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According to Wix, different oil filters have widely differing beta ratios. Granted, those may be achieved under different conditions, but given the variances, it seems to indicate the media is different also. However, most (all?) here, myself included, have been under the impression that other...

I just stumbled on an analysis (that's way over my head) of hundreds of flamable liquids. Here's a link to one example (Gumout Regane in this case) University of Central Florida flamable liquids database Enjoy. Moderators - I'm not sure where to put this, it could go here, but could also have...

Analysis by OAI, time on sample 7 months. Car makes 15 mile (one way) trips to/from school 4 times a week, and many 2 and 3 mile trips to/from inLaws and gym. Fe 6 Pb 0 Cu 4 Al 9 Si 10 B 29 Mg 21 Ca 2982 Ph 1016 Z 1122 Mo 14 (previous oil was Mobil 1) All others zero Fuel < 1% Vis 9.7 cSt...

I've got a Cub Cadet (residential) zero turn mower. The left trans (their hydraulic systems are completely sealed and separate) developed a leak, which I've since fixed. I'm not sure how low it is (yet). The owners manual essentiall says it's not user serviceable and to take it to the dealer...

I'm a fan of trying new things, believe me, but DON'T MIX acetone and Amsoil PI. In the bottle, it looks like a funky suspension, which MAY have large enough particles to get trapped by the fuel filter. However, after you pour it out, you'll see globs in the bottom of a previously clean bottle...

Oil: 5w-40 Valvoline PremiumBlue Extreme Car: '97 Soob, EJ-22 motor, filter was a Purolator PureOne 20195 (similar to FL-400S) Oil was in for 7,409 miles with ZERO makeup oil. Analysis done by OAI. Fe 1 Pb 15 Cu 11 Al 3 Si 12 B 90 Mg 22 Ca 3231 P 1344 Zn 1627 Mo 113 All other elements zero. Vis...

Ok, before you start yelling, consider this. Many gasoline additives use kerosene or diesel as the carrrier fluid. So adding 16 ounces of diesel to a tank of gas shouldn't be a problem. [If you think otherwise, please explain]. Admittedly, I'm asking about B100 and the stuff in gas adds is...

I seem to recall reading that a couple years back the 5w spec [and probably others] changed to become more stringent. Anybody know more details? Like what were the changes and when was the change made? Kinda makes it confusing for a consumer w/ an older vehicle. Even my '97. Think about it. If...

Anyone familiar w/ Octel-Starreon or any of their products? New [very inexpensive] Meijer "fuel injector cleaner" lists Octel-Starreon trade secret as an ingredient...... Anybody know anything good, bad, or otherwise? Dave

The fact that the word "biodiesel" was never mentioned in a speech that was supposed to rouse us to be more energy independent was very disappointing to me. Anyone else notice that? Any one have a guess as to a reason? Dave

Mobil1 and Delvac were both SL versions. Car is a '97 Subaru Impreza 2.2L Miles on oil - 4,454, miles on car - 144,694 Lab is OAI Fe - 4 Pb - 5 Cu - 10 Al - 2 Si - 8 B - 52 Na - 5 Mg - 390 Ca - 2500 P - 1284 Z - 1601 Mo - 60 all others zero Vis - 12.25 cSt Fuel < 1% H2O - 0 TBN 6.26...

Son is visiting his father in a nursing home. Nurse comes in and gives the father his bedtime pills. Son asks what his father is getting. Nurse says "A sedative and Viagra" Curious, the son asks "I understand the sedative would help him sleep, but what's the Viagra for?" The nurse answers...

Ok, now that I've got your attention, let me clarify, I said warm up, not start up. If start up is the 3 seconds after you hit the key, and warm up is from the end of start up and continues for 10 minutes 'til the oil comes up to temp. Here's why I'm asking. My MIL's Miata calls for 20w-40. I've...

Two atoms smash into each other. Atom one: "I'm so sorry! Are you ok?" Atom two: "Uh... No! I think I just lost an electron!" Atom one: "Are you sure?" Atom two: "Yeah, I'm positive!" Dave

I've been running an oversized filter but I wanted something BIGGER! And I want 'off the shelf' availability. The 24458 was the biggest I could find. Of course there are larger filters, just not with the M20x1.5 threads I need. Hmmmm.... I found a gem I think, Mopar part# 3300-4125 (around $8)...

Does ANYONE know where I can find an oil filter connector (the part the filter screws onto) with M20x1.5 on ONE end and 3/4x16 on the other???? There've been posts online in Jeep forums that mention a Mopar part #53007563 as being just what I'm looking for. After buying it, I've found that it's...

I plug mine in, but then I don't live in LA Serously though, in our summers, I just start it and drive away, only idling long enough to put the seatbelt on. Dave

My car (and 2 others I change the oil on) has moly coated pistons. All 3 vehicles have > 80,000 miles and all 3 have classic pistons slap. Here's the question, for a NEW car with moly coated pistons, would using an oil with moly protect this coating better than using an EQUAL oil without moly? Dave

Has ANYONE seen this oil on a shelf or know where I can get some via the web? I can't find it ANYWHERE. I know, I know "That's too much of a spread, blah, blah, blah." I'm not looking for extended drains (2000 miles MAX) and it's for a peculiar application. My mother-in-law has a '90 Miata that...

Plus today only, anything you can fit in a cart is 10% off (here in Michigan at least ), so that makes it $3.59/qt!!! Dave