Recent content by TallPaul

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Definitely easy. It went so well that after the second one I told the doctor I wished I had a third eye so we could do it again. The doctor said these surgeries are what get him out of bed in the morning. Actually, three eyes would be perfect, one for very close, one for mid-range, and one...

Frankly, just not interested in rushing to a leak down test. Next time I see my mechanic I'll see if he thinks it would be worth while.

The smoke happens on acceleration, never on a cold start, so likely not the valve guide seals. No pressure in the crankcase, but a slight vacuum at the oil filler hole. PCV screen staying clean, at least for 2800 miles yet. Car seems to have full power, or if not, then these Fox Mustangs in...

So I grabbed another filter today at Meijer. They had both the old and new versions. Here is how they compare: Mobil 1 M&H from first post The new Mobil 1 (this one says made in Vietnam): So the base plate has been changed to a totally different configuration of the inflow holes, yet they...

If I remove the oil cap while the engine is running there is a slight vacuum at the filler hole which I believe is the proper condition. Certainly don't want pressure in the crankcase. Looks super clean in the oil filler (photo posted earlier in this thread), though you don't see much down...

I got my Mobil 1 at O'Reily. Later I was shopping at Meijer and saw the same Mobil 1 filter, but the one at Meijer had a shrink wrapped can inside the box. Cheaper too. Next time I go to Meijer I have to check what the baseplate looks like on that one.

So what is the best brand these days. Is Baldwin any good? What about Fleetcraft? For now I stick with Mobil 1. Maybe try the Amsoil filters. When I went to get a cartridge filter for wife's Mazda 5 2.3L the Fram 20,000 mile had a nice metal backing, but as I recall the K&N didn't, so I...

Hmm, wonder if M&H is why they moved the bypass to the dome end. BTW, what is M&H?

Another factor for the threads: https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/oil-filter-rolled-vs-cut-threads.188295/

They add strength to the connection, whether needed or not. And since we have never heard of a Wix filter blowing off its mount, the extra threads probably are not needed. Regardless, I like having the extra threads.