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I'm upgrading a desktop computer and the motherboard has an empty m2 ssd slot. I have read (on the internet!) that for optimum efficiency it's best to use a separate hdd or ssd for the operating system and programs and another seperate drive for data files. I think the m2 ssd's are a lot...

The ads I see usually say something about being compatible with wet brakes. Is a friction modifier(s) the main difference between tractor hydraulic fluid and regular hydraulic fluid? Same question applies to ATF and tractor hydraulic fluid, ATF works with wet clutches so it seems like it should...

I have a 7.3l Diesel in a Ford pickup. The high frequency vibrations from the Diesel combustion can cause coolant cavitation which in turn can cause cylinder wall erosion. Worst case it eventually eats all the way through the cylinder wall. Ford and other manufacturers recommend a Supplemental...

On various internet forums I occasionally see someone ask about switching to synthetic oil in a vehicle that's always used conventional oil. Sometimes there is a response that the superior detergents in synthetic oil may dissolve deposits around seals and cause leaks. I think I also remember...

I've noticed that ISO VG 32 turbine oils now generally state "Zinc Free". Just curious what is or was the problem with zinc additives in turbine oil? Obviously there are no catalytic converters that the zinc might possibly damage. Anyone know what the advantage to zinc free turbine oil is? I...

I have numerous vehicles that aren't used all the time and I'm always looking for a better storage fuel treatment. I found PRI-G and PRI-D, but they do not seem to be very widely distributed. Does anyone here have any experience with them? Note: I did search the boards here and found nothing...

I don't know my way around here yet and I first posted this in the industrial oil forum and I think it should have gone here. My apologies for double posting. I occasionally work on electric motors and spindle bearings on machine tools, all with some form of roller bearings, mostly angular...

I occasionally work on electric motors and spindle bearings on machine tools, all with some form of roller bearings, mostly angular contact. I've been using general purpose Mobil synthetic GL2 grease in the bearings and nothing bad has happened so far. I see ads for specialty bearing greases...

I always run synthetic 75W-90 gear oil in manual transmissions that call for 75W-90 gear oil. I put a lot of miles on my vehicles but still, it seems like I have too many transmission bearing failures. Somewhere I remember reading about advantages of using XXW-50 motor oil in manual...

I've understood for years that GL-5 gear oils may have additives that are damaging to copper alloys found in transmission synchromesh parts and in bushings and that GL-1, 2, 3 and 4 are safe for older machines that may have copper parts. However, recently I've run across old tractor owners who...

I have several older small machine tools that have bearings, shafts and a few gears. The old manuals usually call for SAE 30 oil. The machines are old and were built before detergent oil existed. Conventional wisdom says to use non-detergent oil in these machines because detergent oil will hold...