Recent content by sch

I glad to know I'm not the only one that notices the particles. Seems the vote is 50:50 on whether to keep using the MC filters. I buy Baldwins for the LS3 as they have always been clean. Maybe I'll switch to Baldwins for this engine as well, but I would be missing out on the silicone AD valve...

Hi, I wanted to get peoples opinion or experience with metal particles or shavings on oil filter canister threads. It first started a WIX 57060XP I bought for my brand new LS3 (Chevy SS) in 2017, I inspected the filter and noticed that with a paper towel I could wipe the base of the filter and...

Originally Posted By: CATERHAM Originally Posted By: sch

What oil filter did you use? This reinforces my decision to switch from GC to RT6. My copper levels have never been as low as yours.

Originally Posted By: SubLGT Subaru is recommending 3750 mile OCI for all turbo motors, as stated in Service Bulletin 02-106-08: "Due to heat generated by the turbocharger and carbon deposits contained in exhaust gas, the oil in a turbocharged engine will deteriorate faster than the oil in a...

Originally Posted By: SubLGT What year STI? Stock or modded? Does CAT do fuel % in oil? It is an '06. Stock. CAT seems to not do fuel for gas engines Originally Posted By: JRed I might be reading that wrong, but didn't the 10w-40 Syntec turn in great wear numbers vs. the mileage on the oil...

Yeah I was about to buy and run GC from now on. Its the same price for GC as any other synthetic at Autozone (not including specials). Figure I might as well stick with one type from now on.

Hi, I've been trying to decide what oil to use after doing 7 UOAs. After 7 I feel more clueless as what oil is the best then when I first started. I would categorize myself as a hard driver, I have done 1 track day and or autocross for most of the oil changes. I have never been that happy with...