Recent content by alcyon

The whole story is, my diff (RWD) had a mild clunk when shifting from N to D and from N to R, or P to R. It also had a whine when engine braking long downslopes. Since Mk3 Supra/Gen2 Soarers are notorious for crush sleeve issues after decades of use, I decide to rebuild the diff with a "pro". He...

Here is an excerpt from their website : English isn't my first language, but don't some of these terms seem contradictory or mutually exclusive ? What is your experience with SVL parts ? I am considering buying a Ring and Pinion set.

Use PENNZOIL after 1983 Dex II/DEX III fluid.

I do 6000km a year.

Every week or every other week. Sometimes no driving it up to 2 months due to rebuild/repairs.

Mine came all A-ok

Yes it is fulfilling, especially after some paid mechanics got it wrong the first time and I got it right. Recently I had a clunking in my diff when shifting from N to D and N to R. So I asked a so called pro to rebuild my diff with crush sleeve eliminator. He changes all the bearings but re...

My single piston Honda Ex5 motorcycle timing chain tensioner broke and engine just died while I was 20km away from home.

Mazda RX-8,what were they thinking.

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/drain-refill-vs-diy-flush.306111/

So I guess there will some drop in fuel economy vs Shell Helix Ultra that has like 12.8cst at 100c ?

I recently came a cross a dealer selling this oil at a good price to me. It comes in a 5L bottle. I see that it's 100C viscosity is on the higher end of the 40 scale, at 14+ cst. Anyone used this before ? Also interested to know it's base oil class, a group3 or group 3 with some 4? This is just...

It's fine as long as you aint keeping the car for 20 years or more.

Sadly there plenty more on social media.