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Chrysler Pentastar in my work van. I connected a scan tool for an unrelated radiator fan issue. Looking at live data I discovered 83psi oil pressure on a 45F cold start. The 2 speed oil pump always seems to be in high volume mode below 1100 RPM. Normal operation oil temp is 195F and idle oil...

Just did a valve lash adjustment on GCV 160 on a push mower I bought new around 2010. I'd estimate it has 150 hours on it. Just use it for trimming around trees etc. Intake valve was at .006in which is the spec, and exhaust valve was at .011 (.008 is spec). Surprised at the belt looking...

It seems as though ESP is the new darling, is FS Euro not the Top Tier of M1 any longer? I've been running FS 0/5W-40 in my Pentastar 3.6 and wife's Toyota 2.7 1AR Neither engine consumes any appreciable oil, and I run 5k OCI on the Pentastar and 6.5k in the Toyota changing filters every other...

I have a couple of old Evinrude outboards. One is a 1956 7.5HP and the other is a 1974 15HP. They don't get used many hours every year, and I've always mixed the 1956 to 16:1 (ratio stated for those pre-needle bearing years) it only has bushings and no needle bearings. Just bought the 1974 and...

This is my 20 Promaster 2500 with 85k. I bought it used in 21 with 30k (Amazon lease). This is my work vehicle, I've run PP5w-30, and M1 euro 0w-40. All oils changed between 5k and 6k. Oil filter housing oil leak so I tore into it. There is a lot of stuff in the way where they shoe-horned...

So I stocked up on some Ultras for the Pentastar in my work van. Bought 2 at Walmart and just got another with an order from RockAuto with some parts. The 2 at Walmart were labeled made in Brazil and the RA one said henco Mexico. All 3 were sealed and never opened as far as I can tell. WM...

This is an early 1990s yamaha (2 stroke) 2 cyl. These are the exhaust ports, and a couple of what I could see of the intake ports. not sure what the marks are above the exhaust ports, this engine looks to have been apart at some point.

Here in Maine we have about 6 months of winter, and 6 of sun/rain. I've tried Anco leaf spring, Bosch, parts store specials. What is the collective opinion here? Thanks!

I install air filter restriction gauges on pretty much everything with an engine I own. I feel they are the best way to tell when a filter needs to be replaced. Also saves from opening a sometimes complex air box and getting dirt in or not fully seating something or clamping an intake hose etc...

What is the difference in the API GL (4 or 5) spec and the HD spec of SHAES-256 rev C and the SHAES-429? I've done some exhausting reading, but coming up empty minded!

I have a 1998 International 4700 medium duty cab/chassis with a PTO driven crane on it. This has the T444e (7.3 power stroke) in it. I've done some research and there is a multitude of fluids which this transmission can take, everything from HDMO to 50wt oil. This is an overdrive syncronized...

What is the real advantage to Iridium plugs? Simply longevity, or is the spark actually any different with the very fine tip? Silly question, but I have a snowmobile with a Suzuki 660cc 3 cyl 4 stroke EFI engine. I'm quite sure it's a JDM small vehicle engine used in multiple applications...

Looking to add a fuel filter/water separator to my diesel tractor, and a diesel medium duty truck. Not sure if we have any bio-diesel blends here, but may in the future. What fuel line would be acceptable and not turn to mush or harden over time? Looking at Gates website it looks like their...

What really is the difference? I'd like something with good additive package for use in small engines with no emissions, full pressure lubrication. Also may end up in my Pentastar, and Toyota 1AR-FE 2.7. Both port injected.

Bought a 2013 Venza from an elderly family member who rarely drove it. Has 21,000 miles on it. Makes the typical cam phaser rattle on startup as seems common to toyotas of this era. I bought a new phaser and associated Gaskets at our local dealer. Found a TSB which calls out this phaser who...

Never thought I'd see the day when I used a Fram product. I have always been a Wix guy, but now with Mann Hummel their quality seems to be slipping. So, thanks to BITOG I went out and got this. Sent for UOA as this is a 2 year oil change with Amsoil Z-Rod. I'll see how that comes out. I may...

Working on my old car. The Specrta fuel sending unit was leaking at the electrical stud and was only reading full or empty when rank was below ¾ full. I rewound the broken resistance wire and got the 10-70 ohm scale working satisfactorily for this type of car. I revealed the sending unit stud...

Just put 4 KYBs on my 59 Galaxie 500. I had some yellow parts store specials on the rear and standard Excel-G on the front. I lowered the front with shorter springs 2 years ago, and the front bounced....bad. I know I was out of the shock's correct height with a 2.5" lower ride. I found a...

I'm working on a small v twin engine which has no 12v output. The permanent magnet stator (single phase) is good, but the little wimpy regulator is fried. Well I wanted to upgrade to an external finned unit that would be suitable for the AGM battery I have in the machine. It looks like most of...

This was parked next to me today. And we are expecting a big rain storm this afternoon.