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You can check the MSDS, they are GTL. Also, the Ultra Platinum containers say "made with natural gas" on the front - definitely not PAO.
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LSW replied to the thread First oil change dilemma 2.7 OBX.I would change it now because there are a lot of wear abrasives picked up by the oil during the first few thousand miles since new...
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LSW replied to the thread Show me your fog lights..https://www.stickerfab.com/products/printed-series-auxiliary-switch-labels-2021-bronco?variant=40722872959087 White text on black version
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LSW replied to the thread Show me your fog lights..Baja designs squadron SAE fogs (yellow and white) in the outboard most two spots in the bumper and a squadron pro yellow driving/combo...
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LSW replied to the thread Oil change, oil drain is like a cow pissing on a flat rock.https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/blackstone-and-fuel-dilution.357356/ Blackstone uses an inferred fuel dilution test by...
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LSW replied to the thread Oil change, oil drain is like a cow pissing on a flat rock.Don’t use Blackstone, use Oil Analayzers so you can get an accurate fuel dilution measurement. It’s one of the most important things to...
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LSW reacted to not on the rug's post in the thread As a Bronco Owner, What’s Your Breaking Point? with
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LSW replied to the thread Oil Life Indicator. 100% 600 mi est..It must take something extreme in terms of temps or idle time to shorten the life at all off that basic formula. I’m a little bit...
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LSW replied to the thread Oil Life Indicator. 100% 600 mi est..The mileage estimation to next oil change in the app is based on how many miles per day you’ve been driving lately, on average. If you...
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LSW replied to the thread Motorcraft oil versus Mobil 1.I’m using Valvoline Restore and Protect 5W-30. It’s OK but I’m not sure how I feel about these high molybdenum oils as I think they’re...
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LSW replied to the thread Motorcraft oil versus Mobil 1.Mobil 1. And I would go with the ESP 0W-30 from their lineup.
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40000 is normally a reasonable time to flush. Im curious on what the test strips test for... Normally a flush is just to clean out...
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LSW replied to the thread Secluded Maintenance: Brake Fluid Change.I just did this on my 2.7 OBX with Forscan. I did take all the old fluid out of the reservoir with a turkey baster and refilled it...
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$54 for 20 quarts ($2.70 qt) Kirkland oil (exceeds Bronco specs) at Costco
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LOL Kirkland OIl : API SP/ILSAC GF-6A, API SP, SN PLUS, SM, GF-5 Mobil 1:......... API SP/ILSAC GF-6A, API SP, SN PLUS, SM, GF-5
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LSW posted the thread "I Do Cars" Teardown of 2022/110k mile 2.7L EcoBoost from F-150 with obliterated piston in 2.7L EcoBoost Engine / Exhaust / Mods.Any theories on what might've caused this?
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LSW reacted to Nibroc99's post in the thread Thoughts on the Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac non-RT 35/12.5R17 for Wildtrak? with Like.
If they can survive in Alaska, I think they'll survive in Massachusetts just fine then. Heck yeah :)
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LSW replied to the thread Thoughts on the Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac non-RT 35/12.5R17 for Wildtrak?.I have the studded non-RT Duratracs as my winter tires here in Alaska. They’re very good. I do some snow wheeling with them and...
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LSW reacted to CarbonSteel's post in the thread CarbonSteel's 2023 Wildtrak Build + Maintenance Journal (Filters, Fluids, Oil Changes Etc) with Like.
Note that Blackstone will not give you an accurate reading on fuel dilution (if that is what you are checking). Blackstone uses a highly... -
LSW reacted to Nc211's post in the thread CarbonSteel's 2023 Wildtrak Build + Maintenance Journal (Filters, Fluids, Oil Changes Etc) with Like.
Not an Apples to Apples comparison, but attached is an oil analysis I just had done on my wife's 2020 Mercedes GLS 450 at 93k miles...
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LSW replied to the thread Why I'm going to use 0w-40 next oil change.This was the First 5,000 mile interval with the Valvoline Restore & Protect on this Bronco (the Wildtrak). The fuel dilution is high...
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LSW replied to the thread CarbonSteel's 2023 Wildtrak Build + Maintenance Journal (Filters, Fluids, Oil Changes Etc).I’ve got pretty bad fuel dilution too. There were a lot of -20F cold starts this winter but like you said it didn’t seem to be quite as...
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LSW reacted to Ducati1098's post in the thread Car Care Nut (mechanic) review of 6G Bronco with Like.
People love to hate on things they don’t understand just because they think it’ll be a problem Edit: just saw @DALOLA ’s comment...
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LSW reacted to CarbonSteel's post in the thread CarbonSteel's 2023 Wildtrak Build + Maintenance Journal (Filters, Fluids, Oil Changes Etc) with Like.
I am not convinced the cold weather is a major factor unless the "tune" you described is accurate. I have taken long trips (COS to HOU)...
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LSW replied to the thread CarbonSteel's 2023 Wildtrak Build + Maintenance Journal (Filters, Fluids, Oil Changes Etc).Well, I was > 5% dilution on my last Polaris UOA too. This was only after 900 miles to boot, and I make an effort to limit idling and...
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LSW reacted to CarbonSteel's post in the thread CarbonSteel's 2023 Wildtrak Build + Maintenance Journal (Filters, Fluids, Oil Changes Etc) with Like.
My latest UOA after installing the aFe Pro Dry S air filter. @Nc211 - the silicon levels are good at 5PPM for this run and given that I...
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LSW replied to the thread 2025 2.3 oil filter change from pre-2025 (FL-2127 and FL-500S both fit).Premium Guard makes most of the CarQuest and Microguard filters for Advance Auto Parts and Oreilly. They also make some of the STP...
