra better than Platinum? Is it worth the extra money? Also Honda suggests 5w-20 for my 2004 Civic. It has 80K miles. Should I stick with 5W-20 or is 0W-20 okay to use for higher MPG?

I plan to use the cooler return line method on my 2004 Civic. I did this on my Nissan Frontier but it's was several years ago. On the Civic, which line is the return line that needs to be removed? Is there any reason to drain from the drain plug first (requiring a new plug washer)? I can't...

Between Maxlife and Amsoil, which is easier find, and where's a good place to buy them? And between those two and Honda DW-1, which would you recommend for an 2004 Civic, and what is the price difference?

Should I use Zerex G-05 or Zerex Asian in a 2004 Civic? http://www.motor.com/magazine/pdfs/082010_08.pdf This article says Asian makers recommend phosphates and no silicates (like Zerex Asian), but also says that while G-05 has silicates intead of phospates, it protects better overall, and...

Do any of the chain shops take $ off the price of an oil change if you bring your own oil (if they'll even use your oil at all)?

My girlfriend has a 1998 Volvo S70 (non turbo) with 130K. I might get her to spend about $3/qt on oil but not synthetic prices. So what's the best oil for under $3.50/qt? Was thinking about either Walmart synthethic, or else one of the high mileage or synthetic blends.

My 2004 Civic EX coupe 1.7L calls for 5W20. I'm about to do my first oil change on it, at 28K (bought it at 23K). I bought some Valvoline Synpower 5W30 since for some reason the O'Reilly mail in rebate deal ($9/6qts) is only good for 5W30 and 10W30. So would you recommend using the 5W30 in my...

I need to glue a section of dash padding back down that's come apart and sticking up. I've been told by someone that works in a trim shop (not local to me though) that the best thing for this for strength and heat resistance is DAP Weldwood Contact Adhesive - Landau Top & Trim - HHR (High Heat...

Their Low Tox coolant is made of propylene glycol, the same stuff people put in their cigar humidor humidifier sponges to keep it regulated and from evaporating so quick. Would the Low Tox by chance be OK to use in a humidor or does it have other nasty stuff in it? Just a thought.

I need a timing light to check my 2000 Frontier with. Any suggestions on what to get or stay away from? I'll probably go through ebay unless someone points out a good deal somewhere else. Are the digital display units worth it, like the Equus / Innova 3568?

I've heard people say they unhooked a return line on their trans. to drain almost all the ATF out, besides what just comes out w/ the plug removed (which mine has). Can anyone give me more info on this? How to know which line, and the processes? Mine is Nissan Frontier.

At ~40K, I need to do the first fluid change on auto trans. fluid on my Frontier, but am wondering if I should stick with plain Dextron III. Or, I've been reading a lot of people on here mention +3, +4, etc., but I still don't really understand what they are. And I'm wondering if I should just...

I'm looking at an '04 Civic with 25K. The owner (female) says it's only had 2 OC's (and claims Honda recommends every 10K). I don't know at what mileages it was changed, but she says she's due for another OC, so maybe it wasn't as long as 10K OCI's. I'll assume it's dino oil with regular...

Any time I've ever done a coolant flush, I put tap water back in, and although I've never had any cooling system problems, I think I'm going to switch to distilled water from now on (after reading here). But when I do a flush, I normally pull the radiator drain plug and collect the coolant, then...

I have a 2000 Nissan Frontier. I changed the coolant last year (@ 40K) and put in the Prestone Long Life "All Makes" stuff. Was this a bad idea? Also it came with green AF from the factory. Is all Nissan AF including their LL green? How did they determine which cars came with LL and which...

Can anyone recommend a better way to read the style of dipsticks on some Nissans (see pics)? I have two (both VG blocks), both with this style dipstick. I've changed oil on thousands of cars, and this is the only style I have trouble reading, especially on my own, I guess since it's usually...

O'Reilly AP sells Wix oil filters. Are they the same ones as the Napa Gold/Wix? If not, is the Purolator Pure One (or P+), just as good? I can easily get the O'Reilly Wix filter but not Napa's, so if O'Reilly's is different, my next choice is the Purolator. Also is the Pep Boys Proline...

I've been using Castrol GTX 10W30 (and occasionally used to use 10W40) in my '87 Nissan 300ZX turbo with right at 100K, but thinking about changing to Mobil 1 blend or Syntec blend. It doesn't seem to use any oil, or smoke. Mainly used for short trips, but oil can get pretty hot on occasion in...