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    Adding ester oil to engine oil DIY idea

    https://www.amazon.com/FJC-2439-Estercool-Oil-Gallon/dp/B0002JMEHG/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=ester+oil&qid=1623414801&s=automotive&sr=1-8 Ester based engine oils like Redline and Valvoline Premium Blue Restore clean up engines on the inside. and offer less friction and heat. I was wondering...
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    Remote mount, lay filter on sideways?

    I was adding a remote coolant filter, and decided to lay it sideways. I did this on my truck as otherwise the bottom of the filter is slightly below the frame rail. And was thinking what if something hit it. So sideways is better protection. I recently put on a trans remote filter and it is...
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    7 yrs ago, algae could be turned into oil at around $5 per gallon

    https://www.forbes.com/sites/christopherhelman/2013/12/23/green-oil-scientists-turn-algae-into-petroleum-in-30-minutes/?sh=616ee7a35689 I imagine 7 yrs ago prices would be lower, so maybe now algae into oil would cost 7 or 8 per gallon of fuel. Algae into oil never going to make it to markets...
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    How do you know when to definitively change a transmission spin on filter

    I am adding a spin on trans filter to the cummins 2005 truck. This filter has an internal bypass set from 7-9 psi. I am going to add to add a 60 psi gauge on the input to the filter. I was thinking get a new pressure reading, then when the pressure rises by 7 psi, it needs changing idea.
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    what is the cooling line pressure of a 48re ram truck transmission?

    I am putting on a Derale 25709 filter head and a Wix 51622 trans filter. I was wondering if a pressure gauge will tell me when it is needing changed.
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    looking for an 11/16"-16 thread spin on filter with bypass

    The base I have is a marine fuel filter. It has an 11/16-16 thread for spin on filters. I wanted to recycle this base to use for a transmission filter I found a 4070 Napa-WIX coolant filter of 27 microns, but it has no internal bypass builtin. Anyone know of a filter number that uses that...
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    ram 2005 diesel fuel filter replacement, what was in there?

    2005 looks pretty clean has at least 6000 miles on it, was I think changed at the dodge dealer last year. Cover was so tight had to take off air horn to get leverage on the plastic cover. number hard to read seems to be 182601617 and some more digits Tough to get off the plastic cover and tough...
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    Fake Baldwin diesel fuel filter pf7977

    I bought a twin pack of these for the truck. I have been wondering if they are fakes or real Baldwin filters. If you go looking, you will see listings for pf7977 filters and some come in white boxes, origin china Now the ones I bought claim Baldwin as the manufacturer, but if you click a single...
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    15W-50 in transfer case when called for 5w-30

    I happened to change it when I first got the Trooper and thought why not put in the thicker Mobil 1 oil in there, but I think I will change it to a 0w-30 oil in a few weeks. It drives fine on the oil in the TC, but I am wondering how much extra drag this heavier oil creates as far as hurting the...
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    Learned about Acrylic Lacquer paint the hard way

    Dont believe what you read about it being an easy paint. I repaired many small very shallow dents in a hood using the red bondo glazing compound which is non catalyzed. It sands smooth very easily. However, I had at least 5 spots delaminate after spraying Lacquer on top, as in it lifted, bubbled...
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    Ford to make car plastic parts using coffee bean huskss

    https://driving.ca/ford/auto-news/n...nalds-to-create-car-parts-made-of-coffee Likely will rot as it ages and fall apart as it is a biological plant product. Recall the 'ecowiring', its insulation rotted and was used in Mercedes cars. Making things greener can have consequences to lifespan. If...
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    Full Synthetic Oil made from Natural Gas

    First time I have bought a bunch of oil where it mentions made from NGas. Does this make it more pure. Are they condensing the gas and finding oil in what comes out of a well. Seeing it is a full synthetic, I guess not, it must be transformed in some way. Years ago I heard they can turn NGas...
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    video 3.2L 1996 engine noise, loose valve, rod, other?

    I lifted Trooper, and put long screwdriver onto oil pan (ear on other end) and all over motor, and can not hear this tapping sound. Just typical whirring noises. Especially the oil pan has no loose bearing noises. No knocking type sounds at all down there. What is this cause of this noise do you...
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    Proving a clutch disc LSD is working ok?

    This LSD differential is in an Isuzu 1996 Trooper. It uses clutch packs. Jacking up tires, turn one wheel, other turns in same direction which is good. Holding one wheel from spinning and turning other wheel takes about 10 pounds of force. Driving with one wheel on grass, other on wet pavement...
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    Anabond 230 for bonding brake linings

    https://www.indiamart.com/proddetail/anabond-230-brake-shoe-bonding-21264336562.html There is also a good youtube video shows how this adhesive works. Does anyone know how to get something similar in the USA easily? I am attempting to contact IndiaMart, but honestly its tough to buy even...
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    Motorkote, Amsoil test says it has lots of chlorine

    https://thebestsyntheticoil.com/pdf/TSB%20MO-2010-04-01_chlorine_oil_treatments.pdf I was very interested in Motorkote, you will find videos like Project Farm showing a treated lawnmower engine ran for an hour without a failure when oil was drained and water filled crankcase. But this chlorine...
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    Mix equal qts of 0w-20 and 15w-50 will make 5w-30?

    I need to fill my transfer case and it take 5w-30 preferred or 5w-40 oil and have several qts of what's in the title. These are synthetic Mobil 1 oil. If not, then why not? I need 1.5qts to fill it up.
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    Ford tractor 8N oil canister converted to TP filter

    https://photos.app.goo.gl/pbiRtCvF5JCGGLiL7 Since they discontinued the bypass filters for the old housings, I decided fooey, I will make my own TP roll filter design. I bought a 1940's 8N oil canister, and figured out how to make this function. Oil comes up the center tube, and goes out the...
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    Called Fram tech about the C3P-C4P redesign, they know nothing

    I am not happy. He looks it up, and can find no information on the c3, c4, c3p, c4p regarding any changes. Fram is now making the 'p' version as pleated paper folds, versus the stacked plate paper design of the past, and the 'p' version no longer is enclosed in a perforated metal skin. Decades...
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    TroyBuilt pressure washer thrown away runs fine

    Saw it in my neighborhood yesterday. It had no spark so started exploring, took off carb it is very clean in the tank. Coil seemed ok, the spark plug may have been gapped too wide. I cleaned inlet screen. I pulled to unloader valve to make sure it was ok. I have a working electric Ryobi and the...
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