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    Are mainstream cars geared too tall?

    that's one of the nice things with the Subaru Impreza, 2.5 NA, it cruises at a slightly higher rpm, which sacrifices a bit of mileage, for readily available power. now they have a CVT, and mileage goes from 27 to 31 mpg, about 10% better, but you're driving now with less instantaneous power.
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    Freezer Test - Edge 5W30 vs. Motorcraft 5W20

    that's why i like the 5w20 so much for winter use, the measured cold MRV for conventional 5w20 is often better than the synthetic 5w30, so I can save a bit of money. obviously the MC is about less than half the price of the Edge.
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    Reman ink cartridges?

    i usually go onto Amazon for my inks, and get the generic one. i have also used reman and they so far have always worked, that's for the canon pixma printer. normally if a company is in business, nowadays, the product normally works, or they make it right, because otherwise, with internet...
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    Bizare border busts

    very sad and depressing. this is supposed to be funny????
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    Mobil 1 - Why do some bad mouth it?

    we KNOW that the corporation is OBLIGED by the LAW of the corporation to increase profits. we here, also KNOW that ANY SL or SM oil will protect your engine. They DO NOT reveal any of their base oils to us, for a REASON. if they were still so superior, the would reveal it to us, but the DON'T...
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    Mobil 1 - Why do some bad mouth it?

    basically, they had a superior oil, back when. then they watered down their formula to barely adequate, in order to increase profits. look up "corporation" under google, and you will find that the NUMBER ONE priority of the corporation, is to increase profits. they have absolutely NO priority of...
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    Mercon Confusing specs and hard to find Mercon V

    look for the Valvoline in the red jug, multi formula good for all vehicles, and 100% synthetic.
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    MOTOR OIL 101

    what is the actual url of the site, when i google motor oil 101 there is a whole bunch that come up: thanks!!!
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    Can Pulling of VC and Cleaning it Grenade Engine

    glue on an oil pan heater like Katz , then heat it on a regular basis, for four hours before starting your engine, and your oil pan will remarkably clean up.
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    Hillclimbing - What's harder, revs or gas?

    as long as you are in the power band, you are fine. if your choice for uphill is the lower part of power band vs upper part of power band, take the upper part of power band. the power band is nowhere near the redline.
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    I just want a str8 answer on a THIN oil for winter

    i would run 5w20 conventional, it is really a group 2+ oil, or even consider synthetic 5w20, except the price/benefit ratio is questionable, OR 50:50 mix of synthetic 5w30 with conventional 5w20.
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    Euro oil prices

    the US has a composite price for oil, you pay part of the price at the store, and the rest of the price goes to US military, for a "delivery fee", which is extra, and if you want to find out how much extra, check to see how much of your taxes go to military spending. I would rather pay the...
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    Is home photo printing worth it?

    the 9500 ii archival ink is for 100+ years, minimum. keep it in an album and it will last for hundreds of years. artists use it to print their own work and sell it, is how good it is.
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    Is home photo printing worth it?

    pixma 9500 ii and 9000 ii can be had for relatively very good price and are phenomenally good. the 9500 uses archival ink and has 10 tanks. the 9000 can be had for bargain price, and uses 8 tanks. i have the 9000 and i love it. i use it at work for my forensic documentation, 8.5 x 11 inch...
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    75w140 gear oil OK for Subaru differentials?

    what i'll do, for the curious, is run it for another 35,000 miles, drain and inspect.
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    75w140 gear oil OK for Subaru differentials?

    apparently, the automotive engineers have been using ATF with hypoid gears, with no problems. http://www.irday.com/html/Transmission%20Driveline%20Hybrid%20Drive%20engineering/20080412/7853.html also, the Subaru engine is driving ALL four wheels, so the load on each differential is less that...
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    75w140 gear oil OK for Subaru differentials?

    I mixed 50:50 Valvoline synthetic ATF with SuperTech synthetic 75W140. The differential and transfer case were both drained and refilled with this mix. My Subaru is the Impreza, with a 2.5l normally aspirated, so it does not have the stresses of the turbo charged engine, allowing the use of this...
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    what special about m1 extended performance 5w30

    I just have a bad feeling about Mobil - why are the UOA not superior, no explanation for raised iron. I prefer something that I can trust, like even Quaker State Ultimate Durability. Even ST synthetic gives excellent UOA at 12,000 miles. My own recommendation for a LONG trip, would be Castrol...
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    Weedeater weedwhacker problem

    I ONLY get my weed whacker from REFURBISHED. that way, all of what YOU did to it, has ALREADY been done!!! I get my Ryobi or Weed eater weed whacker from 80 or 90$ and they work perfectly. you can get them from Amazon, saves a LOT of trouble.
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    Different take on "thin v. thick" discussion

    i agree with the theory proposed by the alien. due to the way i drive (very lightly), i feel it is fine to run a lighter grade - such as mixing equal parts 5w20 and 5w30. due to the lighter viscosity of the final oil, it resists shearing better and stays in grade. especially in colder times of...
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