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    No antifreeze in reservoir

    Reservoir tank was drained during a repair, then supposedly filled back up by the garage (it was on my bill). My car is running just a tad hotter, but the gauge isn't even halfway to redline as before, but there is no visible liquid in the reservoir. Should I add more antifreeze to the...
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    Gasoline Additives

    Do any of the slick 50, gum out, or fireballs on the market actually do your engine any good, or is it all a waste of money?
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    A rookie is towing

    I've had my car for three years and have yet to change the tranny fluid. I check it regularly and it's still a light red color and doesn't smell burnt in the least bit. I'm not planning on setting any speed records on my trip. Didn't plan on going over 60mph on the flats and as for the hills...
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    A rookie is towing

    I'm heading out on a 10 day vacation down in Dixie and would like to haul my motorcycle with me. (I have a job interview while I'm down there so riding the bike is out of the question) Anyways, I have a 1997 Mercury sable that I wanted to hitch a small, open bed trailer up to and tow my bike...
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    0w30 oil

    Thanks for the info. Do you think I could go 5w20 in a 1997 Sable or is that too old of an engine? I'm always looking to squeeze out a few extra mpg.
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    0w30 oil

    I've considered running the Mobil1 extended performance for 15,000 miles. Only have to worry about about changing the oil once a year.
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    0w30 oil

    The lady's new '09 jeep liberty calls for 5w20. I guess thin is in. Since we have a lifetime warranty on the power train, 5w20 is all that it will get... Is there really any difference between running 5w20 in the winter vs. summer? Regardless of the outside air temperature, the engine will...
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    0w30 oil

    I was at walmart the other day looking at oil and I saw where Mobil1 came out with a 0w30 synthetic oil. Has anyone used this stuff yet? My thinking is if 5w30 is good enough for my car in the winter, then 0w30 would be even better. My car is past warranty, so I don't have to worry about...
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    New Car Oil Change Interval

    Also, can I get your thoughts on the early initial change. Salesman said we didn't need to do it, but on the other hand he's a salesman, not a mechanic.
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    New Car Oil Change Interval

    The lady bought a bright silver metallic 2009 Jeep Liberty with the sky slider roof and tow package. She wanted a small suv and and loved the look of the liberty and HUGE sunroof.... The salesman told us when using the towing feature on the vehicle (activating the tow button) we should have...
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    New Car Oil Change Interval

    Does the first oil change on a brand new car need to be done at a sooner interval, say 1500-2000 miles?
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    Air cooled engine oil

    I have a 1000cc air cooled motorcycle and the manual says I can oil as thin as 10w40 and as thick as 20w50. Pros and cons?
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    Difference in oil weights

    Guess I was a bit vague in my post. I have a 1984 Honda magna 750 liquid cooled that got the 10w30. I also have a 1980 Kawasaki kz1000 air cooled that currently runs 20w50 castrol motorcycle oil, but it's so expensive Im thinking of switching that to 15w40 rotella as well. Neither manual says...
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    Difference in oil weights

    Took my motorcycle into the dealership for an oil change. Manual calls for 10w40 but the dealership put in 10w30. Should I worry about this at all? Also, I plan on a switching to a heavy duty oil on my next change. Since I can't find a 10w40 heavy duty oil, I would going to use Rotella...
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    acetone

    Any long term damage with using acetone? I tried it for a few months, got 35mpg highway on a '97 Mercury Sable. I stopped using acetone for a few months then went back to it, no change. No explanation for it.
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    Acetone in Gasoline

    How long did you try it? Are you aware of any damage to your engine or fuel line parts?
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    Acetone in Gasoline

    I have been adding 1 ounce of acetone per 5 gallons of gasoline for 4-5 months now. My fuel economy has improved from 20 to 23mpg in town, but I have not had the chance to test it on the highway yet. Has anyone else experimented with this yet? From everything I've read online, there seems to...
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    Cellulosic Ethanol

    How close are we to making this a realty on a large scale? Will switchgrass replace corn as our primary source for ethanol anytime soon? Is this part of the cure for our oil woes, or just a smokescreen by a bunch of environmentalists?
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    What oil do you use?

    5w30 or 10w30 Mobil1 in my mecury sable. I forget exactly which type, but from what I've read there isn't is a significant difference between the two weights.
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    National VegOil Board (NVOB) New non-profit for advancing legal VegOil based Fuel

    Where did you buy your filter kit from, or did you make it yourself? Have any pictures to share?
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    National VegOil Board (NVOB) New non-profit for advancing legal VegOil based Fuel

    What kind of car did you modify? What kind of system do you have for filtering the oil before putting it in a tank? How long do you have to run the engine on petrol before you can switch over to wvo? Sorry for all the questions, but I am fascinated by this!
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    National VegOil Board (NVOB) New non-profit for advancing legal VegOil based Fuel

    Has anyone experimented yet with modifying their vehichle to run on wvo? If filtered and heated properly, will it gunk up the engine? Also, will it make your car smell like a deep fryer?
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    Adapter Lets Any Car Use Ethanol

    Since all cars made after 1988 are compatible to run on E10, what difference would it make to run E50 or E85 in the engine. I realize it may cause some problems with oxygen sensors, but how about as far as corrosion and seal durability.
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    E85 and Engine Temperature

    I've read numerous articles on the effects of E85 in non FFV engines. One aspect which doesn't get much attention is the difference in engine temperature when burning E85 as opposed to regular unleaded. Is there a significant difference? Is the higher temperature at which E85 burns damaging...
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    Adapter Lets Any Car Use Ethanol

    Excellent post! These adapters have me excited as a high school kid after prom. Here is another product that I found http://www.fullflexint.com/ Do you know anyone who has bought this yet? How much to replace the fuel line and all the filters to be ethanol compatible? Within the next 24...

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