Oil Brand consideration Mobil 1 to Kirkland
I’ve used 0w-20 Mobil 1 on my wife’s 2016 LE Camry, daughter’s 2011 Camry (both with 4 cylinder) and my 2017 Tundra 5.7l Limited and up till this year using an established 10k mile oil/filter interval....
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High Performance Lubricants Engine Cleaner
Since the topic has come up a few times I am posting the PDS in the PCMO, Diesel, and Euro sections. This is a safe path to clean varnish and or sludge left behind by other oils. There are no solvents...
View ArticleTruth or Myth: Modern Engines STILL Require Break-in
Haven't watched it all yet. He claims you can tell based on wear metal trends. Hmmm
View ArticleImproving Forged Engine Longevity w. Coolant Pre-heaters (i.e. Webasto,...
As detailed in another UOA I posted, it looks like I will be looking for a new shortblock for my turbocharged '05 Subaru Legacy GT soon. I began by only considering OEM replacement options because I...
View ArticleOil Analsis Of A Jet Engine
I was just thinking of a time when I was looking out the window at the terminal at our jet they were checking out before we were to depart.Two techs drove up and took what I thought was an engine oil...
View ArticleOil Analsis Of A Jet Engine
I was just thinking of a time when I was looking out the window at the terminal at our jet they were checking out before we were to depart.Two techs drove up and took what I thought was an engine oil...
View ArticleIs there any amsoil bypass vs frantz TP bypass
amsoil vs frantz? Any info or links out there which is best and why?
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Christmas morning. How times have changed ...
Noticed the last few years no kids out playing with their new Christmas gifts, back in the day all the neighbor kids would be out with their new bikes, skates, roller blades. Motorized cars and trucks...
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Pushrod length and lifter pre-load on LSx
Will need to determine the correct pushrod length for the LSx I am building. Also, I have always thought my LQ4 valve train was noisy. I just threw in stock length pushrods and truly do not know if my...
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Parasitic draw test.. am I doing this right ? ( pics )
I wanted to check what kind of draw my 04 Marauder has when it’s sitting. I attached some pics of what I’m seeing. Battery is 2.5 years old and always seems like it’s slow to crank if I let it sit for...
View ArticlePost your latest beer consumption
Currently having a Michelob Porter. It's a pretty good beer if you like the porter style and for $6.50 a six pack a good value. I am looking to try Fuller's London Porter next, I hear it is very good....
View ArticleAirtag-like devices
Hi folks, Does anyone have any experiences with airtags or like devices? With the guys that jumped me last week, I think I'd like to keep a small hidden GPS device in my car and backpack just in case....
View Article***Official Member Picture Thread***
Ever wonder what some users, on the other side of the screen look like? Those oil hoarders? Those thick heads? Those thin oil supporters? Amsoil haters? Pennzoil nuts? Here's your chance.
View ArticleSafety nannies
Morbid curiosity had me looking at Trax today. Came across these nannies which I think would drive me nuts? Rear Seat Reminder, Helps to remind the driver to check the back seat(s) before leaving the...
View ArticleFord 6F35 Torque Converter
Merry Christmas everyone! I searched but I didn’t see anything on this topic for this transmission. A few weeks ago, I noticed that my transmission was whining when shifting gears and on startup. I...
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Interesting claim by Amsoil
I'm not trying to stir up an argument here, but this caught my attention. This is not the first time I've read something like this. AMSOIL Crushes Sequence IIIH Engine Test - AMSOIL Blog The Sequence...
View ArticleOil pouring out of bell hsg.
I know this is an oil form but this community is full of good experience. I have a 2006 tahoe with 5.3, looks to have a massive oil leak behind the bell hsg, most likely crankshaft seal, or that plate...
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