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Oil filter shouldn't have anything to do with the color of the oil. If the oil is getting dirty after driving in dusty areas, sending in a sample to a lab like blackstone in the states will help you figure out if silicon levels are abnormal as a properly sealed system is not supposed to have...

Recently came across this interesting analysis on the cost of motor oil: Part 1- https://jobbersworld.com/2022/09/15/what-the-base-oil-price-decreases-could-mean-for-finished-lube-pricing/ Part 2 -...

Thought you did a typo when writing 2016 but now I see Toyota has been producing the FJ up until last year in other markets! Very cool. Other than the blind spots, I'm a big fan of it compared to a lot of the new models coming out these days. Are you sure Respol Competicion is a full...

That quote from Chevron was for natural gas engines which apparently use thick oil (150cSt). For passenger cars like ours, oil is much thinner: 0w8 - 5.3cSt --------------------> 10w50 - 19.5 cSt Techron is not rated for engine oil, it's only supposed to be used in the gas tank. I just...

A23142 November 10th 2022, 2nd shift if I'm reading it correctly

Unless the math is wrong, viscosity should be perfectly fine m1 afe 0w30 is 10.3 cSt With 5% vartech, the viscosity would change from 10.3 to 12.54 cSt W30 oil viscosity can vary from 9.3 to 12.5 cSt

Good to know about the fuzz and you are correct, this was a non-wire backed Fram Titanium. If there's any carbon left after the next two oil changes, will definitely try a run without any additives. It's been a pleasure to share as this has been a fun way to keep to the mind active... it...

Got lucky 3 years ago and managed to get 3 gallons for $10/gallon off eBay https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/valvoline-premium-blue-restore.335034/post-5599455 The car takes a gallon per oil change. First two were 3k mile OCIs and other than the oil pressure sensor, the car has never...

This comment was always in the back of my mind and one day I was googling the "trade secret" number for Techron's PEA from its MSDS and saw that same number come up in the MSDS for Vartech - Others have expressed interest so this was my way of testing the waters in a safe manner. In the...

First time I've opened up a filter. It was used for 4000 miles. For shts and giggles, 10mL of techron was added before the final 1000 miles. It's only about 1-2mL of PEA according to the SDS so not enough to have a negative effect on the oil and I was curious if it would bring out any carbon to...

I agree. The internet made globalization so easy but there are still cultural adjustments or expectations that have to take place. I don't think anything better than OEM exists for my other car and we've seen failures of wired-backed fram ultras on here. Mann HU816X is 99% efficiency at 40...

Just like most things these days... we have to do a ton of research to see if alternatives are available and then when finding a good price, stock up if the storage space is available. These champ XLs are 99% efficient at 20 microns and were available from the same warehouse as another part I...

Saw @ArthurArgentum was recently discussing it on the russian oil forum https://www.oil-club.ru/forum/topic/77967-valvoline-premium-blue-restore-gen2-10w-30/ (google translate required which is built into the chrome browser) They mentioned the first gen restore was only distributed by Cummins...

Their American customer service never emailed back. Their Chinese customer service said no data is available. Their Japanese customer politely said they could not share the test with customers. I did find this in a questions and answers area of a product listing for it...

Looks like premium blue restore is available again. Read some comments in the past saying it was discontinued

Never imagined I'd be opening up the filter myself but this forum (especially @53' Stude) inspired me to add an oil filter cutter to this order. $14 before shipping..

Some translated screenshots from the product listing with all the available models:

Came across these cool filters while browsing the online markets. This model was made at Cusco's Chinese factory and even though the sports oil filter are sold worldwide, the ones made in China are only sold in China. I found it interesting to see the Chinese factory produce filters for models...

I want to apologize for my comment yesterday as it was a little ignorant and it hasn't been easy for you to prove your point. I see those 4 filters are made in 3 different countries (South Korea, China, USA) so unless they were all produced in February, then what the fram tech line said doesn't...

I believe the email to be true as the tech line mentioned they spoke to their engineering department before sending that out