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    Cost of Motor Oil Coming Down Yet?

    They may try to hold prices to make up or lost revenue due to gas prices.
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    The New Blackfire Midnight Sun spray wax

    Originally Posted By: The Critic
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    Meg's Paint Protect (new product)

    Some will claim the Meg's is not lasting as long due to the lack of strong beading and fast water removal. The beading is not very tight. The test is if it changes over time.
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    Wax application in cool temps?

    Originally Posted By: ted s waste of time Please explain. What aspect> Is there a limit to applying wax in your opinion?
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    Waxing technique

    Originally Posted By: mjoekingz28 Thank you MKZman, should I use a clay bar prior to waxing even if the surface feels fine? I've never clay barred before. If you do the baggy test (google clay bar baggie test) and it feels ok, you can skip it. If you have never used clay and consider...
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    Waxing technique

    The key is to apply a thin even coat. It really does not matter how you apply although some will have some theoretical reasons for specific patterns. With a thin even coat, then it will buff off with less effort. Some waxes should be buffed off immediately and others should be allow to haze...
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    Great videos on waterless wash techniques

    Originally Posted By: L_Sludger It's the future. Just wait until the EPA bans wet washes. The other threat is car wash places. During droughts they lobby to end home washing and they get to stay in business because they claim they recycle.
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    How cold before you stop hand washing your car?

    Around 50 is my limit but the wind is a big variable..a breeze makes it worse.
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    What are your favorite detailing products?

    My favorites: 1. DA Polisher - Flex 2. Tire Cleans - Mothers Back to Black Tire Renew 3. Spray Wax - Pinnacle XMT Spray Wax 4. Polishes - Menzerna 5. Glass Cleaner - Meg's (it is so inexpensive) 6. Sealants - Menzerna Power Lock, WG Deep Paint Sealant 7. Car Washes: Cleaning - Ultima...
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    Oil weight question

    Originally Posted By: 901Memphis The SAE 30 will be impossible to crank below 0F. The 0w30 will crank down to probably -30F or so (Maybe colder!) The 5w30 will crank down to probably -25F for a mineral oil The 10w30 will crank down to probably 20F or so. I am sure not what data this is based...
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    Rotella htst?

    I had made a note from somewhere that T5 10W-30 was > 3.5. I think it was because of one of the ACEA ratings it had.
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    Wix 51394 Equivalent to Generac 0H9039 Oil Filter

    My generac uses the same type but p/n is 070185F which is equivalent to Wix 51394.
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    Noak and wear

    Originally Posted By: DragRace [ People worrying about noak and wear is hilarious.Do a engine tear down if you want to know how well an oil is working for your application and stop worrying about what noak is,unbelievable. It is interesting how everyone latches onto one parameter. I am sure I...
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    Post your latest oil change

    1997 Dodge Dakota 4x4 5.2L 100.3K Out...(just 3K on oil, lots of short trips). Truck has always been slow to warm (been checked several times) Valvoline 10w-30 HM + Mopar filter VOA (Visual Oil Analysis) - Oil looked pretty good. In 5 qts Pennz Syn Blend 5W-30 (not HM) + Wix Filter
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    Post your latest oil change

    2007 Lincoln MKZ ..just under 80K miles Out and in the same.. Motorcraft 5w-20 Motorcraft FL-400s filter (new version) changed at 7K / 5 months...in oil filler, looks like new From some posts at BITOG, I should feel guilty for using a a 20 wt oil..never down more than 0.5 qt at oil change
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    Generac Gp17500 consuming sae30 but not m1 10w-30

    My generac specs SAE 30 most normal and 10W-30 is only recommended in warm (not hot) but will be using T5 10w-30 this summer.
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    Metro Master Blaster 8hp -- thoughts?

    The master blaster is pricey but does a better job given it offers more precision than a leaf blower. I have seen some put a hose on a leaf blower to emulate this. It is definitely a personal opinion and if you get a chance to try it yourself.
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    Spring Detail

    Originally Posted By: SF0059 Has anyone else used Einzett Glanz Wax? I used it years ago. It was ho hum - no real standouts. Chemical smell.
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    Post your latest oil change

    Not a passenger car but today changed the oil in my Husqvarner riding lawn mower mower.. PYB 10w-30, Koehler high capacity oil filter..oil just had 14 hrs or so on it.
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