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Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
07-17-2006, 07:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,523
Posted By Torkaholic

I agree with your first and last, but not so fast...

I agree with your first and last, but not so fast as to "2.".

Click here: http://www.toyota.com/images/vehicles/2007/camry/specs.pdf This is the Toyota 2GR-FE 3.5L V-6 as it appears in the...
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
07-08-2006, 03:04 PM
Replies: 301
Views: 18,505
Posted By Torkaholic

Yeah, that's what I don't really get. My G has...

Yeah, that's what I don't really get. My G has the same size gas tank as a Max (and of course, a VQ35 under the hood, just pointed a different direction...) -- 20 gallons. With that, the full-tank...
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
07-07-2006, 03:11 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,523
Posted By Torkaholic

If you're saying that the "right answer" is that...

If you're saying that the "right answer" is that it's virtually impossible for an individual to generate meaningful, conclusive data through real-world use of a single vehicle, then I agree. That...
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
07-06-2006, 01:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,523
Posted By Torkaholic

In theory, using higher octane fuel in an engine...

In theory, using higher octane fuel in an engine like the VQ will result in higher mileage. The advancing of ignition timing does result in more efficient combustion of the charge in the cylinder. ...
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
07-01-2006, 11:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,046
Posted By Torkaholic

No problem at all, especially since both of the...

No problem at all, especially since both of the oils are same-brand and both viscosities are Nissan-approved for the VQ. Give this not another thought.
Forum: Detailing
06-19-2006, 09:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 659
Posted By Torkaholic

Stoner's is a great product, I have several cans...

Stoner's is a great product, I have several cans of it around at any given time (garage, trunk, kitchen even...). Use it to cut the film. Buff as clean and dry as you can get it. Then put hot...
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
06-17-2006, 05:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,279
Posted By Torkaholic

TH: IIRC, the 4-spd autos take the Matic-D,...

TH:

IIRC, the 4-spd autos take the Matic-D, but the 5-spd autos take the Matic-K. I had forgotten about the 4-spds. Just went to the website to confirm that the 4-spds were still available,...
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
06-17-2006, 08:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,279
Posted By Torkaholic

Be careful here. The newer Nissans require the...

Be careful here. The newer Nissans require the use of special, trans particular fluids. For example, my G35 5AT requires the use of "Nissan Matic J" ATF. Current Maximas require "Matic K" I'm not...
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
06-17-2006, 08:26 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,487
Posted By Torkaholic

First time around, ~4600 miles. I left the oil...

First time around, ~4600 miles. I left the oil in, and then sampled again at 7100 miles just before I changed it. I was staying with ~7500 to avoid potential wty problems. Post wty, which will be...
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
06-14-2006, 06:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,487
Posted By Torkaholic

Jwax: Thank you very much for taking the...

Jwax:

Thank you very much for taking the time to check. What you saw, at least on this visit, was indeed the "pre-GC", US made 0w-30, probably one of the very last batches (made on the 200th day...
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
06-13-2006, 07:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,487
Posted By Torkaholic

Jwax: Please understand that our responses...

Jwax:

Please understand that our responses to your posts are in no way intended to question either your competence or integrity. At this point, from the several substantially inconsistent...
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
06-13-2006, 06:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,487
Posted By Torkaholic

Jwax: Reviewing the thread, I realize that I...

Jwax:

Reviewing the thread, I realize that I did not answer one of your original questions. GC is a Group IV/V synthetic, so to the extent that it's not a Group III like the rest of the Syntec...
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
06-13-2006, 04:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,487
Posted By Torkaholic

I agree with CCS. We need both pics and batch...

I agree with CCS. We need both pics and batch numbers (see the bottom of the bottle). The "pre-GC," US made 0w-30 was produced until some time in late 2002. The GC with the green tint was produced...
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
06-11-2006, 11:19 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 7,402
Posted By Torkaholic

Not so fast. I'd recommend the 0w-30 German...

Not so fast. I'd recommend the 0w-30 German Castrol (gold or green, whichever you can find). But check out the BITOG link I'm placing below. This is to a UOA on a 350z using Castrol Syntec 5w-30. ...
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
06-11-2006, 11:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,042
Posted By Torkaholic

Between this heresy, and the slow creep toward...

Between this heresy, and the slow creep toward the E-Core filters, I think perhaps it's time to start a filter hoard to complement my hoard of Green GC. Time to start grabbing K&N HP-1010s and...
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
06-06-2006, 08:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,150
Posted By Torkaholic

I don't know about older VQ series engines, the...

I don't know about older VQ series engines, the the manual for my 04 G35 specs three grades of oil, 5w-30, 10w-30, and 10w-40. It does say that the 5w-30 is preferred. I've been running GC in my...
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
06-03-2006, 12:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,487
Posted By Torkaholic

http://theoildrop.server101.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php...

http://theoildrop.server101.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=3;t=003529;p=1#000004

This is a link to the BITOG posting of the UOA of the same oil, sampled just before I dumped it at 7100...
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
05-29-2006, 07:38 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,731
Posted By Torkaholic

The M1-108 is the "thimble filter." It's the...

The M1-108 is the "thimble filter." It's the same diameter as the M1-110, same base plate of course, but it's only about half as tall. You could literally get two of them inside a 12 oz soda can. ...
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
05-27-2006, 06:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,487
Posted By Torkaholic

Sorry for nitpicking, but I just can't resist ;)...

Sorry for nitpicking, but I just can't resist ;) : Mobile is a medium-sized city on the Gulf Coast in Alabama. Mobil is the company that brews oil. . .

"Better" among oils is like trying to...
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
05-27-2006, 05:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,487
Posted By Torkaholic

Chasman: You got the "gold formula," which...

Chasman:

You got the "gold formula," which is GC manufactured after early 2005. The product made from very late 2002 until the beginning of 2005 is the stuff that has the green shade as it comes...
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
05-20-2006, 07:39 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,487
Posted By Torkaholic

1. "USA made GC" is a misnomer. The easiest way...

1. "USA made GC" is a misnomer. The easiest way to ID "German Castrol" is to look for "Made in Germany" at one of a couple locations on the back of the bottle. Whether it's green or gold formula...
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
05-18-2006, 03:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,421
Posted By Torkaholic

Pat Goss isn't exactly Mr. Credibility. While...

Pat Goss isn't exactly Mr. Credibility. While some of what he says is right, much of it is either half-truth or just wrong. If your ATF is heavily discolored, leaving it alone may or may not be the...
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
05-13-2006, 08:40 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 7,402
Posted By Torkaholic

Well, I don't care what any mechanic says or does...

Well, I don't care what any mechanic says or does not say about Quaker State. And I don't put much stock in all the millions of Amsoil web sites (though it's generally a fine product). I put my...
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
05-03-2006, 05:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 972
Posted By Torkaholic

I find that a speedy processor and about 1GB of...

I find that a speedy processor and about 1GB of RAM is the most effective way to lubricate windows. . .

Sorry, I couldn't resist, worse yet, I don't have a good actual answer for you.
Forum: Fluids and Lubricants
05-02-2006, 07:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,487
Posted By Torkaholic

Skyjumper: It is a thick 30, no doubt, but...

Skyjumper:

It is a thick 30, no doubt, but just last week, I managed 26.6 mpg on an all-highway tank, and that's in a G35 no less (shorter gearing than a Max -- a tad quicker off the line, a good...
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