Category Archives: Maintenance & Repairs

What is the best engine oil filter for my 2007 Jeep Wrangler?

JK_JEEP asked: I am wanting to start doing my own oil changes on my 2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon and I want to use Mobil 1 Synthetic oil and the best filter I can buy.Lynda

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How many oil quarts does a trans am ws6 need? ALSO which brand is best recommended ?

rolex asked: i want to do a oil change on my 01 ws6 trans am i just bought but iam not sure how many quarts i need?? also which brand is best recommended i was think royal purple but i want to know which is best recommended
thanks in advance!!
6-speed transmissionEmil

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What motor oil is best for fuel efficiency?

mattfz asked: I have a 2007 Chevy Cobalt. What type of motor oil will give me the highest fuel efficiency? I would imagine synthetic 5W-30, but does the oil really matter?Kitty

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What is the best make for Oil Fired Water Boilers?

hexadecadiene asked: I am looking to purchase and install a new oil-fired water boiler furnace. Please suggest the best makes and explain why. Thanks!
William, perhaps you misunderstood, I am looking for an oil furnace. Hot water, not air.
Ummmm, yes, there are still plenty of oil furnaces on the market. I am [...]

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How do your remove motor oil or transmission fluid off concrete driveways?

butrflywings718 asked: My car has been leaking either motor oil or transmission fluid (I cant tell which one) in the driveway for awhile. The driveway sits on a slight slant. When it is parked on the street, it does not leak. I was wondering how to get it off the driveway.Abram

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What Is The Best Engine Oil Manufacturer?

John S asked: In general. I know that some specific oils are better than others from certain manufacturers. But as a whole, which engine oil manufacturer consistently makes the best engine oil? And what is this Amsoil I keep hearing about?Ester

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Can Diesle trucks run on cooking oil from resteraunts?

Scott0509 asked: Do you have to do anything to the motor to make it run on cooking oil? Is it a good idea if u can get cooking oil from a resteraunt for free and run it in your truck?Luciano

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Is motor oil that is noted to be 4V the same as 4 cycle motor oil that is used in snowblowers?

sg asked: I was told to get 4 cycle motor oil for a snowblower I just bought. The only oil I could find was 4V and the store selling it said thats the same as 4 cycle oil. Is that correct?
I know what 2 cycle and 4 cycle is, the question is whether 4V is [...]

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How can you tell the difference between synthetic motor oil and traditional petroleum-based oil?

Norm asked: I always like to get synthetic motor oil in my car. Maybe I’m just paranoid, but I fear that my mechanic is charging me for the synthetic price and putting plain old petroleum-based oil in my car. Is there some way I can tell the difference between the two? Can [...]

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what is the best synthetic oil for cars and trucks ? What oil filters do you use?

mr bliss asked: What are some of the best synthetic oils for cars and trucks are they better to use than regular oil?Ann

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