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    Nitrogen μg/g what is it used for

    http://www.pqiamerica.com/January2012A/January2012R2/motorcraft.htm just doing some reading and seen Nitrogen as one of the Additives in motorcraft. just wondering what nitrogen and boron are used for.
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    Mobil Super Syn and Mobil syn??

    I had do do a oil change all they had in 5w-30 was Mobil Super Syn I don't know anything about Mobil Super Syn is it ok for short 1 mile trips in cold weather ? does it sheer ez? Thanks
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    Lifter tap in cold weather?

    I got a 2006 GMC canyon 2.8L last may 85K miles. I use QSUD it just got cold here in Ohio 28F it never had any noise in the motor till it got 28F this week it has a tapping noise till the motor gets warm sounds like a lifter tap but only in cold weather when the motor is cold . Does this mean...
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    motor pinging with cheap gas ???

    I have a 06 ford with the 3.Liter DOHC motor I buy gas at Kroger the motor will have a pinging sound but when I use shell gas it seems to go away is this all in my head ??? Can cheap gas make your motor ping?????? thanks
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    2006 mercury mariner

    2006 mariner 3.0 motor now makes a very loud squeal when its put in any gear started as my wife had to take off fast so she would not get readended all belts are fine and only does it under load (In gear) I don't know what it could be.
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    rough idle when cold

    my wife got a 2006 mercury mariner in july we are going on a trip this sept the mariner started to have a rough idle when the motor is cold but is fine when it warms up its a 3.0l dohc anyone know why it would have a rough idle when cold?
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    Question About Viscosity Index

    Does anyone know the viscosity index of Royal Purple Multi-Grade Motor Oil, 0W20 SN? Sorry to ask here, but I have looked for hours and cannot find any information about it. Also, do you know if Penzoil Platinum makes a 5/20 and what the viscosity index would be for PP 5/20? Thanks for your help.
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    What oil for mercury mountaineer

    I am getting a 2005 mercury mountaineer AWD 4.6L 239 hp V8 what would be a good syn oil to use for this suv it dont have a owners manual
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    Anyone know of a good ZDDP additive

    I have a older 1996 jeep 4.0 with a high output cam low end cam i think I just need to boost my zddp up to around 1200 PPM had no luck looking online I use val maxlife 10w30 in it should i just use VR1 oil or is there a good additive i can use for my big flat cam I just worry to much about...
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    API-SL Mobil 1 HM at local meijer

    Just went to meijer today all the mobil 1 HM syn oil in QTs was all api sl only the 5.1 jugs was sn I could understand them trying to sell the sm but where did they get all this api sl? Anyone know if its ok to use oil that old ?
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    Is Royal Purple a good SYN?

    My local meijer now has royal purple I need a good oil for cold weather and pulling a lot of weight . Does anyone know if its any good for older 1996 motor that is used under sever cond.
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    What kind of Amsoil to use??

    What type of amsoil should I buy for a 2002 Buick Rendezvous it has the OLM on it but I have never went past 3,400 miles without changing the oil is amsoil XL or the clean engine formula the best for this?
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