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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 03:19 PM
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What are the opinions out there on motor oil, trans fluid, collant, and any other fulid that preferences might be had?
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 03:27 PM
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What are the opinions out there on motor oil, trans fluid, collant, and any other fulid that preferences might be had?
Mine? You don't need fancy expensive fluids, just change them like you should.
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 03:33 PM
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run a search

i generally prefer synthetics wherever possible
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They all make pretty much the same mess when spilled in your driveway


Sorry, couldn't resist

My vote is for synthetics also
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