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    Explain dry-sump to me - does the sump auto level itself?

    dry sump system stores most of the oil in a reservoire higher up like the frame (in my case). There is still some oil in the crankcase pan. One benefit is that it provides a higher ground clearance. If the bike is left standing, then some oil can leak from the reservoir into the pan therefore...
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    Diff oil to quiet diff whining

    I was told red line gear products are good for reducing gear whine.
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    Keyless Defender

    uk has the reputation of being the car crime capital of the world. Since the introduction of keyless cars, car theft have soared. Car can be hacked and driven away within 30 second without attacting attention or being damaged. This means that theives are now less attacted to older cars requiring...
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    Oil Fuel Dilution, the Russian perspective

    So for short periods, the engine seems to survice but how about over a 50 or 100 k miles??
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    Would you buy a bike with 68,000 miles?

    it is a good workhorse and reliability should be good. In the uk they can suffer from corrosion. Then again the weather is so bad here, we all suffer from corrosion:(
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    Amsoil 80W90 in place of Toyota 75W85 LX Gear Oil

    I would go for 75w90 specially if you drive in colder climat. Only point t owatch is if the rear diff is limited slip
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    Strange Engine Pinking / Knocking - 1950s 2L Land Rover

    If it is pre-ignition , I would look into: Has the engine been modified to run at higher compression? incorrect or old spark plugs incorrect distributor too much carbon deposit in on the pistons engine running hot or overheating
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    Fiat 1.4 T-Jet engine oil overfill

    generally the excess oil will burn off. Don't floor the throttle prdal until it has dropped to normal level. If the excess is more than 100ml, I would drain it
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    Is DI always more fuel efficient?

    GDI adds additional comlexity to the fuel system such as high pressure pump Can develop LSPI Cleaning the inlet valve from deposits is more involved In europe the reapperance of GDI has been since manufacturers switched to small size turbo engines to replace their diesel ones
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    REPSOL RACING 4T 10W-50/ 10w40

    I know it is not new but only recently available in the uk. I presume it is their own oil rathan re-branded. Honda sell their own branded oil as well
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    Most Satisfying Part of an Oil Change

    seeing no oil leaks (filter or sump plug) after the initial run🙃
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    REPSOL RACING 4T 10W-50/ 10w40

    I have noticed here in the UK some retailers have started selling this product: Has anyone used this product & what are your opinions of it? thanks
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    Oil additive to clean out sludge and deposits

    if you use agressive engine flush, you risk to dislodge the grime and block smaller oil passages and challenge the old oil seals. ideally BLS's suggestion is the best way. If parts cleaning is not possible or practicle, then a suitable grade oil (I would use quality mineral initially) with 600...
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    Grounding two things to the same bolt

    what is the current draw of you remote starting system? Is the grounding bolt point direct to the chassis?
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    Tire Life - should I replace these tires?

    tyres generate more road noise as they wear. Age also makes them noisier and the rubber becomes harder. This can be accelerated by the environment (sun, heat, cold). I changed my 5 yo 1/2 worn hankooks because the road noise had become very unpleasant! I was not impressed!
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    ENGINE OIL VISCOSITY PUZZLE

    I don't think you get such dramatic failure unless you run the engine dry! It is more like cancer, it damages the engine slowly through wear
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    Copper vs Iridium spark plugs?

    in addition to longetivity, iridiums have a much narrower electrode. LEss voltage needed to jump the gap which is supposed to give better mpg, smoother running engine... On my 660 yamaha single bike, changing to iridium, made it run smoother
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    Toyo Proxes A/S review?

    I had proxes CF2 SUV 215/70/16 H100 on my RAV4. Compared to tranpath A14 (M&S rated), the steering was a little vague in the straight ahead position. Wet performance was excellent but not much traction in the snow. Similar noise & mileage and mpg
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    Motul 7100 10W40 vs Ipone Full Power Katana 10W40 Ester for Yamaha MT25

    You can go thier own oil finder on their website. I have used Sprinta F900 10W-50 (full synthetic). They do 10/40 and semi's as well depending on how deep your pocket is.
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    Winter Tires or All Weather Tires

    A correction to my ealier post. Currently studded tyres are not illegal in all european countries. Even in the uk, it is not "recommended" but not illegal. So I was given incorrect information when driving in norway back ni the 90's! 3PMSF rating is an EU standard not US so M&S, winter tyres...
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