Recent content by bskija

Folks if your owner's manual says use synthetic oil, use synthetic oil. It will cost you more, but in the long run it will be cheaper. My manual says it wouldn't hurt the engine if you use regular oil one time, but go back to synthetic oil on your next change. Using synthetic oil is the best way...

In my Prius 2 I have an alarm. You must activate the alarm by pushing the panic button on your fob. You wouldn't push the panic button unless you see someone near your car trying to damage it or get into the car. I believe it is worthless because you must see the criminal doing something to your...

The shop telling you he can't get 0-20 weight is like someone saying he can't get water. 0-20W is a synthetic oil. The disadvantage is it costs a lot more than regular oil. The advantages are the car will start much better in the winter and with my Prius 2 I only change the 0-20W every 10,000 miles.