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    2011 vw Tiguan atf fluid

    Has anyone used Valvoline MaxLife Multi-Vehicle ATF in a vw Tiguan? I believe mine is a Aisin 6 speed automatic. Not sure if it’s a 09m or 09g? I feeling like after changing the fluid the transmission is having issues shifting when the engine is cold. Once it warms up seems like it shifts a bit...
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    VW 9M/9G Transmission fluid ?

    Hi, I have a 2011 VW Tiguan with 100k miles on it. Never had a transmission fluid change (Drain/Refill). I am thinking about doing one this weekend. Has anyone used Valvoline Import Multi-Vehicle (ATF) on 9M or 9G transmissions? Is there any other fluid you would recommend? Thanks.
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    spilled oil when topping off after oil change

    Hello, After doing a routine oil change on my Nissan 3.5L V6, I decided to top of oil without using a funnel. I spilled oil everywhere around the fill hole. I tried to clean up the mess around the 3 spark plugs next to fill hole as much as I could. Do you guys think will oil slip through and get...
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    mix Castrol Edge with Titanium and GC 0w-30

    Hi, Is there any harm mixing Castrol Edge with Titanium 5w-30 with GC 0w-30? I have an extra quart of GC and I don't want to waste it. It will go into Nissan 3.5 V6.
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    Going from M1 EP to GC today

    I have been using M1 EP 5w-30 in my 3.5L V6 Nissan for the past 3 years. Recently, I noticed it was consuming some oil, about 1/4 quart every 1000 mile or so. Today, I changed oil to Castrol Syntec 0w-30(GC). My first impression after this oil change is that M1 EP seems to run more smooth in...
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    Nissan 3.5 VQ burning oil

    I have a 06 Nissan Murano 3.5L VQ engine with 73k miles. It has never burn any oil before. I noticed since my last oil change it has burned about 0.6 quart in 3500 miles. Is this considered high? What could be wrong? I don't push it hard at all. Just use it for daily commute.
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    What's the best oil for a Honda 160cc GCV engine?

    Hi, What's the best oil for a Honda 160cc GCV engine in a Husqvarna lawn mower? Can I use Mobil 1 5w-30 or 10w-30 oil? Or is it better to use oil designed for these small engines? Thanks
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    Question on VW dipstick Range A and B

    Hi, I did my first oil change on a 2011 Tiguan 2 weeks ago @ 5000 miles. Today, I read in the owner's manual there are 3 range(A,B,C). So I went back and check my oil level again, it's at the top of Range B. In the manual it say if it's in B you can add half quart to bring it in Range A. So is...
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    Anyone using oil extractor on VW 2.0 TSI?

    Hi, This is a re-post from the Euro oil section. I hope maybe I will get more answers here. Anyone using an oil extractor when changing oil on a VW 2.0 TSI engine? Is there any trouble getting tube down the dipstick hole? I have a VW Tiguan getting close to 5000 mi. I want to do one before the...
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    Anyone using oil extractor on VW 2.0 TSI?

    Hi, Anyone using an oil extractor when changing oil on a VW 2.0 TSI engine? Is there any trouble getting tube down the dipstick hole? I have a VW Tiguan getting close to 5000 mi. I want to do one before the free one @ 10k. Any advice? Thanks 2011 VW Tiguan SE 2006 Nissan Murano SL - M1 EP...
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