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    Another to change or not to change?

    Hello everyone, I have a 95 plymouth acclaim as a backup and running errands car. I changed the oil last October using meijer full syn 5-30 and a mopar filter. It has roughly 3,000 miles on the oil. It does get regular express way use when I actually drive it. I was thinking to change the oil...
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    5-30 vrs 10-30 question for Dodge Journey

    Hi all, my girlfriend just aquired a 2010 Dodge Journey AWD with a 3.5 litre engine. The cap and manual call for 10-30. My cousin who works for Chrysler got us the deal on the car which had 1100 miles when we got it. He said that engine is tough on oil and I should run 10-30 summer and 5-30...
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    Service pro

    For the people that have Aco hardware stores around they are now carrying Service Pro full synthetic dexos approved. It's 4.99 a quart but they always have sales. The semi syn is going for (2 for $5). I use it once in a while and it seems to work fine. Anyone else use this stuff?
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    New to me 95 Acclaim

    Hi everyone, I recently picked up a 95 acclaim with 88K on it. Really clean, bought it off a older guy who sold cars for something to do so not sure on the history. Had to fix a few things right off the bat but running good now. So, to the question. I changed the oil right away with service pro...
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    To change or not to change?

    99 Ranger 2.5 owned since new. 253,000 miles on it. Current fill is QS green bottle 5-30 with 3,800 miles on it. Driven moderate to aggressive. I don't do UOA's and not going to start with this milage. Should I run it longer or wait till 5K (considering the milage)? Doesn't use oil, .25 quart at...
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    oil grade question for a 5.0 mustang

    Hey guys, I read everyday but post seldom. My question is, I have a 94 Mustang gt, owned since new with very low milage. Manual calls for 10-30 unless extreme cold, then 5-30 is acceptable. As far as I know this engine has been back spec'd for 5-20 although I will not use it in this car. I have...
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    OLM question for a friend

    Hello all, I have a question for you guys. A friend of mine at work was about to change the oil in his daughters car, she notified him that the OLM said it was due for a change. She only had 3,100 miles on the current fill but, she is a spirited driver. Since he put Valvoline full synthetic in...
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    Amsoil/Mustang question

    Hey guys, I have a 94 Mustang GT with just over 14k miles on it, I have owned it since new. Anyway, I change the oil every spring with Amsoil full syn 10w30. I do not drive it in the winter and barely in the summer (I know, what a waste). Question is, it seems like a waste to drain and dispose...
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    Question for 94 mustang GT

    Hey guys, I have a 94 GT with only 14K on it, I've owned it since new. I have never changed the rear diff fluid before and really want to now, especially after reading on here for a while. Question is, the manual calls for a 90 weight, I have recently acquired for free 3 quarts of Chrysler...
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    Oreilly's oil

    Just noticed today that they came out with a Oreilly/Murray brand full synthetic, anyone know who makes their oil? Just curious.
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    Pennzoil Platinum

    Hey guys, I bought a 10-30 jug of Pennzoil Platinum for my Mustang GT. I only drive it a couple thousand miles a year and have always used Amsoil, but for half the price I decided to try the Platinum. I change it once a year (only driven in summer). I noticed that the 5-30 jugs are Ford cerified...
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    Oil pressure guage

    Hello all, I have a 99 Ranger with 235,000 miles on it. Over the last year or so the oil pressure guage doesn't move until the engine warms up or a flaps a bit before staying up. There is no ticking when driving or anything. Ofcourse it is worse in the winter months. What could the problem be...
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    Question about a 99 Ranger oil change

    Hello everyone, new here and first post so be easy lol. I have a question or am asking advice on my next oil change 99 Ranger bought new, current milaege is 235,000. Stick shift 2.5 litre and K&N air filter. In the beginning I used MC 5 30 then M1 a couple times, amsoil once, then just whatever...
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