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Originally Posted By: 3311 Originally Posted By: Donald I would not suggest that. Who knows what coolant would do to the media and I would think its size and the nipple size would restrict flow. With respect to a flow restriction, thats why I said use the Magnefine as bypass filter. I haven...

Hey guys, thanks for all the feedback. I must say that during the time that I was under the car, I don't think I've ever felt safer. I've done work under 2 post lifts before and the car felt even more secure with plenty of room to work using the race ramp. It also felt a lot safer than just...

what brand/model plugs are these?

Here is some official literature off Infiniti's website: Quote: Infiniti R Spec™ High-Friction Brake Pads are manufactured with a carbon metallic pad compound that is designed to help reduce brake fade during highly repetitive, high speed stops Best used during competition driving events, on...

Originally Posted By: mikeinaustin Simple question, what are these? What are the advantages of pads like these, what are the disadvantages? The reason i am asking, is i am looking at a new vehicle and these pads are an option. I am trying to figure out how these R-Spec pads are any different...

Originally Posted By: unDummy Moly is high in Nissan Ester oil. Other high moly OE oils are the 0w20's from Toyota and Honda. High wear from initial break-in. What did you replace this oil with? I put the same exact stuff back it because I couldn't decide what to use instead. I'm pretty...

Originally Posted By: saaber1 Originally Posted By: bythabay My first oil change: ALUMINUM_______9 CHROMIUM_______0 IRON__________22 COPPER________70 LEAD___________1 TIN____________0 MOLYBDENUM___403 NICKEL_________0 MANGANESE______5 SILVER_________0 TITANIUM_______0 POTASSIUM______4%0 where...

Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete What oil is it exactly? Was this factory fill? 490 miles on the car? How much potassium? The oil was Nissan Ester Oil (it was factory fill from my understanding). Potassium was 4. Th car has 490 miles total on the odometer, and so did this oil

My first oil change: ALUMINUM_______9 CHROMIUM_______0 IRON__________22 COPPER________70 LEAD___________1 TIN____________0 MOLYBDENUM___403 NICKEL_________0 MANGANESE______5 SILVER_________0 TITANIUM_______0 POTASSIUM______4%0

Originally Posted By: edhackett Exactly what leads you to believe that adding MoS2 to an oil rather than using an oil formulated with MoDTC such as the Nissan oil is the proper thing to do? Want some salt on you fries? Sorry I'm out of NaCl. I've got some NaCN. It's only one letter off, you'll...

Originally Posted By: edhackett Exactly what leads you to believe that adding MoS2 to an oil rather than using an oil formulated with MoDTC such as the Nissan oil is the proper thing to do? Want some salt on you fries? Sorry I'm out of NaCl. I've got some NaCN. It's only one letter off, you'll...

I'm blending Amsoil SSO with a can of Lubro-Moly MOS2.. we'll see how that holds up in this engine after I get my analysis results back. I've found a bunch of research papers that I have links to on my blog that explain why Molybedenum is an important ingredient in Nissan's oil. Yes, the...

Has anyone considered making a custom blend of Nissan Ester Oil and a good synthetic to balance out the mix? For example, 2qts Nissan Ester Oil, 3qts Amsoil SSO This would provide most of the benefits of the ester oil by working with the DLC, while providing better protection against wear and...

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Just made a DIY Video that shows how to replace the radiator in a first generation Toyota Sienna. Enjoy :)