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    oil extreme

    found this link by accident yesterday. would like to know on purpose if anyone has any real world experience with it. would like to find george too as my engine could use a free rebuild and some dyno testing! 97 astro 262,000
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    fantasy vehicle

    if the car genie granted me my wish and I could have any car ever produced this would be my choice. all others?
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    p.t. barnum promo

    http://ecozoil.com/products. 10-20% fuel economy gains?????????
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    area 51 entry

    elec car mass appeal is just around the corner, er.., no, I'll pay the $4.00 a gallon thanks!
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    ''w 'rating

    granted, there is a benefit to using a 5w40 vs a 15w40 during the cooler months, better base oil, easier cold starting etc... , but what is the benefit of using a 10w30 as opposed to a 5w30? on paper(spec sheets), the 10w 30's look like almost winners.my question is what is the real world...
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    top ten reasons to...

    ...change your oil reason number- 10)your fingernails are dirty/clean 9)your running out of shelf space for your oil stash 8)your special order "boutique" oil has just arrived 7)OCD ISSUE WITH OIL CHANGES 6)your oil "looks" too dirty/clean 5)you need an excuse to "test drive" the ride 4)CK or...
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    oil monitoring systems

    Many of the safety, comfort, and drivability features built into todays car I neither want or need. I hope this trend continues for fluids other than motor oils. http://www.practicingoilanalysis.com/article_detail.asp?articleid=562
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    oils change

    You will observe with concern how long a useful truth may be known and exist, before it is generally received and practiced on. Ben Franklin How readily the masses resist the new paradigm thinking of thinner, lower TBN oils that lubricate, clean, cool, seal, and reduce friction as well or...
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    oil color

    Recently I added oil to my van which was a quart low. The oil on the dipstick after I rechecked the level was virtually clear, like new oil.I know this boost the TBN somewhat but from bottom to top changed color.4k on the oil with one quart of CJ hdeo and the balance the standard 5w30.
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    16 million barrels per day

    that's approx. how many barrels of crude refined in the U.S. each day.if one barrel equates to roughly 45% gas and 1.2% lubricants how can extending or monitoring OCI's save oil? demand would be less but the supply would increase.also this is an inelastic demand, you can't make your own.this...
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    oil filter r/r

    Engine oil capacity initial fill vs., engine oil capacity with an oil AND filter change is more than a subtle difference.It would appear to be a negligible concern to do one and the other or to do one and not the other. the dirty oil left behind in the engine is much greater than what's left...
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    OLM retrofit

    Is it possible to do a flash PROM upgrade and install a guage for an older GM minivan(97 astro)to take the guesswork out of the OCI ?
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    minivan?

    need to replace a taurus sedan with a minivan.I'd prefer a chrysler or a dodge ~8k max,what should I avoid? It will be driven 12k a year tops.
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    long life coolant

    my work van a 1997 astro had a radiator failure after nearly 255,000 miles. the coolant was replaced with the prestone LL coolant,it had dexcool prior to the repair.my concern is the color;its green just like the IAT prestone.a flush was not performed but the lower radiator hose was removed to...
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    filter longevity concerns

    Do any Bitogers change their oil filter prior to the OLM trigger signaling the need to change the oil. filter loading is not linear according to some respected input here so this could be a matter of concern for some late into an OCI, say 7500 miles or more
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    miracle filter

    this link http://www.rep-am.com/story.php?id=8501&p=0 dovetails nicely with the last topic about oil filters but again no contact info.nothing new but intresting ya think....
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    lifetime oil filter

    http://www.chriscoproducts.com/faq/faq.html link to a stainless cleanable filter thatappears to be cost effective. half the price of this unit http://www.gopurepower.com/store/listing.asp?cat=Filters with similar design/construction particulars. anyone using this app in bitog land?
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    warranty service

    curious about other bitoger's opinions of dealers. complaints or compliments, great service or the pass-the-buck mentality.responses are welcome for standard or extended warranty coverage issues.
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    transynd

    bp castrol makes a special xmsn fluid for allison trannys good for 50k for severe service and 100k for normal duty. no vii is needed according to their product lit. does any forum member here no whether it is acceptable to use transynd or a generic counterpart in a G M 4l60e that specs a dexron...
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    Help me with my 6spd.

    next time you frequent a fast food joint, keep the straw...
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