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    So are Purolator oil filters the replacement for Fram going forward? This was the Walmart isle at my nearest store.

    You should read this thread: https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/confusion-in-purolator-boss-filtration-efficiency.407744/
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    Pennzoil Full Synthetic vs Pennzoil Ultra Platinum advertised mileage.

    It says right on their website: made with natural gas. https://www.pennzoil.com/en_us/products/full-synthetic-motor-oils/pennzoil-ultra-platinum.html
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    A Blue Origin rocket explodes during static test

    Big explosion tonight on the Florida Space Coast. No injuries reported. An investigation is underway. This was Blue Origin’s only launch pad.
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    Filtration vs. flow. Hybrid EV.

    This has been discussed many times. Thread 'The Myth of "Flow Over Efficiency"' https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/the-myth-of-flow-over-efficiency.398959/
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    local Walmart shelves with shelf tags for the Purolator 20K filters

    Several years ago I used to run the PurolatorONE PL14610 on my daughter’s Honda Civic. It said right on the box: 99%@40 microns.
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    What Liquid for Claying Vehicles ?

    Traditional clay bars are abrasive. I don’t use them anymore. I use a perforated decontamination towel.
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    Happy Memorial Day!!!

    Don’t forget to pause for a minute of silence at 3 pm today. https://www.military.com/every-american-needs-to-know-what-happens-at-3-pm-on-memorial-day
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    Thank You for Your Service on this special day

    Don’t forget to pause for a minute of silence today at 3 pm. https://www.military.com/every-american-needs-to-know-what-happens-at-3-pm-on-memorial-day
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    Little experiment....Going from 5W30 to 5W40

    It’s not hot as hell yet, we’re still pre-heating.
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    What can Valvoline do to top Restore and Protect?

    Nobody knows.
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    Why New Oil Filters Are Being Designed for High-Cleaning Oils

    The guy in the video says that Wix is developing this oil filter to deal with the “aggressive cleaning” of oils like Valvoline Restore and Protect. If he really knew about Valvoline Restore and Protect, he would know that it is not an aggressive cleaning oil and that Valvoline says you may need...
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    Pentius PLXL4386 cut open

    There was a discussion last year where there was talk about using a low ash oil to help prevent valve deposits since natural gas doesn’t have the additives that gasoline does. https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/low-ash-required-for-natural-gas-engine.400956/
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    Pentius PLXL4386 cut open

    This filter if from my Generac 22kW whole house generator that runs on natural gas. This was in use for 1 year with run time less than 50 hrs. Oil used was Quaker State High Mileage Full Synthetic 5W-30. It looks good with nothing really obvious in the filter. Nice tight pleat spacing with an...
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    Under Valve Cover 2016 Mazda 6 135k Miles

    Looks good.
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    Thoughts on BG MOA oil additive?

    Companies like Exxon/Mobil, Shell/Pennzoil, Valvoline, etc, spend millions on R&D to make great oils. There is no need for any aftermarket additives in a fully formulated oil.
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    Carquest Premium 84356 used oil filter cut open

    Yeah, I purposely took a picture of the glue. I think that’s the most glue I’ve seen on a CQP that I’ve cut open.
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    Carquest Premium 84356 used oil filter cut open

    2008 Honda Civic 1.8L 132K. Oil and filter in service for 6,438 miles. OLM 15% Out/off: Valvoline Restore and Protect 5W-20 and this filter. In/on: Valvoline Restore and Protect 5W-30 and another CQP 84356 made in Vietnam filter. This was the first run of Valvoline Restore and Protect. Filter...
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    Hive mind on Mazda Miata filter selection.

    In my area they are both the same price: $9.99.
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    2014 Silverado 4.3 V6 picture with the oil pan off...

    How many miles is 15%?
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    Valvoline Restore and Protect - Shortage at Walmart?

    I’m getting a pack of 3 five quart jugs on Amazon “Subscribe & Save” for $89.91. That comes out to $29.97 for a 5 quart jug. Plus I use my Amazon Store credit card for an additional 5% savings.
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