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    Tribology of a Driveline Material

    It would be grease, one of the most important materials needed for driveline life?
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    What straight wt oil to try for 2000 RHD Cherokee

    Chevron Delo 400 30w and add a can of STP or Amsoil 60w motorcycle oil
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    Coolant for an old iron V8 with an alum radiator?

    Use Texaco premix low silicate coolant!
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    OCI by hours and engine break in question

    It is difficult....but, change the oil when the indicator tells you to. If a break in oil is being used, you will flush it out. Things are changing in the oil and filter business for sure. If you idle your engine lots, an hour meter would be a great tool, but with the advent of computer assisted...
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    Explain Tire rack to me

    I was at the LOCAL tire shop getting a flat fixed...twelve bucks....it rarely happens anymore with new tire tech. Anyway, I heard a quote for installing a decent brand tires on a minivan...680 dollars....yikes.....you can buy a decent TireRack tire with a good brand, have them installed and...
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    Going to do it! 10,000 mile oci

    Originally Posted By: HM12460 The F-150 will be due for an oil/filter change here in about 300 miles. Giving up my precious Motorcraft hasn't been easy. The switch to Mobil 1 oil and filters has been on my mind for some time now. The tough part has been talking myself into a 10,000 mile oil...
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    My Wix analysis is taking forever!

    Originally Posted By: tc1446 Next time put it in brown puffy envelope so USPS won't mess with it. Happened to me a couple times till I started using envelopes. Just wondering....when the post office asks you if the envelope contains liquids, etc...when you mail it, what do you tell them? I...
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    1997 Ford 7.3L 177k 4800mi Sample

    Hey....Welcome! So you have 4,800 on the oil or 20K? I would check the air filter and change as needed, is it stock? These engines like to run a quart down, so I would keep it that way. If you put an average of 10 to 12 k PER year on the engine, I would do a once a year oil change with all...
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    Updated thoughts on AX-15 lube?

    Amsoil Manual Transmission & Transaxle Gear Lube 75W-90 Manual Transmission & Transaxle Gear Lube 75W-90 Formulated specifically for demanding manual transmission and transaxle applications Product Code: MTGQT-EA Package sizes include: •Quart Bottle •5-Gallon Pail •55-Gallon Drum...
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    idea to clean heater core

    Originally Posted By: Donald Originally Posted By: 901Memphis Might catch something but from the plugged cores I've seen on Vulcans it's usually a thick goop like clay and it won't move anywhere with any kind of pressure. Some engines produce the calcium and rust type of debris that could be...
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    Is this dented oil filter okay?

    If they are a good company, they will just send you another...tell them you can send pics if they need them. Otherwise, if you used a credit card, cancel the transaction if they play bad.....
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    Would a coolant filter make a difference to a UCA?

    The advantages of a coolant filter....and I use spin on's is: Depending on the brand, a spin on will provide particle filtration, electrolysis prevention, and keep the coolant charged for a longer period of time. Thus, saves water pump issues, will keep coolant charged, and rid the engine of...
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    What oil for tuned diesel engine

    Can you list the different oils you have available to you....Chevron, Shell, Mobil etc and the general temp and climate of your Country please?
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    Cummins ISX fuel filter heater

    Are you running fuel conditioner for Winter? or just using the Winter treat from the fill-station?
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