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    lower unit oil options 25hp OB

    I'm currently using Mercury lower unit oil. I'd like to go with something cheaper so i can check for water more often. (i run in the mud and stumps) Would penzoil outboard LU oil be a good replacement. What about any GL-4 or 5 gear oil? Thanks,
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    oil options for 25hp Merc 4-stroke

    I have a 2006 4-stroke EFI 25hp merc with 50hrs. Thus far i have been using merc oil and filters. But now that the warranty is over i was thinking about using a longer Baldwin 1402 filter and 10w30 shell rotila. The book recommends 25w40 or 10w30 boat/merc oil. What do you think? The OB is on a...
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    multi use filter questions

    I have a 2010 4.0 nissan frontier, 2004 1.7 civic and a 25hp merc outboard that id like to use the same oil filter on. I have always used OEM but not that nissan and honda use lower quility filters i'm exploring aftermarket options. It looks like a wix 51356 or a baldwin B1402 or mobil1 filter...
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    Buying a Frontier, worried about FF and break-in

    I have made up my mind and i'm getting a Pro-4 4x4 6 speed man. I'm in the middle of a transfer so i will be driving this new truck about 600miles right out of the dealers lot. Being an OCD BITOG i'm concerned about wear and when to dump the oils. Here is my plan for now: Drive IAW the book...
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    Small 4x4 truck new vs used, how used?

    Well being a cheap guy that intends to use a truck and not baby it i'm having second thoughts on the 25k plus stickers. I looking for a 4x4 extended cab v6 with a stick (nissans and toyotas). I have found 03-04 Tacomas with any where from 22k miles to 75k miles for about $12,500 to $17,500. I...
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    2010 Nissan Frontier review?

    I'm need a replacement small truck. I want a 4x4, v6, manual trans for less than 22k. The nissan seems like a pretty good truck that has all the options that i need and it is priced at 25k (SE) or 28k (pro4). I'm hoping that i can get the dealer to work with me down to 22ish. Would there be any...
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    should i buy a 91 suzuki dr350 with baha kit?

    I found a dr350 that is street legal via a baha systems kit for $1,200. The bike looks like it is used but in good condition. It was owned by a dealer employee and is sporting improved forks, a add-on oil cooler, maintained with syn fluids, tight bearings, good brakes, new tires and has a...
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    P0135 O2 code 04 Civic Help

    Hello, I just tried out my new scangauge. The scangauge looks to be a cool toy but i bought it to see why my CEL was on. I seem to have a P0135 or O2 sensor problem. I can turn the code off but only for a few seconds before it comes back. I believe that this is for the O2 sensor that is closest...
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    oversized filter why?

    I'm running stock size OEM filters on a 98 jeep 4.0 and honda civic 1.7. Is there any reason to use a larger filter? The honda filter looks small but i have no real reason to change, do I? I would like to avoid changing relief/bypass pressures thats why i'm running stock. Do any of you have a...
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    normal engine oil temp?

    I'm killing time by looking up viscosity charts and i'm wondering what temp my oil is at. I have a 98 jeep w/ a 4.0 i6, 5speed, 2in lift on 31in tires and a 04 civic 1.7 auto bone stock. I drive the car gently but the jeep might get beat a little bit. I'm in Hawaii so the air temp is 65to85 all...
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    Chevy valve tick after oil change Help!

    My neighbor brought her 2004 chevy truck (2wd, small v8, 100,000miles) over to the house with a valve tick. The dummy light is off and the gauge is at 35ish. I shut the truck off and take a look. I found some other issues: loose air intake piping, out of anti-freeze but nothing that would point...
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    When to service rear wheel bearings?

    I have a 04 honda civic and there is no recommended service interval for the rear wheel bearings. I currently have 70k on the car and no indications of grease failure. I have removed the dust covers but that is it. What do you guys think? These new cars don't leave you much to fiddle with...
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    run to failure or renew, best value??

    I have a 04 honda civic (with 70,000mi and no issues) that i bought new and i'd like to know what you thing is a better value. option 1: preform all required service and maybe a little more and run it till 250,000mi. sell it for $1,500 or scrap it. Option 2: Same as above but sell prior to...
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    04 civic Mobil1 5w20 w/ 69k

    Well here it is, my first UOA. What do you think? I think i'm wasting good oil... I was always a 3mon-3,000mi guy but, I might go 7,500 or 7.5months. I also want to try PP 5w20. Do you guys see anything i'm missing? What about the lead streak? Thanks for the help. This is turning out to be a...
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    04 honda 1.7 and mobil 1

    Hello all, I have a stock 2004 honda civic with 70,000miles that i bought new. It has no known issues and does not burn any oil. I have fed it a constant diet of 5w20, FF honda (2oc), amsoil 7500 (3 oc) and the rest have been mobil1 5w20 @ 5000mi/6mon OCI and all filters have been filtech honda...
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    obd code reader

    Its my first post so take it easy on me. I have a 04 honda civic and i'd like to get a code reader. What would you recomend? I'd love to have a fancy laptop job but i don't want to spend that much. Thanks in advance, Greg
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