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    Cheap Synthetic (supertech) vs big brand conventional, your pick?

    Hi all, I wondered the same thing about the quality of the generic brands so I tested some Meijer 0w20 to 14,200 miles (Warren oil, same as Amazon and Supertech I think). I was very please with the results. See the post here: '03 Focus - 14K miles
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    FCS struts?

    Finally someone is discussing this! But unfortunately I think we all know what the conclusion of this will be and it is not very interesting: Cheap struts: not as good Mid price: better Expensive struts: best Just a classic get-what-you-pay-for situation. The cheaper strut will probably...
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    Meijer (Warren Oil Company) 0w20 FullSyn 14k OCI 150k '03 Focus 2.0 Zetec

    Originally Posted by oil_film_movies Viscosity and flash point are about like new oil here. No problem with those. Iron wear is very normal. Your 24 ppm just scales with miles as you did about twice the normal oil change miles. Silicon, like iron, can accumulate a bit over that many miles. Your...
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    Meijer (Warren Oil Company) 0w20 FullSyn 14k OCI 150k '03 Focus 2.0 Zetec

    Someone said they wanted more oil analysis' from less common companies (good idea). So here is an analysis of some Meijer brand full synthetic. At the time I purchased this (2017), the oil was made by "Warren Oil Company" which could be seen by the stamp on the plastic container. This will...
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    Using super thin oil to start rebuilt engine to prevent filter bypass?

    Thanks DONWATERS for your response. I am fortunate in that I have a mid 99 model that has the 0630 head AND equal length intake. Just in case, I still had my local machine job magnaflux the head but no cracks were found. Then we milled .002" off the surface (middle was higher than ends, slight...
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    Using super thin oil to start rebuilt engine to prevent filter bypass?

    Originally Posted by turtlevette I don't understand all the angst about prelubing an engine. Everything will have oil after a second or 2 of cranking the engine. All that prelube grease just plugs things up. The pistons and cylinder walls don't need a thing. They can be assembled dry. A couple...
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    Using super thin oil to start rebuilt engine to prevent filter bypass?

    SO, after all that, I'm going to attempt a general conclusion. Question: if you know there is some debris in the system, what is the best quick method for assuring a healthy/filtered startup: -Quality oil that is OEM grade @ reasonably warm temperature -Quality oil filter, primed -Engine...
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    Using super thin oil to start rebuilt engine to prevent filter bypass?

    Originally Posted by DGXR Short answer: No. If you are using a thin oil to prevent filter bypass, you'd be better off using an oil filter with better flow and/or a higher bypass pressure. On a proper rebuild: the assembly lube will protect everything until the oil pressure builds up and complete...
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    Using super thin oil to start rebuilt engine to prevent filter bypass?

    Originally Posted by SnowDrifter Originally Posted by oil_film_movies Originally Posted by Chris142 Dont forget to put the PH8A size filter on it. More surface so the bypass may not open as soon? An oversize filter does reduce bypass events. An XG8A fram ultra, if that is the oversized pick...
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    Using super thin oil to start rebuilt engine to prevent filter bypass?

    Originally Posted by oil_film_movies Originally Posted by willistheguy Now it is my understanding that when the oil is cold, the engine's oil filter bypass can be activated because the oil is still thick. At the temperature you'll be doing this at, let's assume it's 50 degF, a 5w20 or 5w30...
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    Using super thin oil to start rebuilt engine to prevent filter bypass?

    Originally Posted by Astro14 In general, if I'm doing a cylinder head - I scrupulously avoid the use of anything abrasive. Abrasive particles in the cylinder bores, or running through the oiling system would be terrible. I scrape, with a razor blade, use a shop vac, and have very possible path...
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    Using super thin oil to start rebuilt engine to prevent filter bypass?

    I hear about people working on engine internals and then later ruining bearings because dirt got into the oil pan, BUT, I've always wondered why the filter did not capture the debris. Now it is my understanding that when the oil is cold, the engine's oil filter bypass can be activated because...
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    Lowest temp you ever started an engine.

    2000 Continental 4.6 DOHC 5w30 @ -23F started right up as if it was summer. Boring. It's been 0F practically every morning here for the past week and every car has started up no drama. Healthy batteries and EFI baby! 2010 Ford Fusion 2.5L 0w20 2007 Subaru Outback 2.5L 5w20 2003 Ford Focus 2.0L...
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    Wagner TQ's getting sqeaky

    I believe Wagner TQ's have very specific instructions on what to and what to not lube. The instructions came in the box with mine. I don't believe you are supposed to grease the backs of the pads. I've had issues with squeaky brakes so I've been trying to pinpoint what causes it and how to...
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    Fusion/Milan 2.5L 7.4k OCI M1 5w20 cracked block?

    The purpose of this test was to see if the oil monitoring system range was too far or not. The computer will go a set range of about 7400 miles before it gets to 0% oil life. We had a 2010 Fusion and Milan, identical engine. The Milan seemed to make a light knocking noise when cold, much louder...
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    Replacing 02 Envoy with 08 Escape

    So I think we can agree it depends? I'm not too afraid of $1000 cars anymore because it's so easy to google what their most common issues are and how to prepare/prevent. Like you were saying, you are already planning on changing the transmission fluid so you're clearly thinking about it. I would...
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    best engine, auto trans?

    Originally Posted By: ls1mike Originally Posted By: Duffyjr Originally Posted By: willistheguy Real tough: Pre-98 Buick's NA or Supercharged with 3800 I have to ask since I own a 99 Buick, what changed in 99 that it didn't make the cut? Did they change the tranny? Just curious. Not much...
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    best engine, auto trans?

    It gets tricky when you are talking about bullet proof engine AND automatic transmission combos. Especially in the used car market when it's too late to save the automatic transmissions that have never had their fluid changed (all Taurus's are out for example). I'm usually pretty American-made...
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    Those with 150,000 miles or more, check in

    2007 Subaru Outback 2.5L NA 207,000 miles. Oil changes mostly conv. or semi-synth from several shops. 5-7k OCI's. My mothers car, I do the oil changes and maintenance myself now though. One owner. Piston slap is real bad now when starting, especially in the winter, I can hear it rattling through...
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    OEM engine design & oil recommendation question

    My roommate and I have gotten into arguments about this topic. We both have freshly rebuilt small block fords and go back and fourth between what the engineers originally recommended and what they now recommend. Many years ago Ford had a TSB that said all their vehicles that originally...
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