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    stp oil treatmentt

    I see what youre saying. Im using GC but I just feel that its too thin sometimes. And I wanted something to protect my engine since it has 180k and Florida weather is so hot. I noticed that the engine runs smoother and a tad quieter. But it also seems like the oil light takes an extra half...
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    stp oil treatmentt

    The use of large doses of polymers (STP) would shorten the life of any engine that is not already worn out IMHO. What makes you say that? I put a bottle in with GC in my BMW cus its like 200 degrees out here. And my sump is 7 qts soo...
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    Old BMW and SI-1 -what should I expect?

    I dont wanna tame my engine I want it to go buck wild
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    AFE Pro Dry

    I just had to say that I bought an Amsoil 3.5" air filter and my mpg improved significantly
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    STP Power Steering & Stop Leak

    What kind of car is it? SOme cars ask for ATF only. In that case I would use the stop leak and then suck it back out.
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    10w-60 in a BMW

    How would they know which oil was used anyway
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    grrr......hold in the sidewall

    I agree on the price of the road hazard. Not worth it. I only had 1 flat (knock on wood) which happened to be on the sidewall. [censored] me off cus it was a brand new pirelli too
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    Actually found some GC 0W30

    Awesome. I havent got the rest yet, but it should still be there. I have a 98 328i with some mods. 175k miles. Been using M1 oW40 mixed with some M1 5W40.
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    Actually found some GC 0W30

    By luck I happened to go into Autozone.. they had about 8 bottles of GC. It said made in germany on the back, but I only bought one bottle just to check. I see a bunch of numbers on the bottom, and 4 sperate numbers reading "1032". First few numbers are M071796 So should I run out and get the...
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    Oil or Filter change first?

    Im scared of them not changing the oil filter or not putting the gasket on it correctly. Its an bmw m42 engine. I think Im just paranoid. I didnt wanna deal with disposing the oil, but after I went to the local place and he acted like an [censored], I'll def. do it myself next time.
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    Question about Amsoil PI

    Redlines product said on the bottle that continuous use would not harm anything. And excuse my ignorance but how the HECK would that affect your oil?
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    Different size hubs - hub-centric rings

    I see. I was worried about the surface initially. I will check the hub and try to find out why its vibrating
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    Different size hubs - hub-centric rings

    I am looking at pics online of "hubcentric". And Im pretty sure the middle hole is the same size between the wheel and the hub. BUT the outside of the hub diameter is what differs. This is what I am concerned about. Are we talking about the same thing?
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    Grommets and other rubber type stuff rejuvenator?

    303 doesnt seem to last very long for me. Although it does look healthy at first, and works wonders on BMW radios
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    Door lock lubes

    How would you use powdered graphite edit - I see it is the same material as pencil lead. interesting
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