http://www.schleeter.com/ The latest news from Second Opinion at schleeter.com, your expert automotive consultant. webmaster@schleeter.com Copyright 2005-2007 Norris Schleeter en-us http://www.schleeter.com/casts/second-opinion.gif http://www.schleeter.com/ http://www.schleeter.com/test/index.htm Testing your oil with our Engine Oil Test Kit can save you hundreds of dollars on uneccessary oil changes. It could also save you thousands of dollars by detecting and preventing engine sludge and wear. norris@schleeter.com (Norris Schleeter) http://www.schleeter.com/test/index.htm Sat, 18 Aug 2007 7:40:00 CST Automotive http://www.schleeter.com/test/oil-test-library.htm Norris has posted over 30 examples of oil tests, from clean oil to exhausted to sever sludge damage. You can but a test kit and check your own oil! norris@schleeter.com (Norris Schleeter) http://www.schleeter.com/test/oil-test-library.htm Sun, 6 May 2007 2:00:00 CST Automotive http://www.schleeter.com/oil-sludge-letter-02.htm A reader from Denmark sent a letter asking about sludge potential and prevention in their 2000 SAAB. Norris responds. norris@schleeter.com (Norris Schleeter) http://www.schleeter.com/oil-sludge-letter-02.htm Sat, 21 Apr 2007 10:40:00 CST Automotive http://www.schleeter.com/oil-sludge-letter-01.htm A reader from Canberra, Australia send in a letter detailing his research on the oil sludge causes and solutions in his 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser. A must-read ! norris@schleeter.com (Norris Schleeter) http://www.schleeter.com/oil-sludge-letter-01.htm Sat, 10 Jun 2006 08:40:00 CST Automotive http://www.schleeter.com/reduce-fuel-consumption.htm Order a car documents pouch to keep your important car documents handy and organized. norris@schleeter.com (Norris Schleeter) http://www.schleeter.com/car_documents.htm Sun, 21 May 2006 19:12:00 GMT Automotive http://www.schleeter.com/reduce-fuel-consumption.htm Understanding your car's total system helps you learn how to reduce fuel consumption. norris@schleeter.com (Norris Schleeter) http://www.schleeter.com/reduce-fuel-consumption.htm Sun, 21 May 2006 08:12:00 GMT Automotive http://www.schleeter.com/myths.htm Do you need an SUV to carry cargo? norris@schleeter.com (Norris Schleeter) http://www.schleeter.com/myths.htm#cargo Wed, 19 Apr 2006 15:25:00 GMT Automotive http://www.schleeter.com/myths.htm Do vinyl dressings really protect the dashboard? norris@schleeter.com (Norris Schleeter) http://www.schleeter.com/myths.htm#glare Wed, 19 Apr 2006 15:00:00 GMT Automotive http://www.schleeter.com/myths.htm Can you tell if an engine is burning oil from tailpipe soot? norris@schleeter.com (Norris Schleeter) http://www.schleeter.com/myths.htm#tailpipe Mon, 27 Feb 2006 14:00:00 GMT Automotive http://www.schleeter.com/AFV-cars.htm This article describes the alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) technologies on the market right now--how they work, what cost savings they offer, and maintenance issues. norris@schleeter.com (Norris Schleeter) http://www.schleeter.com/AFV-cars.htm Sun, 8 Jan 2006 11:00:00 GMT Automotive Hybrids http://www.schleeter.com/oil-sludge.htm Oil sludge buildup and sludge-related engine failure is increasingly a costly and frustrating nightmare for many. What's going on? norris@schleeter.com (Norris Schleeter) http://www.schleeter.com/oil-sludge.htm Sun, 25 Sep 2005 08:30:00 GMT Automotive Oil sludge http://www.schleeter.com/long-term_storage.htm Learn about the differences between short-term and long-term storage. A little upfront protection will help your car be ready when you need it--without maintenance headaches! norris@schleeter.com (Norris Schleeter) http://www.schleeter.com/long-term_storage.htm Sat, 26 Nov 2005 17:10:00 GMT Automotive Maintenance