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    Are these symptoms of a lost wheel weight?

    01 Sebring... Drives great EXCEPT for lately! City driving.. No issues... Once I start going over about 80km/hr, the steering wheel starts shaking bad. The faster I go above 80, the worse it gets! I'm pretty sure it's coming from the left front wheel, but you can feel it from the passenger seat...
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    "Lube"? ... in a "Lube, Oil and Filter"

    What exactly is "lubed"? What is used? Should I be doing it? (now that I do my own oil changes) Some people told me "lube" only applies to older cars.. early 90's or older.. but I'm not sure. I recently brought my car (01 Sebring) to my trusted mechanic for an oil change (was too cold to do it...
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    Which Oil Extractor to buy?

    Sick and bored at home so did some research and wanted to share: My brother in law owns a Mercedes C230 and is due for an oil change soon. Oil change at the dealer is $200+ (which he's done in the past). Plus there are 4 other cars in the family. Oil extractor will be a good investment...
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    Chrysler 2.7 L V6, PCV + Hosing ... Help/Opinions?

    20001 Chrysler Sebring 140,000km (currently with TorquePower 5w30 and 10 ounces ARX - Valvoline 5w30 for Rinse phase next) 5,000km OCI (Dealer dino+Filter), Last 20,000 (synthetic + PureOne/Bosch Filters) Being a sludger, I am about to change the PCV valve (labeled in pic). Reading up on here...
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    Help me prevent more rust...

    While detailing my 01 Sebring.. I noticed that on the sides... like real low.. under the rocker panels (I think that's what they're called)..paint is chipping and some rust is forming. The car had been undercoated with rubber and rust proofed when bought new. The paint chips and rust are not...
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    Worried about Oil Drain Plug ... Piggyback plug???

    So I finally did it. Changed my oil for the first time on my own! After lurking on here, I was inspired haha But I'm glad I did it and looking forward to doing more! But now I have a problem.. The car is the 2.7L Sebring which I plan to keep for the next 4-5 years. OCI's of 5,000km, mostly...
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    For same price, Choose Mobil 1 EP over Mobil 1?

    Background: Car is a 2008 Chrysler 300 3.5L V6, bought new, Mobil 1 10W30 since 5,000km, now with 16,000km, doing 10,000km OCI (ok with warranty). Probably drive 10,000km in about 9-10 months, mostly normal city driving, 6 quarts per oil change. With Advance Auto's new sale (5 quarts any Mobil...
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    Trust Chrysler Dealer Filter for 10,000km???

    3.5L V6 Chrysler 300. Changed factory fill with Mobil 1 10w30 and Mobil 1 Filter at 5,000km. My brother brought it to the dealer today, @ 15,000km for another oil change.. Mobil 1 10w30 and a Mobil 1 oil filter. Problem is, he grabbed the wrong Oil Filter from the garage, and the dealer went...
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