Originally Posted by DeadRX

Salim,

after i wrote my response to you this morning, I rang the mechanic and told him to please help me out and clean the screens. He said he can open the pan and clean the screens...but I am not inclined to ever check that he did myself. I will receive the car back later today and I plan to go take it to get an oil change, and I'll speak to my guy there about cleaning the system.

Also, I asked for him to keep the solenoid he replaced so that I can take a look at it. I'd like to fudge around and open it up to clean the OCV.

Thanks for your help. Unfortunately, this needed to be done and it is my first time using a mechanic in NJ, so I don't know who won't steal my money...But I hope this guy did well, he seemed pretty intelligent.

Originally Posted by salimshah

Sorry we are still not communicating well. No pan is involved .. If you read the first post in the thread I mentioned ... there is a $5 or so item ... oil filter/screen.

I hope every thing works out well for you.

Also I am not a fan of using or doing something special to clean the engine oil paths. So I would only suggest that change the oil filter and use good quality oil.



Salim

Originally Posted by tjmhillz

Did you take it to a dealership or a mom and pop shop?

Originally Posted by DeadRX

I figured you meant the $5 screen/that thread.

Would you recommend changing my oil standard to synthetic?

Is there an oil thread here where I can see why people used certain brands? I go to valvoline for changes near my house...is that ok, or should I be using a better brand?

Originally Posted by hypervish

If you want to read up on oil, check out www.bobistheoilguy.com

Originally Posted by kalali

If you're looking for a yes or no answer, the quick answer is no. You may just be able to get away with a little longer drain and fill intervals.