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 …I bought a 3-yr old BMW 3 yrs ago that had some sludging according to the mechanic. I felt like spending some money that time and tried Motul Engine Clean, and then used the expensive Motul 300V 5W-40 after that.Jan 1, 2022 · 15,987. Location. USA. Jan 1, 2022. #2. Welcome to BITOG. There's probably nothing wrong with Ultra1plus motor oil since it is API SP licensed. The U1p gear oil for manual transmissions is no good, though. A. 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. 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 …Feb 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.Best regards, Aly Tuñgol Shell Technical Information 1-800-237-8645 (Option 3, 1) I wonder if the influx of email from bitog asking that question prompted them to look deeper. Thats good news as it makes it even more suitable for TGDI like mine that trashes the oil.This is my personal favorite, Gumout HM and Techron total fuel system cleaner are also good. For varnish Berrymans Chemtool is hard to beat, it works very well. A couple of ounces in the lawnmower or other small engine every third or forth tank will keep it running like new indefinitely.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 …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.BITOG stands for Bob Is the Oil Guy (website) Suggest new definition. This definition appears very frequently and is found in the following Acronym Finder categories: Slang/chat, popular culture. Link/Page Citation. How is Bob Is the Oil Guy (website) abbreviated? BITOG stands for Bob Is the Oil Guy (website). In connecting with users routinely, Pennzoil notices passionate and active BITOG members who are interested in motor oil technology and invites them to participate in our Used Oil Analysis Program where we supply Pennzoil Platinum Full Synthetic motor oil for their next oil change. Pennzoil provides participants with the used oil sampling kits ... This is a safe path to clean varnish and or sludge left behind by other oils. There are no solvents in this oil. It has enough ester to clean but still be safe with elastomers. Simply add a quart to the current oil and can be used for 1-2,000 miles preferably but can be run longer if needed. Changing a filter at 2,000 miles is …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. 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 …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.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 …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.This is for New oil samples, not used.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 …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.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).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 …Jun 10, 2018. #1. Hi everybody and thanks for adding me to BITOG! Let me give you a short introduction of mine, my Name is FRANZ I live in Austria-europe and I am a car mechanic for 26 years now and nearly for the same time I am collecting Motor oil bottles and cans from all over the world! During my adventures on the web I was …There were some commenters over on BITOG who were suggesting that I would see little or no difference in fuel economy with a 5w30 or 0w30 full-synthetic oil. Note that the manual does state that it is acceptable to use a higher-viscosity oil if the vehicle is operated at sustained high speeds or extreme load …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 …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.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 ...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.Mar 9, 2020 · Based on a bunch of research on the Bob is the Oil Guy forum I settled on 0W-40 as a good choice for my ambient temps, specifically Mobil 1 0W-40 Full Synthetic Euro Car Formula (ECF). At operating temperature it maintains very good viscosity, while also providing for excellent cold start protection. 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 …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 … 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! 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.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.Trying to find "The One" 15w40 oil to use across my whole fleet (pre-emission diesel and gas engines) TrazTractors. Mar 31, 2023. 2.Join the discussion about tires and wheels for various vehicles and seasons. Find tips, reviews, recommendations, questions and answers from other members and …2. excellent antiwear pack. 3. high HTHS number. 4. low cold start viscosity. so I'm curious about the difference before trying in my flat tappet light turbo aspirated 5 cylinders S60 petrol engine (B5204T) Interesting for me: FS has. 1. lower viscosity at 100°C and 40°C. 2. lower MRV at -40°C by 30% (!) 3. higher TBN.Jun 10, 2018. #1. Hi everybody and thanks for adding me to BITOG! Let me give you a short introduction of mine, my Name is FRANZ I live in Austria-europe and I am a car mechanic for 26 years now and nearly for the same time I am collecting Motor oil bottles and cans from all over the world! During my adventures on the web I was …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 …193. Location. St. Paul, Minnesota. Mar 1, 2009. #1. In reading thru the various threads in bitog, I have compared the filtering specs of the WIX 51515 vs. the Motorcraft FL-1A as best I can. The WIX lists its Beta Ratio as 2/20 = 13/23, which I think translates to 95% @ 23 microns and 50% @ 13 microns. If the FL-1A has …BITOG is going to go crazy!!! Reactions: tyman, cpayne5, JTK and 2 others. RooflessVW. Joined Dec 24, 2011 Messages 14,304 Location North Carolina. Nov 28, 2022 #10 Trav said: When they said it for use in dex III units with the half baked and bogus explanation that it will be when the dex III thins out from useClarification for the Low-Viscosity "BITOG" Oil Movement. I'd like to address the inaccurate notion that endorsement of high viscosity oil is some kind of old-school mentality, and that the engineers who advised E34 BMW owners manual recommendations of such oil grades were, by implication, misguided. I believe a lot of …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.Mar 30, 2020. Messages. 528. Location. Houston, Texas. May 24, 2020. #1. I'm puzzled with the obsession towards retro-adding 0Wxx oils, especially by people with California, …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. 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.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 …Location. Muncie, Indiana. Apr 20, 2021. #9. This ad in a Magazine from April 2002 seems to indicate that Quaker State has a new line up of oils including High Mileage, digging through the web archive on pzlqs.com, it looks like Pennzoil high mileage came into existence around the same time. B.Clarification for the Low-Viscosity "BITOG" Oil Movement. I'd like to address the inaccurate notion that endorsement of high viscosity oil is some kind of old-school mentality, and that the engineers who advised E34 BMW owners manual recommendations of such oil grades were, by implication, misguided. I believe a lot of …Viscosities can be related horizontally only. Viscosities based on 96 VI single grade oils. ISO are specified at 40°C. AGMA are specified at 40°C. SAE 75w, 80w, 85, 5w, & 10w. specified at low temperature. Equivalent viscosities for 100° & 210°F are shown. SAE 90 to 250 and 20 to 50 specified at 100°C. ISO viscosity …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 ... A List of our current SITE SPONSORS.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 … Pennzoil turned to the motor oil enthusiasts at Bob Is The Oil Guy, or BITOG, to see what questions were top of mind. Pennzoil’s Technical Scientist and Automotive Lubricant Specialist, Sean Nguyen, dives into the science of drain intervals , clarifies formulation distinctions, and enhances the motor oil knowledge of rookies and pros alike. 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. •.Join the discussion about tires and wheels for various vehicles and seasons. Find tips, reviews, recommendations, questions and answers from other members and …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 ... 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. 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.So I added the recommended amount of TriboTex to my ‘82 Yamaha Maxim and have put 400 miles on it since then. Nothing truly remarkable to note, but certain improvements. The engine sounds about the same, but a consistent 3-mpg gain thus far. Biggest improvement is in the coasting ability.Bendix Philippines, Pasig. 75,896 likes · 841 talking about this · 6 were here. Basta Lodi Driver, Bendix User. https://www.lazada.com.ph/shop/bendix...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 …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 …Discuss all things about electric vehicles, EV batteries, EV technology, etc.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.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 …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.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. Mar 30, 2020. Messages. 528. Location. Houston, Texas. May 24, 2020. #1. I'm puzzled with the obsession towards retro-adding 0Wxx oils, especially by people with California, …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 ...There were some commenters over on BITOG who were suggesting that I would see little or no difference in fuel economy with a 5w30 or 0w30 full-synthetic oil. Note that the manual does state that it is acceptable to use a higher-viscosity oil if the vehicle is operated at sustained high speeds or extreme load …Oct 31, 2021 · Trying to find "The One" 15w40 oil to use across my whole fleet (pre-emission diesel and gas engines) TrazTractors. Mar 31, 2023. 2. 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 0w40.24 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!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. Jun 10, 2018. #1. Hi everybody and thanks for adding me to BITOG! Let me give you a short introduction of mine, my Name is FRANZ I live in Austria-europe and I am a car mechanic for 26 years now and nearly for the same time I am collecting Motor oil bottles and cans from all over the world! During my adventures on the web I was …Mar 10, 2024 · 2002 Silverado 5.3L Power Steering Pump/Rack & Pinion-Shake/vibration after replacing. Gito. Saturday at 11:29 AM. Replies. 5. Views. 145. 49 minutes ago. Gito. 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.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.Green leaf cafe, The queen baton rouge, Wing box, Washington licensing, Terrace theater charleston, Silicon valley humane society, Old macs, City of page az, Horse back riding lessons near me, Tpu, Mezzaluna pizzeria, Gsu gym, Mallards restaurant, Cliff house at pikes peak
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 …. Corridor business journal
palen musicI bought a 3-yr old BMW 3 yrs ago that had some sludging according to the mechanic. I felt like spending some money that time and tried Motul Engine Clean, and then used the expensive Motul 300V 5W-40 after that.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. Used Oil Analysis - Gasoline. Post your UOAs for gasoline engines here. 1. 2. 3. …. 402. Next. Filters.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.slacktide_bitog. Joined Mar 20, 2008 Messages 15,992 Location USA. Nov 20, 2023 #6 It sounds like Napa was dissatisfied with the Purolator cheapening, so Mann lost the contract . Reactions: Irishman, Cyoungso1 and DannyM. C. Chris142. Joined Jun 5, 2003 Messages 27,863 Location Apple Valley, California .A List of our current SITE SPONSORS.Nov 7, 2013 · Learn about Bobistheoilguy.com, an oil related website/forum with over 47,000 members. Find out how to distinguish facts from opinions and why AMSOIL is the best choice for synthetic oils and lubricants. 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 …Jul 2, 2021. #1. This is my (probably very incomplete) summary of a bunch of threads here on BITOG regarding optimum practice for longest timing chain life. Desirable Properties of Oil: - As thick as possible for hot operating conditions (i.e. xW-40 > xW-30 > xW-20) - As thin as possible for cold-weather starts (i.e. 0W-x > …A forum for discussing various topics related to automotive, such as car models, maintenance, repairs, gas mileage, and more. Users can post questions, …This is for New oil samples, not used.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 …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 …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) Feb 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.Learn about Bobistheoilguy.com, an oil related website/forum with over 47,000 members. Find out how to distinguish facts from opinions and why AMSOIL is the best …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.Mar 10, 2024 · 2002 Silverado 5.3L Power Steering Pump/Rack & Pinion-Shake/vibration after replacing. Gito. Saturday at 11:29 AM. Replies. 5. Views. 145. 49 minutes ago. Gito. bitog.orgDiscuss all things about electric vehicles, EV batteries, EV technology, etc.Oct 28, 2017 · 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 ... 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.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.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 …193. Location. St. Paul, Minnesota. Mar 1, 2009. #1. In reading thru the various threads in bitog, I have compared the filtering specs of the WIX 51515 vs. the Motorcraft FL-1A as best I can. The WIX lists its Beta Ratio as 2/20 = 13/23, which I think translates to 95% @ 23 microns and 50% @ 13 microns. If the FL-1A has …So I added the recommended amount of TriboTex to my ‘82 Yamaha Maxim and have put 400 miles on it since then. Nothing truly remarkable to note, but certain improvements. The engine sounds about the same, but a consistent 3-mpg gain thus far. Biggest improvement is in the coasting ability.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.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 … 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. BITOG Meaning. What does BITOG mean as an abbreviation? 1 popular meaning of BITOG abbreviation: 4 Categories. 1. BITOG. Bob Is The Oil Guy. Oil, Forum, Guy.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. How to improve air filters that appear to be made out of used clothes dryer sheets?Messages. 15,980. Location. USA. Jul 11, 2021. #1. My favorite rotors of late have been the Powerstop coated rotors because of the Geomet coating and their great price. I got those for the front, but the rears were out-of-stock, so I thought I'd try the Raybestos E3 because they seem to be popular on here and the …slacktide_bitog. Joined Mar 20, 2008 Messages 15,992 Location USA. Nov 20, 2023 #6 It sounds like Napa was dissatisfied with the Purolator cheapening, so Mann lost the contract . Reactions: Irishman, Cyoungso1 and DannyM. C. Chris142. Joined Jun 5, 2003 Messages 27,863 Location Apple Valley, California .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 stands for Bob Is the Oil Guy (website) Suggest new definition. This definition appears very frequently and is found in the following Acronym Finder categories: Slang/chat, popular culture. Link/Page Citation. 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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 ...Sep 26, 2010. Messages. 9,788. Oct 8, 2020. #1. I realized today that I have been on BITOG for 10 years (September 26th). It all began with buying a new 2010 Ford FX4 and searching for “the best oil” (none of us have done that have we?). Though I had a bit of knowledge, I have acquired so much more over the course of my being here.Colorado. Jan 16, 2024. #1. I'll start with a couple of my wishes for BITOG in 2024. I wish that photos were uploaded with the "Insert Image" button on the editor menu, not the "Insert Attachment" button. We don't allow any file attachment, such as pdf, zip, doc, xls. [edit Jan 16, 2024] I just figured out how to …Discuss all things about electric vehicles, EV batteries, EV technology, etc.Feb 22, 2021. #18. 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