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    Test shows Mobil Super 3000 5W40 beats Mobil1 0W40

    Do I read this right that there is 41 seconds difference time in the tests? Would that not make a difference?
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    Danger of contamination from using same funnel?

    Originally Posted By: Donald The bigger concern is dust accumulating in a funnel that is coated with oil. I put funnels through the dishwasher and into a zip-lock bag until the next use. Does your wife know about this?
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    Oil additive

    Originally Posted By: AirgunSavant I love it myself..! Straight or served as a mixed drink?
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    What is this?

    Originally Posted By: old1 Yep, worms, lots of rain brings them out. I see it every time lots of rain. Sometimes they are still alive, so will put them back in the grass. Don't know if they live or not, but at least I tried. Worms are good for the soil. And fish bait.
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    Superb video on nitrogen vs air

    I always have used 78% nitrogen in all my tires.
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    Ford 601 has 5 psi oil pressure at idle

    Originally Posted By: JimPghPA Originally Posted By: fields Try changing the oil to a straight weight 30. Not in IL in the winter. A straight weight 30 could result in a blown engine in the winter. Not true. I've done that and didn't blow the engine.
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    DON'T let this be YOU....slow down.

    Originally Posted By: motor_oil_madman Never seen one on a flatbed eighteen wheeler. Always a wrecker. Why is it on pallets and such. Most likely being shipped to another location.
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    Left foot operated pedal for windshield washer

    Originally Posted By: blupupher Originally Posted By: AandPDan I remember it. 1971 Dodge Dart had both. My 1966 Mustang had an electric pump so I doubt a '68 Mustang had one. It did have the foot pedal for the high beams though. Well, it was 32 years ago, but could have sworn it did. I...
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    20w50 Oil at Autozone

    I ran 20w50 in my 87 dodge 318 since it was new. Sold it a couple of months ago with 20w50 still in it. Never had a problem with it.
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    Has anyone used the Powerbuilt cutter on eBay?

    I've had one for years. It works.
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    Do You Shake?

    Store it upside down.
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    Tired of tires that are too big.

    On my 96 Dodge 1500 I went from stock 245 16 tires on 7 inch wheels (stock) to 265 70 x 16 tires on 10 inch wheels Traction & handling much improved. Tires are same diameter.
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    1990 ZR1 131,000 Miles

    Originally Posted By: FlyNavyP3 What weight did GM spec for that engine back in the day? Ive always loved that engine, something really cool about a 32v DOHC small block Chevrolet. \ Wasn't that motor manufactured by Mercury Marine?
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    Car ID.

    Looks like 50 Ford and a Morris minor.
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    What with what mixes etcc

    Home made ice cream and an excessive amount of beer doesn't mix well.
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    rearview mirror conundrum

    Junk yard time.
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    Advanced oil testing

    Nothing like precision test equipment.
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    What to do with "wood-grain"?

    If it has faded and turned white WD-40 will make it look new for a couple of weeks.
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    Premium gas

    Originally Posted By: Studebaker What is going on with premium gas? There used to be a 20 cent diff from regular, but now it is running 60 cents +? \\ I remember when it was two cents difference.
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    Wooden Motorcycle Piston from Vietnam

    Originally Posted By: ecotourist I'm not completely surprised to see a wooden piston. Necessity is the mother of invention. My dad was born in 1903 so he lived in a very different time. He lived on a farm and he, his dad and his brothers divided up the work and became pretty self-sufficient...
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