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BitogBitog - 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.

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 ... 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.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 …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 …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, …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 …How to improve air filters that appear to be made out of used clothes dryer sheets?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 > …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 …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 ...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. 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 …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 …Engine oil analysis is a process that involves a sample of engine oil, whether virgin or used, and analyzing it for various properties and materials in order to monitor wear metals and contamination. By analyzing a sample of used engine oil, you can determine the wear rate, and overall service condition of an engine, along with spotting ...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. 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.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 …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.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).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 …Views. 416. Yesterday at 9:53 AM. D60. N. Walmart In-Store deals! $32 for 12 quarts of SuperTech Full Synthetic! $39 for 12 quarts Valvoline Advanced! Navi. Mar …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 …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 …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 …A forum for ATVs, snowmobiles, and other power sport vehicles.Used Oil Analysis - Gasoline. Post your UOAs for gasoline engines here. 1. 2. 3. …. 402. Next. Filters.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 …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 ... 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)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 …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 …Discussions about Fuels and Fuel Additives.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 …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".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.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.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 …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.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.Sep 7, 2023 · Discuss all things about electric vehicles, EV batteries, EV technology, etc. 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. •.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 …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. 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. 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 ...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 …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.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 …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 …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 …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. Discuss all things about electric vehicles, EV batteries, EV technology, etc.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.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 > …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. 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.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 …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 ... Discussions about Fuels and Fuel Additives.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 …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 …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.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.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.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. 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)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 …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. 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 …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 😂 ...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. 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 …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 ... 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".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 …Feb 6, 2021 · 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 ... 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 …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 …Street x, Leo's tacos truck, Farmers market santa barbara, Buccanos, Parker kohl faribault minnesota, Cheryl cookies, Spring meadow nursery, World of golf, 4sharpcorners, Russell barnett ford, Zoo albuquerque, Walmart bowling green mo, Zabars nyc, Scene 75 entertainment center

Any volunteers would need to be familiar with editing Google Sheets, as it could be mucked up pretty quickly otherwise. Here is a link to the sheet as it stands. I've included separate tabs for 20, 30 and 40 grades. It can be improved (info on certifications can be added if the oil is not API SP, SN+ or SN) and I'm sure …. Pbis world

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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 …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 ... 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.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!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 …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 …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 …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. 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...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.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.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.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. …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. 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.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 …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 ... 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...May 25, 2018 · 44. Location. Upstate SC. Feb 26, 2021. #1. I just reviewed the PDS for Rotella T4 15W40, and I noticed that Shell now lists this HDEO as a synthetic blend. To confirm this claim, I contacted Shell and received a response stating that the formulation for Rotella T4 15W40 was upgraded to a synthetic blend in January of this year (2021). 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.How to improve air filters that appear to be made out of used clothes dryer sheets?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 …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.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 …Discuss all things about electric vehicles, EV batteries, EV technology, etc.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 …Its winter time, dont forget the gas additive of your choice if its gonna sit....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 …Oils on BITOG are primarily judged by oil analysis. Redline hasn't shown great results across the board. Redline does not believe oil analysis is a good indicator for comparing wear among motor oils. J. Jett Rink. Joined Nov 1, 2005 Messages 400 Location Bristol, Tennessee. Mar 24, 2008 #8Oct 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. 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 …Engine oil analysis is a process that involves a sample of engine oil, whether virgin or used, and analyzing it for various properties and materials in order to monitor wear metals and contamination. By analyzing a sample of used engine oil, you can determine the wear rate, and overall service condition of an engine, along with spotting ...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.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. …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.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 …Discuss all things about electric vehicles, EV batteries, EV technology, etc.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".Community platform by XenForo ® © 2010-2024 XenForo Ltd. - BOB IS THE OIL GUY®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 …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.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?This is for New oil samples, not used.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. 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.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.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 ... 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.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 …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... 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 ... 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!Jan 21, 2024 · How to improve air filters that appear to be made out of used clothes dryer sheets? 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 …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. 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. 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.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 …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.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...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 .Motorcycles, Boating, Small Engine, Aviation, Powe ...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.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. Any volunteers would need to be familiar with editing Google Sheets, as it could be mucked up pretty quickly otherwise. Here is a link to the sheet as it stands. I've included separate tabs for 20, 30 and 40 grades. It can be improved (info on certifications can be added if the oil is not API SP, SN+ or SN) and I'm sure …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. Community platform by XenForo ® © 2010-2024 XenForo Ltd. - BOB IS THE OIL GUY®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. 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.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.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 …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 …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 …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 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. 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 …Feb 6, 2021 · 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 ... . Live urgent care, Noodle cafe, Wehrs machine, Fire and wine, Showallegiance. com, Krispy kreme mobile al, Unitronic laval, Fried daddy's, La barca restaurantes.