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Here is a link to Project Farm's non ASTM/non-laboratory oil testing procedures. What are your thoughts of his subjective conclusions at the end? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWuKvnCq1js

So we all know that the industry is moving to 0w20 ... but if that is the right weight for a winter viscosity why would not a lightweight (energy conserving) 5w30 be just as suitable or better in the heat of summer.

I recently changed my radiator hoses in my 2002 7.3 Powerstroke. I was planning on taking a longer trip and noticed this hose was starting to degrade with surface cracks. Not wanting to take a chance I replaced it and then the top hose as well. Was thinking about using a true diesel red ELC but...

For the 4R100 transmission in a 7.3 Powerstroke, which option do you think would offer the best protection when following the prescribed 30k service interval? 1. a current Dex/Merc-III (Valvoline/Castrol/Chevron)with Lubeguard red 2. a mercon V fluid

Anyone know what it is? Couldn't tell from the JD website. https://jdparts.deere.com/partsmkt/document/english/featbene/DKD1801OilGuide.pdf I realize the specs are more important than this designation, but I thought it odd that this was not declared.

I have a 2002 7.3 powerstroke that I bought 2 years ago. When I first got it it hardly started in the 20s unless it was plugged in. The oil used was Rotella T5 10W-30. The HEUI system requires good oil flow to the injectors to get them to fire. If the injectors hang up a bit till oil is flowing...

Havoline/Chevron have a 2-stroke oil that is supposedly TCW3 and TC compliant by using an ashless detergency element in it. Some small air cooled engine manuals say do not use any oil with a TCW3 rating or any oil that meets both criteria for TCW3 and TC. I think we all understand the...

Example: Would you run Mobil 0w-40 or Mobil 5w-40 in a TDI? and why? In your experience, do the B4 Euro oils have any advantage over HDEOs with faster cold weather starts or perhaps a higher SAPS package? My Liberty CRD starts noticeably faster in cold weather with Castrol Syntec 5w-40 than it...

For light duty 4 cylinder CRDs such as is commonly designed in Europe, is there any advantage to blending (50/50) an HDEO with a CF rated 5w-40 to get some better diesel additives to address soot (which a CF does not really do well) while the CF PCMO will keep the oil from being as heavy for...

The owners manual asks for: Use SAE 0W-40 Mobil 1 Synthetic Engine Oil that meets API categories CF or better and the requirements of DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-10725. If you cannot find SAE 0W-40, then SAE 5W-40 Mobil 1 Synthetic Engine Oil is acceptable. Any engine oil that does not...

I thought Fuel Tanker Man's thread was very relevant to this board. I was a former Amsoil dealer who now believes that dinos have closed the gap with synthetics to make their traditionally touted advantages only significantly relevant to specialized uses -- extreme temps or high performance...

If we set aside the more obvious benefits of synthetics relative to temperature extremes and detergency, which type of oil on the whole has given the best wear numbers? After all most dino 5w-30 is fine for the temperature extremes in most places in the USA and most dino will keep an engine...

Is there any fuel additive which will help clean a catalytic converter which is producing a marginal emission?

Bosch oil filter, 115,000 miles on car UNIT AVERAGES / UNIVERSAL AVERAGES ALUMINUM 3 4 CHROMIUM 0 1 IRON 6 10 COPPER 2 4 LEAD 5 5 TIN 1 0 MOLYBDENUM 46 38 NICKEL 0 0 MANGANESE 0 0 SILVER 0 0 TITANIUM 0 0 POTASSIUM 0 1 BORON 0 71 SILICON 9 9 SODIUM 3 8 CALCIUM 2029 2189 MAGNESIUM 4 445...

2000 TACOMA 3.4L 105,000 on vehicle Bosch filter Values tested/ uni averages ALUMINUM 2 3 CHROMIUM 0 0 IRON 4 8 COPPER 2 8 LEAD 4 4 TIN 0 1 MOLYBDENUM 42 115 NICKEL 0 0 MANGANESE 0 0 SILVER 0 0 TITANIUM 0 0 POTASSIUM 0 1 BORON 1 58 SILICON 7 13 SODIUM 2 8 CALCIUM 1889 2264 MAGNESIUM 3 266...

Their synthetic blend meets the GL-5 requirements...is this product OK to use?...any data on it?

When does sludge really form?...only after the TBN drops below the safe level? Is it possible to have a good UOA (wear numbers/TBN) and still be forming sludge if there is not enough detergents in the oil, or will the UOA be able to detect this through the amount of particulates in the oil?

2000 TACOMA EQUIPMENT MAKE: Toyota EQUIPMENT MODEL: 3.4L V-6 (5VZFE) FUEL TYPE: Gasoline (Unleaded) OIL USE INTERVAL: 5,000 Miles OIL TYPE & GRADE: Castrol Syntec Blend 5W/30 MAKE-UP OIL ADDED: 0 qts FILTER: FRAM TG --------------------------------------------- The first number is the sample...

EQUIPMENT MAKE: Honda, 93 ACCORD EQUIPMENT MODEL: 2.2L 4-cyl FUEL TYPE: Gasoline (Unleaded) OIL USE INTERVAL: 5,380 Miles OIL TYPE & GRADE: Castrol Syntec Blend 5W/30 (gas) MAKE-UP OIL ADDED: 0 qts MI/HR ON UNIT 100,380 PAUL: No problems showed up in the initial sample from your Honda. All...

I have been running this oil (5w-30)at 5k oil changes in my 2000 Tacoma (3.4L) and 93 Accord. I am using Fram TG filters. Is the interval suitable for the oil and filter? Both vehicles call for the 7500 oil change, but if I use a synthetic blend and change every 5k with a better filter should'nt...