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Obesity rate map of Europe
If this map is correct, looks like the Italian diet allows for great cuisine and lean body composition. Disclosure- this map was funded by the Italian pasta producer's association.
View ArticleA decent $5,000 car?
I have a friend who is looking for a reliable car for around $5,000. That's not exactly my area of expertise (if I was looking in that price range I'd be drawn to decrepit Alfas, a miled-up SLK or a...
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2018 Bmw X1 s28i, 50.6k miles, 6.7k miles OCI Motul Xcess Gen 2 5w40 LL01
Extended the intervals out a bit more on this UOA. I will probably keep it at 6-7k intervals here on out. This UOA was probably 60% of highspeed highway, but also mixed very short trips - lot of short...
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I bought grey market tires for my VW
I bought GT Radial Sportactive 2 summer tires for my GLI. They are not on the GT Radial USA website, but are on the UK and German sites. They do have a DOT number and the UTQG: Treadwear 320, traction...
View ArticleStellantis Propulsion Engineer Interview About Their New Hurricane Engine
He talks about oil around 22:20. Amongst other things, he talks about the normal Hurricane calling for 0W-20 and the High Output calling for 0W-40 when both engines are essentially identical. Makes me...
View ArticleBMW 0W12
Just got a 2024 BMW X5 40i with the B58 engine and the required oil weight for the current B58 engine design in the X5 is 0W12 per BMW spec LL-22 FE++. Just curious of your all thoughts on this oil?...
View ArticleKirkland Synthetic vs. Valvoline Advanced Synthetic - 5w30 - Ford EB 2.0
Without getting deep into it, I plan on running KS oil in my wife’s car but noticed that Valvoline has their garage box oil 20% off. KS oil was 31$ for 10qts, Valvoline 12qts is 47$. Her car is a 2015...
View ArticleTractor oils?
Would anyone like to Educate me on tractor hydraulic oils? Such as AW32. what does the number letters mean and all the other oil specs. Not familiar in any of these.
View ArticleChampion of the Walmart Shelf! SuperTech vs QuakerState vs Valvoline
Last year was very challenging at the local Walmart. When you went in all the brands you wanted were not there and I dont like buying oil mail-order. However Walmart came out with shelves of blue...
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Mahle KC63/1D diesel fuel secondary filter for MB
Cut apart a diesel filter from a 1991 MB diesel. It’s a secondary filter, I believe 5um. Clean and looked fine. Definitely had some weird material in the filter area.
View ArticleCastrol EDGE EP 20K Synthetic Oil Users ?
For those using Castrol EDGE EP 20K Synthetic Oil (Gold Jug) - what are the things you like the most with using this oil ?
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2017 Miata, 66,500 miles - Castrol Euro 5w/40 - 6,000mi
Pretty boring report. I actually can't recall if the oil had 6k or 7k. Mostly highway miles. I believe the previous fill was Mobil1 5w30 ESP, and subsequent fill was PP Euro L 5w30.
View ArticleFront strut options for 2018 Subaru Impreza?
Get nauseous driving this car on the highway as the front end bounces up and down continuously. Don't see many choices out there. KYB at Rock Auto for $60 each, or twice that from the dealer for OEM....
View ArticleGeneral RT43 replacement?
Vehicle: P2 Volvo V70 Current: General RT43 (2016) - 205/55R16 Winters: Conti VikingContact7 (2019) - 205/60R16 Location: PNW The RT43s on the V70 are close to 8 years old now and I'm starting to think...
View Article2018 Toyota Tacoma 2GR-FKS, Castrol Edge EP 5W-30, 6,111 OCI
Here is my latest report. I wasn't happy with the iron levels (especially compared to other models with this engine) and decided to up the viscosity considering how I drive the truck, my climate...
View ArticlePost your Gas Mileage : Calculated
'18 Hyundai Accent SE w/ 6 speed auto and Continental Pro Contact TX 185/65-15 @ 34 . Oil : P.P. 5w-20 w/ Fram Ultra XG9688 . : Calculated : 44.35 M.P.G.. Driving mix % : 65 Hwy. / 35 City . Overall...
View ArticleLong OCI
What is the point of going long on the OCI? Oil is still cheap as far as maintenance is concerned. I get it if it’s a lease vehicle. Follow mfg. if you own it, and plan on keeping it for 300k, it’s...
View Article“The mother of all breaches”-Malwarebytes Offering Free Identity Scan
“The mother of all breaches”: 26 billion records found onlinePosted: January 23, 2024 by Pieter Arntz Security researchers have discovered billions of exposed records online, calling it the “mother of...
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