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  1. Geonerd

    The best OIL ad ever!

    It's got it all! A cute girl, cute critters, lots of VROOM!! noises.
  2. Geonerd

    New Pennzoil Formula!

    Spotted today at the local O'Reily! "Our new Synthetic Blend TRUCK oil, with Mutative Mollecules, is designed to meet the latest demanding API specification, SJ!" Rather than consigning this tattered bottle to the clearance table, one enterprising manager simply re-labeled the antique and...
  3. Geonerd

    M1 5W-30 HM. Partial data from Mobil now out.

    Mobil has amended their HM data sheet, adding physical specs for 5W-30. No ACEA or API ratings yet, it seems. http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lubes/PDS/NAXXENPVLMOMobil_1_High_Mileage_Oil.asp
  4. Geonerd

    Cam Lobe Wear. What should it look like?

    Here are some more "Bored with a Camera" pics from my 92 Accord. Visually, the lobes are smooth and bright, with no sign of scuffing, pitting, discoloration, etc. However, my P/S camera's macro is recording detail my middle aged eyes are missing. I suspect the on-camera flash is accentuating...
  5. Geonerd

    "Bored with a camera" motor pics! ( M1, Honda)

    I checked the valves in the White Whale yesterday. Valves and rockers and whatnot are looking good. Light varnish. The varnish is significantly heavier on the valve cover. There's even a little bit of goop on the far corners. It rubs off with a q-tip. To tell the truth, I was a bit...
  6. Geonerd

    Mobil1 NOACK. Where?

    Mobil doesn't provide NOACK test results in their PDS sheets. Has anyone ever seen these elusive volatility numbers?
  7. Geonerd

    Think with your dipstick! (Castrol Edge)

    http://www.castroledgeusa.com/ is live. Edit - WOW!! The FAQ specifically mentions PAO as a prime ingredient. ANY honesty from a motor oil company is refreshing.
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