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  1. WobblyElvis

    1972 Honda Civic

    I'd say that's a 1971 N600 twin air cooled chain drive.
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    The problems with GDI

    I'm on my second GDI car. I change oil maybe every 6,000 miles using store brand synthetic. I never use any fuel additive or spray cleaner. Regular gas. No catch can. First car, a 2008 Cadillac CTS with 3.6 V6 producing 304 hp. went over 250,000 miles trouble free until scrapped due to rust. I...
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    Explain this? Vehicle travels faster than the wind. My head hurts trying to figure this out.

    I am still not convinced. I've noticed the professor settled his bet in the video but holds some reservations about the experiments validity. I would agree with him. His idea that the wind speed down closer to the ground is much lower that up where the propeller is could explain a lot of things...
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    Castrol edge EP - now claims 25K OCI

    Interesting numbers in the last paragraph of their warranty. Read here... https://www.castrol.com/en_us/united-states/home/castrol-engine-warranty-program.html
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    Explain this? Vehicle travels faster than the wind. My head hurts trying to figure this out.

    Call me a flat earther if you like but I still don't get it. I look at this situation in terms of energy. There is one source of energy, the wind as it acts on the structure of the vehicle. The wind pushes the vehicle up to the speed of the wind at best. If energy is removed from the wheels...
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    Explain this? Vehicle travels faster than the wind. My head hurts trying to figure this out.

    If this works, if you were to give it a push in no wind conditions, would it go on forever? why-why not?
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    Explain this? Vehicle travels faster than the wind. My head hurts trying to figure this out.

    I like trying to understand things like this but my brain has met it's match. Can anyone explain this? There are many videos on this "blackbird" vehicle traveling fast than the wind. Here is one video but it's long.
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    Overfilled engine? Fun video here.

    A new video showing an engine overfilled with oil.
  9. WobblyElvis

    Post your latest oil change

    2016 Hyundai Elantra GT, 140,000 miles. About 6,100 on the oil n filter. Gathered up some old bottles I'm trying to get rid of and made a mix of what I calculated to be 8W-38. Hyundai filter installed as well. The oil that came out looked very good, I think I'm changing oil too often. Here's...
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    Real life experience with the oil life monitor system.

    I had a 2006 Chevy with an OLM. It doesn't have a clock so it has no way of knowing if a year has gone by. When the car was at a dealer, the OLM was re-flashed to never exceed 7,500 miles. It might be at %60 remaining at 6,000 miles but it will count down quickly to zero by 7,500 miles. I like...
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    Busted control arm bolt. DIY or not?

    Can you drive it like that? I say take it to a shop.
  12. WobblyElvis

    Accent GDI intake ports and valves at 230k

    Or, maybe the problems with GDI deposits are exaggerated? I'm on my second car with GDI. Never do anything to prevent deposits and they run fine. Nice to see the photos.
  13. WobblyElvis

    Dimpled Pistons? Available today for some engines.

    I found this interesting. Perhaps there is much room for improvement for the ICE.
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    Hyundai/Kia OEM Filter (26300-35505) No Longer Made By Mann? Quality?

    I just bought one last week. Looks more like Spedestrian's. No sticker on top, a date code starting with 23, clear printing on can and it mentions Mann Hummel. Weighs 332 grams.
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    Another article about vehicles sending data to their insurance company via Lexus Nexus

    The future....all your driving monitored. Insurance will use this as an excuse to set your premium [always higher]. Traffic infractions will automatically be removed from your bank account. Older cars without a connection will be deemed a safety hazard and financially punished out of existence.
  16. WobblyElvis

    Sprocket sizing effect on chain wear

    I was taught that the small the sprocket, more each link pin rotates when going around a sprocket thus increasing wear.
  17. WobblyElvis

    Commercial Pilots and Alcohol limits.

    I worked for an airline in the 80's, we had a contract to turn around some British Airways flights. Charter Division. Upon shutting down the aircraft, the crew would often have a drink so that they could not be called to fill in for someone leaving on the next flight who might be sick. Drug...
  18. WobblyElvis

    Why would a freezer evaporator ice over?

    Often the electric outlet is hidden behind the appliance. Turning the refrigerator thermostat to off does not remove all electric power. Be careful when working in there.
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    Why would a freezer evaporator ice over?

    My 22 year old fridge gave me this problem. It had a timer that would turn on a electric heater under the evaporator coil. The heat would melt the ice and it would drain to a pan under the unit. In my case the heater also had a thermostat that would shut of the heater should get to hot. The...
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    A Chinese EV maker just revealed a 1,300 horsepower supercar

    I would need 3 personal assistants to help me in and out of that thing.
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