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    Torque wrench suggestions wanted

    I have 4 torque wrenches from HF. They are 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, and 3/4 in drives for certain range of torque values. The 3/8 and 1/2 got most uses. Occasionally 1/4 one. The 3/4 one only gets used when I work on shaft nuts. I also have a Quinn digital one which I use to calibrate the other click type...
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    VOA - Pennzoil Platinum 0W-20 SP

    I have been using PP for over 10 years, 0w20 and 5w30. But I think in the latest formulation PP is falling behind in terms of add packs. I am planning to switch to Valvoline EP for Moly and Boron.
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    TESTING: Valvoline EP, Mobil 1 EP, LiquidMoly Moly Gen, Castrol Magnatec, Castrol Edge EP VOAs (Blackstone)

    Where is the evidence that oil analysis does not tell much truth? What does?
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    Anyone know how to read TPMS sensor date code?

    @atikovi thanks. Do you have the ATEQ model handy? Also does it report percentage or is it just OK/Bad bipolar readings?
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    Anyone know how to read TPMS sensor date code?

    @atikovi what scan tool for battery life? I have a obdlink mx+, it can read IDs, pressure, temperature etc but no battery.
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    Anyone know how to read TPMS sensor date code?

    I did send an email from their website. But have not received anything yet. Not even an acknowledgement of my email inquiry.
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    Anyone know how to read TPMS sensor date code?

    Bought 4 Continental sensors for my Mazda3 from rockauto. Boxes came, but they look as if sitting on shelf for a long time. The sensor IDs are "smaller" than the ones currently on car which are 16 years old since I bought the car new. Three of the sensors' battery life is nearing the end, hence...
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    Good Samaritan correcting my stupidity (no jackstands)

    Ok. The reason it failed sooner then expected is corrosion on the aluminum. Clean the mating area, and coat the area and the mount itself with fluidfilm to slow corrosion. I have a 2007 mazda3.
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    Pennzoil Platinum HM 5W30 VOA

    Post by KCJeep in this thread; Boron (quiets engines)? | Bob Is The Oil Guy https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/boron-quiets-engines.218775/
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    Pennzoil Platinum HM 5W30 VOA

    Are you not concerned about the lack of Boron? Sure oil analysis does catch all additives and there has been no documents that suggested they are using undetectable elements. Maybe D1G3 bar is still low enough to pass without Boron. But I like Boron for short trips. Am considering switching to...
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    is Pennzoil Platinum still the favorite?

    I wanted PUP but can’t get it easily. For PP I am taken aback by the bare minimum Moly and zero boron.
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    Pennzoil Platinum 0w20 SP noisier than SN?

    The latest VOA indicated that the Moly is at bare minimum and zero Boron. This might contribute to the louder noise.
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    is Pennzoil Platinum still the favorite?

    Thanks for the enlightenment guys.
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    is Pennzoil Platinum still the favorite?

    I have been using TGMO for the past 10 years on my 2013 Camry. It's got to a point that the dealership is not willing to give me discount anymore. So I need to get back to 0w20 oils that I can buy from Walmart. Is Pennzoil platinum still the favorite in our community? Thanks.
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