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I've always heard that over tightening a gasket can lead to leaks in the future but I've never been told why this is. Would someone explain to me what happens when a gasket is over tightened? Does it make a difference if it's a rubber gasket vs metal vs cork? How about if it's two flat surfaces...

OK, another 20 weight oil report over 10K on a not new vehicle with history. 8 samples of 7K+ miles, 5 of over 9K+ miles, 94K miles on car. New report on the right. <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">&nbsp;Code:</div><div class="ubbcode-body ubbcode-pre" style="height...

Hopefully the image hosting site will allow the image to be seen. <img src="http://images.kodakgallery.com/photos4226/5/8/71/61/34/7/734617108505_0_ALB.jpg"> This is what I see on my computer. The only column that is not in correct location is the make up amount. Looks pretty easy for me to...

Ok once again. I thought people would be interested in how a 20 weight oil would perform with long intervals over a long period of time under a more agressive than average driver. 7 samples of 7K+ miles, 4 of over 9K+ miles, 85K miles on car. New sample is on the right: Code:<hr /><pre> Date...

<blockquote>Quote:<hr /> Isn't this the same engine that the base Acura RSX has ?? <hr /></blockquote> Essentially they are the same. The base rsx does not have a balance shaft or electric power steering but does have a dual runner intake manifold and the type-s’s oil pump, or so I am told.

<blockquote>Quote:<hr /> Great report!! Is there any particular reason you changed from 5-30 to a 0-20 and later a 5-20? Perhaps you got a change of heart about x-20 oils as I have after reports on BITOG. I also note that there does not appear to be any significant difference between the...

I guesse it is another good report, looks likes I will continue with 10k intervals. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />

These numbers look almost identical to the numbers that my ~10k m1 5w20 uoa's have shown on my K20. I also have had a few reports that showed high lead and iron readings, these numbers did lower after time indicating to me that it was caused by a particle streak.

New sample on right. Code:<hr /><pre> Date out: 3/03 6/03 11/03 11/03 5/1/04 1/28/05 7/4/05 8/6/06 1/21/07 Lab: OG OG OG Black Black Black Black Black Black Brand: Chevron M1 M1 M1 M1 M1 M1 M1 M1 Supreme Weight: 10w30 5w30 5w30 5w30 0w20 0w20 0w20 5w20...

Wow, I am used to more comments on my topics from this website. I guesse 5w20 has become a non-issue. In blackstone comments they mention that the high lead levels might be due to a particle a particle streak. If so how long should I expect these types of results. I see a lot of UOA's on...

It has been a while and I missed a sample on the last change interval. Here it is, newest on the right: <blockquote>code:<hr /><pre style="font-size:x-small; font-family: monospace;">Date out: 3/13/03 6/21/03 11/29/03 11/29/03 5/1/04 1/28/05 7/4/05 8/6/06 Lab: OG OG OG Black Black Black...

I am just about to graduate with an engineering degree. I have had a ti-89 since taking calculus my junior year in HS. I feel the ti-89 (or hp equivalent) is mandatory, I use it all of the time. Just be prepared to not be able to use it in some math classes, but other classes other than math...

Was this a single tank of gas or over a oci? Calculating gas mileage off of a single tank of gas has a lot of variables like different fuel pumps, type of driving etc. even more so considering the small 13.2 gallon fuel tank.

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by GROUCHO MARX: <strong> I listen to local traffic reports a lot. I can't help you with this one. </strong><hr /></blockquote>I know XM has a radio channel dedicated to the top 50 radio markets that are entirely traffic and weather. I have no doubt...

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Terry: <strong>Fuel dilute is the cause. </strong><hr /></blockquote>Why does the report not show a lower flash point and higher fuel amount? I would think a flash point of 400 and less than 0.5 fuel would be great numbers.

My driving habits in this run have changed due to living in in a new house. I now live less than 1 mile away from the on-ramp to the freeway that I used to go to work. Often the engine coolant is barely 1/4 up the temperature gauge when I merge onto the freeway. I am thinking the merging onto...

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by benjamming: <strong> Please explain to me the two filter rows. Which one is the oil & which one is the air? I assume the top-up oil was the same 0W20? Are you using any fuel or oil additives? Mostly highway miles? I do like the way you have...

The latest report, most recent on the right: <blockquote>code:<hr /><pre style="font-size:x-small; font-family: monospace;"> Date out: 3/13/03 6/21/03 11/29/03 11/29/03 5/1/04 1/28/05 7/4/05 Lab: OG OG OG Black Black Black Black Brand: Chevron M1 M1 M1 M1 M1 M1 Supreme Weight...

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by LT4 Vette: <strong> I believe the motor in the Civic Si is the same motor in the base RSX.....160 HP. </strong><hr /></blockquote>Very, very close. Different intake manifold (rsx: dual runner plastic/composite vs. si: single runner Al)and the si has...

Thanks for all of the advice! One more question though. Would asking a tireshop what model of equipment that they use be reasonable?