Category Archives: Maintenance & Repairs

what is the best engine oil for Nissan Primera?

E B asked: I have a 2004 Nissan Primera with 35k miles at the moment. I’m thinking of doing an oil change. Is this too soon? Also what engine oil would be best suited for this car?Leanne

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What is the best type of oil to use in a 1998 Golf Semi Synthetic or the ordinary oil?

cha asked: 1998 1.4 Petrol Golf , 1998 - 2001 type,
Some one told that Semi Synthetic did not appear untill 2000 and that ordinary oil would be the best to use for the 1998-2001 version Golf not the Semi Synthetic. Really Appreciate your help.Kendra

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What is the best oil filter for a high mileage jeep 4.0 engine?

Benny 2 Time asked: Every oil change, i seem to switch back and forth between fram and purolator. i hear they both are “garbage” but they do the job, so i just want to see what other people think is the best out there?Ezequiel

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What is the best oil filter & oil for a high mileage engine?

Rolls-Royce Man asked: I have a 95 ford rangel 2.3l and it has 127000 miles and i want to know whats the best filter and oil.Jake

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What is the best oil filter and engine air filter for 2004 Saturn ION 2 sedan car?

vikasintl asked: What is the best oil filter and engine air filter for 2004 Saturn ION 2 sedan car and where can we buy it cost effectively?
Any one has an idea what brand filters Saturn dealership is using?
I am thinking we should find out what they are using and instead of paying them very high [...]

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motor oil?

Chunkerbutt asked: what kind of motor oil should u use in a 07 camry, the manual calls for of course toyota oil, but do you have to put that kind in? and it says to use SAE 5W -20 or 0W-20 for a four cyl. and sae 5w-30 or 10w-30 for a v6 [...]

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What type of gear oil should i use in a Snapper self propelled push mower?

Craig C asked: I have a self propelled Snapper push mower that i found in the garbage with a Ninja mulching blade. The mower runs okay, but the transmission is tired. I have a used transmission ready to install on it, but i want to replace the gear oil in it first. [...]

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What does the numbers stand for when it comes to motor oil?

Shut yo mouf asked: What is the difference with motor oil when it says 10W40, 10W30, 20W5, and so on? What does the numbers represent? And does it really make a difference what motor oil you put in your car? Is synthetic motor oil better? If so why?Shelley

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Can regular motor oil be used in a reciprocating air compressor?

the Machine knows asked: I have a 300L air tank w a 2 cyclinder air comp & electric motor.
I have no idea when the oil was last changed on the compressor and I’m in a dusty environment.
Should I replace the existing oil w/motor oil (thats all I have) or would I be better off leaving [...]

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Can used motor oil damage car paint? How do you get it off the car paint and windows?

NeedHelpFast asked: Some morons were changing oil right beside my car at a service station, and used motor oil splattered all over the side of my car. They took to to a car wash. However, now there are streaks all over the side. Can used motor oil damage the paint in the [...]

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