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If you look in the archives, you'll also see quality control issues with the original Amsoil foam filters. Some had situations where the foam deteriorated!

A detailer said to to use "clean" motor oil!

Mike, It's an old Craftsmen......pre-mix only!

For the experts here, I have a couple bottles of MX2T 2 stroke motorcycle oil. As I have no motorcycle, would it be ok to run in a snowblower when it gets down to 20 below zero? If so, at what mix rate. The snowblower is probably 16 years old. Thanks, Hapuna

On many vehicles, there's no Zerk fittings. Is it worthwile to squeeze the rubber boot occasionally to get some of the grease back on the metal-metal friction point? Would this increase the joints longevity?

Hi All, I'm using the standard size SuperTech oil filter on a 2000 Toyota Corolla 1.8 (same size as the factory unit). Has anyone used an oversize ST filter; if so which did you go with? I've heard rumors that the equiv to a PH3600 would work; just checking what others have used. Thanks, Hapuna

I would think with some decent analysis equipment, any oils composition could be determined. I dont think its rocket science anymore. I beleive Amsoil gets most of their basestocks from Mobil, and most of their additive packages from Lubrizol.The real science and improvements in oil technolgies...

Hi MolaKule, I just sprinkle a small amount from the dispenser....doesn't take much. For a comparison, try one half of your hood without, and the other side with. Amazing the difference.

I learned this from someone years ago, and it works great. After applying a liquid or paste wax, let it dry. Then apply a really light coat of cornstarch (like the baby powder type). It really makes buffing to a great shine easy! Hapuna

Anyone know if the ST3600/PH3600 is suitable as an oversize oil filter for a ST4967? Are there any others that would be suitable for a 2000 1.8 litre Corolla engine? Thanks, Hapuna

So what does this mean for all the K&N and Amsoil promoters out there? Are manufacturers tests "rigged" to get the results they want? Everybody cant have the "best" filter in all categories! Looks like this test was almost as scientific as the rest, yet it showed very different results than the...

Does anyone know the average HP loss going from a light oil to a heavy oil? Lets take a small 4 cyl engine; how much "loss" of HP is there between running a 5w-20 v/s a 5w-50 oil? Is there a large difference based on engine speed/load? Hapuna

Any idea of the quality differences between the American and Mexican SuperTech oil filters? Is Champion gradually moving all production to Mexico? Do they use the same media?

Hmmmmm......JimzOil.......how much per quart!

Seems like theres only a few manufacturers of base oils, and the additive market is limited also. So how hard is it to create a high quality synthetic? Does Lubrizol have standard "packages" of additives to be mixed with the base oils? How much customization is available from the additive...