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SteveG4 replied to the thread Turbocharger oiling - how thick is too thick?.Nicely said, Sir. -
SteveG4 reacted to OVERKILL's post in the thread Turbocharger oiling - how thick is too thick? with
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Clearly, the subject of "you don't lubricate turbos with gear oil" didn't come up during the training eh? A40 is a test sequence, and a... -
SteveG4 reacted to ZeeOSix's post in the thread Turbocharger oiling - how thick is too thick? with Like.
What kind of cold start issues running a 0W-40?
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SteveG4 reacted to kschachn's post in the thread Turbocharger oiling - how thick is too thick? with Like.
Yes, A40 is about as good as it gets in that regard. But then so is Mercedes-Benz 229.5 used in this engine:
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SteveG4 replied to the thread 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis 4.6L Valvoline Blend 5W20 3078 mi.I accomplish OCI's when my cheap Equinox's DI 2.4L starts to drink or burn oil, at a tune of 1 qt per 1000 miles. That's usually around...
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SteveG4 reacted to dnewton3's post in the thread 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis 4.6L Valvoline Blend 5W20 3078 mi with Like.
The 3v 5.4L was the exception to the rule. For example, the 3v 6.8L was never an issue. The difference lays not in the number of...
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SteveG4 reacted to Timmastertech's post in the thread What are the most common oil filter sizes? with Like.
Here is what I stock. I stock OE but I will give you the NAPA numbers as well, OE number first, napa second GM: PF47/1040 PF46/1042...
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I took my driving lessons in a '73ish Hornet with a floor-mounted 3-speed shifter - I wanted to learn on a manual-ytrannission car, and...
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I like a 10/30 oil myself. If it is a SP oil it should be just as good as any SP rated 5/30 . For 5k mile changes I would use any one of...
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Sorry Adam no oil this time BUT !!
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Did an oil change yesterday, with Magnatec 5W30 A3/B4 full synthetic. Yes it does have a unique smell. A mixture between sweet and...
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SteveG4 reacted to aquariuscsm's post in the thread Castrol Magnatec initial impressions. with Like.
Loving the Magnatec more and more as the miles get put on the oci!!:D *Waves at ZeeOSix and Stude👋
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SteveG4 reacted to OilReport99's post in the thread Valvoline Premium Blue One Solution Gen2 with Like.
Welcome to BITOG!
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Of course. I've owned several sets of LTX's over the years (the original LTX M/S and its successor the LTX M/S2) and have always been...
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SteveG4 replied to the thread Couldn't take it anymore.Good move. Tell us how you like the new Defenders over time. I've had Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armor "LT" tires do well on ice and...