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I tried doing searches and went on Prestone's website but couldn't find a solid explanation. What's the difference between Prime by Prestone and their regular line of anti-freeze? For example, the Prime by Prestone Dex-Cool vs Prestone Dex-Cool. What's the difference besides a few dollars per...

Does anyone know if there is a list of Licensed Mercon LV fluids, licensed Dexon VI, etc? I know there is a list of licensed Dexos oils and figured there must be one for the trans fluids? Anyhow, I was wondering if anyone has used or advises against the use of TLS-LV or Dexron VI into a Ford...

This engine has 17k miles. I installed a filter magnet (the two-piece deal) because I had it lying around and was curious what it would pull. I did the oil change today at 4600 miles and cut-open the filter, cut apart the pleats, etc... The magnet did pull a lot of ferrous filings on the inside...

I ran this FL-500-S for about 1 year with my 2018 Ford Explorer XLT AWD / 3.5L N/A V6, ran it almost 5k miles. Oil was Idemitsu 0W-20. I got a bunch of 5 qt jugs of Idemitsu xW-20 and xW-30 for free, so I might as well use it up. Fuel used was mainly Top Tier Costco 87/93 octane fuel. Driving...

This filter has just over 26,000 miles on it. Vehicle is a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ w/ the 2.0L LTG (GTDI). It's almost at 95,000 miles.

https://team.valvoline.com/diy/truth-behind-carbon-buildup This may be marketing but it is the first I have heard of valve stem seal leakage contributing to deposit buildup. Is there any truth to this? Kind of makes sense given my experience with catch cans on EcoBoost.

I am leasing a 2017 Fusion Sport and a 2018 Explorer XLT AWD. Both cars have had a lot of issues as well as design flaws that can be rather catastrophic. Ford chooses to ignore its customer base and keep pushing out garbage. I wanted to get a 2021 Explorer ST, but seeing how much of a flop the...

The Ford GT (supercar) and a few of Ford's other performance vehicles are specified to use 5W-50 synthetic (The GT is specified to use Castrol Edge Supercar 5W-50 specifically in the owner's manual, but it meets a Ford specification). That got me thinking, so I looked up the VVT solenoids from...

Does anyone have an updated list of confirmed Group IV/V base-stock based gear oils?

I ordered six PF64's from RockAuto and they were shipped in an AC Delco bulk package marked for 12 filters. These oil filters did not have individual wrappings or individual boxes like a typical retail AC Delco filter. They all looked the same as the PF64 cut-open in this thread...

I tried doing a search but apparently Amsoil EFM (5W-40 Euro) isn't very popular? I was reading about how GM recommends the V6 and V8 (non-ZL1) Camaro use dexos2 5W-40 for track preparation, while the ZL1 gets 15W-50. This isn't really news to me, as Ford uses 5W-50 for its higher performance...

I have a 2017 Fusion Sport that has some vibration/shaking only when coasting or decelerating, most severe at lower speeds like 40-50 mph. As soon as I get on the throttle, the vibration subsides. although if I turn off the radio and HVAC and listen very closely, I can somewhat hear a vibration...

I've been asking Motorcraft and Rotunda without any success, so I'm hoping some Ford Techs peruse this site or mechanics that work with VCMII and IDS. I have to reprogram a few modules on Ford's MS-CAN Bus. While SAE J2534-2 has access to MS-CAN, I heard Ford doesn't allow aftermarket hardware...

Is it feasible to run a Dexos2 oil in 5W-30 or 5W-40 for GTDI engines like Ford EcoBoost or GM's turbo 4 bangers (LTG, LNF, etc...)? Would the Dexos2 offer better stability and protection for timing chains?

I've searched on BITOG and it seems like there are a few who are using their Amsoil filters for more than 1 oil change. I'd like to use an Ea15K for another oil change to reach the 15,000 mile mark with a single filter. Is this considered safe? I know there are those who will argue that the...

I decided to give this a try and found it to be comparable to CLP for lubrication. Has anyone found it to be worthwhile in the long run? I had been using Slip 2000 EWL off and on in the past based on recommendations from full-auto users, and doing a comparison between the Amsoil lube and Slip...

I'm working on a 2015 Malibu LTZ with the 2LT package that has the 2.0 LTG Engine (GTDI). Original owner, claims she had the oil changed based on oil life monitor each time with Mobil 1 synthetic. Currently has 73,000 miles. I changed her oil and filter with Amsoil SS 5W-30 and an Amsoil Ea...

I tried and couldn't find much test data / reviews of using the AFE dry filter (not the 7-layer proguard version) for a turbocharged application in terms of wear/UOAs or turbo dusting. Any thoughts on these? Seeing how a lot of quality replacement paper filters are getting to be $25 or more...

I've started to notice more OEM-equipped air filters or OEM replacement air filters that glue a foam pre-filter to the bottom (dirty side) of paper panel filters. 2 examples come to mind. The panel filter used for the Malibu 2.0 LTG (at least on the 2013-2015 2.0 Turbo LTG) and the 2013-up Ford...

I just noticed that Amsoil is now carrying a synthetic metric 15W-50 that meets JASO MA/MA2, which seems perfect for my Ducati with wet clutch pack. Has anyone used this with good results? I've tried Rotella T6 5W-40 in the past, but the clutches would slip too much during WOT shifting (I could...