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  1. alcyon

    A glorious film strength!

    Replace the chorus Reproduction from that Grease Song with Contradiction....
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    Who's never traveled outside of the United States?

    Watchu talking bout Willis, here in Malaysia, KFC and McDonalds is everywhere. There are 3 McDonalds within a 15km radius from where I live. 5 KFC within a 15km radius also. I am going to order KFC for lunch in a few minutes and pick them up . There are also Burger King and Texas Chicken though...
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    Who's never traveled outside of the United States?

    ok, non American here. I have a different "problem" . I have never been to the US, though I wanted to. Back in June 2001 I applied for a visa at the US consulate. They rejected it. Then several months later Sept 11 happened. I never understood why the embassy let in people that hate the US and...
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    Beechcraft 390 Crash In Malaysia 17-Aug-2023

    An update on the final report : https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2024/08/16/final-elmina-crash-report-finds-pilots-were-in-wrong-seats-pre-landing-action-cause-of-accident/147202
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    drive cycle duration when use is infrequent?

    Yes, if you could get the oil temp to be at least 180 F you are good.
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    Car fire ... will ruin your day

    A nuclear Bomb is really funny, but when it comes your way, and fall down on your breakfast table, can disturb your day...hahaha
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    drive cycle duration when use is infrequent?

    20 minutes drive. Sitting for a long time isn't good for certain valve springs. Some valve spring would be compressed in minimum length for a long time, and timing chain tension will be pushing on one portion of the chain/belt.
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    What happened to quality control?

    I see it all the time where I am. I live in a 3rd world country. Even with people working with me.
  9. alcyon

    Was Your Dad or Granddad a Believer in Non-Detergent Motor Oil?

    They were the greatest generation Indeed.
  10. alcyon

    What happened to quality control?

    Nope, the apathy is worldwide.
  11. alcyon

    Right Way to Road Force Balance?

    Sometimes its just the tire itself. The dudes could balance 3 but 1 was out of round, so he just did his best, it was on the front.
  12. alcyon

    Giving the Bushing The Grease

    Its not difficult to remove sway bar bushings. Might as well remove and re grease. I use Super Lube.
  13. alcyon

    This oil has an Expiration date printed, Benzol.

    Triax, Hardex, Mazlub,Kixx,JTX, Bio Ray, Hi Rev,Mizu to name a few. On another note, Benzol could be made in China.
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    Thread for photos that 100% do not violate any Terms Of Service, not political, not too lewd, no gas price pics etc.

    Bear Trap
  15. alcyon

    Asian instant soup that isn’t horrendously artificial?

    Not gonna happen even back in 2012 !
  16. alcyon

    Another F-18 lost in the Red Sea…

    I understood that last reference, Harold Ramis....
  17. alcyon

    Help me "over think" this as many of us here like to do - Mixing 0W-20 with 15W-50 to achieve close to 5W-30

    Mix only when you want use up old stocks. Run a few oci. After you used up remaining stocks go with one fill.
  18. alcyon

    Anyone ever use ATLAS tires ?

    They look like they would do well as a summer tyre
  19. alcyon

    OEM Denso vs Denso aftermarket, insight straight from Denso

    I used DENSO narrowband oxygen sensor for my car and it is working just fine.
  20. alcyon

    Examples of "low quality" oil?

    Triax, Mazlub, Kixx, Mizu, Jetron, Bio-Ray to name a few...
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