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    New “safer” coolant at WM?

    Good to know I've been running Prestone Low Tox in my Toyota for 10+ yrs. No complaints.
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    Virgin DD PowerCool Plus & Distilled water

    Yes, I want to bring the concentration up. We drive the bus/mh to 10,000' above sea-level two times each year. My research indicates a concentration as high as 60% for high altitude ops. I'll drain a gallon or two out and replenish with 100% concentrate. Distilled
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    Virgin DD PowerCool Plus & Distilled water

    Ok, here it is (sample #2) after 2 mths and 600 miles of use in my 1996 Detroit powered Prevost bus/motorhome. As mentioned previously, I did 5 dump and refills in an attempt to get all the previous non-OAT chemistry out. Also, I guessed at getting the mix at 50% PowerCool+ and 50% distilled...
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    Amsoil HD Diesel & Marine (AME),1995 Detroit 12.7L 60 series, 5,700 miles on oil

    Maybe 25% of #6 was towing the 10K# stacker. The rest of the time we're lighter. Detroit says 200 ppm for FE.
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    Amsoil HD Diesel & Marine (AME),1995 Detroit 12.7L 60 series, 5,700 miles on oil

    Yeah, sold our drag race car & trailer (nearest track closed). Now we just tow our Toyota FJ Cruiser 4 down, or a golf cart in a small trailer.
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    Amsoil HD Diesel & Marine (AME),1995 Detroit 12.7L 60 series, 5,700 miles on oil

    Here's the latest UOA for our 1995 DD12.7L 60 series with 118,600k miles. Oil and filters were new 17 mths ago. Engine is in a 1996 Prevost bus/mh that weighs 41k to 46k #s, depending on what I'm towing (or not), going down the road at 65 mph. Avg mpg is 8 mpg. We no longer pull a stacker...
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    Rebuilt caliper = reseized caliper? Help!

    It happen to me once, so I always change the hoses when doing a brake job.
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    *Investors Blog*

    greater economic freedom Bitcoin
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    Rv and boats.

    https://www.meguiars.com/marine/products
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    Funny car Car Chaos in Texas this weekend

    The screw blower they run is a game changer (y)
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    Funny car Car Chaos in Texas this weekend

    Williams Bros are one of the best. I was there Thursday till Sunday. Buddy of mine has been racing a blown alcohol funny car in this series since it began. He blewup his engine on his last qualifying pass. I always go to the TX Motorplex events. Combined w Nitro Chaos its the best bang for...
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    Fram Ultra XG3506, C&P, Different Center Tube Holes

    70% long distance hwy driving at the speed limit (27 mpg), 30% rural local (23 mpg). Oil and filter were in use for 10 mths & 9,300 miles. Normal acceleration, I rarely go above 3000 rpm. I drive conservatively. 2002 stock C5 vette w/auto trans w/70k miles since new. They are pretty...
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    Fram Ultra XG3506, C&P, Different Center Tube Holes

    No, calls for M1 5w-30
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    Purchased the new Fram Ultra 10060

    I just finished a 9,300 mile interval on a new XG3506. Works great, no issues. He's the thread w/pics. https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/fram-ultra-xg3506-c-p-different-center-tube-holes.380852/
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    Fluid recommendation for Allison HT740

    Call Tom Johnson, ext.# 2, at JG Lubricant Services. He's a retired Allison/GM fluid engineer. https://jglubricantservices.com/contact.html
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