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I ended up using Castrol Go! 20w-50 motorcycle oil. It should be designed and suitable for all air cooled engines. Doesn't indicate that it's a synthetic so must be conventional.

metal roofs can be problematic too. I think some recommend the roof to be strapped with 1x4 strapping. the OSB doesn't hold as well and if screws are over tightened it can cause damage to the rubber gaskets. Too loose, and they will leak moisture as well. I have heard that the holes in the...

I had MRI of lower back and found moderate to severe degenerative disc disease, and compression of the L5 nerve roots. A hemagioma at S2 segment, and disc osteophyte complex bulges. I feel some relief knowing that they can finally see the pain I have been describing to Dr.s over the past 2 - 3...

What are the specs on the GP80 GP90? Or the Shell Super Deluxe EP product?

I have an older Satah S470 Buck tractor. I am replacing the front diff oil/ front wheel assist. The manual recommends a SAE 80 or SAE 90 oil. Would there be any issue using a multigrade SAE 80W-90?

sorry my last post was supposed to be 2.5 ug/L is upper normal range for under 50, when I tested 2.4. I was at the upper range for high normal range 3 years already.

Are the reference numbers in the USA the same measurement 1.3 ug/L is still in the mid normal range. I have been at the upper normal range since 2021testing 2.4 ug/L, & a normal range is 0-2. for 49 year old They done another test 2 year's later, and it was up to 4.8, but with my age increasing...

I think it is a good way to monitor engine health. Especially when you plan on owning your vehicle for the long term. It can help to determine how often your oil change interval should be, based on additive depletion, changes in oil viscosity, fuel dilution, etc., as well as monitoring for any...

I have just recently received the results of the last bloodwork, & PSA has dropped from 5.2 to 4.3, with the upper normal high level range being 3.5. I am off to see the Urologist on Friday to see what he has to tell me. I feel like I want to avoid having a biopsy at my age which seems early...

I am almost 52, and have been monitoring my Prostate health with the PSA blood test for about 7 years. My father has also had an enlarged prostate for almost 30 years, & it is hereditary. They have never done anything to treat it, & he will be 82 this fall. I understand there is a urine test...

many years back. 1999 ford explorer 4.0 liter. It had an external coolant leak/ faulty head gasket from what the dealer told me. It wasn't overly high mileage on it. took to Ford dealer to have head gasket replaced. I didn't make it 60 miles and the engine started making abnormal noise. The...

I am also from Canada. I have used Fluid Life in Edmonton & AGAT labs in Lloydminster AB. Each of these have multiple locations that should be in your area, and likely priced better. I am able to hand deliver my samples to save on shipping charges. My sample were about $30.00 with AGAT

I hardly look at any Blackstone test results. Not sure why they are so popular. They seem to try to push for extended drain intervals. sent one sample to them, and identical sample to another lab. The one lab said my sample was due for replacement as additives have dropped out, & Blackstone...

I agree with it being a great oil, but it isn't a cure all for a vehicle that already has problems. I thought I could use it in a 199 Explorer that I had at one time to extend oil Change interval, after a freshly rebuilt engine. I sent an oil analysis away at 5000 kilometers, & found that the...

the last samples I was billed about $33.00 CAD. AGAT labs. It is somewhat local to me, and I can drop the samples off, & save mailing charges.

what mower is it in? I ask because I have a 2022 cub cadet. only has about 15 hours on the meter. Battery drained down to 8.6 volts over winter in heated storage. I never disconnected the cables in storage. I now have the cables unhooked & seems to be accepting a full charge, but plan on...

It is hard to tell by color only. You say fuel dilution? Are you just going from smell? I always smell a gasoline odor in my oil, but rarely see fuel dilutuion at severe levels. & by smell I can't determine if one sample was worse than a previous until I get results back. Drive it for half...

Probably go with this one. cant seem to find specs on the SynPower. Maybe the same stuff. 20w-50 gives me a wide range of temps, and should have lots high enough HTHS. Might go back to the dealer and see what they have to offer.

A 15W-50 would probably be as well as a 20W-50. A 10W-40 would probably be fine too. Just thought the 50 would have a higher HTHS rating. 20W-50 gets me down to freezing temps. I will not have a need to start it at these temperatures, & if I do it will be in a heated structure.

I recently purchased a Cub Cadet Z-Force SX Zero turn mower. It has the Kawasaki FR730V Engine. They are an air cooled engine, with a 2.2 liter oil capacity, & no oil cooler. I think I am looking for an engine oil with a good HTHS quality. Has anyone used the Valvoline SynPower Motor Oil...