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    Hi Guys, looking for best oil to put into a 2004 vw passat with the 1.8L motor.

    What do you guys recommend? Girlfriend just got this car a couple of months ago and this will be the first time that I am doing maintenance on it. Thanks in advance for all advice, Tracey>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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    TRYING TO PASS SMOG

    Hi Satin, I just might give it a try, the reason I posted the question is because it was recommended by one of my nephews friends and I have never heard of it before.
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    TRYING TO PASS SMOG

    Thank you SirTanon, when I take it for the test I will follow your advice, I also put new plugs in it when I changed the distributor parts (cap, rotor, module and pickup). The plug wires were replaced by my nephew and were still like new.
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    TRYING TO PASS SMOG

    Hi Stevie, thanks for the quick reply, I don't know why the truck failed on the previous test and my nephew did not hang onto the paperwork from the test center, this truck has a 4bbl carb and HEI ignition( I had to replace the module, also the p/u is new).
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    TRYING TO PASS SMOG

    Hi Char, thanks for the quick reply.
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    TRYING TO PASS SMOG

    Hi gang, has anybody here heard of and or has experience with a product called CRC-Guaranteed-to-Pass-Emissions Test? Reason I ask is I have inherited a 1985 GMC Sierra Classic 1500 that had failed smog test, It is completely stock and original, has a 305 backed by an automatic(I'm guessing it...
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    Supertech Filters at Walmart

    Thanks guys,,,I recognize Wix as being one of the better filters, is this still true? If so, then I guess it is pretty safe to say that the Supertech is a decent filter at a decent price
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    Supertech Filters at Walmart

    Does anybody know if the current new filters are still made by Champion????????
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    High Mileage PCMO

    Has anyone ever used it in their bike???? I must not be using the search function correctly because I can't find any discussion or analysis.
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    Rotella T-6 5w40 Vs. Delo 400 LE 5w40

    Thanks for sharing,,,just picked up a gallon at Walmart,,,gonna give it a try.
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    Rotella T-6 5w40 Vs. Delo 400 LE 5w40

    So what does the collective think??????? Many have run the Rotella T-6 with success,it even seems to be one of the favorites. How do you all think the Delo stacks up against the T-6???????
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    amsoil 20w50 MCV w/ TAN, ninja 250

    Originally Posted By: pb Originally Posted By: VSTAR650 Hi,,,,not familiar with your bike, but does it use a vacuum operated petcock???? I once had a 250 Virago that the petcock malfunctioned in the constant on position========gas running raw through the carb while parked,,,,never would have...
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    amsoil 20w50 MCV w/ TAN, ninja 250

    Originally Posted By: pb Originally Posted By: spasm3 I have to wonder if you took this sample with the oil cold? absolutely not. just returned from a 50 mile ride. bike was hot. i never short trip the bike. in fact i hadn't used the choke to start once the temps are above 75. perhaps this is...
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    A New Oil from Pennzoil

    Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete Originally Posted By: VSTAR650 II was curious how the #'s stack up against some of the known favorites, was wondering if anybody has done a UOA yet?? Just browse the UOA section. Any of the recent PP/PUP UOAs are likely to be of the GTL version. But don't...
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    A New Oil from Pennzoil

    Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete Originally Posted By: VSTAR650 Has anybody tried that new oil made from natural gas???? Yes, lots of people have as it's not that new anymore. What do you want to know? II was curious how the #'s stack up against some of the known favorites, was wondering if...
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