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    Noticed PUP has gone up nearly $3 a jug.

    Can you explain what you mean when you say Pennzoil Yellow Bottle lubricates better than Pennzoil Ultra Platinum?
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    Noticed PUP has gone up nearly $3 a jug.

    At my local Walmart I've noticed PUP 5 gallon jugs have gone up from $25.17 to $27.97 in the last few days. The "regular" PP has stayed the same @ $25.17. All Synthetics from any brand or grade were $25.17 until this happened. Anyone know why PUP is the only one to buck this trend?
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    When do you figure this should be drained?

    Sounds like the oil has been babied to me. 7500 shouldn't be an issue. Remember you're talking about one of the most robust oils out there. It would be a waste to cut out 2500 miles of its life.
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    Head's spinning from what oil for 1970 chevy LT-1

    The guys recommending the 10w-30 Valvoline VR1 are right. It has the right amount of ZDDP that your flat tappet cam was designed for. ...And the grade is right.
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    Head's spinning from what oil for 1970 chevy LT-1

    My old man had one of those LT-1 crate engines. He put it in a '68 Camaro with a close ratio 4-speed and 4.10 12 bolt. That was 1977. I was a kid of 5 or 6. That car took my breath away. I refused to ride in it with him.
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    Opinion, is fuel dilution an overblown subject?

    When I change the QSUD in my Hyundai Accent with DI, the oil looks nice and as thick as a 5w-20 oil can be. Its not thin at all. Dilution, what dilution? I take no special precautions with it either. I use it as transportation, idling, WOT gutting, putt putting, whatever, and never give the oil...
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    Head's spinning from what oil for 1970 chevy LT-1

    Joe Mondello, a well respected man in pushrod circles recommended a product called "Cam Shield." You can add it to whatever modern oil you choose in order to pump up the ZDDP to levels that your LT-1 was intended to run on. Mondello said he was having issues with flat tappet cams in the new...
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    Yes, tons of info already, but... I still ask this

    I know that on the Mustangs with the 4.6L modular engines, the early ones, Ford recommended 5w-30. And then in about 2001 it was changed and 5w-20 was the new recommendation. I don't know if there was a difference in the engines, but they looked the same and were rated at the same horsepower...
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    What is NOACK?

    As always MolaKule, thank you for your valuable input.
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    Opinion, is fuel dilution an overblown subject?

    Yeah, I ain't a worryin about a little fuel slippin past my rings in my Hyundai. It'll be alright.
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    What is NOACK?

    So what kind of Noacks are we seeing with the new Pennzoil GTL oils? Are they superior to what we have seen in the past?
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    DI engines: ethanol fuel better?

    In my neck of the woods premium is 20 cents a gallon more than regular, unless you go to one of the gouging stations which can be 50 cents a gallon more, or worse. @ 20 cents a gallon more it only takes a slight improvement (1 or 2 MPG) to make the difference and save money. We're talking $3.79...
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    What is NOACK?

    Its sinking in guys... So if one oil has a Noack of 5 and another a Noack of 12, what does that mean? Are those percentages? Percentages of what? Which one would be better, 5 or 12?
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    What is NOACK?

    The glossary won't work for me. Can someone explain to me what NOACK is? What does it mean? What do I need to look for in an oil? I'm a layman. Go easy.
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    DI engines: ethanol fuel better?

    I got one of the first '12 Accents in the country. Bought it June 2011. I'm part of the MPG reimbursement, but I haven't cashed it in yet. I'm up around $500 right now. Do yourself a favor and do the math. If you can only improve your mileage 1-2 MPG, then you'll save money running premium. I'm...
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