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Originally Posted by noclutch Thanks for the feedback guys. Regarding the base number- it went from 6.78 per the VOA Subie provides us, to 4 points lower as of my sampling, which was at an IOLM reading of 50%. Question- so will the IOLM "know" when my base is depleted to an insufficient level...

I worked in the bike industry for many years, there is no such thing as "bike specific" grease. The marked up grease sold as bicycle grease is nothing unique other than you'll pay a lot more than just going and getting bearing grease from a hardware or automotive store. You'll pay as much for a...

Originally Posted by Jimkobb Just wonder how often to pull the rear axle and re-grease in there? Depends on the brand and model of hub you have. Some are quite serviceable (Shimano or Shimano like) with loose ball bearings and cone races. Others use sealed cartridge bearings that aren't really...

I seriously doubt it matters if you're changing every ~5k, but I use Magnatec for what it is worth...

Originally Posted by javacontour Seemed to be the big thing last year, or maybe the year before. They are hydraulic as well. There was a big warning sticker that the brakes may not work when the bike is upside down. If the bike is upside down, I'm well past needing to use the brakes, LOL...

Originally Posted by MrQuackers I have seen one while cruising Columbia River Gorge, I will have to stop by. Yes, starting to see them East of Hood River...passed several off of I-84 on my way to Wyoming last July. They're all over Idaho, Utah, Wyoming as well, I just never managed to stop at...

Perhaps Palemoon since it is based on Firefox

They are Top Tier certified, haven't ever used it as they aren't around my parts but I've seen lots of them in my travels.

I run Magnatec which I have been able to stock up on at less than $4 per quart. But honestly it doesn't matter, if it meets the minimum Ford spec for the engine than it will work fine.

Yes, Chevron Supreme meets Ford's spec for the Eco-Boost engines https://cglapps.chevron.com/sdspds/PDSDetailPage.aspx?docDataId=533194&docFormat=PDF

There are some conventional and most semi-synthetics that meet Ford's requirements for the Ecoboost engines. Those who claim a full synthetic changed frequently is necessary have to my knowledge never produced facts to back this up. There are however lots of UOA's with semi-synthetics in...

Most laptops come without DVD drives these days, Windows, Mac, or Chrome OS. Chromebooks with at least 4gb RAM will be more than sufficient, have great battery life, and are inexpensive. I got my kids each an Acer 2 in 1 for Christmas...they were $200 each on sale and have access to the Google...

Originally Posted by walterjay Yes Yes Yes. Using Castrol Magnetec in my Ecoboost. But honestly, you can't go wrong with any major brand syn oil that meets spec. And Magnatec worked great in Ecoboost engines when it was a blend too. Oil meeting the Ford spec is fine. Look for SN+ API rating...

Originally Posted by Spitter What are the top 5 best and worst filters out today? Boy there are a lot of factors here to consider including media, construction, adbv material, and price. Here would be my five best...only based on ones I've used over the past 31 years. 1. Fram Ultra-checks all...

I usually buy from Chevron for a few reasons. 1) It's top tier and uses one of the most well tested and respected additives. Since I run 92 Supreme it comes with high doses of Techron. I've never had a fuel related issue buying from Chevron for over 30 years. 2) It's my local station and locally...