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Only if you're running a filter having media made of cellulose. Otherwise, you risk cross-contamination.

I'm a total noob, but I've learned that different labs may use different test methods, e.g. ICP vs RDE for elemental analysis, so the results may be different from one lab to another. Generally speaking, pick a lab and stick with them so you're comparing apples-to-apples.

I was brand new to BITOG during this period and have since learned immensely. Even in emails with LSJr, he drove home this exact point, emphasizing VOA lets you know what a specific oil should look like from a specific lab so when you do UOA, you can start building a database for your specific...

The oil was received from Blauparts on Mar 27, 2025, so shouldn't have been an older formulation. I even sent an email to Ravenol asking about the product based on the VOA sample results and received this reply May 8th. They didn't deny what the VOA showed.

That's assuming there are no flight delays, which are becoming more common. Our daughter, trying to get home from Westchester County (NY) to Madison last month, didn't get home until 24 hours after scheduled. Her initial flight was delayed which caused her to miss the connecting flight. Spent...

HPL Premium Plus PCMO. Not in shot is the case of Pentius UXFL PLXL7317 filters.

Great skills to be teaching our youth, and great opportunity to build stronger bonds with your stepson. You done good. My oldest stepdaughter learned how to drive a tractor, run cut-off saws, nail guns, etc. She helped build a cabin on some property we used to own. Hard worker. Still is, just...

We seriously considered one when deciding to get rid of the Audi Q5. The MDX is a wonderful vehicle and has all the bells and whistles, but we were making a conscious decision to get away from as many bells and whistles as reasonably possible, so bought the Pilot Elite. No regrets. Or as some...

Those would be good buying options to have receipts proving you're using the correct manufacturer viscosity and certifications. Just saying. :whistle:

I'm giving Toyota credit for falling less than their competitors, e.g. Honda, Subaru, etc. (and I just bought a Honda). :unsure:

In my quest to find "the best" 508.00/509.00 spec oil, I sent several brands for VOAs. Ravenol VSE came back with almost 2095ppm Calcium and 203ppm Silicon, which puts using it at a higher risk for LSPI.

^^^This^^^ I had a 2002 Ram 1500 that the fan for the ac cooler when out on, twice. Each time the ac would blow cold until stopping, then hot air. I got the fan with shroud from a part's store nearby fairly cheap. It was working good when I sold it to my neighbor in 2020 at 185k miles. One of...

Any Federal laws akin to moonshine preventing someone from brewing their own, or just do-gooders on forums policing what others do?

It's a bit late for me to bother panicking. :rolleyes: Changed to Amsoil SS at 494 miles and will be making this switch soon.

The Honda owner's manual specifically states you can use a synthetic oil if it is labeled with the API Certification Seal. Amsoil and HPL do not have the seal, but "meets or exceeds" the API specs. Should this cause concern under warranty? My understanding of the Magnuson-Moss Act is that the...

These crazy Russians decided to see (literally) what happens if you overfill engine oil, so they cut the side out of a block, replaced the side with a see-through "window", then fabricated a transparent oil pan. They started testing with the oil at the fill line on the dipstick, then doubled the...

That would make you heartless, so you'd be perfect to be on an HOA board of directors.

The market has definitely softened, some areas more than others. In our neighborhood, houses are taking much longer to sell and usually there's a price drop to the listing along the way.

What is the file type? I'm fairly new to the MacBook Pro and I found I needed to take a screenshot and save as a jpeg before I could attach a file.

I guess we can't complain too loudly around here. I use QT because they are Top Tier and convenient. Regular unleaded since the Pilot is fine with 87 octane. The station closest to me is significantly higher than the other two, but it's their newest location right off the interstate.