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Mazda Genuine Motor Oil (by Idemitsu) makes the best 0w-20 since they put in 600 ppm moly. Most other oils use something around 100 ppm only. Could be extra protection there.

Originally Posted By: gregk24 It just seems to get worse and worse for GM, I feel kinda bad for them. Providing new engines to the owners affected by this problem will show that GM is sticking up for there customers. Warranty. If I had one of these engines, I might consider using a xw-30 (where...

Originally Posted By: Chris142 where are these engines built? Tonawanda, NY http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_Family_II_engine for the Ecotec Gen III

OK, not fair of me, but... what is the sensor sticking out of the oil pan in the image at http://blog.caranddriver.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/2014-GM-I4LKW-002-medium.jpg ?

Originally Posted By: gregk24 Wait, these are current GM engines? What vehicles are they in? Yes, current, new cars. All 2.5L fours and 2.0L turbo 4's in GM cars are possibly affected, at the rate of a fraction of a percent, they think so far. Not all are bad, and GM is not recalling anything...

On the recent GM 2.0L Turbo 4 and 2.5L 4 engines, the spun bearings that occasionally popped up, was it that the bearing clearance was too high, too low, out-of-round, flat spot, surface roughness, metallurgy or heat-treating? Does anybody know? Big-end bearings. Oil film "disrupted", meaning...

Originally Posted By: Clevy How does that affect acid formation unless its also short tripped? ...meaning it never warms up, gets shut down to fast.

Originally Posted By: 901Memphis Fram Tough Guard, 99% efficient @ 20 microns. There is no Fram TG in that application. Only Extra Guard PH8182 & its 95%

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Avoid Purolator and Bosch (same maker) in my opinion, since there have been a rash of filter media tearing in those brands.

Originally Posted By: davinci I have a 1993 Acura Legend .... Wix 51378, NAPA Gold 1378, or Fram Extra Guard PH8212... Why? They blend in glass fibers into the cellulose media (instead of all-cellulose), like the more expensive Mobil1 oil filter, and they offer 95% efficiency at >20 microns...

Originally Posted By: Nate1979 Another point of information is that the OLM doesn't really kick down much faster towing compared to not towing. While I burn twice as much fuel while towing the rpms are not twice normal rpms (except on hills) so I think the OLM is watching rpms more than fuel...

Originally Posted By: pbm I'm only guessing here but I would prefer option 2....lower gear and higher RPM. As long as your well below redline it shouldn't be a problem. Agreeing with pbm, and here's why: Your oil film in the crank bearings is thicker with the extra RPM and less piston force...

Originally Posted By: Motorking stores would stock more inventory and part numbers. Any suggestions from BITOG members how we educate the general public to use better filters? A Cory Mac die cast FRAM dragster to the best suggestion. ... or Fram's Ultra box could say "20% Less Dirt Inside...

Originally Posted By: Motorking stores would stock more inventory and part numbers. Any suggestions from BITOG members how we educate the general public to use better filters? A Cory Mac die cast FRAM dragster to the best suggestion. I think just say, on the box front "20% Less Engine Wear"...

Originally Posted By: Tony10s Originally Posted By: Motorking We keep trying to get our customers (big box stores and indy auto parts stores) to stock XG and the pushback is that it is too expensive. When compared to the prices of other top-shelf oil filters, XG is actually reasonably priced =...

Originally Posted By: Oldmoparguy1 and balance them with BB's... Do you mean put 10 BB's inside the tire to roll around in there as you drive? Me no understand. That might work like this thing:

Originally Posted By: GaleHawkins We added Ceratec yesterday after 2000 Town car oil change and have driven 1400 miles and will see if we can see better mpg etc as well. You won't be able to tell if there is a difference. Too many variables in MPG. Ceratec might only make a small difference at...

Originally Posted By: 901Memphis Yep the CH10075, which i am sure will come down in cost over time as they sell more. This thread indicates they are much cheaper in Canada and has pics on both pages. https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/3362539/1 No, thats the Extra Guard...

Originally Posted By: gregk24 Originally Posted By: Motorking It sure is. If it was not, our competitors would be all over the FTC to make us withdraw the advertising and claim. Any filter is great at being 99% at filtering bowling balls (40 microns). It is well proven that filtering particles...