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    Mobil 1 Classic 0W30: best cold weather oil?

    Pour point: -65F. Out of character, Mobil even posted an MRV at -40F for this oil: 16200. Both numbers beat Ravenol SSO 0W-30 for a record low. This may be the best cold weather oil you can buy, especially if you need to meet a Ford specification: It is one of only three oils available in...
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    Filter Manufacturers meeting USCAR-36 specifications

    I polled some of the main oil filter manufacturers on whether their products meet the USCAR-36 specification required by many American manufacturer's user manuals. Here are their responses: Mann+Hummel (owner of Purolator and WIX brands): “Yes, Purolator is Uscar-36 certified. I can’t think of...
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    What does filter extended duration actually mean?

    Does it mean that you can safely run a 20,000 mile filter for 20,000 miles without it becoming clogged and running with the bypass valve open? Or does it mean that the filtration media will survive for 20,000 miles before disintegrating, and good luck on it not becoming clogged and bypassing...
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    Ford: High altitude requires 0W oil. Why?

    In the 2022 F-150 and Expedition owner's manuals Ford states: "If you use your vehicle regularly above the altitude of 7500 ft (2,286 m) and under the temperature of -4.0°F (-20°C), it is recommended to use the alternative engine oil", where the "alternative engine oil" is 0W-30 instead of the...
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