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I'm 500 miles into the cleaning #1. I noticed some light, funky, wispy smoke coming out of the tailpipe at about 220 miles. I thought this was exhaust vapor from just being started and 60 degree ambient temp, but none of the other cars on the road had vapors. Perhaps some cleaning has started to...

Sounds like a plan........... Thanks!

Thanks for the replies guys. I'm gonna put in a 40 wt dino for rinse. After the ARX treatments are done, I'm gonna go with Castrol syntec or M1 in 5/40. The Castrol is probably a group III oil. Is M1 in 5/40 a group IV oil? Let me ask this also: would it be benificial to run the 30 wt in the...

I just picked up a 1995 BMW 325is coupe. This car has 164,800 on it now and is 230 miles into its first cleaning cycle. I am the third owner of the car and I have ALL of its service records since new. The car was well cared for and the oil was changed every 5K with M1 10w30. I started the...

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Yep, that about sums my thoughts on ST2 size filters.

Thanks for the comments guys. I'm gonna add the ARX and do a UOA and see what happens. Terry, your comment gives me "peace of mind". Right now, my truck seems to really like RL as it runs very quiet and smooth. I've noticed that RL does have a very different smell to it (esters?).

Vehicle Year/Make/Model: 99 Ford Expedition XLT 5.4l Miles on vehicle before treatment: 64500 Condition of vehicle before treatment: no problems to report Did you deviate from the recommended Auto-RX treatment? If so, how?: no What oil did you use for the clean phase?:Castrol GTX 5w30 What...

Both are great products. I have tried both products. I do like FP better though because the top end lubrication seems to work better, and better fuel economy (Ford 5.4l). Can't see if the injectors are clean, but better fuel economy is a sure sign that they are. As far as packaging size, FP is a...

What vehicle and engine did you run it in? I'm planning on running GC in the winter.

I've decided to run the RL and LC for now. ARX can be added later, but I have a few more questions. Here is my thinking: 1. Use LC as a oil cleaner/TBN enhancer. Any engine cleaning that is done (Remember, I just finished a complete ARX cycle)will be a bonus. 2. Use ARX to keep seals...

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Yes, my wifes Acura has a filter that looks like a thimble.........very small but works well. The Motorcraft filters are pretty highly respected here by Ford owners. I'm going to give them a try given the price/performance ratio.

Good point. I checked out the 820 and it was longer. Does the 820 have similar filtering area to ST2, PH2, Purolator models, M1? Thanks for the comments guys.

I have Highnoon holsters for da Sigs and Kahr. For the 1911's, Rafter S Gunleather and DeSantis. I have a few Fobus ones too, but they don't get much use.