Nissan Rogue/Altima, Infiniti Engine Recall- How To Be Prepared

In July 2025, Nissan announced a recall on almost half a million Nissan Rogues and Altimas, along with Infiniti QX50 and QX55 models. This recall concerns defective bearings in 1.5L and 2.0L engines. Nissan technicians will remove the oil pan and inspect for metal particles. We submit that an inexpensive used oil analysis report can…

Ethanol Now In All Premium Gas In Canada- What To Do?

Here are solutions to counteract the ethanol now added to premium gasoline. Premium gasoline is no longer ethanol-free in most Canada locations. At least 10% ethanol content is now mandated for the vast majority of premium gasoline on the market. Until recently, premium grade gasoline was without ethanol at many Canadian pumps. For those looking…

What To Do If A Pressure Washer Soap-Detergent Injector Stops Working

The soap/detergent injector on our Karcher pressure washer quit working a couple of years ago. The pressure washer itself works great. We tried to trouble-shoot it. Tried to disassemble it. Attempted to blow out the lines with compressed air. No luck. But there is a solution. Abandon your pressure washer’s detergent injector. Just give up?…

Are WIX WF10255NP Fuel Filters Suitable For RAM 6.7L Engines?

A reader asks: I’ve got a 2018 RAM 3500 with the 6.7L Cummins diesel engine. Your application guide shows that the WIX WF10255NP fuel filter is suitable for my engine. However, the bottom of the WIX part looks completely different from the stock Mopar fuel filter (part # 68157291AA). The Mopar filter has an oval…

Does AMSOIL Make Conventional Motor Oil?

A reader asks: Does AMSOIL make conventional motor oil? Our answer: AMSOIL does not make conventional, regular or “dino” engine oil (well, except for one product). The only AMSOIL motor oil product that is not synthetic or semi-synthetic is the AMSOIL Break-in Oil (SAE 30). This product is designed for re-built street-rod and racing engines….

Can Oil Analysis Show If Antifreeze Is In Engine Oil?

A reader asks: My car’s coolant level keeps dropping. I’m concerned that it is getting into the engine oil. Can oil analysis show if antifreeze is getting into the engine oil? Our answer: Yes, oil analysis can detect the presence of antifreeze in engine oil. This would show up as elevated sodium and potassium. The…

Solution For Rear-View Mirrors That Keep Falling Off- Permatex Ultra Grey

If you have a rear-view mirror that won’t stay fastened to the windshield, this may be an extra tough solution. Our rear-view mirror also holds an aftermarket back-up camera screen/rear-view mirror combo. This places extra weight on the rear-view mirror bond and causes the mirror to come crashing down every 18 months (or so). This…

Comparing Mobil 1 Extended Life Oil Filters And AMSOIL Oil Filters

Oil filters from both Mobil 1 and AMSOIL are highly regarded for their quality construction and filtering ability. These are premium oil filters with a price tag that tends to be on the higher-side of the market. Let’s compare the features and service life of both filter brands and (most importantly) their ability to remove…