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  1. Romer

    Oil Recommendations and Discussion Thread for FAQ

    Here is mpore information on ATF with a link to the thread cary started \
  2. Romer

    Oil Recommendations and Discussion Thread for FAQ

    We could also create a place to post Oil analysis results. Interested in the forum members thoughts
  3. Romer

    Oil Recommendations and Discussion Thread for FAQ

    Feel Free to add a post at the end, but if you feel there is important information that should be inserted, PM me or reffug with the post # and what your comment is. We will run it by cary and/or RavenTai and let you know
  4. Romer

    Oil Recommendations and Discussion Thread for FAQ

    General Oil Discussions: ( The below items are highlights of 3 years of posting by Cary and RavenTai) Mobil 1 10w-30 is to thin (thinner than ideal). There is really no point in running 20w-50, it is slow to lube on startup and is thicker than needed. The general idea is run the...
  5. Romer

    Oil Recommendations and Discussion Thread for FAQ

    Links on Oil Topics: http://Bobistheoilguy.com – A forum like Mud for Oil lovers http://www.machinerylubrication.com/article_detail.asp?articleid=518&relatedbookgroup=Maintenance – An article on Fuel Economy vs. Wear Oil Spec Sheet Links: Mobil 1 EP...
  6. Romer

    Oil Recommendations and Discussion Thread for FAQ

    Oil Filters: This is a newer oil filter study with much more testing, to bad they did not test the Toyota filters http://www.oilfilterstudy.com/ Great thread on Wix and other Oil Filters: https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=54193 Link to photos of Toyota Oil Filters...
  7. Romer

    Oil Recommendations and Discussion Thread for FAQ

    Oil Grouping Discussion Oil is grouped by the American petroleum institute by qualities of the base stock (a quart of oil is mostly base stock with additives to improve the abilities of the base stock) Group I is oil with a lot of contaminants Group II is oil that is relatively clean...
  8. Romer

    Oil Recommendations and Discussion Thread for FAQ

    Oil Analysis: Here are my (RavenTai) two reports, a third sample is on its way to Blackstone: mediocre Delvac 1 report Better M1 15w-50 report Carry's excellent reports first M1 0w-40 second M1 0w-40 Unfortunately results from different labs are not directly...
  9. Romer

    Oil Recommendations and Discussion Thread for FAQ

    On High Mileage Oil: Hi mileage oils are typically a heavy in grade oil (i.e. heavy end of the 30weight range, heavy end of the 40weight range) with extra additives to help seal sweals and stop leaking. Also many are a synth blend. My thoughts, you are getting some benefits for the extra money...
  10. Romer

    Oil Recommendations and Discussion Thread for FAQ

    How to read Oil Weights: …..When looking at oil, the first number refers to how the oil acts when cold , i.e. 0w means it pumps like 0 weight oil when it is 30 below, 5w like five weight, 10w like 10 weight and so on. The second number refers to how the oil acts at operating temperature and is...
  11. Romer

    Oil Recommendations and Discussion Thread for FAQ

    Oil Viscosity Viscosity is a measure of the resistance of a fluid to deformation under shear stress. It is commonly perceived as "thickness", or resistance to pouring. Viscosity describes a fluid's internal resistance to flow and may be thought of as a measure of fluid friction. Thus, water is...
  12. Romer

    Oil Recommendations and Discussion Thread for FAQ

    Switching to Synthetic over 100,000 miles Question/Answer From Mobil Site: http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Car_Care/AskMobil/Switching_to_Synthetic_Motor_Oil_in_Higher_Mileage_Vehicles.aspx Switching to Synthetic Oil in Higher Mileage Vehicles Does switching from a...
  13. Romer

    Oil Recommendations and Discussion Thread for FAQ

    Oil picks and suggestions by forum members Telling someone which is the best oil is like telling someone which is the best Ice Cream. There is no one true answer. Everyone has a different opinion. However, this forum has two individuals who would count as oil experts. This thread contains...
  14. Romer

    Oil Recommendations and Discussion Thread for FAQ

    This FAQ will discuss the following Topics: Oil picks (including Gear Oil) and suggestions by forum members Switching to Synthetic over 100,000 miles Oil Viscosity How to Read Oil Weights On High Mileage Oil Oil Analysis Oil Grouping Discussion Oil Filters Links on Oil Topics General...
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