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It's very simple logic and it makes perfect sense to me. It would be nice if others discussed this in a technical manner rather than an argumentative manner. I think we're missing out on some good discussion and exploration of exciting possibilities.

I called out Safelite under insurance and there are no questions asked to change a windshield for a $100 deductible. The new windshield I have is absolutely great. It's actually an improvement over the original on the car and the installer was superb. I've kept a note of his details for future...

Again, it's incredible how you're saying I'm focusing on one aspect of an oils performance and how you're saying that I've said a high VI is the holy grail. I've said no such thing. All I've said is that M1 0w40 is very well respected, and in comparison with it's competitors, has a relatively...

Nissan developed parts of the GTR using M1 0W40 and specifically talk about recommending it's usage to guarantee performance. So that's a little bit beyond just an OEM relationship. While you claim not to understand what I'm getting at, it's a simple point and I think you're just stirring the...

Sure some sites are good, but what they are doing is displaying information that has at some point gone through a manual process to collect. We should all understand enough about humans and data quality to realize why the second hand source is more risky than the first hand source. And why go...

In some ways yes but when the likes of Walmart and other chains that we don't mind as much weren't around, small business were taking advantage of their power. I went to India last year and people were saying a real simple thing about why they would go to Walmart which was to do with being able...

Originally Posted By: BISCUT The Monogram fridge and microwave have been huge POS. Fridge especially. 4 repairs and still has issues. I fixed the Monogram fridge myself after two "engineers" came out. Don't tell me, the crisper and meat drawers are freezing over?

So the benefit will only accrue from the part of the VI that is provided by the base oil? Any VI increase that comes from polymer has no benefit? If there was no benefit, why would they boost the VI? But really, I don't really understand the point you're driving towards. I think it's notable...

Originally Posted By: OVERKILL Originally Posted By: S65AMG And yet M1 0w40 has a high VI and is used in racing. It has a relatively high VI. I mentioned that earlier. It isn't stratospheric like the 0w-20's. Yep and this is what Mobil say about this topic: "Synthetic oils have higher VI...

Trav makes a good point in terms of what the market will accept. In the US we're not interested in quality so much as quantity, so that's what you presented with. The average product is not as good as the average product of yesteryear. But, over time, I feel that quality has in many cases...

Originally Posted By: buster Originally Posted By: S65AMG And yet M1 0w40 has a high VI and is used in racing. Due to the natural vi from the high quality base oils and esters being used with VII's. So they decided to add VIIs to high quality base oils. Why would they do that if the...

And yet M1 0w40 has a high VI and is used in racing.

If a manufacturer recommends a particular brand and type of oil and they also recommend 20 weight below 86f and 30 weight above 86f, there must be a temperature range where a 25 weight in that brand and type would be more optimal than either. Mixing two recommended oils that are identical apart...

If there's no harm in mixing oils, which must be particularly true when the oil is essentially identical except for the amount of VIIs, and if there is a benefit in getting improved viscosity performance, then wouldn't the benefit of mixing outweigh the perceived risks?

That's why I don't understand anyone who recommends relying on the oil manufacturer's website in preference to the car manufacturer's vehicle manual or subsequent update. I'm currently dealing with the aftermath of a shop that relied on the coolant recommendation from an online parts retailer...

Originally Posted By: bigjl Yawn..... Do you read other people's posts or just make things up? The engine is made and was engineered in the UK which means that the opinion of the people who made it will not be in the US. In the UK I have only seen two oils specified for for the Jaguar/Land...

Originally Posted By: Kuato The test with cabs in Vegas used that ATF and they went 100k; that's with mostly city driving. With your 95% highway I'd say you are good to go. Making it even more strange that they stopped suggesting a 100,000 mile change interval at the same time they posted up...

Originally Posted By: dparm Originally Posted By: The Critic Compressed air. A cheap leaf blower is going to set you back about the same as a year or two worth of those air dusters...plus it can be used to help dry the car. I don't think a leaf blower is going to be easy to handle for all...

Or change to a long life filter eg M1.