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Good response, Patman. I’m thinking about using VRP longterm just for the “Protect” portion of the oil. I too have wondered why people would run the 4 OCI’s, then switch to something different. Then it hit me- VRP isn’t marketed as an extended drain oil like many other oils and many folks here...

Well written- many good points and that is why I own many different holsters and many different firearms because what I’m doing, where I’m going dictates the carry. I do not, ever appendix carry seated- ever, just as @Astro14 stated. If I do appendix carry, firearm is in the holster in console...

I’ll second what @BrendanC said. Although I have not run the HM variant, I do run the regular Valvoline EP. I was running M1 EP for a bit, (since new & first 3 OCI’s) then switched over to Valvoline EP and my ‘Yote has been noticeably quieter, especially in summer months. BTW: I do 4k intervals...

Awesome seeing folks like you getting the kids involved and teaching skills like this to the next generation. The younger you teach them, the better IMHO.

One chambered with full mag and full extra mag somewhere on me….always.

Great question! My carry position depends a great deal on which firearm I’m carrying ( Various Glocks, Sigs, and my Hellcat Pro); whether I’m going optic or iron (iron day, red dot usually night); the season and most importantly if I’m on the Harley. I’m mostly appendix for all the reasons...

Nice, Glenda! You may have already answered this in other threads so I apologize if so, but did no notice any carbon in the pleats at all in any of your RP runs?

I’ve always been an OEM filter guy, Motorcraft in particular- until their oil filter quality started becoming suspect. I’ve never owned a Nissan, nor have I ever worked on one so to be quite honest I’m very unfamiliar with their products or quality. With that being said, I believe you cannot go...

Nice Bojangles reference. Now I’ll have the song stuck in my head all day.😆😂

I have the Bridgestone’s Ascent on my 2023 F150, 265 70 17. I wanted a good AT with highway manners since I spend 90% of my time on highway. I have 3k on these tires, I like the look, they performed well this past hunting season up in the VA mountains. Handled light snow with ease. I’m most...

2023 F150 10R80 21,000 miles Out: 6 qts Factory fill ULV & Factory filter. In: 7 qts Motorcraft ULV & Motorcraft filter. Dipstick level 2/3 of the way up between 5&6 @ 203 degrees.

I don’t know about you, but I don’t want this discussion to end! 😂 Although it’s probably run it’s course. Thoroughly enjoyed the debate and totally “nerding out” and visualizing all the principles of fluid dynamics occurring in the engine lubrication system. I’m an Engine trainer now in my...

In a simple 12v automotive circuit, electrons (current/amperage) is flowing through the ground cables back to the battery with a tiny bit of voltage push, typically less than .2 volts on a properly functioning circuit. You have various grounding straps, all eventually leading back to the...

^^^This^^^ I am employed by a major Truck/Diesel OEM as a Product Service Trainer. A few years back, I had to travel to various shops around the country for two major fleets to hold a 3 day, Fuel System and Aftertreatment course. Did this for 3.5 years. I would make it a habit to stop in to...

2023 F150 5.0 Coyote 21K Out: Valvoline 5W30 EP, Motorcraft FL 500s In: Valvoline 5W30 EP, Carquest Prem 84502 Will cut the 500 tomorrow to see how bad the glue is on this one. Transmission spill and fill with filter change, tomorrow as well.

Quality issues/concerns slows the line down and when the line slows down, daily numbers aren’t met, throughput target goals aren’t met, which in the end equates to money. All is affected: Whether it be the line supervisor’s bonus, the plant manager vying for the VP position based on the plant...

Good point and question @Hermann, but even if robots were applying the glue, Quality Dept. should be catching or addressing the excess. This is my opinion based on my time as a Quality Engineer who had the very unfortunate task of dealing with issues like this (not filters), i.e. robots over...

Based on what @Hermann said, let’s all chip in for shipping and send these guys a few FL500s’s. I’m with ya, buddy! Fast forward to 7:13 to see a thing of beauty. 😆😂😆😂 Transparent Oil Filter

Used to have a F150 with the 2.7 ecoboost. Hated those cartridge filters. Knowing what I know now about what we’re seeing with these spin-on canisters…well, you old school 80’s Metalheads may remember Cinderella’s ballad said it best: “You don’t know what you got 🎶 …” The song will be stuck in...

^^^This right here^^^ Blind, brand loyalty no longer works. Best part of this site is that it helps us make informed decisions on changes to products AND the QUALITY of the product(s). I’ve been checking in on this site since ‘03 when German Castrol was the rave and Valvoline was bashed. The...