[Mike V. Florida]

Yes I fill up the radiator to the top. After a couple of trips I refill if and make note of the amount I added. After a few more trips I do it again, and take noe af the water I added. I see that I added the same amount so I leave it for another couple of months before I do it again. The radiator will "spit" our excess water and since most radiators have a baffle and you cannot see the tubes, the procedure placed my mind at rest that the water has not boiling out.

As for oil, You are going to get all kinds of personal preferences. The bottom line is if it is good for a vehicle it is good for your A.

Welcome to the hoppy.