daves87rs

Not a fan myself....

Yep!

Ummm...

Nope. Oils like Mobil 1 EP or Amsoil still have the same lube properties, but have a higher TBN in their add pack to make the oil last longer(and still protect) Add packs added to the base oil are what helps offer the protection (more) and how long it lasts. But, you are very right about the heat properties on how it compares with good ol' dino oil.....this is one of the big reasons with GM had to go Dexos with the new DI engines.

Bingo. Olds is right on with this one. And changing it at least twice a year. Though this might apply more to me, since all I run are cartridge filters. I like my USA made Hengst filters (AC Delco brand) Only 4.62 at Advance Auto.

Eh. RP is okay. Depends on what you want to do with the cars, and how often you want to change the oil. Pretty much any synthetic will do the job. Heck, even a good syn blend will do the trick. The only really useful thing about synthetic is that it is great for cold starting, and extended drains. My Ecotecs will run on anything, and do run in this order: Her Cavalier: Mobil 1. I only do this because is not easy on cars, as sometimes this car gets a good smackdown. It's been on this diet for 7 years now, and still runs smooth and strong at 70k, even at my wife's hands. It's a shame this thing will rust out first at this rate..... Cobalt: whatever is on sale. Granted, since I've owned it, it's been on a diet of synthetics (I tend to find good sales). Currently it's running Napa Synthetic (Valvoline synpower in a Napa bottle-very close to) in it now. Car loves it....even after this bad winter, the oil still held up great.....wish I would have done an UOA..... My cav- Currently Quaker State AD Synthetic...another smooth oil that these cars seem to like. Because I feel like I'm not getting the full use out of this syn, I might switch back to a syn blend like Valvoline Durablend. It really just depends on the use.....

Gotta agree here...GMC would be a rough fit......

Interesting....

True...

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Yep. It's coming.

grain

+1 Gotta agree with some of this. There is no way in hell I'm paying 20+ grand for some base eco compact car....and is exactly what will happen. If this goes through, they are going to need to sell a lot of Chevy Sparks and Aveos...maybe diesel and electric or hybrid versions of each...and Caddy will need a Spark-based entry level model. And the 6000lb trucks are going to need to go on a big diet and get the 1.4 as the standard engine. Lots of drastic measures.. This mandate seems to be too aggressive for the time frame, maybe realistic in another 20-30 years. +1

It would be cool to gave a classic van....

Ahhhhhh!

Really?

Scary stuff when it is brakes....

Those too....

Very nice!

I series around here.

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Nice....