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    Briggs and Stratton oil recommendation

    I found this strange, **10w-30 will have higher oil consumption above 80 degrees** 5w-30 Synthetic - was the best all around choice and SAE 30 is the normal stuff
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    STP SYN - FULL SYNTHETIC

    I wonder how much marketing hype is on the bottle? I sure can tell by price there's plenty of marketing hype. Does any one know if STP is purchasing base stocks and doing their own blending? that's one area I can see the inflated price. $7.49 QRT. I wouldn't touch even with 20% off still 6 bucks...
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    change avatar

    was wondering how I can change my avatar image? thanks, Dennis
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    Chevron supreme motor oil

    Read a review that someone stated the supreme 5w20 and 5w30 are synthetic blends. I cant find this info myself, msds says high quality mineral oil..
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    Harbor Freight engines

    Was at horror freight today checking out the engines noticed the two larger engines with spin-on oil filters. Got curious and started to spin-off the oil filter thin sweet kind of smelling oil came out. Factory fill break-in oil or Filter filled to prevent dry start?
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    Satisfied with your oil

    Following a 5,000 OCI, how many are still satisfied with conventional or a syn blend?
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    Direct injection

    This Direct injection has to be put to an end. I read horror stories on here about it I'm sick of black gaseous smelling oil in a months time. No matter if it's Mobil 1, Castrol or cheap stuff. I'm tired of more frequent oil changes and wasting money. My wife's Corolla with port injection oil...
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    Switch

    I'm making the switch to Lucas synthetic for my mower, snow thrower and generator. My lawnmower and generator normally see Shell 10w30 conventional which is great oil. Making the switch here for longer storage life on the generator since it does not see a lot of use and keeping stock simpler...
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    Finally

    With the oppressive humidity rolled out and cooler weather going to do yard work.
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    Zinc vs molybdenum

    What's zinc and molybdenum, how they differ or if have similarities?
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    Engineered Fuel

    Has anyone messed with engineered fuels? I picked up 2QTS added one of the QTS to 2.5 gallon can so far my mower doesn't mind it.
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    What Is Dexos Oil?

    The dexos specification is exclusive to General Motors, and any oil carrying the dexos logo is suitable for meeting GM warranty requirements. To meet the dexos requirements, an oil must typically be synthetic or a synthetic blend. GM stated that dexos was introduced to simplify oil selection and...
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    better day

    wishing us all a safe and cooler day. was warm here in ny, real feel was pushing around 100. I know some of us have it much worse. so be safe out there in this heat keep in shade when possible stay hydrated and wear a sunblock. Bye for now.
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    Oil change

    So mad at myself that I did not change out crush washer. Got an extra 1/3 of a turn on drain plug Hopefully the slightest trickle stops.
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    Wireless carrier

    Any one have or had used metropcs, what's your thoughts?
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    Lubriplate motor oil

    Here is a spec sheet on Lubriplate 5w20 looks to be a synblend. Let me know your thoughts and comments.
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    End of lease

    My lease is nearing the end on the 2016 Scion IA, car has been great 38-42.1 mpg good stereo and handling. Looking for another economy vehicle similar to the IA even a hatch. Any suggestions?
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    Craftsman mower tuneup

    Not definite but this could be the last service for my free craftsmen mower. I'm planning on treating myself this fall when mowers go on sale. I would normally never mix oils but wanted to clean up my shelves made a home brew for the mower 50/50 motorcraft 5w30 synthetic blend/shell 10w30...
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    Phone swap

    Stick with my iphone se or Switch to samsung j7?
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    WD40 trigger top

    Anyone use the trigger top yet? I was thinking about buying the gallon jug and filling my own trigger bottle. Since this would be more cost savings. Im sure tbe aerosol can and trigger bottle are the same product minus the gas propellent.
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