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Schaeffer's base oil
Can anyone tell me why Schaeffers uses a Group 2 base oil rather than a Group 3 in their 7000 blend series? Is it simply a matter of cost?- Tom B
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- Forum: Passenger Car Motor Oil (PCMO) - Gasoline Vehicles
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Mobil 1 5W-30 1998 Acura 2.5L
Vehicle: 1998 Acura 2.5L Oil : Mobil 1 Super Syn 5w-30 Drain interval : 4,364 Total vehicle miles: 66,328 Make up oil: none Filters: OEM (both oil and air) The car is driven 15 miles daily approximately 75% highway and 25% city stop and go. Blackstone did the analysis. ALUMINUM 3 CHROMIUM 1...- Tom B
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- Forum: Used Oil Analysis - Gasoline
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Auto-Rx /Moly plating
Can anyone tell me using Auto-Rx in the maintenance dose of 2-3 oz every change affects the ability of moly to plate to operating surfaces? I use Schaeffer's 7000 so this is a concern. Thanks- Tom B
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- Forum: OTC and Third Party Oil Additives
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Schaeffer's 7000 5W-30 1990 Honda
Thought youl guys might be interested in this analysis. Just a bit of background. This car has had a steady diet of Mobil 1 throughout its life until this last change. The car is used strictly as a second car for commuting purposes. The relatively low miles at change indicate its purpose. My...- Tom B
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- Forum: Used Oil Analysis - Gasoline
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The Bear Trap
On the Favorite Sites site, Dominic posted a link to the Engine Oil Bible. In this site, the author talks about The Bear Trap, which is a magnetic wrap of sorts that wraps around an oil filter to pick up "metal contaminants" missed by the filter. Do these things really work?- Tom B
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- Forum: Engine Oil Filters