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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-13-2015, 04:38 AM
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Posted By Jay2TheRescue
Arrow This thread has run its course, and since this...

This thread has run its course, and since this cannot be discussed without making it personal, I'm closing this thread.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-12-2015, 11:06 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 22,027
Posted By Jay2TheRescue
Arrow You have to consider though that the Ford...

You have to consider though that the Ford Powerstroke engines are large, heavy duty turbo diesel truck motors. 7 to 8 liters displacement if I remember correctly. These are not put in cars. ...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-11-2015, 07:25 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 22,027
Posted By Jay2TheRescue
I do 5,000 on my motorcycle. and IIRC, that's...

I do 5,000 on my motorcycle. and IIRC, that's what the manufacturer recommends too.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-09-2015, 03:34 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 22,027
Posted By Jay2TheRescue
Oh, don't remind me of the seasonal oil changes. ...

Oh, don't remind me of the seasonal oil changes. When I started driving in the 80's most folks were still on the 10W30 "winter" and 10W40 "summer" schedule. I did it for a while on my Buick, but...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-08-2015, 12:54 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 22,027
Posted By Jay2TheRescue
On my 1986 Chevy C-10 pickup, I had switched it...

On my 1986 Chevy C-10 pickup, I had switched it from 10W-30 conventional/3,000 miles to Mobil1 10W40 high mileage synthetic/5,000 at about 150,000 miles. At 190,000 miles I had removed the oil pan...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-28-2015, 02:55 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 22,027
Posted By Jay2TheRescue
The Mobil1 oils listed as "Extended Protection"...

The Mobil1 oils listed as "Extended Protection" and the zero weight Mobil1 oils are still fully synthetic. Anything else and you may be getting highly refined dinosaur juice.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-26-2015, 06:59 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 22,027
Posted By Jay2TheRescue
I would let it go to at least 5,000 miles. What...

I would let it go to at least 5,000 miles. What does your owner's manual say? I do 5,000 miles on all of my vehicles except the Escape. The manual says 10,000 for that.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-19-2014, 02:38 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 22,027
Posted By Jay2TheRescue
IDK, it ran well, but the valve guides on the #8...

IDK, it ran well, but the valve guides on the #8 cylinder were worn. Every oil change I used to pull the #8 plug and spray it out with some carb cleaner and recheck the gap. Never had any visible...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-18-2014, 12:55 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 22,027
Posted By Jay2TheRescue
I ran 5,000 mile intervals on my old 74 Chevy...

I ran 5,000 mile intervals on my old 74 Chevy pickup, and I had well over 300,000 miles on it when I sold it.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-22-2014, 02:41 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 22,027
Posted By Jay2TheRescue
Arrow Here in the states that's a six pack and a pizza....

Here in the states that's a six pack and a pizza. What's the rate on your side of the pond?
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