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Since many new car's are employing direct injection there seems to be a problem with carbon deposits.I've read that using a top tier fuel is a must and changing the oil at the right oil change interval will help.I also read that running the engine 'hard' will help too.What is meant by running...

I just looked at the 2015 Ford Escape and I was hoping to find out how the 6F35 auto transmission is holding up in all wheel drive format?The only complaint that I've read about the Escape is that there have been water leaks where the roof rails are connected.Thanks Joe

I'm looking into buying a 2016 Mazda CX-5 2.5l with the tech package or a 2015 Subaru Forester 2.0L XT Touring.Both are great but I have heard that the Mazda 2.5L at 184hp is sluggish and that rust and unreliability happens a lot.I know that for 2016 a new infotainment and navigation system will...

Subaru oil filter are set for the bypass to operate at 23psi.They say that other non Subaru filters would not be a good choice.Others filters go into bypass at a lower rate.Would this create a problem for the car?It would seem that your oil filter choices would be limited.Engine would be...

The 2015 Subaru Forester is speced at using a 5W30 synthetic oil.Would it be a warrenty issue if a 5W40 synthetic was used?For warrenty I would rum a 6K OCI.Thanks Joe

Since the Subaru Forester has a top mounted oil filter would it pay to change the oil filter every 3K and do a complete oil/filter change at 6K?Good/bad or wasteful.Joe

If and when I get my Subaru XT turbo I was thinking of doing a long break in.The manual states be carefull for the first 1000 miles.I was going to drive only stop and go for 3K and at either 3K or 6K get them to do the first oil change.Would stop and go driving be better for break in?Thanks Joe

Did Subaru solve the excessive oil consumption problem with the 2015 model year cars?I know the 2.5L engines were affected.Were the 2.0 turbo engines included also?I understand that new rings and/or engine blocks have been replaced.Thanks Joe

I don't want to start a argument or start a war but I need to ask.If you have a brand new car and you want to use a "quality"synthetic would it pay to start using Amsoil or any other high quality synthetic.You plan on keeping the car 10+ years and do most highway miles.Is Amsoil worth the extra...

How do you break in a new engine.I'm looking into getting a Subaru 2.0 4 cylinder turbo gasoline engine.I know not to baby the engine for the first 1K miles.I would do mostly stop and go driving after the engine has reached normal operating temp.Very little highway with no cruise control.I would...

Hi to all.In the spring I'll be buying a 2015 Subaru Forester 2.0 XT with the turbo engine.I read that the 2.0 turbo has a high torque cvt transmission which has no filter I believe.How is this different from other Subaru cvt?Also I want to use when I change the oil Castrol Syntec 5W30 oil.Would...

In the Spring I'm looking into buying a Subaru Forester with the 2.0 liter turbo or the Legacy with the 3.6.I believe both engines require a 5W30 synthetic oil.My question is can any 5W30 synthetic oil be used?Is there a certain Subaru oil specification for their engines?Thanks Joe

Is Castrol replacing Synblend with Magnatec?I see that in different weight it's either a blend or a full synthetic.Is this the same Magnatec that is sold in Europe?Thanks Joe

I'm looking at a 2015 Subaru Legacy 3.6R.I read that the car is sluggish even with 256 hp.How is Subaru quality.I read that doing a spark plug replacement is a big PITA.I'm also looking at the Acura TLX all wheel drive.Thanks

Hi-Where do the automotive glass companies like PGW and Safelite get their specs for the windsheild replacement glass?Do they go directly to the vehical manufactures? I know some of these companies are OEM and OEE.Thanks Joe

I just had my new front struts and rear shocks installed on my 06 Jeep Grand Cherokee with 133,400 miles.The shop installed the struts but with new springs instead of just the struts only.They are Monroe.You can get just struts or from Monroe a strut/spring complete unit.My question is how does...

I'm using a non Chrysler MS 6395 oil in my Hemi but the correct weight.Could any damage be done to the engine?Joe

Hi-Does anyone know if these two motor oils meet the Chrysler oil spec MS6395?Thanks Joe

I was looking at a few VW products like the Touareg/CC and the Golf GTI.my concerns are that VW does not make a product that is worth investing at least about $35k.The new GTI will be made in Mexico and the Touareg Sport starts out at 50k for the TDI and that includes no leather.I've heard that...

I have a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee with 132,000 miles the engine/body is great but I need two new door panels for the front that are cracked at the door handle.Parts for drivers side would be about $450.When does it not pay to sink money into a car/truck?Joe