The Lube Page Podcast

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Amsoil Preferred Customer (Wholesale) Program

QUESTIONS:

Low-speed preignition in modern Toyotas
Reducing oil consumption in a 2012 Honda Accord
Can urea tank be removed from a diesel truck?

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2002 Dodge Diesel Pickup, API CK or CI-4 motor oil?
Can Amsoil be used in a 1969 Chevy Chevelle?
Predator generator using 10w30 automotive oil
Using a synthetic blend or full synthetic?
Using bulk oil at quick lubes
Dual 4-stroke outboard marine engine oil

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Top automotive innovations in the last 100 years

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Can a petroleum oil meet the API spec and have longer drain intervals?
Using a 0w-20 oil in the summer heat
2-cycle mixing ratios
Is Amsoil the best motorcycle oil for hot weather?
0w-16 oil in new Hondas

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Motor oil filtration, flow, micron ratings
Filter efficiency ratings, cellulose vs paper mediums
5.2L GT 350 Voodoo engine

QUESTIONS:

What gasoline octane rating means, running premium fuel
Does Harley require 20w-50 motorcycle specific oil?
Using ATF or gear lube or synchromesh oil in a manual transmission?
Which oil rating for a 2018 Powerstroke Ford Diesel?

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Best synthetic motor oil for a Corvette
Best oil for jet skis?
Best 2-cycle oil for chainsaws?
Is synthetic oil made from natural gas?
Can 2-cycle oils be mixed?
2016 Honda Accord in hot climate, run 20w-50?

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What is considered a real synthetic oil?
Combatting Ultra-Low Sulphur Diesel (ULSD)
Cetane vs Octane

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Are high mileage oils worth the extra money?
Price vs cost?
2014 Chevy Duramax Diesel should fuel additive be used to lubricate injectors?

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Dan interviews Bob

QUESTIONS:

Is synthetic oil worth the price?
What is the best oil for dirt bike engines?
Using a full or semi-synthetic in a 2012 Ford Focus?
Are oil additives worth the money?
How often should rear end oil be changed?

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Petroleum oil disguised as synthetic oil
Hydrocracking vs hydrotreating
Diesel regeneration

QUESTIONS:

How to clean the direct injectors
Can 2-stroke model aircraft use synthetic lubricants?
0w-16 in brand new Honda
2014 Chevy pickup rear end chatter after fluid change
Using SN rated oil in classic and muscle cars

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Dan interviews Bob

QUESTIONS:

Can diesel oil be run in a gas pickup truck?
150 Evinrude outboard motor using petroleum or synthetic?
Chevy 454 big block with carburetor in a swamp buggy, which oil is best?
Are synthetic oils more environmentally friendly?
How to clean direct injected gasoline engine?

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Substandard synthetic lubricants
Group III and IV oil base stocks, hydrocracking, PAO, esters

QUESTIONS:

Cleaning direct injection valves
Do synthetic oils require a different type of oil filters?
Difference in oil filters?
What are the advantages of synthetic motor oil?
Using GL-4 or GL-5 gear lube in a manual transmission?

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The Amsoil independent business opportunity

QUESTIONS:

Why are 2 cycle mixing ratios so different for each application?
How are oil change intervals guaranteed by oil companies?
Additives for motor oil
2005 car with 145k miles, safe to use synthetic oil?
Why do European cars use different oils than American cars?

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2002 Dodge Diesel truck using CK-4 or CI-4 oil rating?
Using synthetic motor oil in a 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle
Generator calls for 10w30 oil should it change with age?
2012 Ford Focus calls for blend or can a full synthetic be used?
How do quick lubes dispense oil?
Dual 4-stroke outboard engine oil?

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Synthetic oil as a marketing phrase

QUESTIONS:

How often should differential or rear end oil be changed?
Measuring oil change intervals in hours instead of miles
What is the best lubrication for snowmobiles and power control valves?
Why do newer cars calling for 20 weight oil? Can 30 weight be used instead?
Where is Amsoil made?

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How to buy Amsoil at wholesale

QUESTIONS:

Why cant highly refined petroleum oil be extended as long as synthetic oil?
Are oil additives worth the money?
Do European cars use different motor oil than American cars?
Using automotive oil in a ski boat
Why do newer cars calling for 20 weight oil? Can 30 weight be used instead?

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Removing moisture from oil and engine
Understanding 2 cycle engine gas to oil mix ratios

QUESTIONS:

GL-4 or GL-5 gear lube in manual transmission
Is Amsoil involved in motorsports?
50 weight or 60 weight oil for Panhead Harley Davidson?
Why does Amsoil have a 1 year oil change interval?
What is the best oil for a 2017 Kia Sportage with 2.4l DGI engine?
Why are synthetic motor oils priced so differently?

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High RPM and shear protection oil formulation
European motor oil specifications (ACEA)
Synthetic ATF, manual fluid, gear lube, and synchromesh fluid

QUESTIONS:

Best oil for inboard/outboard cabin cruiser boat with Chevy 350?
Oil for an Audi A8 Quattro and Volkswagen Phaeton

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Synthetic blends
Engine failures and oil analysis
Slip lock additives for rear ends

QUESTIONS:

Which oil is best for 2006 5.9L Dodge Turbo Diesel?
Becoming an Amsoil Dealer
Will using a full synthetic in a 2012 Ford Focus damage the car?
10,000 miles or 1 year oil change interval in a Honda?
Best oil for a F-150 in cold weather applications?
Oil for a 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme that has been sitting

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Turbo diesel regeneration DPF
Diesel urera tanks and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
Diesel soot and keeping the injectors clean

QUESTIONS:

75w-90 differential oil with friction modifiers and positraction
Toyota 10,000 mile oil drain interval and synthetic oil and warranties
Constant Velocity Transmission (CVT) and ATF fluid

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How are gas prices determined?

QUESTIONS:

What is LSPI, Low Speed Pre-Igition, and how to prevent it?
How to identify junk oil
What is diesel regeneration and diesel particulate filters? (DPF)
Can I use 5w-30 when 5w-20 is required?

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Why are they making direct injected gasoline engines?
How to know if you're getting real synthetic oil?
Can high quality petroleum oil have extended drain intervals?
How can synthetic oil justify the cost?
Best oil for an older Mustang?

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Lubrication for electric vehicles

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Best fluid to use in CVT transmission?
Differences between DOT 5, 4, and 3 brake fluid?
Lithium complex grease vs synthetic grease?
Is it safe to use CK-4 oil rating in a 1995 Dodge Cummins Diesel truck?
What are the best fuel additives for cleaning direct injected gas engines?
Small engine oil for UTV and ATV?

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0w-16 viscosity in Honda and Toyotas
Why oil bottle labels mean nothing

QUESTIONS:

Can a conventional oil filter be used with Amsoil
What is the best oil for a 2017 Kia Sportage with 2.4l DGI engine
2012 Ford Focus, should I use a full or semi synthetic
5w-20 Honda recommendation
What is the difference in 20w-50 and 5w-30?

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How big is a micron in regards to filtration?
Does Amsoil make an aviation motor oil?
Using synthetic grease after conventional grease (compatibility)
Does low cetane cause rough running diesel?
Using CJ-4 in older diesel trucks
Which oil is best for model airplanes with a 2 stroke engine

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Why motor oil filtration matters
Filter micron ratings: gasoline vs diesel

QUESTIONS:

0w-16 motor oil for Hondas
Motor oil for airboats
1992 Chevy 6.5 turbo-diesel using CK-4 diesel oil?
Using 2-cycle 100:1 oil in chainsaws
Can the same oil be run in multiple Ford Powerstrokes?
Will a 25,000 oil change interval void the car warranty?

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Why is oil getting more expensive?

QUESTIONS:

Difference between octane and cetane?
Winterizing Harley Davidson motorcycle
What is an OAT anti-freeze or coolant?
Which synthetic should I use for my Toyota?
Which synthetic motor oils meet the API specs?
Which oil is best for snowmobiles?

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Effects of 15% ethanol approval

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Should an engine flush be used when changing oil?
Difference between 20w-50 and 5w-30 motor oils?
Mixing synthetic with petroleum motor oil for a gentle transition?
Diesel truck with urea tank lubrication
Difference in 75w-90 or 75w-140 gear lubes?

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Bottle labels - full synthetic or not
How synthetic motor oil is defined
Hydrocracked oil vs PAO synthetic

QUESTIONS:

Will modern API spec oil work in a 1968 Chevy Pickup with 327cu V8 cyl engine?
What is the best oil for a dual diesel powered 30ft boat?
Is 0w-16 oil required for Hondas?
How is CVT transmission fluid different?
Why is synthetic oil better in the winter?

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Effects of fuel dilution on motor oil
GM Dexos spec
Sludge, varnish, and how oxygen oxidizes motor oil
Eliminating moisture from your motor oil

QUESTIONS:

What is the best oil for a 2017 Kia Sportage with 2.4l DGI engine?
Toyota 10,000 mile or 1 year oi,l required change interval
Can petroleum oil be as good as synthetic oil?
Toyota Rav4, 5w-30 motor oil 6 month 6,000 mile change interval
Will modern API spec oil work in a 1968 Chevy Pickup with 327cu V8 cyl engine?

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Low speed pre-ignition (LSPI), direct injection
Extended drain interval guarantees
Fuel economy and viscosity

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Which oil is best for 2005 BMW M4, S55 motor, twin turbo?
Should the Honda 10,000 mile drain interval be followed?
Which oil is best for a 2017 Ford Powerstroke Diesel?
Difference between 20w-50 and 5w-30 oils?
What is the best oil for a 2017 Kia Sportage with 2.4l DGI engine

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Increasing prices of motor oil
PCV and oil vaporization

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2017 Ford Powerstroke Diesel using 5w-30 in cold weather
Hydraulic oil gets hot and malfunctions
2012 Toyota Camry, 160k miles, how to stop oil consumption?
Best cold weather oil - 5w-30 or 0w-30?
2014 Chevy pickup, best lube for rear differential chatter

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Low sulfur diesel

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2002 Dodge Diesel pickup, which oil should be used? CK-4 or CI-4+?
T4-stroke snow mobile motor oil
Using petroleum or synthetic in bass boat with 150 Evinrude outboard motor
Additives for motor oil in 1960 muscle cars, protecting lifters and lifters with SN+ rated motor oil
Amsoil motor oil 1 year or 25,000 mile warranty

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-Using synthetic oils to improve fuel economy

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Why does low speed pre-ignition apply to direct injected engines?
Best lubricant for UTVs ?
Harley sliding roller bearings
Using CK4 rated motor oil in older diesel tractors?
European specific motor oil for 2014 Mercedes

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Low speed pre-ignition and direct injection
Pour point depressants
Power control valves

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Can diesel motor oil be used in a gasoline engine?
Mobil 1 vs Amsoil 25,000 mile oil change interval
5w-30 petroleum vs synthetic in cold weather
Synthetic lubrication for snowmobiles
Which oil is best for 1968 Chevrolet Camaro with 350 engine?

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How to buy Amsoil at wholesale
Understanding high quality lubricants
How to become an Amsoil Dealer

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Upgrading old high mileage cars to synthetic motor oil
Mower and 2-cycle lawn equipment lubrication to beat the heat
Best oil for 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle with 396cu V8
2005 Chevy Duramax Diesel, use CK4 rated oil?
Can synthetic make my bike run cooler?

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Lubrication and cleaning for direct injection gasoline engines
Variable valve timing
Using 30 weight oil when 20 weight oil is called for

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Using a GL-4 gear lube In transmission?
Using 0w-16 in a Honda
UTV and ATV engine oils

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Understanding oil filter specs, microns, flow rate, medium
Moisture and oxidation in motor oil

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Why do synthetic motor oils have a 1 year drain interval?
How to use idle time to measure oil drain intervals?
Which oil is best for a marine twin in-board with 454 Chevy engines?

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How synthetic oil saves you money
Motor oil and heat transfer inside the engine
Uniform molecular structure

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Using heavier oil in hot climates?
Can Amsoil solve heat and compression problems in Harley Davidsons?
Lubrication for ATVs

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Baja off road racing lubrication

QUESTIONS:

Which transmission fluid for car with lots of idling time?
Which synthetic CVT transmission fluid should I use?
Using GL-5 gear lube when GL-4 is called for?

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Buying Amsoil factory direct
Gear lube and differential life span
Oil oxidation over time
Motor oil filtration

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Can Amsoil guarantee a 25,000 mile oil change interval?
Can high quality petroleum oil perform as well as synthetic oil?

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What oil bottle labels mean
Understanding viscosity
Variable valve timing
Lubrication for roller cams and lifters

QUESTIONS:

2013 Ford Edge with lots of idle time and replacement engine

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Oil base stocks and additives for different applications
Turbo diesel engines and appropriate oils

QUESTIONS:

Why do I need a slip-lock additive in a positive traction rear end?
How can Amsoil recommend a 25,000 mile oil change interval?
Why can't petroleum oil have extended drain intervals?
2003 and 2017 Ford Powerstroke Diesel, can I run the same oil in both?

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0w-16 weight oil
Buying cheap oil

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Difference between ATF, gear lubes, and synchromesh transmission oils

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Classic car insurance
Certification of oil additives and fuel additives
Octane ratings and additives
Injector cleaning additives

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Why are 2-cycle motor oil ratios different for each application?

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Extended drain intervals
Costs of an oil change

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Is synthetic oil too expensive?
Oil for 2018 Ford Power Stroke Diesel?
Do I have to use synthetic in my new Toyota?
Extended drain intervals in low mileage cars?

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20w-50 diesel racing oil
Modified diesel exhaust systems

QUESTIONS:

Oil and filtration for a 2005 Dodge Cummins Diesel
Honda oil change intervals, 10,000 miles or greater?
Toyota oil change intervals, 6,000 miles or 6 months?

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Classic and antique cars
Anti-wear additives, catalytic converters, cam shafts
Zinc and prosperous in motor oil
Hydraulic roller lifters, lubrication and 20 weight oil

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Benefit of becoming an Amsoil Dealer
European car SAPS ratings

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GDI and intake valve buildup and problems?
2007 V8 Mountaineer towing oil, 5w-20 or 5w-30? Gear lube?
2015 BMW M4, turbo, inline 6-cylinder engine. Which oil?

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How Amsoil dealerships work
Changing transmission fluid

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3.5L Ford Taurus using 0w-20 in hot climates?
What about variable cam timing?

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Using racing oil in your automobile
History of Amsoil, INC
Using blended oils or semi-synthetic
Transmissions

QUESTIONS:

2017 Kia Sportage 2.4L GDI engine, gasoline direct injected. 5w-30?
Trying Amsoil in a Ford F150 for the first time
2012 Ford Focus, should I use a full or semi synthetic?

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Oil basestocks and additives
Gas to liquid oil
Fake synthetic oils

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Motor oil specifications in your owners manual
How to determine oil quality
Oil life monitoring systems

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Motor oil specs for European vehicles
How to know which oil to put in your car
Burning or consuming motor oil
Oil change intervals and effective cost

QUESTIONS:

Classic car and hot rod engines need zinc

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Oil oxidation and service life

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How is synthetic superior to petroleum oil?

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Motor oil for winter
High temperature and oxidation's effect on engine oil

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How to decide which oil I should use in my car or truck?
Which oil should I use in my VW 2011 2L 4-cyl CC with 100k miles?
Which oil is best for a 2008 F-150 5.4L with 170k miles?

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16 weight oil
Oil for older and high mileage vehicles
Gasoline stabilizer, cleaner, and ethanol separator additive and injector cleaner

QUESTIONS:

How do I understand oil specifications?
Which synthetic oils are best?

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How automotive technology has changed
Motor oil quality standards

QUESTIONS:

Which oil is best for a 2012 Lincoln MKS V-6?
How to order Amsoil?
Which oil for 1972 Lincoln Continental?

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2-stroke synthetic oil
Outboard boat engine and snowmobile lubrication
Power equipment lubrication, chainsaws, mowers, etc
High performance 4-stroke outboard and snowmobile engine oil

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The difference between motorcycle and car oil
Why motorcycles need a specific type of oil
Japanese and metric motorcycle oil, scooters

QUESTIONS:

Dirtbike transmission oil?
2-stroke oil?
Switching to Amsoil from Mobil 1 in Corvette

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Hydrocracked petroleum vs synthetic oil
What is real synthetic oil?
What oil is inferior?
When to ignore the manufacturer's recommendation ?
Using heavier weight oil in older vehicles, high mileage, oil consumption

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Substandard motor oil
European automotive engine oil

QUESTIONS:

Oil formulations and performance quality
Why is Amsoil the best oil on the market?
Over 100,000 miles transitioning to synthetic motor oil?
Best oil for Ford Shelby GT 350, 5w-50?
Which oil should I use for my Silverado with 260,000?

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VW Turbo Diesel
High mileage Euro Diesels
Ultra-Low Sulfur diesel
Diesel Lubricity
Diesel Injector performance
DPF / Regeneration
ATF as a diesel additive
Bypass Filter System
Turbo lubrication

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Transmission ATF fluid specifications
Manual transmission gear lube vs ATF
Proper trans gear lube for brass synchronizers GL-4
GL-4 Gear Lube vs GL-5
CVT transmission fluids

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Diesel engine technology
Early diesel engine problems
Injector advances
Exhaust system / DPF / SCR / EGR
Urea treatment for NOX
Diesel Oil / Quality / Necessity
Oil classifications explained
European Oils explained

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XW-20 / XW-30 What does this mean
Explanation of SAE Viscosity System
API Classification System
Purpose of going to lighter weight oils
Discussion of 20 weight oils and limits of performance
Normal and Intermittent range for engine oils
Proper viscosity for optimum bearing lubrication
Variable valve timing systems oiling requirements
Caution on low quality synthetics and fraudulent oils

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Personal experience with Amsoil
Technical changes requiring changes to motor oils
European oils / ACEA / not the same as API
Zinc and phosphorous in motor oil
Variable valve timing and the oil requirements

Questions:

How to get more life out of a VW GTI with more than 100,000 miles?
Is it wise to purchase a Jag with 185,000 miles?
What is considered an older car that needs higher levels of zinc and phosphorous?
What is the best oil for a Ford Fusion in Phoenix AZ?
Where can you find Amsoil products?
Lexus SUV recommendations?

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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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Understanding API and SAE information ON OIL bottles
Fraudulent Oils
20 Weight Oils – Safe or NOT
Variable Valve Timing

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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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API oil classifications
How are oil classifications determined
Why do oil classifications change over time
Motorcycles oil and the importance of zinc and phosphorous

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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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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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Fraudulent Oil – Not what is on the label
Substandard Synthetic - Too cheap to believe
Inadequate ATF – Not meeting the spec’s ‘Suitable’
High Mileage oils, additives good or bad vs standard oil
Synthetic vs Petroleum – Uniform molecular structure
Explanation of Refined synthetic vs Chemical synthetic
Diesel technology discussion

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Any benefit of using High Mileage oils?
5W-20 and variable valve timing requirements

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GM oil specs
Variable valve timing
Difference between motorcycle and automotive oil
Marine engine oil

QUESTIONS:

Which oil should I use in an European car?
Should I use thicker oil in hot climates?