Recent content by Road Rage

I agree that unless the car is running at sustained or frequent RPM over 5k, shear is not an big issue. Heck, I have said for years that one could probably use boar mucous in a modern car and get away with it.

If the Dex/green mixture were causing a problem (as in gelling), you would already know about it due to over heating or higher coolant temps. I would not use any cleaner not approved by the mfr. Cleaners often make leaks worse, since GM among others actually fixes small leaks not quickly...

Please allow me to mention Orson. When my daughter had a garden reception after her wedding, he provided the shade.

Thank you. Additional vehicle and driving style info: I have the DOHC 5.0L with re-programming by Ford Racing. The mod increased torque off-idle by 60 lb-ft!! It delivers 440 HP and 400 lb-ft. with my exhaust mods. Redline is 7,000 RPM. Crankshaft is forged steel. Pistons hypereutectic...

Death of natural causality in middle age is almost always associated with these: heart risk factors (cholesterol, tri-glycerides, pressure, valves, arterial plaque/occlusion), untimely diagnosis of cancers, aneurisms, undiagnosed/untreated conditions, family history (genetics), exposure to...

I have a 2011 Mustang GT 6-speed with many suspension mods, FRPP oil cooler, tranny cooler and Boss 302 radiator. Only 2700 miles on it, and have done 2 oil changes. One with 5w20 MC syn, and one with 5w40 Syntec Edge Eurospec. Last trip to Advance showed plenty of German 0w30, and also some...

I admire the Nissan VQ35DE engine, but as a long time Honda engine fan, and owner of an NSX, a 3G TL with the 270-HP 3.2L, and an S2000, I am not ready to hand over the Supreme Deity crown to any Nissan component. Let's compare how the engines run/consume oil/ etc at 250k miles. I get average...

Buster et al: I have a 2004 TL, and did a GC "Green" change out recently just for the fun of it, and o be part of the great GC Cult. So far, no sluggishness, and by some very unscientific, but consistent (same 20 mile commute, same speed on autopilot)technique, I have seen a lsight rise in...

"While I will not assail NA Castrol, and make my oil use decisions based on the best science and info available to me." pscholte: I have no grudge against Castrol, and I think my comment quoted again above clearly states that I make decisions based on science and the info avilable from many...

Excuse me for living - oh for 2 - what other great crime have I committed. Jeessh. Sorry for getting my oil companies wrong, but your outrage and quoting out of context are as suspect as your cynicism and rude tone. Are you saying there never was a lawsuit? While you are hinting at all sorts...

I find the GC Cult to be fascinating. At least GC is based on some science - the Royal Purple Cult seemed to be based on color, and the nonsensical "science" of TV auto journalism. My favorite is where they drain the "old" oil and then run a dyno on RP - this of course has no control mechanism...

Although Honda warns not to use other ATF's, and I have actually had trouble using Mobil 1 in the older 4-speed Honda automatics, I have successfully used Amsoil's latest "universal" ATF in the 5-speed automatic in my 2004 TL. I did 3 drains/refills to get the level to over 80% Amsoil. Being...

Although I do not believe cotton gauze filters are as effective overall as a quality oiled paper, they do flow well. So I use them on cars where performance is the overall objective, and OCI's and oil filtration are often and excellent, respectively. I use one in the excellent factory airbox in...

Does anyone who has first-hand engine assembly experience comment on whether or not Honda uses high moly assembly lube? When i visited Germany on a journalist's tour of AMG, I watched an E55's V8 being assembled (I had just advised my borhter to buy one - which he did - what a monster!). The...

I have looked and analysed a number of NEO products, and remaind unimpressed. It is a boutique oil IMO, like RP. And the grammatical mistakes on their website make me wonder how their QC is as well.