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Hi friends, My son is running a Ford Focus ST with a 2.3 DI turbo. He has it tuned to run 93 Octane right now. He´s done some mods, like upgraded rods and pistons and has a stage 2 cam and a 50mm big turbo that is set for 22psi boost. He doesn´t track it yet, but still runs it pretty hard at...

I'm currently running Mobil 1 EP 5w30 for my first OCI in my 07 Vette LS2. I'm certain it will be great. BUT....Mobil 1 Euro 0w40 or 5w40 are each about a buck cheaper at Wallyworld for a jug and they both meet Porsche's A40 standard. So I'm probably going to switch to one of those. I'm leaning...

I'm looking at smart dead bolts for my new home. I have no clue where to start and there are MANY options. What locks does the hive like best and recommend? I like having an app to control and monitor the locks. I'd be putting in one for the front door, back door, and inside garage door. Thanks!

Just out of morbid curiosity, I've got 2 initial UOA's here, both on Jeep 3.6 variations. The first Jeep had its initial oil change at 2,007 miles. The 2nd at 4,658. So here are the Jeeps: Jeep 1 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon, 3.6 Pentastar, ESS using the starter motor, 6 speed manual...

I see Smart Change boxes in 0w20 in both of these versions. What is the difference?

Has anyone gone beyond 5k and done a UOA on RGT 0w20? I've read lots of chatter about it really being a 5k oil, but I'd imagine Shell would engineer it better than that since the Rotella brand has the image of being a robust line of oils. I ask because my daughter's Renegade 2.4 is right at...

What is it about these oils that makes it better for catalytic converters? Is it lower sulfated ash? I'm asking regarding gasoline engines, not diesels, as I don't have a diesel, but I've got a Jeep 3.8 that has had cats replaced. One at 100k miles and both at 155k. I'm looking for an oil that...

My 2008 Wrangler 3.8 has always had a drinking problem, at least since 40k miles. Sometimes it uses 3/4 quart per 1k miles, sometimes none. Mostly, about 1/2 qt per 1k miles. I had 1 cat replaced at about 100k miles, under warranty. Now both need replaced at 155k. The engine otherwise runs like...

I saw a K&N oil filter at Wally world and wondered what the filtering efficiency is? I looked at the cartridge version for the Pentastar and the construction looks to be of good quality, as does the media. Does anyone know what the efficiency rating is for these? I've looked at K&N's website and...

The legendary F-14 with it's awesome Phoenix missile finally has some competition. An F-15C fired an AIM-120D AMRAAM at a BQM-167 drone, blowing it out of the sky for what the USAF claims is the record for longest air to air missile kill. This took place at Tyndall AFB's Weapons Evaluation...

My brother is looking at a 2010 convertible Mustang. It has the 4.0 and a six speed auto. Is this a pretty good, long lasting, reliable powertrain with a good rep, or something he should avoid? Any recommendations would be appreciated.

It is almost time for tires. The Hankooks on my Transit have lasted awhile but they are a horror show in the snow and not great in the rain. I've narrowed down my choices to the Cooper Discoverer HT3 and the Michelin Agilis Cross Climate. I'm sticking with the stock 235/65/16 size. So I'm...

I'm having new ceramic pads and high carbon rotors put on my Ford Transit 350 today. What is the best break-in procedure to burnish them and set them up right for reliable, long, smooth, quiet service? I've read new car brake break-in procedures, but they use cheap pads and rotors, usually. I'd...

Here are two filters, both for the same application, in the 3.6 Pentastar. Both had just over 7k miles on them. Both did fine, according to UOA's. The Fram was very difficult to pull apart, requiring pliers and vice grips and lots of effort. The M1 has nothing backing the pleats, and it came...

I´m moving this discussion from another thread to avoid hijacking. Here is the thread... https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/626-000-mile-pentastar-teardown.329423/page-5#post-5479802 @sloinker Ethan Mitchell was 6th fastest of 29 tonight in Nebraska and starts on the pole if he...

Is the base oil in Shell RGT a gas to liquid oil like Platinum and PUP? Just curious.

I loved the dark theme on the previous forum host. Is there a way to do that on this one? I have not been able to find it in preferences or anywhere else, for that matter.

Another run of M1 AP 0w20 in the Gen 1 Penatastar. I took the OLM down to about 2% on this one, changing at exactly 8k miles on the oil. I added a little less than 1/4 quart in February. This was the first OCI with a Mobil 1 oil filter. Other than the factory fill, each oil filter has been a...

How good are pro detailing shops with shampooing cloth seats? My old Jeep JK seats have cloth that is in good shape, but over the years it has accumulated spots and slight stains. Store bought products like Turtle Wax or Blue Coral fabric cleaners can't get the job done. I'm wondering if it is...

I've got a 99 Mercedes E430 Sport. I've always run Mobil 1 0w40 in it. My mechanic, who specializes in European cars, has switched to LiquiMoly 0w40 and was really hyping it up. I am sure it is outstanding oil, but The car has done perfectly well with Mobil1. Napa has M1 0w40 Euro formula on...