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Rotella T 15W40 is $8.59 per gallon locally. I started running it in two 07 bikes last year and will follow with UOAs later this year. Shifting much better in the Virago and about the same in the SV650.

When in Sam's Club today @ Gastonia, NC, they had Rotella T 5W40 for $44.46 for three one gallon jugs. Since I use Rotella T 15W40 in my bikes I did not buy any. $3.71 per quart is a good price for Rotella T 5W40. I did not notice if it was CJ-4 or CI-4. The best price I have found on Rotella T...

In the past I purchaced industrial hydraulic filters from Motion Industries, Parker, Schroeder, and Western Filter. There should be a local Motion store in your area. Parker, Schroeder, and Western Filter should be sold thru a local hydraulic distributor.

We used castor oil to lubricate 5 to 6" shafts for high tonage press fits. It worked great!

Gary & Patman, My thinking is also about cold start-up issues. I am "learning" about auto lubrication/filter systems from people like you on BITOG. Question: I do not know the compound Champion uses for the ADBV, could it be nitrile? On my vehicles with plus 220,000 miles 87 Toyota Pickup...

Originally Posted By: Buick92 I bought a 1998 Prizm with 73,000 miles and I plan on doing my first oil change soon. I know the Prizm is basically a Corolla for the most part so I was wondering what Prizm/Corolla owners might suggest for an oil filter in this application and why? Thanks. I...

I just started using SuperTech on three autos and a commercial mower this year. The SuperTech filters have been quiet without startup rattle on all vehicles so far. Two of the vehicles have over 220,000 miles. I will have a UOA performed on the new vehicle (50,000 miles) during the next few...

Originally Posted By: eljefino You can probably go oversize with the 3614 or longer 3600. The gasket diameter is a bit bigger so make sure that fits your block. Did on my 95. I started using the SuperTech ST3614 on my R-22 2.4L 87 Toyota Pickup (220,000 miles) this year. This filter has very...

George, dnewton3, and Gary, I easily ride over 12,000 miles per year and plan to put most of my miles on the SV650 for 2008. As suggested, I will use good a quality oil/filter per OCI and will post results in the UOA Motorcycle section. Thanks for the advice!

Gary & dnewton3, Excellent discussion! This thread is good education about engine oil/filters for me! Thanks,

dnewton3, In the past, I was involved with rebuilding industrial railroad track equipment. The best way to get the job done was with hydraulics. When rebuilding and manufacturing hydraulic operated machinery, we would run the 100 to 400 gallon hydraulic circuits from 40 to 80 hours to get the...

Yes the STP number is now PH7016. If Autozone doesnt have it out on the shelf, they can get it. It is available to them. Champ, Thanks,

When I worked for a Class I railroad we purchased jet snow blowers. The jet engines used were military surplus J-34-34 and J-35 Jet engines orginally equipped with electric start/charge systems. Most of our track equipment had hydraulics installed, so it was natural to set the engines up with...

Originally Posted By: Gary Allan If this is a typical "screamer" that's capable of very rapid transitions in oil flow, that may explain the article's assertion that some filters are less favorable than others ..or that no high performance filter is available. My daughter's Kawasaki has a 12,900...

Champion & Wix manufactured filters can be purchased locally, so I will go with one of their filters and Rotella (Dino) 15W40. Thanks,