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Automotive General Topics
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1993 Mazda MX6 FS 2.0L pic was at 253,840 miles - drove until 345k oil change history: 0-80k unknown 80-175k Mobil1 ~5k intervals 175-250k whatever sale/rebate synthetic I had stocked at ~5k intervals
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Used Oil Analysis - Gasoline
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LOOKS GREAT! The wear numbers are coming down nicely(though they weren't that High to begin with) and this OCI looks consistant with the previous OCI in the add pkg. Silicon is lower too but, sodium and magnesium are both higher this OCI. Maybe diff
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General and Off Topic
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Originally Posted By: John_KBack in the 80s my dad and I had Chevy products that would require fairly frequent changes in the fuel filter. We could cut them open and saw very little dirt. We wondered if the paper collapaed on some level (fibers) an
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Lawn Mower and Small Engine
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Quick (dumb) question. Was at HD yesterday to pick up a new quadra-cut blade for my HRR216 (what a FANTASTIC difference that made) and I was considering picking up a new OEM plug but don't have a gauge to check the gap so I didn't get it. I know ga
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ATF, Differential, Trans, Brakes, P/S
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Originally Posted By: 01rangerxl I would still change factory fills early to remove break in junk, but yes, it is probably synthetic and you could probably get away with running it indefinitely as many people do. +1
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Tires & Wheels
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I would hate to see an American icon such as Sears close its doors. I think bad management is so common these days. Then the the problems are blamed on the rank and file. Sears had it's hay day. It needs to try to fit in with today's market. Another
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Mechanical /Maintenance Forum
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Usually, your local autoparts store carries them in the "HELP" section. I've even used different ones from different vehicles. If you have GM, just about any GM will fit. Same with FORD & Dodge!
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Vehicles
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I love that truck.. Always loved that body style.. With manual... Awesome! Would not worry me in the least. I had 2 2002 3.5's and they were both rock solid reliable. The MPG would be [censored] poor at best but it's a great vehicle.
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General and Off Topic
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Originally Posted By: GabeOriginally Posted By: NightRiderQ45 I will Paypal you $100 bucks if you can point out where I stated that it's ok to steal or where I stated that I condone this type of activity. Originally Posted By: NightRiderQ45 I just
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Product Rebates, Sales and Promotions
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Originally Posted By: DBMasterSince I work for an HVAC manufacturer and am a parts buyer I agree about the greater depth filters. If you have space on your blower/furnace unit you can add a filter frame. The filters cost about $30 each but the much
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General and Off Topic
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I was typing and submitting when you posted your second post so I missed it until afterwards. Your first post started by calling a previous post 'Great' (I assume you meant 'great' when you typed 'Get'. The post that you praise started with 'Thieve
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Passenger Car Motor Oil (PCMO) - Gasoline Cars/Pickups/Vans/SUVs
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I used MC 5w20 in a procharged mustang GT for a couple years, it's an excellent oil. Valvoline synpower is top notch as well. Use whichever one you can buy cheaper. Performance between the two will likely be negligible.
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Lawn Mower and Small Engine
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Thanks jeepman, that's what I'm looking for. Now I won't have to waste that expensive VW 507.00 spec oil.
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Detail and Wax
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From the example pics I can tell the jambs aren't maintained with every wash or the wash interval is long. In situations like this I prepare a separate bucket of wash water, scrub the jambs with my wash mitt, and rinse with the hose (from the sill d
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General and Off Topic
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Back in the 80s my dad and I had Chevy products that would require fairly frequent changes in the fuel filter. We could cut them open and saw very little dirt. We wondered if the paper collapaed on some level (fibers) and this was the real problem?
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General and Off Topic
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Nice story about the "LUV" rust bucket... Strange why the engine was struggling if the fuel filter wasn't even that badly clogged. Perhaps the slightest decrease in fuel flow is enough to cause the problems you were seeing. I've persona
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Tires & Wheels
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A bit off topic but, I felt the need to metion this. The Hankook Optimo H727's are amongst the light(er) tires in thier size when comparing with same size tires. This is just another benefit that the H727's have, IMHO! OTOH... The Pirelli P4(whic
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European and Import Motor Oils
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I been using Fumoto valves on my cars since the the late 80's. It was real easy when we had 3,000 mile OCI's. With today's longer OCI's. I just use the regular drain bolt now.
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Oil Filters
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If your motor is not sludged up, I would think any oil filter would do 10k miles easily. 03 Cavalier with 129k routinely does 10k+ on Purolator Classic - and the filter frankly looks like it would be good for 20k.
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Motorcycles and Motorcycle Lubrication
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Originally Posted By: ClevyOriginally Posted By: rossn2Harley recommends 20w-50 all three holes. Amsoil also recommends the MCV 20w-50 in all three holes because that is what the MOCO recommends. With that said I run Amsoil MCV 20w-50 in engine, SVG
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Passenger Car Motor Oil (PCMO) - Gasoline Cars/Pickups/Vans/SUVs
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Thanks for the response! I was afraid a motor running this long on dino oil could potentially be hurt by the change! Should I switch the weight?
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Mechanical /Maintenance Forum
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Originally Posted By: HollowOn a totally unrelated side note: If one happened to discover one of the caliper bolts, say on the passenger front bottom, was completely missing and was not pleased at all to learn this and notice how much movement the c
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General and Off Topic
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Originally Posted By: pbmOriginally Posted By: TechnoLoGsQuote:At first, I thought I had water in my fuel bucket, especially as fuel "tank" is actually a five gallon bucket that sits behind the drivers seat. ...and people complained a
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Used Oil Analysis - Gasoline
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If this is the 1st run of M1 that would explain the sodium and the low TBN. If you keep using M1EP you should do 3-4 runs at 10k since it will be doing some clean up.
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Automotive General Topics
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What kind of filter do you use? It looks like a brand new engine!
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