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    Breaking in new short block

    Just recently had the short block replaced on my 2017 Mustang Gt due to cylinder scoring in cylinders 3and 5. Wanted to know if the break in period should follow as in the book or if any extra procedures need to be followed. Thanks in advance.
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    160 deg. thermostat

    My 1998 Z28 will soon have a 160 degree thermostat installed. The question is, under normal driving will the oil get hot enough to burn off the contaminats that get in the oil following the first few minutes after startup? FYI: I'm using the long K&N oil filter and (flame suit on ) Mobil 1...
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    Where to find Mobil 1 ATF

    Looked at wallyworld and every parts store I can think of. Does anyone know where you can find it. Thanks in advance
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    Bleeding brakes

    It's time to get that old brake fluid out of my 98Z. At the last autocross in the fall the pedal was fading all the way to the floor. I plan to use the two person technique, moving from the farthest wheel from the master to the nearest. Never done this before so any tips or tricks would be...
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    opinions on gear oil for a 12 bolt

    Soon I will be installing a 12 bolt aftermarket rear diff and axle assembly on my 98 Z. I plan to run a 4.10:1 ratio with a rebuildable auburn style LSD. My question is will the heavier weight gear oils, 100W and above, provide any extra protection on hard dragstip launches, or will the higher...
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    Change oil soon light

    First off let me say that I change my oil at 3000, 3 months, with mobil 1 10w-30 on my chevy 2500 HD 6L. Usually after I change the oil I will reset the oil life light just so it won't come on and freak me out. Just out of curiosity I did'nt reset it the last couple of times I changed the oil...
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    Need help with selecting a filter

    Ok, here it is. I have a 1998 Z28 with 60,000 miles that is only driven on the weekends. This car sees dragstrip duty about once a month as well as the occasional autocross session. The question is now that I change the oil every 3,000 miles (mobil 1 15W-50) due to sitting all week and then...
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    gasoline vs. nitro

    For a couple of years now I've been playing with 2 stroke meth/nitro RC cars, and have always bought the premixed fuel/lubricant. Just curious if anyone knows what the difference between the lubricant packages in the model fuels and what is typically used in gasoline 2 strokes. Might be fun to...
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    Do I need friction modifier

    My 2002 Chevy HD is coming up on a rear diff fluid change( 4.10 ratio with with limited slip). My question is do I need friction modifier(I don't know what kind of limited slip it is) some need em some don't. Thanks Bub
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