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What pads? TiGeo gave you link that might be an issue, but what are pads you used?

I have seen several times up close here 777-9 while testing it. It is truly beautiful airplane.

Go ESP 0W20 X2. Same additive package as ESP 0W30.

EBC, without question.

Idk what is going on there, but I get Mahle as it is only filter available for Euro air box on N52 engines and they are of impeccable quality.

My BMW air filter is made by Mahle and aftermarket Mahle filter is some if the best workmanship I have seen when it comes to filters.

Let’s be clear, FIAT approval is nothing special. It is an afterthought that serves internal warranty purposes. Any oil that has MB229.51 or MB229.52 approval will be better anything API, whether it is SP or SQ. The reason why they don’t carry that FIAT approval is that MB229.51/52 etc. are...

However, it is not approved for API SP (0W30) as it has higher phosphorus levels than API allows for a 30 grade. The ZDDP level between PPE L 5W30 and ESP 0W30 are very similar. Both will have phosphorus above 800ppm, while PPE has Zinc above 900ppm. Calcium levels are also similar, ESP being...

Original tires are not some benchmark. Manufacturers sacrifice performance for mpg or longevity. The only Michelin tire that did not last 27k on my car was the Michelin Pilot Super Sport, and they should not last 27k.

I have never felt 777 being underpowered. A340, on the other hand? Every time I am flying that 5 APU airplane, I am waiting for the captain to come out and say: "Are there volunteers to push during take off?"

This is good oil, albeit a bit older formula. It has very high HTHS even for non-energy conserving Euro 5W30. I would, though, go Mobil1 ESP 0W30. It has MB229.52 approval and VW504.00/507.00.

Of course it is. It has a higher level of ZDDP, which serves as an LSPI suppressor. The LSPI issue is generally confined to ILSAC oils and engines recommended for use with that oil.

Technically thicker oil will create more resistance and with that more heat. However, differences are minuscule to notice on oil gauge. Then there are always too many other variables like ambient temperature, traffic etc. to notice something like that. I had in BMW all kind of oils on street and...

I am still waiting more wisdom on approvals.

BMW 328i xDrive manual transmission; Out: HPL MTl 75W. Was not happy with this fluid. Cold shifting is very good, but when the transmission warms up, during very fast shifts, it is not precise at all. I was thinking of keeping it in for some time but a few days ago, I was shifting from second...