Ya might want to research those Fram filters. I was a diehard Fram Extra Guard user back when they were the best but now that they have been so incredibly cheapened I wouldn't use 'em if they were free. I've cut open a bunch - Yikes :shock:!
As for Castrol Syntec it's an overpriced semi-synthetic being labeled as a synthetic (Europe doesn't allow that!). Better oils for less $ are true syns such as Mobil 1 and 8) Pennzoil Platinum. For more info you can check out THE oil forum: http://theoildrop.server101.com/cgi/ultimatebb.cgi
How do you drive? Many drivers that don't think they're leadsfoots really are. I'd guess my 4 cyl would get the same city mileage that a 4 cyl Accord or Camry would get.
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