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    Pneumatic grease gun

    I'm looking for the highest pressure pneumatic grease gun that's reasonably priced. Any recommendations?
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    What kind of solvent for fuel injector tool

    Hi, I got an injector cleaning tool like this What kind of cleaner is best for injectors? How about intake valves on GDI engines? I know companies like BG make specific chemicals for this task, and I'm willing to use them, but if is something simple like xylene I'd rather not pay the...
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    Auxiliary ATF filter; bypass or full flow?

    My old man has a '06 Acura MDX. They have notoriously problematic transmissions I gather. So far no issues, but I want to install a filter and I'm just wondering if it would be more beneficial to use a full flow system or a bypass type. The transmission doesn't have a true filter from the...
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    The MOST washout resistant grease

    How does an aluminum complex grease, say, Schaeffer's 238, compared to silicone grease in terms of of usage in a wet, corrosive environment? I'm replacing some parts on my auto shop hoist that is very frequently exposed to water and road salt like mag chloride. I have some discontinued...
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    thinning out grease?

    I found out Amsoil Polymeric offroad grease works great for my firearms, the problem is a #0 thickness would work better. Can I thin out some of the #1 stuff by mixing it with BreakFree CLP or some other thin oil, without affecting (effecting?) the greases lubrication and EP/AW properties?
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    Best DRUM brake lube

    whats the best lube to use for drum brakes? specifically where the shoe meets the backing plate. I was gonna try permatex ceramic extreme lube, any one ever used it?
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    Stop cutting open your magnefine filters!!!

    they have a threded cap on they end, they unscrew! that is all...
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    Neutra 131 vs MMO

    does one have a clear advantage over the other for continual use in the fuel system?
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    Good holster for running

    I'm picking up my Glock 20 soon, I would like to get a holster so that I can carry it when I go running at night. Its not an ideal CCW by any means, but It wont be carrying it that often because I usually run with a buddy. any suggestions? I dont think concealment is too big of an issue.
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    Longest lasting PENETRATING spray lube?

    I need some lube for poly sway bar end link bushings, they're a pain to take apart and re-lube so I need a penetrating spray. I have used zep 2000 at work and it seams ok, but I have no idea how long it lasts. whats the recommendation for a long lasting, water resistant penetrating lube?
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    Neutra 131

    I found a place to get it locally, I wanted to use it to clean out any sludge that may be in my engine, I dont think there is a lot, but one of the lifters does tick in certain rare situations. Can it be used with Amsoil or does it need to be used with a regular oil like Auto-RX?
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    starting a Ford 7.3 in EXTREME cold

    My uncle lives in Fairbanks Alaska where it gets REALLY cold in the winter (think -40). He recently asked me what you do to start a truck like that in those conditions, it left me sort of scratching my head. I'm assuming thiner synthetic oil is a start, do the make HDEO in a 0W40 flavor? what...
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    5w40 in a gm 3100

    any thoughts on this? its got 125000 miles, running amsoil 5w30, but I have noticed after a long road trip if the car cools down and is restarted the lifters tick very loudly for about a minute.
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    Redline SL-1 in an old 2 cycle outboard

    I emailed Redline and they said its safe to use, I was gonna try it to see if it would clean up some of the gunk that has undoubtedly built up over its 40 years of use. Has anyone used this product successfully in a small 2 cycle engine?
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    more oil in an older engine?

    getting a '73 20hp johnson outboard, would it be wise to run Amsoil Saber at say 80:1 or 50:1 rather than 100:1 due to the engines age?
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    Schaeffers 221 vs Amsoil GHD

    I looked all over and cant find a direct comparison between the two, how to they stack up to each other? I dont use a whole lot, so price isnt an issue. Its mostly for boat and automotive wheel bearings and chassis lubrication.
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    Schaeffer's 221 vs 229 for auto use

    so I can not find a place to order 221 for me no mater how much I beg them the Schaffer's rep in my area said 229 is a direct replacement for it and he uses it for all his vehicles and boats, however on their website it says 229 is not for auto use do to the added tackifiers, so whats the deal...
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    $200 for a bypass filter kit?!?

    Am I missing something? You can purchase a filter relocation kit from Jegs for $25, a Amsoil bypass filter cartridge for $40 and the required lines and fittings for less than $20. is the bmk21 kit really that special?
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    Need a CHEEP replacement for an Orange Can-O-Death

    For a Pontiac Bonneville with a 3.8. Would Super-Tech be an upgrade from the current Fram? Its going on an extreme penny pincher's car (not mine)and Im trying to steer they guy away from Fram filters.
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    Schaeffer's 221 vs Amsoil water resistant grease

    Right now I am using the Amsoil water resistant stuff as my go-to grease for everything from boat trailer bearings to vehicle suspensions, I found a Schaeffer's distributor by my house and wonder is how their 221 and 228 greases compare to the Amsoil stuff. Also, while were at it, how do the...
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