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. Jan 18, 2021 · Discussions about Fuels and Fuel Additives. Discussions about Fuels and Fuel Additives.Bob Is The Oil Guy. Stay updated on the latest topics and discussions about oil and lubricants for your vehicle. Browse through the forums, threads, and posts from the Bob Is The Oil Guy community and learn from the experts and enthusiasts. Find out what's new in the world of oil and lubricants.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.Oct 30, 2020. #5. You want to use a non-detergent 30 or oil labeled for compressors. Synthetic or conventional is fine. The use of multi weight automotive oils with detergent will cause foaming and will keep dirt and whatever other contaminants suspended in the oil instead of dropping to the sump.Oct 28, 2014. Messages. 1,187. May 20, 2023. #1. My daughter drives an older vehicle, which is "BITOG maintained" by me. It has zinc plated lugnuts with plastic lugnut covers (GM OEM). I cannot see any purpose for these plastic covers other than cosmetic, and on eBay and I'm sure other places, I can buy a bag of 20 for …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.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 28, 2014. Messages. 1,187. May 20, 2023. #1. My daughter drives an older vehicle, which is "BITOG maintained" by me. It has zinc plated lugnuts with plastic lugnut covers (GM OEM). I cannot see any purpose for these plastic covers other than cosmetic, and on eBay and I'm sure other places, I can buy a bag of 20 for …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 …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.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 …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. 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. 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. 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 …Pretty neat to get the back story to BITOG. Quattro Pete. Joined Oct 30, 2002 Messages 42,343 Location Great Lakes. Sep 22, 2016 #16 Tony purchased BITOG from Bob. When Tony passed away, his wife Helen took over. Helen still posts once in a while. BlueOvalFitter. Joined Feb 28, 2003 Messages 11,977 …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.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 …Discussions about Fuels and Fuel Additives.May 22, 2006 · Location. WA. Nov 20, 2018. #12. Originally Posted by Greg L. New (used) truck, with 5.7 Hemi. Not really familiar with this motor. On a 2011 tradesman Dodge Ram 4x4 truck. 2nd owner. (Truck was previously used as a fleet truck, with regular maintenance) 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 …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 ...Jan 29, 2014 · Jul 3, 2015. #19. I would drain as much of the coolant mix in there, fill with distilled water, road trip, flush again w distilled water until the system is clear of all old coolant. Fill with w the appropriate Honda coolant and distalled water mix. J. 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.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 ... 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 stands for Bob Is the Oil Guy (website) Suggest new definition. This definition appears very frequently and is found in the following Acronym Finder categories: Slang/chat, popular culture. Link/Page Citation. How is Bob Is the Oil Guy (website) abbreviated? BITOG stands for Bob Is the Oil Guy (website).Sep 7, 2023 · Discuss all things about electric vehicles, EV batteries, EV technology, etc. 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. bobistheoilguy.com Bob Is The Oil Guy Bob Is The Oil Guy Aka Bobistheoilguy.com RIP OFF BIAS - froze my post on Bi-tron (or bitron oil additive) so i could not respond! Internet *Author of original report: Ripoff on BITOG.com *General Comment: No Ripoff on BITOG.com *Author of original report: You are 100 percent wrong! 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.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.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. 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 …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).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. BITOG Meaning. The BITOG meaning is "Bob Is The Oil Guy". The BITOG abbreviation has 1 different full form. Bob Is The Oil Guy Forum, Analysis, Oil.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. …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.Location. VA. Jun 26, 2020. #1. I switched over to the Molygen last change and will be changing it out next week with a fresh batch at 40M on my 2018 VW Golf Sportwagen that's turbo-swapped and tuned. I've been doing UOAs since new and have used LM's Leichtlauf High Tech 5W40 since the first change at …A List of our current SITE SPONSORS.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. …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 …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.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 …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.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). 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.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, …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 …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 …Aug 26, 2015 · The folks on BITOG know their stuff, and we love getting to pick their brains and read their opinions from time to time. Luckily for us at Pennzoil ® , the great team that runs BITOG has been gracious enough to allow some of our technical team members to participate in a question and answer session with their readers on subjects like motor oil ... 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".Jan 18, 2021 · Discussions about Fuels and Fuel Additives. 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.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.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.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.Aug 26, 2015 · The folks on BITOG know their stuff, and we love getting to pick their brains and read their opinions from time to time. Luckily for us at Pennzoil ® , the great team that runs BITOG has been gracious enough to allow some of our technical team members to participate in a question and answer session with their readers on subjects like motor oil ... 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.Maybe fuel dilution, soot, condensation, etc. are so much of a concern that Ford is concerned about folks using a synthetic and extending the OCI (probably justified). With a 5W-40 or 15W40 multigrade oil, when it is cold (40C or 100F) it has the characteristics of a straight weight 5 or 15 oil.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. 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.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.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 ... 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 ... bobistheoilguy.com Bob Is The Oil Guy Bob Is The Oil Guy Aka Bobistheoilguy.com RIP OFF BIAS - froze my post on Bi-tron (or bitron oil additive) so i could not respond! Internet *Author of original report: Ripoff on BITOG.com *General Comment: No Ripoff on BITOG.com *Author of original report: You are 100 percent wrong! 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 …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 …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 …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.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.Jan 18, 2006 · Option 2: If BITOG wants to see a particular oil/filter run under a certain set of conditions, for a certain amount of time, in a particular car, as long as it is reasonable, we can find a person who is willing to do it (and fits the profile). Then, BITOG will reimburse the owner for the oil, filter, and analysis costs. Mar 30, 2020. Messages. 528. Location. Houston, Texas. May 24, 2020. #1. I'm puzzled with the obsession towards retro-adding 0Wxx oils, especially by people with California, …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 …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. Join the discussion about tires and wheels for various vehicles and seasons. Find tips, reviews, recommendations, questions and answers from other members and …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 …Festivals in ohio this weekend, Happy crab, Valvet tacos, Aero trainer, Hwy 30 music fest, Corazon, Texas roadhouse fort wayne indiana, Southmoon under, Tristar summit medical center, Capital chrysler capital, Vasa fitness aurora, Michele's granola, State controller's office, Portsmouth oh daily times obits
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.. Henderson county animal shelter
charlotte soccer academyYou must log in or register to post here. Home. ForumsThe 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.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. Discussions about Fuels and Fuel Additives.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 .Location. VA. Jun 26, 2020. #1. I switched over to the Molygen last change and will be changing it out next week with a fresh batch at 40M on my 2018 VW Golf Sportwagen that's turbo-swapped and tuned. I've been doing UOAs since new and have used LM's Leichtlauf High Tech 5W40 since the first change at …Vancouver. Jan 4, 2023. #15. BMWTurboDzl said: Nobody ever said 0w wasn't allowed. The claim was that some 0w were unable to pass the oxidization test of the 2018 revision. BMW has been using Castrol 0w30 (LL01FE) as their dealer fill for a almost two years now.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 ... How to improve air filters that appear to be made out of used clothes dryer sheets?Sep 7, 2023 · 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 …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 …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.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.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. 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.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. Used Oil Analysis - Gasoline. Post your UOAs for gasoline engines here. 1. 2. 3. …. 402. Next. Filters.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. 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. 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.Bitog. 3,588 likes · 1 talking about this. SOAR193. 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 …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 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.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.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.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.The base-oil quality-index (BOQI) is a dimensionless quantity and can in principle exceed 100. Note that the base oil may vary wildly with the manufacture date. Code: Rank BOQI DV-30 NOACK Date Oil 1 79.2 3,827 6.60 2013 Pennzoil Ultra™ 5W-30 API SN ILSAC GF-5 2 70.1 4,389 6.50 2013 Pennzoil API SN, ILSAC GF-5, SAE 5W-20 …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.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. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Trying to find "The One" 15w40 oil to use across my whole fleet (pre-emission diesel and gas engines) TrazTractors. Mar 31, 2023. 2.BITOG stands for Bob Is the Oil Guy (website) Suggest new definition. This definition appears very frequently and is found in the following Acronym Finder categories: Slang/chat, popular culture. Link/Page Citation. How is Bob Is the Oil Guy (website) abbreviated? BITOG stands for Bob Is the Oil Guy (website).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!Apr 21, 2005 · 9603 posts · Joined 2002. #1 · Apr 21, 2005. Just for the curious....I cruised over to the Bob is the Oil guy forum and posted some of my usual posts....and got banned. Apparently my version of the truth doesn't fit with the motives of the Amsoilmen and other snakeoil peddlers that own and sponsor that site. The fact that they would not take ... 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 …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?Jan 21, 2024 · How to improve air filters that appear to be made out of used clothes dryer sheets? 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.bitog.orgTriax 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. 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