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Although Shell had the JASO required testing done, I don not think that the Rotella T is JASO certified. Nor does it need to be. Many of these JASO rated oils, that many of the blind faithful feel compelled to require, are NOT JASO certified, but rather marketed in a way that makes one believe...

I use nothing in my suspenders but M1 Synthetic ATF. High performance shock tuners also use this. It will oxidize far less in time than others. And fluid oxidation is the worst enemy of a suspender.

hi-miler, I'm just a regular schlub, it's just that my father put me on a mini-bike when I was 9 and it's been downhill since. I've seen it all I s'pose. In my experience, the biggest problem folks have with bikes, is that they are lazy. It is much easier to point fingers, and have other lazy...

I hardly think that your one anecdote a decade ago backs up that things have changed, or that it is an ongoing problem. I think you will find that there was indeed a problem with some blends of oil that were using certain components. Specifically MoS2. That was addressed long ago and is not an...

Problem is, the debate is continued by the less than learned on the subject. Explain to us how things changed with the EC standard, and we will probably see an example of what I'm saying.

LOL...they probably don't want to tell you the correct thing and make their dealer look like a schlub. IMO the dispersant content of an oil would effect suspended carbon deposits much more than the base oil could.

Trust me, the gun cares far more about the rusty wet air that is being forced through it than what type of grease it has. And if you can manage to properly clean and dry the air before the gun, and give the gun a decent supply of air tool oil to keep your new seals supple, you may never, ever...

Just about any lithium based #1 grease will do the job, and I would probably use Mobil1 Syn, even though I think it is a #2 it will do fine, and is probably similar in viscosity to other #1's when real cold. You can find it at any Autozone, Pepboys, etc... The secret is to service the bearing...

Cheezwhiz, Here is the deal...you have a clutch problem. That is apparent. You are only kidding yourself to sit around and make up scenarios, or to ask the opinion of others on what their assumptions are. I highly doubt, to a point that I would bet cold hard cash on it, that there isn't a...

Originally Posted By: Max_Wander The Japanese have a market of better-made vehicles/products in general (sorry, thats just a fact). I'd like to see some supporting documentation to back up your factual claim. Or are you simply stating facts based on your perceptions? No need to be sorry. I am...

Better for what, a few milliseconds?

100LL will also not atomize properly in the short intake of a bike. This, plus the not needed additives, greatly contributes to exhaust goo, or "spooge". Even when the bike has the carb metering spot-on in all circuits, 100LL can still be seen making goo. That being said, you can run 100LL in...

OK, we see many riders who have absolutely no trouble whatsoever using oils with MoDTC at levels of up to ~700ppm. Although every once and awhile, we hear of a rider using the same oil in the same engine and has clutch troubles. Well, there is clearly some variance here. Bearing in mind that the...

Originally Posted By: biomed_eng_2000 The only reason people think that the Tundra is a Japanese pickup is that it is sold under the Toyota name. The new Tundra was Styled by Americans, Engineered by Americans, Tooled-up by Americans, Made with American Steel, Built by Americans, Transported by...

I found this report very interesting. Sort of a clash between the poor American work ethic, and the quality driven professionalism of a Japanese auto maker. What I found most interesting in the piece, was the fact that this lady is still brainwashed into thinking that the corporation she worked...

oilnoob, I can only say that you have no idea of what you are talking about. I will excuse the "blindfolded, bigoted redneck" names you throw around, as you probably don't know better. But I ask you, how can a nation, that has only been around for a short period of time, be the leader of the...

Quote: My perception is reality, thanks. I see it everday at work, and with the products I buy. Why didn't you say that you were only basing your opinion on your very limited exposure to the US workforce? Could it be that folks in your neck of the woods have a different work ethic than the rest...

I'm betting a Lamborghini buyer is taken care of no matter where he purchases his ride.

Americans have the best work ethic on the planet. You are making statements based on your perception, and not reality, njcruiser. And your facts about the building of new auto plants is another of your perceptions, and not based on facts. Auto plants are being built all the time. Maybe not the...

njcruiser, Does your manual not advise to not run with the tailgate down?