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    "Total" motor oil, new brand?

    Originally Posted By: crinkles common euro oil and in other parts of the world, but have not seen in Aus. Puegeot uses total in diesel 308 1.6 and 2.0 HDI engines i think Used to have Total Service stations in Austrlia long time ago. My uncle ran one at Burwood Victoria.
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    1500 kms and oil on pistons' top !

    Motul 10w40 should be fine. I assume it is a 300v variety.
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    1500 kms and oil on pistons' top !

    Surely the rings would be broke in by now. Its the other parts that might take longer. I wouldn't worry too much. 200 miles on dino would be plenty to seat rings. I'd say its fuel/ combustion components. Had you run in the motor on a dyno?
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    Mercedes Roadster, 1962

    Csaxon, I would agree with the MB people.
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    yard blower

    Bunnings, Mitre10 and the like have several brands at this price point. I am looking for one at the moment and probably look at either Ryobi or GMC. What I'm after is high velocity air (range from 200-270kph)and size of bag (20-40ltrs). There are also some lighter weight units. I think the GMC...
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    Cat 5 Cyclone hits Nth Queensland Coast

    It seems that the old man did not evacauate from his caravan and no one knew he was still there until after the event. From the news reports, apart from evacuation notices, some people were ordered by the police to leave their homes. They may just be thanking them they did. Total loss of house...
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    Cat 5 Cyclone hits Nth Queensland Coast

    Apparently one older gentleman has been found dead of a heart attack in a caravan.
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    Cat 5 Cyclone hits Nth Queensland Coast

    Cyclone Larry. Winds up to 300kph. Many houses and Banana & Sugar crops destroyed. Amazingly it appears no deaths.
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    Best gear lube for DeLorean trans

    SF will either have something off the shelf or mix up something to suit your trans, if needed. I would go for the SF oil over anything else. PM him to get his suggestions.
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    Castrol Edge their best ever

    Hi Sprintman, Reported this on Jan 20, but for some reason umknown to me the topic has disappeared. Shows up if you do a search under my name for this thread. BTW. If it wasn't their best ever what would be the point of bringing out a new product unless it was to lower the price point? Just my...
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    Hyundai 2.7L V6, 10W-30 "Mystery" Blend, 3,000 miles

    May I suggest 12 months till next oil change.
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    Fuchs titan SL Long Life Plus 0w-30

    So Toyota62, were you a poster here as Toyota18?
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    Castrol Formula R become's Castrol Edge.

    I saw it the other day as well. Have a look at their website. Pretty cool Castrol Edge
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    How long is my transmission going to last?

    I would be surprised if the tranny was actually dry without oil at all. Probably low and needed a fill. Certainly better to keep it up to the full mark.
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    suspension problem?

    On many cars after a strut replacement you will need a wheel alignment.
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