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$5 this was a used car that the current owner bought, and the pipe bomb was already attached. Perhaps the previous owner was a nefarious type with the associated enemies? Gang banger or something similar. Bombs been on there awhile, its all rusted.

You sure you didn't accidentally rip it when you removed it from the can? I'm having a hard time seeing how that could be caused by oil pressure, unless it was damaged during assembly. Wouldn't oil pressure be equal from all sides of the pleat? That wouldn't lend itself to that type of failure...

Dot 5 fluids are silicone....Dot 5.1 is ether based like Dot 3/4. It typically has a higher boiling point then the others, but it won't make a [censored] bit of difference if you are having brake issues with Dot 3/4 on a street car. If you are getting your brakes that hot, its time for a brake...

Originally Posted By: electrolover Originally Posted By: ledslinger I contend modern engines and oils don't produce a lot of filter clogging materials. Engines that go 3OOK miles can't be shedding enough metal to clog a filter in 1OK miles. I've never seen substantial carbon or sludge in a...

Unfortunately this website deals with topics that are often very political....oil and motor vehicle companies. Naturally, many threads are going to venture into the political realm by the very nature of the subject material. Being the internet, people are more prone to sharing their thoughts. I...

PUPPI combo (puppy) Pennzoil Ultra + Purolator Pure I MotorCrappp combo Motorcraft oil + Purolator Premium Plus MIMI combo (me-me) M1 oil + M1 filter Dameg combo (damage) Delo + Fram Extra Guard MMODameg (More damage) Delo + MMO + Fram Extra Guard

I took a metal file to my filter mount so I could fit a wider filter which would let me dump the whole 5qt jug in. I hate having left over oil in the jug.

Wow, that's pretty thick. I thought their 0w oils were on the thinner side. Guess I was wrong. Whats the VI on this oil?

Originally Posted By: dtt004 Hi. Nice looking filter for the long interval. To answer oilboy123...the best "cutter" for cutting open an oil filter is a rotary tool (Dremel or something like that) that spins at a very high speed. This minimizes rough edges that would normally be caused by...

Originally Posted By: Spector You give way too much credit to what an oil filter does!!!!!!!!! I agree. People seem to think that oil filters are necessary appendages on a car. Unless there is extensive contamination from sludge, the oil filter on a clean running modern car probably isn't...

89 Toyota Camry (V6 automatic) 203k miles. Radiator hairline crack @ 195k - New rad installed CV joints @ 195k - new CV shafts both sides Headlight adjustment mechanism broke some 12yrs ago - fixed with cork Failed emissions at around 180k...needed a new O2 sensor, passed on retest. A/C died...

A dirty filter is a good filter...after they load up a bit their filtration efficiency goes up. If the filter isn't at capacity, there really isn't a need to change it. And filter sizes on Honda's are usually on the smaller side...its not like they hold that much oil, so there wouldn't be much...

Brake fluid for sure. Its hydroscopic, and absorbs water as it ages...reducing the boiling point significantly. This can lead to a spongy pedel, among other things...especially if you work the brakes a lot. Power steering fluid is another good one. But instead of going through the hassle of a...

My buddy had Progressive Insurance on his motorcycle. Got into a hit and run, and had to file a claim. First complaint he had was how difficult it was to get in contact with his claims adjuster. Second complaint he had was how long it took them to arrange a tow for the bike, as after the...

It seems to only be a concern with some WP sealing materials used by some Asian car manufacturers. Its never been a big concern for domestics, but Japanese brands loathe anything silicate.

03 Ford Focus Pennzoil Platinum 5w-20 Motorcraft FL-300 filter (WAY oversized). 89 Toyota Camry Valvoline Premium Blue 15w-40 + 20oz MMO Motorcraft FL-910s 89 Honda Accord Quaker State HD30 + 1 pint MMO Fram Tough Guard

Honestly, the synthetic-blend aspect of MC is nothing but a marketing ploy. Its most likely a group II/III blend, with just enough grp III to move it into the same performance area as a pure Grp II+ base oil. This type of blend isn't uncommon. Pennzoil has even said that their conventional...

All filter manufacturers will have a few duds every now and then...especially high volume ones like Fram. I would say that kind of defect is rare, and I would doubt the filter on your car has such a flaw. BUT...Fram Extra/Tough Guard filters are junk for the money. Only Fram worth a darn is the...

Have you thought about pre-filtering the used oil in any way? I've heard of people recycling drain oil in other cars, but in the accounts I've heard they use a filtering mechanism before adding it to the second car. Typically a PVC tube with TP rolls in it and a catch can at the bottom. They...

I love my Keurig, but its a piece of trash and is VERY sensitive to scale buildup. Even with regular cleanings, mine will sometimes lockup and not dispense coffee at all. When this happens, you just have to keep activating cycles until it makes up its [censored] mind and dispenses coffee. Does...