Recent content by plane_car_nut_80

An extra tidbit. Diesel engines are a robust lot. To get them into service ASAP the industry sells and uses a break-in powder that is introduced into the combustion chamber via the intake!!, (like maybe BON AMI). WOW

I would second the no additive for the first few thousand miles post. There must be friction during the break-in process. I am a licensed aircraft and power plant mechanic, among other things. A rebuilt airplane engine has about 25 hours, at the most, to break in. The procedure used for years...

I need advice! My 2004 Jaguar XJ8 VDP has a ZF** tranny that requires no servicing??. I don't buy Jaguar's the no fluid change, no maintenance philosophy. I have 73,000 miles and 12 years of oxidation, etc. and I want to R & R the fluid. Transmission sumps with integral filters are about...