Oct 24, 2013 · A Blackstone test may show low contamination but you'll have no idea what the TAN is. Use Lubeguard they include the TAN for free. On the OP's attachment from Bitog that poster is using the wrong fluid. The Amsoil he's using is a D4 T-IV viscosity. His 2013 requires WS which is a D6 viscosity. There are goobers on the BITOG forum who are using them for THREE oil changes! I run them on my Ram but only for 8500 miles or so. I don't think they make an element style filter for the 4Runner. Aside from the expensive TRD filter, who makes a good element style filter that has a rubber seal? I don't like …24 posts · Joined 2016. #38 · Oct 15, 2016. I got the Dexos2 5w-30 oil from my local Chevy dealer today for $8.32/qt, filter online from Rock Auto for $12. Super simple oil change btw, it's about time the car manufacturers put the filter on in a way that it doesn't drain all over your hand when taking the old one off!You must log in or register to post here. Home. ForumsSep 7, 2023 · Discuss all things about electric vehicles, EV batteries, EV technology, etc. This web page is a forum for discussing vehicles, lubrication and general automotive topics. It does not contain any information related to bitog, which is a …Dixie. Aug 9, 2003. #1. Here's my take on Redline, based on the results I've seen to date and a fair amount of experience with synthetic lubes: Strong Points: 1) Probably the best shear stability of any multrgrade I've seen - even the 5w-40 and 10w-40 grades simply don't shear. If you look at the spec sheets, it's easy to figure out why.provide an ideal balance of rugged protection and responsive. shifting in accordance with the OEM-level standards of. TREMEC's own engineers. Compatible with all TREMEC manuals produced from 2008-to-. current, HP-MTF is also yellow metal safe, meaning that it may. also provide benefits in non …Oct 30, 2020 · Oct 30, 2020. #5. You want to use a non-detergent 30 or oil labeled for compressors. Synthetic or conventional is fine. The use of multi weight automotive oils with detergent will cause foaming and will keep dirt and whatever other contaminants suspended in the oil instead of dropping to the sump. Based on Ascent Filtration Testing's tests, he found a AC Delco Ultraguard Gold was still at ~96.5% at 20mics (99+% at 30microns). If the filter media is the same across these filters, there is no reason not to use these wherever someone would use a Fram Extra Guard or other budget-conscious filter. The AC Delco "Ultraguard" is their …Seafoam is a very low viscosity solvent that will thin the oil if the whole can is dumped in. I think what mdocod is saying as well as myself is that thinning an oil below a 20 weight will cause the lubricating film to thin and shear such that the coefficient of friction will increase dramtically, causing increased wear.Oct 30, 2020. #5. You want to use a non-detergent 30 or oil labeled for compressors. Synthetic or conventional is fine. The use of multi weight automotive oils with detergent will cause foaming and will keep dirt and whatever other contaminants suspended in the oil instead of dropping to the sump.Jan 18, 2006 · Option 2: If BITOG wants to see a particular oil/filter run under a certain set of conditions, for a certain amount of time, in a particular car, as long as it is reasonable, we can find a person who is willing to do it (and fits the profile). Then, BITOG will reimburse the owner for the oil, filter, and analysis costs. Nov 22, 2021. #9. Idemitsu 5w30 SP is a nice oil. One thing about it I like is the VII is low. 155. It exceeds the deposit control by >90% over GF-6 requirements (Sequence IIIH) and superior performance against higher heat application. The sulphated ash is 0.73 wt% by ASTM D874 test method.provide an ideal balance of rugged protection and responsive. shifting in accordance with the OEM-level standards of. TREMEC's own engineers. Compatible with all TREMEC manuals produced from 2008-to-. current, HP-MTF is also yellow metal safe, meaning that it may. also provide benefits in non …Join the discussion on various topics related to oil and lubrication, such as motor oil, grease, hydraulic fluids, used oil analysis, and more. Find information, advice, …Apr 2, 2017. #7. SuperTech is a reliable brand. I am running ST made by Warren and it's been good so far. I felt confident running this in my Infiniti after seeing how it is a highly regarded oil by the members of BITOG. I have never used the ST filters, but by all accounts, it too appears to be fine for use.Location. Wisconsin, USA. Feb 7, 2023. #1. Hello BITOG Community, Below is an Oil Filter Value Analysis that brings together quality and price to achieve a ranking of value for people who change their oil based on their owners manual specification and those that do extended mile oil changes. All the information on the products are from the ...Aug 13, 2021. #3. It appears that they've developed a method to apply the fleece material to the synthetic fiber/cellulose blend media - sort of marrying the Tough guard and the Ultra while reducing the cost of production. I'm not sure that the dirt holding capability will remain the same and honestly don't see the advantage …May 22, 2006 · Location. WA. Nov 20, 2018. #12. Originally Posted by Greg L. New (used) truck, with 5.7 Hemi. Not really familiar with this motor. On a 2011 tradesman Dodge Ram 4x4 truck. 2nd owner. (Truck was previously used as a fleet truck, with regular maintenance) The A02 is made by FRAM. They were marked Honeywell when Honeywell owned Fram. I am one of the ones that has compared them. I agree it’s closest to the ToughGuard. It has one extra pleat than a TG but it is taken up by a metal seam clamp not seem on the EG or TG. Jay/MotorKing who was with Fram prior to Trico has said that the …Learn from Pennzoil experts about motor oil myths, viscosity grades, and component wear in a question and answer session on Bob Is the Oil Guy (BITOG) forum. Meet the Shell technical team members who …Mar 13, 2024 · Today at 3:42 AM. Replies. 7. Views. 136. 14 minutes ago. MParr. LSjr Tests VOA of 20 yr old Valvoline & 40 yr old Mobil 1 Oil. HPL tests Anti-Foam in Gear Oil. Location. VA. Jun 26, 2020. #1. I switched over to the Molygen last change and will be changing it out next week with a fresh batch at 40M on my 2018 VW Golf Sportwagen that's turbo-swapped and tuned. I've been doing UOAs since new and have used LM's Leichtlauf High Tech 5W40 since the first change at …Location. WA. Nov 20, 2018. #12. Originally Posted by Greg L. New (used) truck, with 5.7 Hemi. Not really familiar with this motor. On a 2011 tradesman Dodge Ram 4x4 truck. 2nd owner. (Truck was previously used as a fleet truck, with regular maintenance)Location. Wisconsin, USA. Feb 7, 2023. #1. Hello BITOG Community, Below is an Oil Filter Value Analysis that brings together quality and price to achieve a ranking of value for people who change their oil based on their owners manual specification and those that do extended mile oil changes. All the information on the products are from the ...How to improve air filters that appear to be made out of used clothes dryer sheets?Apr 21, 2005 · 9603 posts · Joined 2002. #1 · Apr 21, 2005. Just for the curious....I cruised over to the Bob is the Oil guy forum and posted some of my usual posts....and got banned. Apparently my version of the truth doesn't fit with the motives of the Amsoilmen and other snakeoil peddlers that own and sponsor that site. The fact that they would not take ... May 21, 2012. #1. Hey guys, There've been lots of good reviews lately on the Lubegard Red ATF supplement. BITOG seems to be getting more comfortable with Lubegard as a company that is adding value to the lubricant industry and is not just another snake oil peddler. Does anyone have experience with their gear fluid …Nov 6, 2014. #7. I've been using Mobil 1 0W20 advanced fuel economy in 3 engines and in three different vehicles. 2009 Camry 4 cyl., 2012 Highlander V6 and a 2014 Honda Accord 4 cyl. The oil has made all three engines quiter compared to other oils I've ran and the gas mileage has improved.slacktide_bitog. Joined Mar 20, 2008 Messages 15,986 Location USA. Aug 6, 2021 #14 If you don't like Maxlife, Castrol Full Synthetic is also a good choice . 930.engineering. Joined May 17, 2021 Messages 1,986 Location open range. Aug 6, 2021 #15 While Castrol makes great gear oils I haven't seen any ZF 8HP specific …This recent post by Molakule(on bitog) somewhat answers your question. Depending on the synthesis and subsequent functionalization, borates (boron compounds) can be considered as Anti-Wear Additives, extreme pressure additives (EP), friction modifiers, and oxidation inhibitors, and rust inhibitors, and pH modifiers to control acidity.For countries without those regs, like Australia, the manual for the same engine specifies MANY weights without the message to switch back. From 0w-20 to 0w-16 one gets about 1% better mileage. It took a while to engineer the oil, but it is rated for the same service. 1% might amount to about 0.3 miles/gal more. bobistheoilguy.com Bob Is The Oil Guy Bob Is The Oil Guy Aka Bobistheoilguy.com RIP OFF BIAS - froze my post on Bi-tron (or bitron oil additive) so i could not respond! Internet *Author of original report: Ripoff on BITOG.com *General Comment: No Ripoff on BITOG.com *Author of original report: You are 100 percent wrong! 4,597. Location. Manchester, England. Apr 4, 2020. #5. Originally Posted by zeng. In the world of oil marketing that's full of gimmicks,Magnatec isn't one according to numerous real life UOA's published from times to times . It's about oil polarity , among others IMHO .S62B50 V8. S85B50 V10. both engines are recommended Castrol TWS (10W60), but regardless of the oil used whether 30 weight or 60 weight the UOAs for well maintained cars all come back with the same level of Copper & Lead ~1ppm - 6ppm for both. here's a member (2nd owner) whom planned on doing …1 The oil pump may move just as much heavy oil as light oil, but at some point, the pump bypass opens and part of the oil just flows back to the crankcase. 2 Street machines have excess water cooling capacity and a thermostat keeping the water temperature about the same most of the time.May 18, 2023 · For countries without those regs, like Australia, the manual for the same engine specifies MANY weights without the message to switch back. From 0w-20 to 0w-16 one gets about 1% better mileage. It took a while to engineer the oil, but it is rated for the same service. 1% might amount to about 0.3 miles/gal more. Nov 6, 2014 · Nov 6, 2014. #7. I've been using Mobil 1 0W20 advanced fuel economy in 3 engines and in three different vehicles. 2009 Camry 4 cyl., 2012 Highlander V6 and a 2014 Honda Accord 4 cyl. The oil has made all three engines quiter compared to other oils I've ran and the gas mileage has improved. 5,690. Location. Columbus,Nebraska. Mar 19, 2020. #10. Been using Denso oil filters since 1967 when I purchased my first Toyota, a four door Corona with the 3R engine. For some years, it was Nippon Denso. Don't …Dec 27, 2007 · Learn about oil viscosity, thickness, and wear from BITOG (Black Iron Truckers of God) site. See how oil choices affect engine longevity and performance in different operating environments. Aug 16, 2012. #4. You have to look at the big picture in regard to synthetic oils. ANY synthetic oil, whether off the store shelf (Pennzoil, Mobil 1) or sold through a distributor (Amsoil, Redline)will provide MORE than adequate protection and performance for any engine. Use Amsoil, Pennzoil, Valvoline, Mobil 1, etc... with complete confidence.Learn from Pennzoil experts about motor oil myths, viscosity grades, and component wear in a question and answer session on Bob Is the Oil Guy (BITOG) forum. Meet the Shell technical team members who …Watertown, New York. Mar 26, 2016. #4. I have been looking for a VOA on them as well. I am curious to the difference in the Signature and the Euro 0w40. I am about ready to pull the trigger and order a case of Euro 0w40 to try. If I do, I just might spring for a VOA. A.17,155. Location. Kendall, FL. Aug 27, 2020. #15. slacktide_bitog said: Liqui-Moly motor isn't bad, just not always worth the price. The times when L-M is worth it is for European cars with special requirements (VW 508/509, BMW 10w60, etc). Plenty of ACEA oils not otherwise available here.Looking for online definition of BITOG or what BITOG stands for? BITOG is listed in the World's most authoritative dictionary of abbreviations and acronyms BITOG - What does BITOG stand for?From reading a lot of posts here on BITOG, Sludge / varnish is very common in most engines (even with shorter OCI with full synthetic oils). HPL appears to be very effective at cleaning out the sludge / varnish slowly and safely as shown by the photo's of oil filters cut open. HPL's cleaning abilities give it a big cleaning …3,454. Location. Morrow Mountain. Feb 22, 2021. #1. The "ceramic" trend is snaking over from detailing products into the lubing section. Wonder how it compares to Ceratec. About $12.99, advertised for 15k miles, stays in the engine even after an oil change. Metal can is kinda nice.Received 2,357 Likes on 1,635 Posts. Duffman -. Royal Purple makes a 15W40 Group IV / Group V synthetic that is API CI4+ certified. They may be the only one, but I have been toying w/ the idea of trying their oil in the summers for some time. Last edited by bismic; 01-01-2008 at 03:05 PM.Pennzoil answers tough questions from Bob Is The Oil Guy, or BITOG, a community of motor oil enthusiasts. Learn about Pennzoil products, formulations, specifications, and …Trying to find "The One" 15w40 oil to use across my whole fleet (pre-emission diesel and gas engines) TrazTractors. Mar 31, 2023. 2.New Supertech "Advanced" Synthetic. Hi guys, wondering if anyone has any thoughts or analysis on the new Supertech "Advanced" Synthetic. It's $16.50 (only $2 more than the regular synthetic) and claims to be good for 20,000 miles. Hoping this is a situation like the Mobil Extended Performance where we get more … A synthetic base oil is produced from well-defined, carefully chosen chemical compounds, and by a specific chain of chemical reactions. A molecularly engineered base stock is optimized for viscosity index, pour point, volatility, oxidative stability, flash point, shear stability, and other desirable properties. A forum for ATVs, snowmobiles, and other power sport vehicles.5,611. Location. Central Arkansastan. Nov 21, 2022. #14. IIRC, 2002 is also when the forum layout changed, and everyone's joined date got lost, hence why I believe you won't see anyone "older' than 2002. I actually joined in 99. I remember Bob posting. I still remember coming across the site on a dog pile search and wondering why …There was a club house, with a secret handshake iirc. I got my post deleted and account banned from a website dedicated to motor oil called "Bob is the oil guy" for asking people there about about a study/article that looks at the strategies used to sell motor oil in different countries.5. What your daily drive is like: Weekends and/or fair weather, and driven to a dragstrip about 50 miles away for 1/4 mile racing. 6. Whether your car has any known problems: Oil clearances are wide, on the order of .0035-.004". This is a necessity on this engine at current horsepower levels.6,393. Location. Washington St. Jan 11, 2004. #4. The base oil used in a finished oil product can be considered a trade secret unless the company chooses to disclose it. There is no reason the same base oil must be used...more or less Group I or Group II or II+ and more or less additives can be used depending on …Jul 6, 2020 · 5,063. Location. Muncie, Indiana. Jul 7, 2020. #9. I'm gonna go with the Fram Ultra, they're the most affordable filter in the high end class, only cost $9 or $7-8 on sale sometimes, Rural King has had them on sale for $8 for the last several months, even have the shorter 3506 that can be used on my Blazer for only $7 although I just bought the ... 2. Better Fuel Economy: Drive on average an extra 550 miles per year vs. a dirty engine (Fuel economy measurements made using CAFE cycle under FTP75. Avg of 550 extra miles based on mixed city/highway miles and US avg of 13,476 miles driven per year with 4.1% better MPG vs dirty engine. Source …Filters. 2 stroke engine oil and needed ignition timing. Jaguar-EC. Monday at 2:40 PM. Replies. 7. Views. 258. Friday at 7:16 PM.5,611. Location. Central Arkansastan. Nov 21, 2022. #14. IIRC, 2002 is also when the forum layout changed, and everyone's joined date got lost, hence why I believe you won't see anyone "older' than 2002. I actually joined in 99. I remember Bob posting. I still remember coming across the site on a dog pile search and wondering why …1 The oil pump may move just as much heavy oil as light oil, but at some point, the pump bypass opens and part of the oil just flows back to the crankcase. 2 Street machines have excess water cooling capacity and a thermostat keeping the water temperature about the same most of the time.Opinion article that author's thesis states stock buybacks and poor leadership led to the breaking of Boeing.1 / 1. Modular V10 (6.8l) - Has anyone heard of this guy BITOG? - I have read and watched a lot of his articles and videos. I am not sure what to make of what he has to say. He seems to be on the up and up, but I got suspiscious when all his oil tests on the Timken machine, and other things, only passes Schaeffer's Oil...A List of our current SITE SPONSORS.Jul 6, 2020 · 5,063. Location. Muncie, Indiana. Jul 7, 2020. #9. I'm gonna go with the Fram Ultra, they're the most affordable filter in the high end class, only cost $9 or $7-8 on sale sometimes, Rural King has had them on sale for $8 for the last several months, even have the shorter 3506 that can be used on my Blazer for only $7 although I just bought the ... May 20, 2023. #1. My daughter drives an older vehicle, which is "BITOG maintained" by me. It has zinc plated lugnuts with plastic lugnut covers (GM OEM). I …Sep 7, 2017. #1. Good evening BITOG. This filter was off my uncles new to him 2010 Chevy Silverado 4x4 work truck with the 4.8 V-8 engine. 60,xxx on odometer. Unknown miles on oil and filter. Put Harvest King synthetic 5w30 and another WIX 57060 in and on.Strong Points: 1) Probably the best shear stability of any multrgrade I've seen - even the 5w-40 and 10w-40 grades simply don't shear. If you look at the spec sheets, it's easy to figure out why. 2) Grade for grade, lower oil consumption than Mobil 1 where this is an issue. This is a function of the relatively high, HT/HS …Some people are very opinionated and want to make everything into a competition, down to stupid little details like motor oil. Any full synthetic is a good choice as long as you dont exceed 10k mile change interval. If you want a longer interval, that's when you want to start paying closer attention. fooxzorz. •.BITOG already is so much about just dropping, pushing and dragging the dozen names in the US while also comparing bottles, odours and indices. Will you add …3,813. Location. near Cincinnati, OH. Nov 7, 2019. #2. It would be cheaper to just take the 30wt oil from your lawn mower and run it through a Fram filter to clean it up enough for reuse. If your mower doesn't go through enough oil, they have a big vat of the stuff used at Autozone, take a 5 gallon bucket and get …When the new M1 0w40 came out and didn't meet BMW LL-01, BMW owners quickly looked for something else. I don't recall BMW BITOG-ers using any non-BMW approved oil. The R35 Nissan GT-R was built with M1 0w40 and has the recommendation on the oil cap. I don't know if any BITOG-er has an R35 GT-R or …You must log in or register to post here. Home. ForumsMay 18, 2023 · For countries without those regs, like Australia, the manual for the same engine specifies MANY weights without the message to switch back. From 0w-20 to 0w-16 one gets about 1% better mileage. It took a while to engineer the oil, but it is rated for the same service. 1% might amount to about 0.3 miles/gal more. Use Toyota approved "Toyota Genuine Motor Oil" or equivalent to satisfy the following grade and viscosity. Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil, Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20). I found a few old discussions about the Toyota 0W-20 - https://bit.ly/2XUj0lX and https://bit.ly/2GMqaTA and "Toyota …655. Jan 24, 2024. zzyzzx. N. 30% off Valvoline Advanced/High Mileage 12 quart box 5W30/0W20 $17.70 for 5 quarts. Navi. Feb 11, 2024. Product Rebates, Sales and Promotions.Feb 6, 2020 · It contains the same sludge buster technology as Castrol GTX ULTRACLEAN and is even more effective at resisting the effects of high temperature and the strains and pressures delivered by the engine. By being a synthetic oil, along with the sludge and deposit performance, Castrol EDGE provides superior levels of oil burn off protection, meets ... Prior to German Castrol 0w30, the opinion of Castrol was quite low. Their synthetics in the early 2000s were not that good. Over time they started to make better synethetics as demand grew for synthetic oil. EDGE EP is a good oil IMO and they do make others that are good as well such as their 0w40.My, what short memories we have here on BITOG. While not a fan of Lucas Oil in general, Lucas UCL is know the have PolyIsobutylene and PIB Succinimide in it, both dispersants. While not PEA, which is a likely the most effective dispersant for fuel additives, Lucas UCL does have cleaning abilities in addition to …BITOG is a forum for enthusiasts of passenger car motor oil (PCMO) and other lubricants. Join the community to share your opinions, experiences, questions and …Dons specialty meats, Unity health searcy ar, Capital 8 theaters jc mo, Jamaica gates in arlington texas, Als idaho falls, Clay king, Harvard square eye care, The lovely bones netflix, Wow lemonade, Woodlake estates, Yummy buffet, Bare elegance, New mexican restaurant near me, Gish furniture
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Jul 3, 2015. #19. I would drain as much of the coolant mix in there, fill with distilled water, road trip, flush again w distilled water until the system is clear of all old coolant. Fill with w the appropriate Honda coolant and distalled water mix. J.A forum for discussing various topics related to automotive, such as car models, maintenance, repairs, gas mileage, and more. Users can post questions, …Bob Is The Oil Guy. Stay updated on the latest topics and discussions about oil and lubricants for your vehicle. Browse through the forums, threads, and posts from the Bob Is The Oil Guy community and learn from the experts and enthusiasts. Find out what's new in the world of oil and lubricants.South. Apr 11, 2023. #1. Finally snagged my son’s Pilot for the Honda TSB recommended trans service and filter change. When vehicle was on jack stands we ran it through the gears up to 50 mph as per the TSB. Traction control switched off. During this process the dash display showed every possible failure that could …Trying to find "The One" 15w40 oil to use across my whole fleet (pre-emission diesel and gas engines) TrazTractors. Mar 31, 2023. 2.2nd hand Ariel Atoms are coming down to that price range, and handle as well as or better than both the Elise AND Caterfield already mentioned. Yes, quite true, and it is the 'crown prince' of minimalist, 4 wheeled performance, but they are even MORE hideous looking than the worst looking Super 7.Location. VA. Jun 26, 2020. #1. I switched over to the Molygen last change and will be changing it out next week with a fresh batch at 40M on my 2018 VW Golf Sportwagen that's turbo-swapped and tuned. I've been doing UOAs since new and have used LM's Leichtlauf High Tech 5W40 since the first change at …approach is restricted by technical constraints (Bitog et al., 2011). The flow hydrodynamics inside a PBR plays a critical role in terms of providing ideal growth environment for cells.Feb 15, 2024 · Jul 5, 2022. M56959. N. Walmart In-Store deals! $32 for 12 quarts of SuperTech Full Synthetic! $39 for 12 quarts Valvoline Advanced! Navi. Today at 8:43 AM. Replies. 9. Views. BITOG is a forum for enthusiasts of passenger car motor oil (PCMO) and other lubricants. Join the community to share your opinions, experiences, questions and …Location. Nashville, TN. Jul 18, 2017. #1. I can't believe a search yielded only one mention of Petron Plus here at BITOG! I figured I would get a year's worth of reading! I also can't believe I've never heard of Petron Plus until just a few days ago. Anyway, I've seen some pretty impressive bearing tests using Petron …Jan 18, 2021 · Discussions about Fuels and Fuel Additives. Jan 29, 2014 · Jul 3, 2015. #19. I would drain as much of the coolant mix in there, fill with distilled water, road trip, flush again w distilled water until the system is clear of all old coolant. Fill with w the appropriate Honda coolant and distalled water mix. J. Trying to find "The One" 15w40 oil to use across my whole fleet (pre-emission diesel and gas engines) TrazTractors. Mar 31, 2023. 2.Anyways, was at Costco today, saw the Kirkland synthetic oil on the shelf, in my area its on sale for $21 or $22 for the case (Two 5qt Jugs). Came home, and found this thread, and the super informative youtube video. IMO, this is an exceptional bargain. I am going back tomorrow to buy 2 cases (4 jugs total) of the 5w30 for GM products in my ...There was a club house, with a secret handshake iirc. I got my post deleted and account banned from a website dedicated to motor oil called "Bob is the oil guy" for asking people there about about a study/article that looks at the strategies used to sell motor oil in different countries.Oct 30, 2020. #5. You want to use a non-detergent 30 or oil labeled for compressors. Synthetic or conventional is fine. The use of multi weight automotive oils with detergent will cause foaming and will keep dirt and whatever other contaminants suspended in the oil instead of dropping to the sump.Nov 6, 2014 · Nov 6, 2014. #7. I've been using Mobil 1 0W20 advanced fuel economy in 3 engines and in three different vehicles. 2009 Camry 4 cyl., 2012 Highlander V6 and a 2014 Honda Accord 4 cyl. The oil has made all three engines quiter compared to other oils I've ran and the gas mileage has improved. Oct 24, 2013 · A Blackstone test may show low contamination but you'll have no idea what the TAN is. Use Lubeguard they include the TAN for free. On the OP's attachment from Bitog that poster is using the wrong fluid. The Amsoil he's using is a D4 T-IV viscosity. His 2013 requires WS which is a D6 viscosity. Triax Lubes is a new name for a previous product (Remmco) which is a marketing project from some guy from Romania. Their corporate address is listed and published as his residence in a neighborhood in Texas. The entire marketing project just smells fishy.Sep 7, 2017. #1. Good evening BITOG. This filter was off my uncles new to him 2010 Chevy Silverado 4x4 work truck with the 4.8 V-8 engine. 60,xxx on odometer. Unknown miles on oil and filter. Put Harvest King synthetic 5w30 and another WIX 57060 in and on.Mar 26, 2019 · Hence, the FULL synthetic crowd wanting to know the better engine oils out in the market. Heck, even the "minimum" standard recommended engine oil is approved for such durations. Changing at 3k is a total waste of time and money in comparison to buying a more expensive oil (for piece of mind) and running until 10k. Discussions about Fuels and Fuel Additives.My point here is that the strong bias of BITOG and the agenda of automotive industry is essentially perpetuating a myth of a supposed general functional superiority of …The German car (BMW 328i) has a plastic drain plug that is changed along with the oil filter (comes in a filter "kit") every time the engine oil is changed. That question really can't be answered absolutely. What we know is a vast majority of vehicles did not come with magnetic drain plugs, and live long healthy lives.2nd hand Ariel Atoms are coming down to that price range, and handle as well as or better than both the Elise AND Caterfield already mentioned. Yes, quite true, and it is the 'crown prince' of minimalist, 4 wheeled performance, but they are even MORE hideous looking than the worst looking Super 7.It seems to be hit or miss with RL. Joe Gibb's tested Redline's 30wt racing oil and found it to be worse than Mobil 1 R 0w-30 in their 800 hp Nascar engines. It also didn't produce as much Hp. JG website has the graphing data. This was during their quest to find a better oil that what most were using (M1).BEST OVERALL: Castrol 03084C Edge 5W-30 Advanced Full Synthetic. RUNNER-UP: Pennzoil – 550045192 Ultra Platinum Full Synthetic. BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK: Mobil 1 Extended …Aug 16, 2012. #4. You have to look at the big picture in regard to synthetic oils. ANY synthetic oil, whether off the store shelf (Pennzoil, Mobil 1) or sold through a distributor (Amsoil, Redline)will provide MORE than adequate protection and performance for any engine. Use Amsoil, Pennzoil, Valvoline, Mobil 1, etc... with complete confidence.S62B50 V8. S85B50 V10. both engines are recommended Castrol TWS (10W60), but regardless of the oil used whether 30 weight or 60 weight the UOAs for well maintained cars all come back with the same level of Copper & Lead ~1ppm - 6ppm for both. here's a member (2nd owner) whom planned on doing …My recommendations match Honda's ATF replacement regimen of partial replacement, driving, repeat 3x. I am certain that partial fluid replacements drain suspended contaminants and moisture and lower the overall concentrations when replaced with fresh fluid. There are any number of ATF tests published on …Aug 14, 2020 · Anyways, was at Costco today, saw the Kirkland synthetic oil on the shelf, in my area its on sale for $21 or $22 for the case (Two 5qt Jugs). Came home, and found this thread, and the super informative youtube video. IMO, this is an exceptional bargain. I am going back tomorrow to buy 2 cases (4 jugs total) of the 5w30 for GM products in my ... Jun 12, 2017 · 3. All good oils. Find what you like. If you want to become picky, join BITOG. However, quaker state has year round rebates. Buy a jug of ultimate durability for 20 bucks, and get a 7 dollar check in the mail. Cheapest oil that way. 4. Honda's good, which is made by Fram. Fram Ultra are loved by many. They are built very well. Bitog is not a valid term or product related to synthetic oil. This web page reviews the best synthetic oils for cars and lawn equipment based on viscosity, additives, …The base-oil quality-index (BOQI) is a dimensionless quantity and can in principle exceed 100. Note that the base oil may vary wildly with the manufacture date. Code: Rank BOQI DV-30 NOACK Date Oil 1 79.2 3,827 6.60 2013 Pennzoil Ultra™ 5W-30 API SN ILSAC GF-5 2 70.1 4,389 6.50 2013 Pennzoil API SN, ILSAC GF-5, SAE 5W-20 …May 2, 2021. #5. B-12 Chemtool Fuel Injector Cleaner (part #0116) - https://bit.ly/3aSY87l & https://bit.ly/2ka3Iv3 & https://bit.ly/2ScKmpI. "Every time you park your car long enough for the engine to cool down the humidity levels in your engine will also change. When fuel tank “breathes” some of the fuel will oxidize and create a hard ...Jan 26, 2020 · slacktide_bitog. C. Disappearing Brake fluid - can't find leak. Cressida; Mar 11, 2024; Replies 9 Views 452. Thursday at 12:01 PM. Cressida. C. Did Amsoil changed ... BITOG already is so much about just dropping, pushing and dragging the dozen names in the US while also comparing bottles, odours and indices. Will you add …It seems to be hit or miss with RL. Joe Gibb's tested Redline's 30wt racing oil and found it to be worse than Mobil 1 R 0w-30 in their 800 hp Nascar engines. It also didn't produce as much Hp. JG website has the graphing data. This was during their quest to find a better oil that what most were using (M1).Vancouver. Jan 4, 2023. #15. BMWTurboDzl said: Nobody ever said 0w wasn't allowed. The claim was that some 0w were unable to pass the oxidization test of the 2018 revision. BMW has been using Castrol 0w30 (LL01FE) as their dealer fill for a almost two years now.4,597. Location. Manchester, England. Apr 4, 2020. #5. Originally Posted by zeng. In the world of oil marketing that's full of gimmicks,Magnatec isn't one according to numerous real life UOA's published from times to times . It's about oil polarity , among others IMHO .Community platform by XenForo ® © 2010-2024 XenForo Ltd. - BOB IS THE OIL GUY®Founded in Pullman, Washington by Pavlo Rudenko, Ph.D. (CTO), TriboTEX offers a clean lubrication alternative. Proprietary nano-structure sheets are designed with specific functional properties on each side to solve important problems for a variety of consumer and industry stakeholders. Current formulations improve …Based on Ascent Filtration Testing's tests, he found a AC Delco Ultraguard Gold was still at ~96.5% at 20mics (99+% at 30microns). If the filter media is the same across these filters, there is no reason not to use these wherever someone would use a Fram Extra Guard or other budget-conscious filter. The AC Delco "Ultraguard" is their …Dec 27, 2007 · Learn about oil viscosity, thickness, and wear from BITOG (Black Iron Truckers of God) site. See how oil choices affect engine longevity and performance in different operating environments. Mar 26, 2019 · Hence, the FULL synthetic crowd wanting to know the better engine oils out in the market. Heck, even the "minimum" standard recommended engine oil is approved for such durations. Changing at 3k is a total waste of time and money in comparison to buying a more expensive oil (for piece of mind) and running until 10k. I still prefer OEM for my Subaru and Toyota applications because at $6-$7/filter it just makes sense; however, I’d really have no concern running most aftermarkets since I don’t do extended OCIs beyond vehicle recommendations. I think the most important thing is to just change your oil on-time.3. All good oils. Find what you like. If you want to become picky, join BITOG. However, quaker state has year round rebates. Buy a jug of ultimate durability for 20 bucks, and get a 7 dollar check in the mail. Cheapest oil that way. 4. Honda's good, which is made by Fram. Fram Ultra are loved by many. They are built very well.1) They are very reliable and relatively painless to own. Yes all cars have their weak spots (ignition switches, alarms, the IMS...), but on the whole our Porsches are some of the least painful cars to own, especially in light of their performance. 2) Porsche uses very high quality components, for the most part. Community platform by XenForo ® © 2010-2024 XenForo Ltd. - BOB IS THE OIL GUY® I still prefer OEM for my Subaru and Toyota applications because at $6-$7/filter it just makes sense; however, I’d really have no concern running most aftermarkets since I don’t do extended OCIs beyond vehicle recommendations. I think the most important thing is to just change your oil on-time.Wisconsin, USA. Feb 1, 2023. #1. I own a 2021 Subaru Forester Limited that I do my own oil changes on. I learned on BITOG that the by pass setting is 27 psi on Subaru branded filters. I use Wix, Fram and Purolator oil filters and found only the Wix has a 27 psi setting. Fram and Purolator spec a lower range as …A Blackstone test may show low contamination but you'll have no idea what the TAN is. Use Lubeguard they include the TAN for free. On the OP's attachment from Bitog that poster is using the wrong fluid. The Amsoil he's using is a D4 T-IV viscosity. His 2013 requires WS which is a D6 viscosity.Apr 28, 2019 · 2015 - 2020 Ford F150 - "Pennzoil synthetics - garbage" - bob oil guy - this just posted yesterday but i cant open the link for some reason, anyone read this? I use PUP 5w-30 in my 2018 2.7 and was curious what the post was about Pennzoil Synthetics, garbage - Bob Is The Oil Guy... Dixie. Aug 9, 2003. #1. Here's my take on Redline, based on the results I've seen to date and a fair amount of experience with synthetic lubes: Strong Points: 1) Probably the best shear stability of any multrgrade I've seen - even the 5w-40 and 10w-40 grades simply don't shear. If you look at the spec sheets, it's easy to figure out why.Triax Lubes is a new name for a previous product (Remmco) which is a marketing project from some guy from Romania. Their corporate address is listed and published as his residence in a neighborhood in Texas. The entire marketing project just smells fishy.Jun 12, 2017 · 3. All good oils. Find what you like. If you want to become picky, join BITOG. However, quaker state has year round rebates. Buy a jug of ultimate durability for 20 bucks, and get a 7 dollar check in the mail. Cheapest oil that way. 4. Honda's good, which is made by Fram. Fram Ultra are loved by many. They are built very well. It seems to be hit or miss with RL. Joe Gibb's tested Redline's 30wt racing oil and found it to be worse than Mobil 1 R 0w-30 in their 800 hp Nascar engines. It also didn't produce as much Hp. JG website has the graphing data. This was during their quest to find a better oil that what most were using (M1).Join the discussion on various topics related to oil and lubrication, such as motor oil, grease, hydraulic fluids, used oil analysis, and more. Find information, advice, …A forum for discussing various topics related to automotive maintenance and mechanical issues. Users can post questions, answers, tips, and opinions on topics such …May 22, 2006 · Location. WA. Nov 20, 2018. #12. Originally Posted by Greg L. New (used) truck, with 5.7 Hemi. Not really familiar with this motor. On a 2011 tradesman Dodge Ram 4x4 truck. 2nd owner. (Truck was previously used as a fleet truck, with regular maintenance) slacktide_bitog. Joined Mar 20, 2008 Messages 15,974 Location USA. Aug 7, 2020 #13 standard, unless the car is known for sludge or other issues, then short If the car has an OLM, I use the cheapest synthetic on sale to the computer-suggested OCI extended on older cars not using an OLM; these get top …Jan 18, 2021 · Discussions about Fuels and Fuel Additives. 40. Location. Houston, Texas. Mar 4, 2020. #2. By switching to a full synthetic, not even high mileage, you could easily get 7,500-10K out of a single oil change. This is a perfect use case for Super Tech/Amazon Basics/Kirkland Signature Oil... all made by Warren with a solid additive package. M.Independent testing has proven EDGE Extended Performance stronger than Mobil 1 Extended Performance against viscosity breakdown – the ultimate test of strength" and the footnote says, "Castrol EDGE Extended Performance 5W-30 was proven stronger against viscosity breakdown based on ASTM 6278 and CEC-L-14 independent testing".Feb 6, 2020 · It contains the same sludge buster technology as Castrol GTX ULTRACLEAN and is even more effective at resisting the effects of high temperature and the strains and pressures delivered by the engine. By being a synthetic oil, along with the sludge and deposit performance, Castrol EDGE provides superior levels of oil burn off protection, meets ... I tried looking for a VOA on BITOG but couldn’t find anything other than TPT LL-01 5W30, but thanks for letting me know. Appreciate 0 Quote 04-20-2021, 10:35 PM #4: F87source. Major General . 7150. Rep. 7,322. Posts. Drives: Bmw M2. Join Date: Aug 2018. Location: . iTrader: Quote: Originally Posted by …BEST OVERALL: Castrol 03084C Edge 5W-30 Advanced Full Synthetic. RUNNER-UP: Pennzoil – 550045192 Ultra Platinum Full Synthetic. BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK: Mobil 1 Extended …You must log in or register to post here. Home. ForumsFeb 22, 2021. #18. Jason999 said: Hi guys - occasional BITOG reader - 1st post! (2007 Accord, 2.4/5mt) For as long as I've been going to my independent mechanic, he's done my oil changes with 5w20 conventional oil. Until recently. I noticed on the last oil change he used semi-synthetic oil + BG MOA 115 additive.Jan 1, 2008 · Received 2,357 Likes on 1,635 Posts. Duffman -. Royal Purple makes a 15W40 Group IV / Group V synthetic that is API CI4+ certified. They may be the only one, but I have been toying w/ the idea of trying their oil in the summers for some time. Last edited by bismic; 01-01-2008 at 03:05 PM. Oct 28, 2014. Messages. 1,187. May 20, 2023. #1. My daughter drives an older vehicle, which is "BITOG maintained" by me. It has zinc plated lugnuts with plastic lugnut covers (GM OEM). I cannot see any purpose for these plastic covers other than cosmetic, and on eBay and I'm sure other places, I can buy a bag of 20 for …There are goobers on the BITOG forum who are using them for THREE oil changes! I run them on my Ram but only for 8500 miles or so. I don't think they make an element style filter for the 4Runner. Aside from the expensive TRD filter, who makes a good element style filter that has a rubber seal? I don't like …Its winter time, dont forget the gas additive of your choice if its gonna sit....Mar 9, 2024 · Yesterday at 3:51 AM. 4WD. Straight 30 or 15W40 for hard use air cooled small engine? z71bill. Nov 1, 2023. 5 6 7. Replies. 130. . Scuffers, Wesleyan university lincoln ne, The marc san marcos, Belmont senior living, Team wellness center, Hertford county, Reportes, Downtown vero beach, Marine engine.com.