Recent content by Pete2k_Z28

Well, I don't do any real extended drains (mabey 4k before a change) but M1 has given me MAJOR consumption issues as well. The problem was far less with Redline, we'll see how this Valvoline works. I already noticed the motor is quieter on a cold start with the SynPower than M1 so that tells me...

Sorry if this is a repost, but I did a search and found nothing. I was wondering how Valvoline SynPower synthetic oil compares to other commodity brands, like Mobil 1 for example. I know it's no Redline or Amsoil, but for under $20 for 5 quarts at Wally World, it doesn't seem like too bad a...

Yeah I guess it would! Nah that was using the cheap house brand crap that we sold at that shop

There is only 1 way to completely change the fluid in an auto trans. Disassemble the transmission, and replace the torque converter. Anything else will be a bit of a compromise. But if the flush is done properly, 95% of the fluid should be exchanged in the process. I never end a flush until the...

Just a random thought.... Why is it then that brake fluid can be disposed of with standard waste oil when it is not oil based? Always wondered that but this thread just got me thinking

Patman, I believe the Supertech Filters are made by Champion Labratories, the same company that makes the Mobil 1 filter and several others. Very good quality filter (I've cut a few new ones open) for a very reasonable price, around $2. Thick media with lots of pleats, good gluing, metal...

Wow havn't hit this forum in a while! Anyway, getting back to your question the popular concensus I believe is that Fram filters are actually sub-par in the quality department. Poor drainback seals don't do well to hold oil in the engine and cardboard endcaps permit much oil to bypass the...

The Toyota 2.2L 4 cylinder is famous for leaks. They were used in the Celica, Camrey, and others. The cam seals harden and leak oil like crazy. I've seen as bad as 2 qts/1000 miles. The Nissan V6 motors are also known for their cam seal leaks. People talk like the Jap cars are immune to...

For the cost of several drain & fill sessions, plus a filter change, pan gasket, and the time it takes to do such work I would advise you to bring the car to a reputable shop (not a quickie lube) or the dealership and get a transmission flush and filter change service. They run about $100 at...

For what it's worth, I switched to Royal Purple in my 2000 Z28 and the rear promptly blew up a month and a half later. At the time I switched the oil, there was no more than "normal" junk stuck to the magnet, so there was likely no pre-existing condition at that time. Whether it was the oil or...

Perhaps I can lend some insight to the topic? Before you can understand how friction modifiers function, it is important to understand how "wet" clutches perform. In a wet clutch arrangement, there are three stages of engagement. During the first stage, the clutch is not in contact with the...