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    Ratchet Lube......

    I've recently delved into the complicated world of ratchet lube. Snap-On apparently uses super lube (thick, dilectric grease stuff) from the factory. Tool forum folks recommend https://www.amazon.com/Permatex-81950-Ultra-Engine-Assembly/dp/B000HBNVSK/ For me, the goal is the least back drag...
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    Fuel dilution - 1.9 mile commute. Let idle before leaving?

    I have an NB2 Miata. My commute is 2 miles each way.. My oil reports (blackstone) are coming back with somewhat high (correction, low, 375f and 420f on two samples) flashpoints. I understand that there is debate about the reliability of blackstone's flashpoint for fuel dilution, but my question...
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    Duratec 3.0 Oil light flickering at hot idle

    2004 Mazda MPV, 150k miles, Mobil 1 5w30. 3.0 ford duratec V6 The other day my wife mentioned that the oil light was flickering. I went and checked the level, it was very, very low, so low I was worried about oil consumption. I found a broken pcv hose and replaced that and the pcv valve. No...
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