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    Oil in hot temps

    Moving to Yuma Az with temps in the 110 range. I have a 2012 4 cyl Camry and a 2019 Honda Odyssey van with a V6. Do I need to go any higher weight oils then the factory specs for them in this area ?
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    best oil for Honda Ruckus 50 water cooled single

    Seek advice best oil for Honda Ruckus 50 water cooled single scooter 10w/30 or 40
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    Can 5w/20 be used in a 17 Silverado 5.3

    Wondering if I can use 5w/20 Penzoil Ultra instead of 0w/20 without problems in my 17 Silverado 5.3. Ive read that the 5w/20 has better Nowack specs which would help in deposits on valves. Is this worth doing or am I over thinking this. Appreciate the help
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    coolant change time 2014 Camry 4 cywith 7000 miles

    Curious as to when I should change the antifreeze on my wifes 2014 Toyota Camry 4 cyl with just over 7000 miles on it bought in Nov of 2014
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    Synthetic change interval in cold climate

    My wifes 2014 Camry 4 cyl has 6300 miles on it after 3 years of in town driving. Ive been using Mobil 1 OW/20 synthetic at 6 month intervals because of the in town driving in the Montana winter. Should I keep doing this or can I go to 1 year. Im concerned about sludge buildup with the longer...
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    Are direct fuel injection cleaners needed ?

    Have a 2017 direct injected 5.3 Silverado. I was wondering if anyone has had problems with this that would need a fuel injection cleaner & if so what to use? Thanks for the help
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    What type of oil comes in a 2017 Silverado ?

    Wondering if the factory oil fill is conventional. semi synthetic or synthetic ? Think Im going to change the OEM filter at 500 miles and add 1 qt of oil
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    when to do first oil change on 17 Silverado

    When should I do the first oil change on my new 5.3 Silverado 1500 ? Right away, filter only or let it run 5000 miles. Opinions wanted
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    Miles or Time for 5 speed manual gear lube change

    I have an 06 Tacoma 4 cyl 5 speed with 31000 miles on it. Do I need to change the gear lube in it ? Changed to synthetic in the rear end at 15,000 miles. If I do what do you think of GL4 redline synthetic ? Thanks for the help
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    6 month oil change interval question

    I have a 3 year old 4 cyl Toyota Camry with 5500 miles on it, Ive been using 0w/20 Mobil 1 & Wix filters at 6 month intervals since new. Lately I've read of possible sludge problems doing this. Is this a problem or am I OK, this is my wifes car. Wondering if I'd be better off using cheaper oil...
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    best 90 wt for 06 Tacoma 5 speed

    Changing the trans fluid on my 06 Tacoma 5 speed. Is there any lube that works better then others as far as smooth shifting ?
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    Dino oil for low miles per year 95 fatboy Evo

    I have a 12,000 mile 95 Fatboy Evo Harley. Due to my bad back & age 72 I only put a few hundred miles a year on it. Its getting impossible to find diesel grade oil in 20/50, only 15/40. Will running the 15/40 when Harley says to run 20/50 cause problems ? I change the oil every winter and fill...
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    oil change interval for 3000 mile 2014 Camry

    Montana owned, garaged, 3000 mile 2014 1/2 Camry 4 cyl.. What oil & change interval would you advise for seldom driven vehicle like my wife's. Its been getting 6 month changes but Toyota says 12 month changes. Ive used Mobil 1 changed at 200 miles and then every 6 months. Am I wasting my money ?
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    difference between Mobil Super syn & Mobil 1 syn ?

    Curious as to what the difference is between Mobil Super syn oil & Mobil 1 syn oil besides the price ?
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    O'Riellys 5W/30 synthetic oil made by Exxon ????

    Just wondered if this is any good, 5 qt bottle for $18, cant buy regular oil for that money. Tried in my 06 4 cyl Tacoma over the winter seemed to work fine
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    Break in and after oil for 07 Buell XB12

    What oil would you advise for the break in period and after on an 07 Buell Xb12SS ? Also what primary oil ? This is a bike that wont get a lot of miles on it because I have a number of others that I ride {6}. How many miles would it take to be considered as broken in also ? It has 400 on it now.
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    06 Tacoma with 15000 miles coolant change needed ?

    My 06 Tacoma 4 cyl has 15000 miles on it. Should I change coolant because of time or leave it, it looks like new ? Do I need to use the OEM coolant when I do or is there something else compatible with OEM type ?
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    Who makes O'Rielly Auto Parts synthetic 5w/30 ?

    Picked up some O'Rielly suto parts 5w/30 synthetic for 19.95 for 5 qts & a filter. Just wondering who makes it & is it any good ?
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    Oil for 80s bike ?

    How does Castrol Tection HD 15w/40 diesel oil compared to Shell Rotella for an 80 GS1100 Suzuki & KZ1000 Kawasakis ?
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    Best oil for 110,000 mi 87 Toyota 4cyl pickup

    What would you advise using in a 2.4 4 cyl 87 Toyota pickup with 110,000 miles on it? Should I go with diesel oil or conventional oil & what weight. I prefer to stay away from synthetics. This is a SOHC solid lifter engine
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