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Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 07-17-2020, 05:55 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 164,953
Posted By R L Newb
Totally forgot about this thread! There’s a lot...

Totally forgot about this thread! There’s a lot of personal preference when it comes to oil. Going into it I knew I’d be driving an incredible amount of miles very quickly and wanted to demonstrate...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 05-27-2015, 07:06 AM
Replies: 375
Views: 164,953
Posted By R L Newb
Let the car sit for awhile then check again, you...

Let the car sit for awhile then check again, you want the oil in the pan not the engine when measuring. If it still reads low I would add more oil.
Forum: Forced Induction 04-23-2015, 11:47 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 24,075
Posted By R L Newb
I taped a thick section of cardboard onto my jack...

I taped a thick section of cardboard onto my jack for padding then slowly lifted from the oil pan. I was planning to use my engine lift but the hydraulics decided it was best to leak all over my...
Forum: Forced Induction 12-23-2014, 07:45 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 24,075
Posted By R L Newb
Only need to raise a couple inches. I loosened...

Only need to raise a couple inches. I loosened both motor mounts but only fully removed one at a time. That way as the engine lifter it rotates in one direction to help show you the plugs.
Plugs are...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 09-08-2014, 05:11 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 164,953
Posted By R L Newb
wow I fell behind on this! Thanks everyone for...

wow I fell behind on this! Thanks everyone for posting, I put new links to the main page for each UOA. I just did my 7th oil change with 11,600 miles on the subie oil and filter. We'll see how...
Forum: Great Lakes 07-31-2014, 12:24 PM
Replies: 3,258
Views: 647,570
Posted By R L Newb
and cost $650,000

and cost $650,000
Forum: Great Lakes 05-19-2014, 10:17 PM
Replies: 3,258
Views: 647,570
Posted By R L Newb
If I could do it again I'd deal with the line. ...

If I could do it again I'd deal with the line. I'm not great with keeping my car detailed (anyone that's seen the cone scars on my STi can attest to that) but the spattering of rock chips bothers...
Forum: Great Lakes 05-19-2014, 06:36 AM
Replies: 3,258
Views: 647,570
Posted By R L Newb
I wish I had used something. 60k miles and my...

I wish I had used something. 60k miles and my hood looks terrible! I think I tailgate too much...
Forum: Great Lakes 05-14-2014, 08:56 PM
Replies: 3,258
Views: 647,570
Posted By R L Newb
The point in the articles, one which I never...

The point in the articles, one which I never thought about before reading, is width in a tire doesn't always mean more grip or more contact patch.
Forum: Great Lakes 05-14-2014, 04:22 PM
Replies: 3,258
Views: 647,570
Posted By R L Newb
I probably should have re-read instead of going...

I probably should have re-read instead of going off my fuzzy memory of some magazine article on contact patches. you're right, it was based on overall diameter not rim diameter.
There are some...
Forum: Great Lakes 05-14-2014, 01:56 PM
Replies: 3,258
Views: 647,570
Posted By R L Newb
Road and Track on contact patch...

Road and Track on contact patch (http://www.roadandtrack.com/motorhead-university/thing-you-thought-you-knew-points-of-contact-tire-patches)


Going to 18s does affect contact patch so there's a...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 05-12-2014, 10:30 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 164,953
Posted By R L Newb
Just seems early considering how good the initial...

Just seems early considering how good the initial fill oil is.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 05-12-2014, 07:47 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 164,953
Posted By R L Newb
Any particular reason you changed it so early?

Any particular reason you changed it so early?
Forum: Great Lakes 05-06-2014, 05:29 PM
Replies: 3,258
Views: 647,570
Posted By R L Newb
Thanks Bryce, I forgot you guys were so close! ...

Thanks Bryce, I forgot you guys were so close! I'll have to swing by at some point to check out the place.
Forum: Great Lakes 05-06-2014, 03:52 PM
Replies: 3,258
Views: 647,570
Posted By R L Newb
which Discount Tire was that?

which Discount Tire was that?
Forum: Great Lakes 05-06-2014, 10:59 AM
Replies: 3,258
Views: 647,570
Posted By R L Newb
Does anyone have a recommended place to get tires...

Does anyone have a recommended place to get tires mounted/balanced? My fiancee has a set of 17x8 bright silver Volks that have 245 RE-11A's mounted on them. I need them taken off and all seasons...
Forum: Great Lakes 04-28-2014, 10:09 AM
Replies: 3,258
Views: 647,570
Posted By R L Newb
I spaced on coming by and saying hi during the...

I spaced on coming by and saying hi during the event, I was in the white 06 STi.

The surface out there was ridiculous! Once I stopped trying to find grip and just slide around all the corners i...
Forum: Great Lakes 04-26-2014, 07:46 PM
Replies: 3,258
Views: 647,570
Posted By R L Newb
Cool, I'm Brendan; you emailed me a month or so...

Cool, I'm Brendan; you emailed me a month or so ago at work about autox this year. Speaking of which just pulled the STi off jack stands and ready for tomorrow at Silverdome!
Forum: Great Lakes 04-25-2014, 09:15 PM
Replies: 3,258
Views: 647,570
Posted By R L Newb
Wait, SccaBRz are you Tim from GM or is the...

Wait, SccaBRz are you Tim from GM or is the solstice a coincidence?
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 04-25-2014, 05:37 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 164,953
Posted By R L Newb
I meant they'll replace the filter but it could...

I meant they'll replace the filter but it could be the wrong one. I guess it's not a big deal you could point it out after but I would go in with the part number and make sure that's what they have...
Forum: Great Lakes 04-25-2014, 05:35 PM
Replies: 3,258
Views: 647,570
Posted By R L Newb
I've done two so far and about ready for my...

I've done two so far and about ready for my third. I really like Amsoil severe gear in the diff, it holds up as well as the Subaru Extra-S I use for wrx/sti's. The amsoil in the tranny though...:(...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 04-25-2014, 04:12 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 164,953
Posted By R L Newb
they should have bottles of Subaru 0w20 on the...

they should have bottles of Subaru 0w20 on the shelf and it says idemitsu so not sure where they'd come up with valvoline. If you're paying $77 they should be using the actual Subie oil, the correct...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 04-25-2014, 09:21 AM
Replies: 375
Views: 164,953
Posted By R L Newb
Except for those that track or autox a lot I'd...

Except for those that track or autox a lot I'd say most fit the 7500 bill. It's hard to be considered "severe city driving" unless your typical day involves starting the car, driving a mile,...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 04-23-2014, 04:36 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 164,953
Posted By R L Newb
Any reason you're still changing at 5k with the...

Any reason you're still changing at 5k with the Eneos? Seems like it could handle the 7500 interval without an issue.
Forum: Great Lakes 04-23-2014, 01:08 PM
Replies: 3,258
Views: 647,570
Posted By R L Newb
I'm up in west Bloomfield although my brother...

I'm up in west Bloomfield although my brother lives in Royal Oak so I'm around. I've been DD'ing my BRZ since I picked it up but just moved to MI this winter.

Does this group ever hold meets? ...
Forum: Great Lakes 04-23-2014, 08:40 AM
Replies: 3,258
Views: 647,570
Posted By R L Newb
I'll be at the silver dome as well. I'm trying...

I'll be at the silver dome as well. I'm trying to get a group of novices from work to come along too. How are the detroit region events? I ran with Indy/KY the last couple years and SNYR before...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 04-09-2014, 04:51 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 164,953
Posted By R L Newb
thanks for the new UOAs guys, and we always...

thanks for the new UOAs guys, and we always appreciate the oil knowledge from Dennis!
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 02-26-2014, 01:55 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 164,953
Posted By R L Newb
thanks tb, i added it to the list. My oil change...

thanks tb, i added it to the list. My oil change frequency is going to drop dramatically since I just moved and my daily commute went from over 100 miles down to about 40.
Forum: Great Lakes 01-13-2014, 04:50 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 43,842
Posted By R L Newb
Yes, those are a definite! Anything that has...

Yes, those are a definite! Anything that has Subaru breeding is meant to play in the snow
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 01-10-2014, 09:59 AM
Replies: 375
Views: 164,953
Posted By R L Newb
Sending in another sample today, don't really...

Sending in another sample today, don't really expect any changes at this point.


On another note, my gas mileage plummeted for winter this year. I'm averaging 27 on highway! Old spark plugs,...
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