Me back, some problems with my neon :(. Helpy.
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RE: Me back, some problems with my neon :(. Helpy.
ORIGINAL: das2123
Castrol is not a TRUE synthetic, but rather a synthetic blend or a Group III oil.
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True synthetics are classified as Group IV oils. They require the use a better base stock oil. Royal Purple, Castrol, and others are not a true synthetic because it is a Group III oil. Legally, oil manufacturer's can call their oil a synthetic if the they severely hydrocrack the oil breaking it down immensely. The true synthetics that are readily available in the US are: Mobil1, Amsoil, and Redline. I think the Pennzoil Platinum series is a true synthetic, but haven't confirmed this yet.
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ORIGINAL: dogdaysunrise
As for oil, just use castrol. distilled water is best.
As for oil, just use castrol. distilled water is best.
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True synthetics are classified as Group IV oils. They require the use a better base stock oil. Royal Purple, Castrol, and others are not a true synthetic because it is a Group III oil. Legally, oil manufacturer's can call their oil a synthetic if the they severely hydrocrack the oil breaking it down immensely. The true synthetics that are readily available in the US are: Mobil1, Amsoil, and Redline. I think the Pennzoil Platinum series is a true synthetic, but haven't confirmed this yet.
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Anyways.
There is no big pool, maybe 2 drops overnight, went for 10 mins drive last night parked in other direction where there was no pool, than in morning there was 2 drops only, checked again in evening and no new drop i could see.
So is the only option left on me is to go to some car repair shop ?
And will normal water do with antifreeze or coolant? After all i need 70% antifreeze cause temp. here goes below -45 and sometimes -50 .
So 50/50 mixture wont stand it i guess.
What about the washer fluid(window washer) any specific to get or any will do? Blue colored i think is for winter and pink colored for summer right?
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RE: Me back, some problems with my neon :(. Helpy.
This might sound kinda dumb, but if you have a friend that is a moderator, why don't you just ask him about all your problems. Besides that, Das is the most knowlegeable guy on the forum, banning him would be a huge mistake and probably **** alot of people off. Also, you could just look at the side of your antifreeze bottle, it will tell you what the mixture is for your temperature. As far as your leak goes, you may have to actually look under your vehicle, I know this sounds crazy but you might actually find the leak. Good luck and play nice.
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RE: Me back, some problems with my neon :(. Helpy.
Oh well will just head over to goodyear on monday and have a 52 points check (whatever that means) and oil change , talked to few friends all say its most probably oil pan or something under there.
Plus i got a premixed coolant, but on one of the coolant bottle (which was darn cheap and i avoided to buy it) said that you need to flush your old coolant, as mixing of one coolant with other can cause problems, so can someone tell me how to go about flushing a coolant?
Plus when making turns the cars steering wheel makes weird noise (something like a creaking noise). What could be behind it, and how much would that switch cost ?
Plus anyone got a spare neon rear spolier on them that i could use ?
@ IGottaFreeNeon das knows who i am talking about , and what good would it get if i pm a moderator all the time for replies .
Plus i got a premixed coolant, but on one of the coolant bottle (which was darn cheap and i avoided to buy it) said that you need to flush your old coolant, as mixing of one coolant with other can cause problems, so can someone tell me how to go about flushing a coolant?
Plus when making turns the cars steering wheel makes weird noise (something like a creaking noise). What could be behind it, and how much would that switch cost ?
Plus anyone got a spare neon rear spolier on them that i could use ?
@ IGottaFreeNeon das knows who i am talking about , and what good would it get if i pm a moderator all the time for replies .
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RE: Me back, some problems with my neon :(. Helpy.
ORIGINAL: das2123
There is a drain plug on the bottom of the radiator.
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There is a drain plug on the bottom of the radiator.
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Anyways heading tomorrow to get some point check (whatever that stands for) and oil change, might ask them for coolant change also i wonder how long that takes as they gonaa charge per hour rate .