2024 Bitog - 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.

 
Nov 18, 2020 · 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. . Bitog

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 > …Mar 17, 2023. #9. ZeeOSix said: Seems to basically be a Royal Purple in a Fram can. However, if Fram rates it at 99% @ 20u maybe the media is slightly different than the media in RPs. Royal Purple shows 99% @ 25u. Their cut-away guts looks just like the Fram Endurance, and even the louvered center tube art …Opinion article that author's thesis states stock buybacks and poor leadership led to the breaking of Boeing.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 …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 …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.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 …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 . 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. 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 …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.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 …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...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. 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. Problem is - freedom kicked in, and well.....you got BITOG. No clear winners in any category. Bummer thing is Bob had a stroke. Bob sold the site to Tony, who ran the site for several years (3+?). Tony passed away and now Tony's wife, Helen, owns BITOG. (Maybe someone can timeline this with dates)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 …Trying to find "The One" 15w40 oil to use across my whole fleet (pre-emission diesel and gas engines) TrazTractors. Mar 31, 2023. 2.Dec 19, 2023 · A human hair is roughly 75 microns thick, and beach sand is typically 0.3 to 60 microns. “99%@20u” means a filter media can remove 99% of particles 20 microns and larger. “99%@50u” means a filter media can remove 99% of particles 50 microns and larger. The “20” media is much more effective than the “50.”. Figuratively think of ... 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 …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 …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, …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.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 …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.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.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.Driven LS30 and DT40 are good oils common to the Porsche world that are ~550 ppm. High Performance Lubricants Euro 5W-40 is also up there ~600 ppm. The M1 Euro is ~80 ppm. I wouldn't waste your time and money with a supplement. If you need a supplement, you're using the wrong oil.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 > …Lots of traffic going on with speculation on the composition of this oil over at BITOG: Castrol EDGE 8 X better Wear Protection than Mobil - Bob Is The Oil Guy. I'll be very interested to see the as the first UOAs and VOAs become available. From a few other oil threads, some may know I recently switched from M1 Ext …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 …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 …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.Block or Report. Block or report bitog. Block user. You must be logged in to block users. Add an optional note: Please don't include any personal information such as legal names or email addresses. Maximum 100 characters, markdown supported. This note will be visible to only you. Block user.Jun 9, 2018 · 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 introduced to Mr ... 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.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.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.Mobil's 0w-20 products have higher concentrations of PAO across the board versus the 5w-20 products, as yet another example. While a 5w-20 and a 0w-20 blended the same will result in a heavier base oil blend for the 5w-20 and thus require a lower VII treat rate, they are almost never blended the same.Bitog. 82 likes. www.bobistheoilguy.com I am a member, not an admin or mod to the site. We have wonderful information about oils, automobiles, and even...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.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 .15,980. 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.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 …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.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 …Apr 13, 2012 · 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. I have been banned from the BITOG forum for the second time. BITOG stands for Bob Is The Oil Guy. The first time I was banned for: Insulting Mobil 1 oil by equating it with paint thinner. The second time I was banned for: Stating that 5W-20 oil provides no long term protection without providing a reference to backup my claim.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 …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.Discuss all things about electric vehicles, EV batteries, EV technology, etc.The list of abbreviations related to. BITOG - Bob Is The Oil Guy. EA Environmental Assessment. SIMS Secondary Ion-Mass Spectrometry. QC Quality Control. WI Wallops Island. DAVID Database for Annotation, Visualization and Integrated Discovery. HHT Hilbert-Huang Transform. FGMs Functionally Graded Materials.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 …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 …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.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 …ACEA and Euro OEM spec oils. 1; 2; 3 … Go to pageProblem is - freedom kicked in, and well.....you got BITOG. No clear winners in any category. Bummer thing is Bob had a stroke. Bob sold the site to Tony, who ran the site for several years (3+?). Tony passed away and now Tony's wife, Helen, owns BITOG. (Maybe someone can timeline this with dates)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 …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 7.2nd 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.Discuss all things about electric vehicles, EV batteries, EV technology, etc.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. 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.Sep 7, 2023 · Discuss all things about electric vehicles, EV batteries, EV technology, etc. 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. Mar 17, 2023. #9. ZeeOSix said: Seems to basically be a Royal Purple in a Fram can. However, if Fram rates it at 99% @ 20u maybe the media is slightly different than the media in RPs. Royal Purple shows 99% @ 25u. Their cut-away guts looks just like the Fram Endurance, and even the louvered center tube art …In an ideal world the engine oil viscosity would always be 10 cSt, however in real world terms, the oil thickens as the temperature decreases. In fact, a basic un-additized mineral oil can thicken so much that it will not lubricate the engine properly at all. If the oil is 10 cSt at 212F, then at 104F (40C) it thickens up to 100 cSt, and at 32F ...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)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. •. 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. 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.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. 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 …Mar 30, 2020 · Mobil's 0w-20 products have higher concentrations of PAO across the board versus the 5w-20 products, as yet another example. While a 5w-20 and a 0w-20 blended the same will result in a heavier base oil blend for the 5w-20 and thus require a lower VII treat rate, they are almost never blended the same. 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 .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 ...Nov 18, 2020 · 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. 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. 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. Jan 10, 2023 · BITOG is a forum for discussion and information about passenger car motor oil (PCMO) for gasoline vehicles. Find topics on oil brands, viscosity, performance, quality, and more. 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.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.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 ...Colorado springs CO, USA. May 14, 2009. #15. The new Napa brand engine oil stop leak product is interesting because it is very thin, ( not the motor honey type additive) and on the back it says the formulation is by Lubrizol. I dont know whats in it but I may send some in for a voa.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. Oswalds bear ranch, Pgt 3008, Grand lucayan resort bahamas, Lego land chicago, Franklin toyota, Kellogg hotel michigan, Boyne mountain boyne falls, Lafontaine birch run, Great american cookie, Honor brewing, Wessex tubas, Updown nashville, Palm medical centers, Towne and country

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Used Oil Analysis - Gasoline. Post your UOAs for gasoline engines here. 1. 2. 3. …. 402. Next. Filters.Alabama. Jan 26, 2016. #1. I may be about to get kicked out of the BITOG church here. I know this is high blasphemy on this site, but I must admit that I've run LUCAS Oil Stabilizer in a couple of my older engines. There, I've said it. It's out in the open. My 1998 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 3.4L V6 was an oil burner! That …BITOG Medicine Cabinet. Zee09; Mar 5, 2024; 2. Replies 20 Views 642. Yesterday at 3:24 PM. vavavroom. A. Saved money on an oil change. ALR; Thursday at 2:41 PM; Replies 17 Views 657. Monday at 11:51 PM. JimPghPA. M. Motorweek is out of pocket 😂 ...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".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.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. 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.Apr 15, 2021 · 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 Performance Full ... 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. 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 …A List of our current SITE SPONSORS.A forum for ATVs, snowmobiles, and other power sport vehicles.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 …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 …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 …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. 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 …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. 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 …Obviously the dude at BITOG is a mentally challenged phallus cranium who probably couldn't effectively locate his rectum with both hands, a map, and a flashlight. If somebody wants to pay $7 or more per quart of Amsoil when there is not one single shred of proof or even a claim that you will save that money in future repairs, there is a good ...The list of abbreviations related to. BITOG - Bob Is The Oil Guy. EA Environmental Assessment. SIMS Secondary Ion-Mass Spectrometry. QC Quality Control. WI Wallops Island. DAVID Database for Annotation, Visualization and Integrated Discovery. HHT Hilbert-Huang Transform. FGMs Functionally Graded Materials.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".Join the discussion about tires and wheels for various vehicles and seasons. Find tips, reviews, recommendations, questions and answers from other members and …No one should be using these oils in their GTI or R anyway, especially if tuned. "The HTHS value is measured in millipascal seconds (mPas).A higher value indicates a thicker oil film at high temperatures - which means a better protection of the engine against wear, as the oil film remains permanent and guarantees …Community platform by XenForo ® © 2010-2024 XenForo Ltd. - BOB IS THE OIL GUY®Block or Report. Block or report bitog. Block user. You must be logged in to block users. Add an optional note: Please don't include any personal information such as legal names or email addresses. Maximum 100 characters, markdown supported. This note will be visible to only you. Block user.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 …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.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.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 …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 …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.Sep 23, 2013. #3. Seems he serviced the 4x4 system, including taking covers off and flushing them clean, and then filled the t-case with what (as best I can tell at this point) might have been the "wrong" fluid. If it is a chain-driven transfer case, which calls for ATF, and you used some other oil, it's probably not trashed.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.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 ... 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.BITOG Medicine Cabinet. Zee09; Mar 5, 2024; 2. Replies 20 Views 642. Yesterday at 3:24 PM. vavavroom. A. Saved money on an oil change. ALR; Thursday at 2:41 PM; Replies 17 Views 657. Monday at 11:51 PM. JimPghPA. M. Motorweek is out of pocket 😂 ...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 …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 ... Passenger car motor oil is the lifeblood of your engine. In addition to lubricating moving parts to help reduce wear and tear and the buildup of heat in your engine, motor oils contain performance additives that help to reduce oxidation, neutralize acids, prevent rust, corrosion, and foam, condition seals, save fuel, and keep your engine … Community platform by XenForo ® © 2010-2024 XenForo Ltd. - BOB IS THE OIL GUY® 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.Most of yall know i hate fram, blame on being on BITOG back then, hahha, anyway I pick fram Extra guard for everything I own now, anything that daily drive and drive in normal condition, I like fram cause its easy available and plentyfull and the price is right at walmart. and it does the job 5k miles or 6 month OCI. …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.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 …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.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 …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 …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, …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 …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 …1,891. Location. Ky. Mar 10, 2021. #1. Walmart has a new oil, it is called Super Tech All Mileage, it says it is good for 5,000 miles. The label says it is a syn blend. Was in Walmart on Tues. the 9th and seen it in a 5qt jug. C.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, …Passenger car motor oil is the lifeblood of your engine. In addition to lubricating moving parts to help reduce wear and tear and the buildup of heat in your engine, motor oils contain performance additives that help to reduce oxidation, neutralize acids, prevent rust, corrosion, and foam, condition seals, save fuel, and keep your engine …1,891. Location. Ky. Mar 10, 2021. #1. Walmart has a new oil, it is called Super Tech All Mileage, it says it is good for 5,000 miles. The label says it is a syn blend. Was in Walmart on Tues. the 9th and seen it in a 5qt jug. C.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?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 …Trying to find "The One" 15w40 oil to use across my whole fleet (pre-emission diesel and gas engines) TrazTractors. Mar 31, 2023. 2.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.2012 LS460 at 201k. She's idled high and has sounded a bit like a diesel at cold start for the last 30k miles or so. Enter LiquiMoly Engine Flush for the first time yesterday, ran for 15 minutes prior to drain. Filter was pitch black and weighed about 2lbs. Fill: 9.2qt Castrol Edge HM 0w20, no LM additives added.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 …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 ... 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 …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.Lots of traffic going on with speculation on the composition of this oil over at BITOG: Castrol EDGE 8 X better Wear Protection than Mobil - Bob Is The Oil Guy. I'll be very interested to see the as the first UOAs and VOAs become available. From a few other oil threads, some may know I recently switched from M1 Ext …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 …BitGo has been around since the early days of crypto and has successfully endured multiple crypto winters. We pioneered multi-signature technology, recognized as the industry standard in security, and complement it with our TSS solution. BitGo has invested the time and energy to bring the best financial tools from mainstream …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.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.This is for New oil samples, not used.You must log in or register to post here. Home. Forums193. 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 …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...No one should be using these oils in their GTI or R anyway, especially if tuned. "The HTHS value is measured in millipascal seconds (mPas).A higher value indicates a thicker oil film at high temperatures - which means a better protection of the engine against wear, as the oil film remains permanent and guarantees …Join the discussion about tires and wheels for various vehicles and seasons. Find tips, reviews, recommendations, questions and answers from other members and …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 forum for discussing various topics related to automotive maintenance and mechanical issues. Users can post questions, answers, tips, and opinions on topics such …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). 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