Recent content by HayBusMan

Tom NJ, This site is fortunate to have your input. Thank you. Buster and Johnny also contribute much to these forums IMO. Jim

Overk1ll, I'm glad you've had excellent results with Mobil 1. I know it is a very good oil. In my case, the RPMs plus high valve spring tension resulted in unit loads that could have exceeded the oil's film strength and EP layer. On the other hand, it may have been transmission gear wear. I'm...

I believe there is validity in Valvoline's claim. I switched to Mobil 15W50 in my sport motorcycles. This was the tri-synthetic formulation. The magnetic drain plugs were full of iron powder. I tried the gold cap EP and the same wear was occuring. The oil did a fantastic job in cleaning up the...

I use 5W30 Pennzoil Platinum in my 2007 Avalon. I purchased the car in Sept. 2006. My wife loves it. I changed out the factory oil at 1000 miles. I change the oil every 6 months (approx 3500 miles) and change the filter every other oil change. The oil filter is fine for 7000 - 8000 miles in my...

Sometimes it takes me up to 5 attempts. It freezes on downloading the last 2 items which are always the pay pal donate to BITOG gif files. Thanks for any suggestions.

I beleive that most everyone now believes M1 XP uses gpIII. I wrote Exxon on Monday regarding grp III usage and below is there response. It is different than the other responses that I have seen. In my mind it leaves little doubt about gpIII in the formulation. Thank you for your inquiry, To...