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I went to remove an oil filter using a cap-style oil wrench. Even though both the attachment and the filter were dry, it kept twisting off under torque, instead of turning the filter. It was very tight access, I was low on options. So instead of running out for a new one, I decided to try to...

I've always noticed light vapors coming out of the oil cap if you open it recently after shutting off the car. I assume most of the vapor is water, so when I let my car sit for a week or more I remove the oil cap until it cools down. I can't help but wonder how much of what chemically depletes...

Just an idea for those who might want to save money on micron/hepa/A-C filters (no, not engine filters). Typically you replace the whole filter with frame, or you remove the material from the frame and replace just the material. When replacing the filter, how about using some household HVAC...

All I can say is all my cars are Hondas, and I do no trips less than 13 miles. I use the following three viscosities (recommended in my owners manual): M1 0W20 (5W20 recommended) M1 5W30 (5W30 recommended) M1 10W30 (10W30 recommended) Just wanted opinions whether there is any concern for...

I hear about ppl's manual transmission "popping" out of gear on it's own. I often wonder what goes wrong. Even more, I wonder WHY a manual transmission stays "in gear" (not the actual gears meshing, you know what I mean).

Supposedly the new standard filter for all Honda's (except s2000) has the same size filter media as the larger filter. Being that it's 65mm instead of 80mm, it's now about 50% smaller in volume. So one asks, why does one need a BIGGER CAN anyway? I can think of a few reasons. Better heat...

My 2003 Element owner's manual recommends changing the oil filter every 20,000 miles under normal conditions. I've decided to change it once a year (about 10,000 miles). I use Mobil 1 synthetic oil in the viscosity recommended for my vehicle. When I talk to other people, they think this is...

I always wondered- (1) For the oil that makes it to recycling, is it better or worse to try to recycle synthetic compared to conventional? (2) For oil that makes it to the environment, is Synthetic it more harmful because it is relatively inert? What have you heard?

When SUV's are properly used as multi-passenger transportation, they are very efficient. (measured person*miles per gallon) So why is E.L.F. torching the new SUV's? These vehicles have relatively clean emissions, I would think that the toxic fumes from a burning vehicle, along with the energy...

Although I like PureOne filters, I have to take exception to their logo/diagram of filtration. The flow is from the case inward, the diagram shows it flowing the opposite direction. The dirty oil is on the outside of the pleats, not the inside, is it not? Where is the bypass valve on this...

I couldn't find the thread where I said I would try installing the SureDrain with teflon tape instead of using an oversized bolt on my stripped oil pan (just bought a used car a year ago with this problem). Well I skipped using teflon tape, and used "Hondabond" liquid gasket on the threads, and...

I have most of a quart of this fluid left over from owning an MR-2 and needing to add some (it cost me over $40!) I'm reluctant to give it to a stranger, because I don't want to be blamed for PS damage, as if I gave them contaminated stuff. So what is the base of this fluid? I want to recycle it.

I was looking at these products and noticed the hole is smaller than the drain hole. Usually the drain hole of an oil pan is at the lowest point. With the smaller hole in the valve, effectively moving the drain hole height upward. Wouldn't use of these valves trap dirt and oil in the bottom of...

I just purchased enough 10W30 Castrol GTX in 5-qt containers to get my up to 15,000 miles at 3750 mile intervals on the S2000, then I switch to synthetic and run 5000 miles, feeling confident of a full break-in on dino oil. I noticed HERE that 10W30 is especially touted as superior. In an...

OK, so I was wondering, what if you let your spark plugs go 45,000 miles instead of the recommended 30,000? Whenever I change my NGK on my Hondas (for instance, my CR-V... the S2000 has platinum) the old plug looks great and still has a good gap. [ February 17, 2003, 07:53 PM: Message edited...

Considering the fact that a 0W weight oil could satisfy the requirements for all higher oils, could an oil company theoretically make one 0W30 product and bottle it as 0W30, 5W30, and 10W30 because it passes the specifications for cold pumpability of all weights? [ February 15, 2003, 01:23 PM...

I've actually met two people in my life who have very east and west views on how to service their oil and filter. One person likes to run synthetic in his vehicle. Because of synthetic's long drain interval, he'll change ONLY his filter every 3000 miles and top back up with more synthetic. Not...

The irony of putting a quality oil filter on your car is that you'll need to change it sooner. (Assuming filtration is proportional to the cost of the filter, not a perfect assumption but OK in general) Seems kinda backwards economically. So where do you draw the line on micron particle size?

Here's a post regarding how dirty an "air conditioner" filter gets: S2000 used A/C filter post with pictures On cars without them, it either collects on the A/C evaporator, the inside of the vents, or gets pushed out into the cabin. Now changing this filter makes a big difference in airflow...

Please express the longest period of time you would comfortably allow your car to run between oil intervals, in miles. Please express your answers as: SYNTHETIC / CONVENTIONAL Thank you very much for your answer!