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Forum: General Fuel Topics

11-02-2011, 06:02 PM

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Best Oil question

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Re: Best Oil question

I think part of it is that although engine technology has vastly improved in the past 20 years, your average shade-tree mechanic doing maintenance on their car is doing procedures that were optimal...

Forum: General Fuel Topics

11-01-2011, 05:59 AM

Replies: 46

Best Oil question

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Posted By Jay2TheRescue

Re: Best Oil question

I've only encountered one instance of an engine not lasting, and that is in my 81 Buick. The previous owner (my sister) neglected to check the oil in her cars until the oil pressure light came on. ...

Forum: General Fuel Topics

10-18-2011, 04:24 AM

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Best Oil question

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Posted By Jay2TheRescue

Re: Best Oil question

I do the same. I drain the bottles overnight as well to make sure I get every drop out before I throw them out.

Forum: General Fuel Topics

10-17-2011, 11:31 AM

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Best Oil question

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Posted By Jay2TheRescue

Re: Best Oil question

That seems odd, but I never fully understood what and why they will/won't take stuff. In my town they will take plastic oil bottles, but they won't take empty pizza boxes. Go figure...

Forum: General Fuel Topics

10-17-2011, 07:40 AM

Replies: 46

Best Oil question

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Posted By Jay2TheRescue

Re: Best Oil question

Why not throw the used plastic oil jugs in the recycle bin? That's what I do. They have the recycle symbol on the bottom.

Forum: General Fuel Topics

10-15-2011, 04:20 AM

Replies: 46

Best Oil question

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Posted By Jay2TheRescue

Re: Best Oil question

I'd say use whatever has been used in the car for the past 20 years. 20 years is a bit too old to try and switch now. If you go to synthetic this late in the game, the oil can loosen up a bunch of...

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