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Date: 5/5/16 - #23
Topics:
- What is synthetic oil?
Questions:
- Should I use manufacturer's oil in my car?
- How to know what oil is actually in the bottle?
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Date: 4/6/16 - #22
Topics:
- What to ask when getting an oil change
- Owners manual oil requirements
- Light weight motor oilAuto warranty concerns
- Transmission fluids
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Date: 3/2/16 - #21
Topics:
- Why oil quality matters
- How oil specs have changed over time
- What oil specs mean
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Date: 2/10/16 - #20
Topics:
- GM oil specs Variable valve timing
- Difference between motorcycle and automotive oil
- Marine engine oil
Questions:
- Which oil should I use in a European car?
- Should I use thicker oil in hot climates?
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Date: 11/4/15 - #19
Topics:
- Appropriate prices for synthetic motor oil
Questions:
- Can Amsoil really go 25,000 miles on 1 oil change?
- Low mileage Toyota oil recommendation?
- Will synthetics cause oil leaks?
- How often should the filter be changed?
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Date: 10/7/15 - #18
Topics:
- Debunking man-made climate change
- Why quality motor oil matters
- Using the right weight oil
- Small engine oil
- Preventing rust in your engine
Questions:
- Which oil for an older boat motor?
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Date: 09/23/15 - #17
Topics:
- Climate change and the Keystone Pipeline
- Petroleum oil levels of quality
- What is fracking?
Questions:
- Did I cause damage by not changing oil often enough?
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Date: 09/16/15 - #16
Topics:
- Diesel turbochargers and injectors
- Exhaust systems and warranties for diesel vehicles
- Amsoil motor oil tiers of quality
Questions:
- Oil for a variable valve timing engine
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Date: 09/02/15 - #15
Topics:
- Light weight oils
- Fraudulent oil claims and labeling
- Aftermarket additives
- Turbo oil
Questions:
- Should I run a thicker or thinner oil?
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Date: 08/19/15 - #14
Topics:
- Understanding oil filter specs
Questions:
- Bypass oil filtration systems
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Date: 08/12/15 - #13
Topics:
- European oil standards
Questions:
- Service life of Mobil 1 oil filter?
- Switching to synthetic motor oil after break in period?
- Using 2-stroke marine oil in lawn equipment?
- High mileage transition to synthetic oil?
- Oil filters for high mileage vehicles
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Date: 08/05/15 - #12
Topics:
- Synthetic vs petroleum motor oil
- Light weight oil
- Oil change intervals
Questions:
- Can I switch my diesel truck toy hauler transmission fluid to synthetic?
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Date: 07/15/15 - #11
Topics:
- Mixing synthetic and petroleum oil
- Switching to synthetics in a high mileage vehicle
- Oil for old compressors
- Motorcycle roller bearings in v-twin Harley motorcycles
- Diesel particulate filters and injectors
Questions:
- Did low quality oil kill my turbo?
- Can I use modern oil in my hot rod?
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Date:07/11/15 - #10
Topics:
- Understanding ACEA and API motor oil specs
- Asphaltic vs paraffinic petroleum oils
- What makes synthetic motor oils different
- Engine oil and moisture
Questions:
- What is the difference in types of anti-freeze?
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Date: 05/13/15 - #9
Topics:
- How synthetic oil is defined
- What synthetic motor oils are made from
- Using synthetic oil in a high mileage car
Questions:
- Will my car leak oil if I switch to synthetic oil?
- Can I use synthetic lubricants during the break in period for an air compressor?
- What is the best oil for a 1950's Ford 312 engine?
- Using full synthetic motor oil in a car with 400,000 miles
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Date: 05/05/15 - #8
Topics:
- Oil base stocks, additives, and the chemistry of motor oil
- Things that cause oil failure
- How temperature affects motor oil
Questions:
- How long can I drive before I have to change my oil and filter?
- What is the puff of smoke when I start my high mileage car?
- Rough shifting problems with overdrive
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Date: 04/15/15 - #7
Topics:
- Gasoline octane ratings
- Diesel cetane ratings
- 2-stroke oil
Questions:
- How do I change transmission fluid and drain the torque converter?
- Which oil should be used in antique cars?\
- Why do engines consume oil?
- Which oil should I use in my turbodiesel engine?
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Date: 04/11/15 - #6
Topics:
- Diesel oils
- Oil change intervals on lawn mowers
- European car oil specs and warranties
Questions:
- Why is my oil turning dark quicker?
- Which oil should be run with turbochargers?
- What about generic branded oil?
- Gear lube: synthetic or conventional?
- How does Mobil 1 rate?
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Date: 03/04/15 - #5
Topics:
- Synthetic Oil vs Petroleum Oil
- Synthetic oil categories
- Amsoil Z-Rod oil
- Motorcycle oils
- Marine Engine Oils
Questions:
- What is the proper layup regarding fuel for Craftsman Snow blower
- What is the right oil for a rebuilt engine with flat tappet system?
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Date: 12/03/14 - #4
Topics:
- Reading the oil bottle label
- What does 5W-30 mean
Questions:
- When changing ATF should you flush and how do you get all the old fluid out?
- What is the best oil for small engines?
- Should you change ATF in transmission with high mileage?
- Toyota requires synthetic for warranty, does it matter which synthetic?
- Why do you have to change oil based on time and not just on mileage?
- I have an old diesel engine is it worth it to change to synthetic oil?
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Date: 6/29/14 - #3
Topics:
- API oil classifications
- How are oil classifications determined
- Why do oil classifications change over time
- Motorcycles oil and the importance of zinc and phosphorous
Questions:
- Any benefit of changing to synthetic oil with 88,000 miles?
- How to deal with oil leaks in Honda Motorcycle
- Why not use 20W-50 and stay away from 20 or 30 weight oils?
- Why use synthetic ATF, its more expensive?
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Date: 02/11/15 - #2
Topics:
- API oil classifications
- How are oil classifications determined
- Why do oil classifications change over time
- Motorcycles oil and the importance of zinc and phosphorous
Questions:
- Any benefit of changing to synthetic oil with 88,000 miles?
- How to deal with oil leaks in Honda Motorcycle
- Why not use 20W-50 and stay away from 20 or 30 weight oils?
- Why use synthetic ATF, its more expensive?
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Date: 02/04/15 - #1
Topics:
- Understanding API and SAE information ON OIL bottles
- Fraudulent Oils
- 20 Weight Oils – Safe or NOT
- Variable Valve Timing
Questions:
- What is Zinc used for in motor oil
- How do you know which multi-grade oil to use
- Why do I have to use a special ATF in my Lincoln
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