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    LoL, ask me how much O'Reilly brand alternators suck. Go ahead - AMA!

    Where do you buy the replacement parts? I just replaced the alternator in a cherokee with an Ultima one and the voltage fluctuated between 13.8 and 14.1/14.2. It makes me nervous. I haven't returned the original one yet, and I'm thinking I might keep it and rebuild it. The old one is only...
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    Accel Brand Oil

    Originally Posted By: Zaedock Your engine does not require any additonal ZDDP that doesn't already come in modern SN oil. . Why do you say that? I know GM released a statement regarding it, but that was geared towards ls series motors.
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    Accel Brand Oil

    Originally Posted By: chainblu I've been hoping PQIA would do an analyses on this oil for some time now, but nothing yet. Personally, I doubt they (Warren) use "cheap base stocks" for this 10w40. I'd wager they probably use the same base stocks as their other oils, which numerous UOAs have...
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    Accel Brand Oil

    Originally Posted By: 440Magnum Originally Posted By: Miller88 Why not use a HDEO? Agreed- if it can tolerate a 40-weight without excessive oil pressure use one of the synthetic 5w40s. Otherwise, plain old Rotella T5 syn blend is available in an 10w30. Very solid oils with plenty of add pack...
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    Accel Brand Oil

    Originally Posted By: Miller88 Why not use a HDEO? Benn considering Rotella T, in the midst too. Or the STP additive to whatever off the shelf oil I've been using. Originally Posted By: eljefino Originally Posted By: jpc647 If it's branded SF can anyone still check up on it? Or is this a...
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    Accel Brand Oil

    I've been searching through a lot of forums and information regarding Accel Brand oil. For those unfamiliar its SF grade, in 10w-40. The spec sheet from Warren Distribution(owner) states it has 1100ppm of Zinc and 1000ppm phosphorus. The SF is the part that worries me. I have a 1972 Cutlass...
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