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I am interested in comparing specs for oils, but the latest Afton handbook I have is from 2018-19, whose latest specs are GF-6 & SN. Is there an updated version that lists the latest API & ILSAC specs (specifically, GF-7, which is really what I'm looking for)? Or is there any other book that...

Any issue with oil consumption?

Thanks for the detailed analysis. I have not seen any improvement in my Highlander, burning about a quart in 5000 miles, after 3500 miles with VRP, and I did buy a second jug, but after seeing your post, I think I'll try 3 or 4 OCIs. I know my consumption isn't that bad, but I just want to avoid...

You're telling me. I've got 4 already, one more on the way tomorrow, and the difference between the cheapest and most expensive (for a 30 year shingle) is $8000. That's not the highest or lowest bid, but the gap between the two. I discarded one more from consideration, because he seemed not at...

I didn't ask. Its not like I live in one of those gothic mansions that they have in horror movies. Just a normal sloped roof, but I don't have a number for you.

Evidently this is required by code (two layers) with a roof with my pitch.

I am getting estimates for roof job for my house. I told one of the guys that I was willing to pay a bit more for higher quality shingle, and he said that for an additional cost, he could put down two layers of the synthetic underlayment that the roofers are using now. How would that benefit...

Speaking of which, what exactly is a shingle warranty worth? I mean, if a storm blows some off, I couldn't go to the shingle manuf. could I? So when would that matter? At any rate, I've pretty much decided to have the old ones taken off. Now, my only issue is which roofer.

Got a new quote today, and this guy said a totally new roof would only be 1-2 grand more, and didn't even try to talk me into getting a recovering of the old roof. The first guy said a totally new roof would be an extra 5 grand.

For the folks who are saying don't overlay or re-cover, why not? Does the original shingle come off, and then tear off the new stuff, like old paint if you don't remove it before re-painting a car?

The one roofer who has given me a quote said the shingle is 30 years, whether it is re-covered or with the original shingle torn off and then new shingle laid down. I do not know about 3 tab or laminated. By squares, you mean how many square feet? 1600.

It is for covering the current shingle with new shingle. The same roofer wants an additional 5 grand to tear off the old shingle first, and then lay down the new stuff.

If there is water damage to the plywood base, then re-roofing wouldn't be good? I mean, wouldn't it be better to provide an extra layer of protection for those boards? Or would the rot spread?

OK here is one quote. I'm not ready to pull the trigger at all, but the info can help me figure out if I want to simply repair stuff on the roof, or get a new one. For recovering the entire roof, the guy wants $10,200. For just the repairs of the spots I showed him (and a couple others he...

Went to lowes, they didn't have stainless steel metric (fit perfectly into 0.8, but not closest imperial measurement), so I came home and ordered OEM replacement. Thanks anyways.

Somehow, one of the two screws that affixes an item to the oven door (from the inside of the oven) came off. I have the other one, and will go to Lowes to find a match later on today. I read that stainless steel screws are best for the inside of an oven, because they don't rust, and they don't...

Waiting on a quote from roofer who visited my house this morning (see previous thread: https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/comp-shingle-for-old-home.392364/page-2#post-7157937). He will give me two quotes, one for simply repairing the damage I told him about, and a second for the entire...

Thanks, if I decide to re-roof the entire house, I'll do that.

Yeah I think this is turning out to be another version of "buy new car or keep my current one going." Just repairing a few areas is probably going to be cheaper, in terms of cost per year. Five years for another thousand or so in repair costs is a lot less than 15 grand for a 20-30 year roof...