Recent content by modularv8

I have an '06 F150 5.4L, 110k miles with zero problems running 5w20. As for the pump, the OEM pump is designed to deliver 30% more volume compared to the non-VCT version of this engine. Poor maintenance or extended oil changes intervals beyond what Ford specifies can impact the VCT operation in...

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Originally Posted By: PReal That’s where I’m betting I stand. Looking at the plethora of severely damaged timing chain guides and tensioners on 5.4 3v’s, I imagine that the incredibly bumpy road i was on in combination with a broken timing chain guide effectly lodged a piece in a sprocket...

You guys at Shell are awesome. Thanks for your help.

Originally Posted By: SuzanneClerkin Vstrom, we apologize for any inconvenience you may have ran into while trying to redeem your FRN code. We’ll be sending you direct message shortly with details on how to redeem your code. If anyone else is experiencing difficulty, please let us know! –The...

corrosion off aluminum. I recently bought a brand new 4-stroke model engine that had been in storage for about 25 years. The engine has never been fueled but the exterior of the aluminum alloy engine case had light corrosion; the gentleman I bought from was from a northern state. Anyway, I...

These types of planes have high lift/ very low stall speed airfoils, so they can get airborne with an airspeed as little as 25 mph; full flaps.

Originally Posted By: 08sienna So they opened up bunch of filters, looked into them and published their own "feel" (=well known criteria). I expected somewhat controlled experiments. I am not saying they are commercially biased or anything like that. But I just don't see much difference from...

Originally Posted By: 08sienna BTW, how did they test it and draw such a confident conclusion? The researchers deconstructed about 20 oil filters to compare and evaluate only their design, materials, and construction. The assessment of each filter's quality was based on well-known/established...

The gray bearded man says, "If you get a hole you weren't born with, your probably gonna die!". That was funny!

Originally Posted By: 08sienna Originally Posted By: modularv8 According to SAE paper number: 2010-01-1542 "The Evaluation of Mechanical Design and Comparison of Automotive Oil Filters" "Cardboard is not a superior material for an endcap due to possible durability issues". Oil operating...

I find it odd that they revamped the Pennzoil website and everything looks good, except for their flagship product. I know they are aware of the problem, but still no fix. I bet if their Marketing Department were made aware of the problem, there would be a quick response to fix it.

Originally Posted By: buster Why, why, why, why , why does Pennzoil have the link to their GF-4 Ultra PDS? Such a great line of oils but this is ridiculous. Shell technical support told me that their IT people are stupid, lazy, and pretty much do what they want when they want; I was stunned...

Originally Posted By: ARCOgraphite I like the OEM ford/champion filters better in my 2.3dohc than the MC/Pur-O-Later. Where can you get an OEM Champion filter? The one's I've seen are e-cores and the M1 filter isn't built the same as the Ford OEM.

You don't have to ask her out, take little steps. Create an opportunity to ask her out by being able to talk to her more outside of work so you are not under pressure or feel it is inappropriate. The next time you are talking to her at work, do a little small talk then end it with, "I'd really...