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Hi, if there is a OMC tech that can help? I would like to know what you think a good idle speed and ignition timing would be for a healthy 1990 140 looper? Shop manual recommends 600-800 in gear on the water at 8 degrees BTD. So, in a barrel in neutral might be what?

Hi, our POS Honda has a rod knock after 100k. Besides the obvious of replacing a $1000 crank shaft in a tired engine. WHAT IS THE BEST HALF [censored] WAY TO QUITE IT DOWN? Honda specs 5w-20 for this poor engine,,

Hi, my wifes 2007 pilot seems to be leaking oil out rear main seal. I changed PCV and degreased engine thoroughly to trace leak. I'm getting close to adding something to oil to condition the seal and reduce or hopefully stop leak? Any suggestions on what not to do or what to do?

I found a case of reasonably priced Mercon SP ATF for my son's 2004 BMW. It has a GM automatic and when i bought the oil I assumed it had a ZF. European car with a GM trans? Any how, I have used Mercon SP in ZF transmissions and it worked great. So, I assumed that the Mercon SP would work better...

I found a case of reasonably priced Mercon SP ATF for my son's 2004 BMW. It has a GM automatic and when i bought the oil I assumed it had a ZF. European car with a GM trans? Any how, I have used Mercon SP in ZF transmissions and it worked great. So, I assumed that the Mercon SP would work...

Beside keeping a motor nice and toasty to rid CC of water vapor and etc. I would like to add a catch can that works and is reasonably priced? Do any of you guys know of a commercial add on version of these annodized aftermarket cans? I'm not out to impress anyone with a over priced aluminum...

Hi, I have a high mileage BMW we are servicing. I pulled the intake off to decarbonize it. The intake port on the head is oil and has a decent amount of carbon build up. I plan on doing a walnut media blast and then solvent to finish. This will be while the head is still on the motor. It is a...

Hi, I'm reconditioning a high mileage BMw 330ci with my son. PO used 5w40 with his oil service. I'm fairl;y certain the spec is 0w40. My challenger requires 0w40 to stay in warranty. So, I prefer to run 0w40 in both of our car when possible. the BMW currently leaks a little out of VC gasket. We...