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Forum: Technology December 27th 20, 03:31 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 7
Views: 1,363
Posted By Arlen Holder
How long have you gone with a badly torn rubber boot in a rack and pinion steering arm?

On Sat, 26 Dec 2020 05:21:50 -0500, Steve W. wrote:

> It's not all that hard really. The hardest part is usually getting the
> outer tie rod off the end.

Hi Steve,

Thank God there are...
Forum: Technology December 24th 20, 12:14 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 7
Views: 1,363
Posted By Arlen Holder
How long have you gone with a badly torn rubber boot in a rack and pinion steering arm?

On Wed, 23 Dec 2020 17:37:44 +1100, Xeno wrote:

> Not the same at all. As I intimated above, the steering boot acts more
> like a *bellows*. It is much more likely to suck in dirt, water, grit,...
Forum: Technology December 21st 20, 12:06 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 7
Views: 1,363
Posted By Arlen Holder
How long have you gone with a badly torn rubber boot in a rack and pinion steering arm?

How long have you gone with a badly torn rubber boot in a rack and pinion
steering arm?

Please don't tell me it's dangerous, nor that it has to be replaced, nor
that you can do it yourself, nor that...
Forum: Technology December 20th 20, 08:55 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 15
Views: 1,576
Posted By Arlen Holder
Tires that actually last

On Sat, 19 Dec 2020 22:31:56 -0600, Paul in Houston TX wrote:

> There is no comparison to Houston's bumper to bumper traffic with
> corresponding slamming on the brakes, making sharp turns, and...
Forum: Technology December 19th 20, 08:41 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 15
Views: 1,576
Posted By Arlen Holder
Tires that actually last

On Sat, 19 Dec 2020 13:39:52 -0600, Paul in Houston TX wrote:

> Thank you for all the links. The test track info was interesting to me
> in that I have driven all those routes several times. ...
Forum: Technology December 19th 20, 06:09 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 15
Views: 1,576
Posted By Arlen Holder
Tires that actually last

On Sat, 19 Dec 2020 10:57:13 +1100, Xeno wrote:

> What? At 15K miles? One rotate at most at that mileage, if that.

Hi Xeno,

As you know, I only get about 20K miles per tire, particularly if I...
Forum: Technology December 19th 20, 06:05 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 15
Views: 1,576
Posted By Arlen Holder
Tires that actually last

On Fri, 18 Dec 2020 16:20:42 -0600, Paul in Houston TX wrote:

> IMO, mileage estimates seem to be for straight line, 50 mph, constant
> temp and load.

While the manufacturer stamps the tires with...
Forum: Technology December 5th 20, 02:18 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.home.repair
Replies: 24
Views: 2,444
Posted By Arlen Holder
Polishing my headlights

On Fri, 27 Nov 2020 18:37:18 -0800, The Real Bev wrote:

> were made of chromed st

Hi The Real Bev,

You do realize this entire thread is a troll, right?
o...
Forum: Technology November 23rd 20, 10:59 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 10
Views: 1,570
Posted By Arlen Holder
Costco Chevron Delo 400SDE CK-4/SN SAE 15W40 Diesel Engine Oil in a Gasoline Engine

On 23 Nov 2020 22:17:27 -0000, Scott Dorsey wrote:

> Engines with flat tappet cams will benefit from an oil with higher levels
> of ZDDP. As a consequence, many people with older cars use either an...
Forum: Technology November 23rd 20, 10:51 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 10
Views: 1,570
Posted By Arlen Holder
Costco Chevron Delo 400SDE CK-4/SN SAE 15W40 Diesel Engine Oil in a Gasoline Engine

On Mon, 23 Nov 2020 21:58:49 -0000 (UTC), Arlen Holder wrote:

> The goal is always to pry out the real facts out of the MARKETING bull****.

I think I solved the problem set.
o I called "the man" at...
Forum: Technology November 23rd 20, 09:58 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 10
Views: 1,570
Posted By Arlen Holder
Costco Chevron Delo 400SDE CK-4/SN SAE 15W40 Diesel Engine Oil in a Gasoline Engine

On Mon, 23 Nov 2020 20:52:57 -0000 (UTC), Arlen Holder wrote:

> Marketing's job is to make you intuit more than the actual facts support.

Given that MARKETING's job is to make you intuit what isn't...
Forum: Technology November 23rd 20, 08:52 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 10
Views: 1,570
Posted By Arlen Holder
Costco Chevron Delo 400SDE CK-4/SN SAE 15W40 Diesel Engine Oil in a Gasoline Engine

On Mon, 23 Nov 2020 20:15:10 -0000 (UTC), Arlen Holder wrote:

> "It is formulated to comply with passenger car requirements where API SN
> performance standard and SAE 15W-40 viscosity grade are...
Forum: Technology November 23rd 20, 08:15 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 10
Views: 1,570
Posted By Arlen Holder
Costco Chevron Delo 400SDE CK-4/SN SAE 15W40 Diesel Engine Oil in a Gasoline Engine

On Mon, 23 Nov 2020 18:45:59 -0000 (UTC), Arlen Holder wrote:

> NOTE: This oil is _both_ Service N (SN) and Commercial K-4 (CK-4).
> o So is this oil _designed_ for use in both gas & diesel...
Forum: Technology November 23rd 20, 06:45 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 10
Views: 1,570
Posted By Arlen Holder
Costco Chevron Delo 400SDE CK-4/SN SAE 15W40 Diesel Engine Oil in a Gasoline Engine

On Mon, 23 Nov 2020 18:33:30 -0000 (UTC), Arlen Holder wrote:

> In summary, I'm seeking something reliable based on facts I can believe.

Looking for facts, I found this article reputedly explaining...
Forum: Technology November 23rd 20, 06:33 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 10
Views: 1,570
Posted By Arlen Holder
Costco Chevron Delo 400SDE CK-4/SN SAE 15W40 Diesel Engine Oil in a Gasoline Engine

On Mon, 23 Nov 2020 18:22:09 -0000 (UTC), Arlen Holder wrote:

> I'll see if I can dig up s'more facts so we can get to the bottom of this.

This is a "yahoo" hit, so we need to use a bit of salt...
Forum: Technology November 23rd 20, 06:22 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 10
Views: 1,570
Posted By Arlen Holder
Costco Chevron Delo 400SDE CK-4/SN SAE 15W40 Diesel Engine Oil in a Gasoline Engine

On Mon, 23 Nov 2020 09:12:40 -0600, AMuzi wrote:

> No idea but it may be the right lubricant.
>
> Engine builder of my 1965 Corsa says Shell Rotella 15~40
> Diesel type T which has a zinc...
Forum: Technology November 23rd 20, 12:37 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 10
Views: 1,570
Posted By Arlen Holder
Costco Chevron Delo 400SDE CK-4/SN SAE 15W40 Diesel Engine Oil in a Gasoline Engine

Regarding use of this Costco Chevron Delo 400SDE CK-4/SN
SAE 15W40 diesel engine oil in a gasoline engine...
o <https://i.postimg.cc/MHSSNVZT/dieseloil.jpg>

Long story short, I just want to ask...
Forum: Technology November 19th 20, 12:08 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 1
Views: 926
Posted By Arlen Holder
Once the readiness monitors are set, if you never do a drive cycle, is it possible for a DTC to be triggered?

Curiosity question:

If you (a) fill the readiness monitors, and you have no code at that
moment, and then, if you (b) NEVER go through the steps of the Federal Test
Procedure Drive Cycle, is it even...
Forum: Technology November 18th 20, 10:30 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.home.repair,ca.driving
Replies: 30
Views: 2,947
Posted By Arlen Holder
Request for diagnostic advice to pinpoint least expensive solution to resolve persistent P0421 OBDII DTC

Update:
o <https://i.postimg.cc/QdDv3H7V/obd33.jpg> *a.h.r is 99.9% garbage spam*

Aghast, I happened to use the dejagoogle feature to look at the a.h.r
newsgroup, which, much to my chagrin, is more...
Forum: Technology November 18th 20, 09:10 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.home.repair,ca.driving
Replies: 30
Views: 2,947
Posted By Arlen Holder
Request for diagnostic advice to pinpoint least expensive solution to resolve persistent P0421 OBDII DTC

On Wed, 18 Nov 2020 18:41:17 -0000 (UTC), Arlen Holder wrote:

> Permanent plonk! (the fact such creepy disgusting people exist is scary)

BTW, for those who wish to block this prolific worthless...
Forum: Technology November 18th 20, 07:34 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.home.repair,ca.driving
Replies: 30
Views: 2,947
Posted By Arlen Holder
Request for diagnostic advice to pinpoint least expensive solution to resolve persistent P0421 OBDII DTC

On Wed, 18 Nov 2020 18:41:17 -0000 (UTC), Arlen Holder wrote:

> o P/N MN195802 Lancer 2.0L, 2004, Exhaust Manifold Repair Kit
> (includes manifold with catalytic converter, gasket, and...
Forum: Technology November 18th 20, 06:41 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.home.repair,ca.driving
Replies: 30
Views: 2,947
Posted By Arlen Holder
Request for diagnostic advice to pinpoint least expensive solution to resolve persistent P0421 OBDII DTC

On Tue, 17 Nov 2020 23:35:03 -0500, wrote:

> Oh Arlen

Permanent plonk! (the fact such creepy disgusting people exist is scary)

Moving forward, I found this Mitsubishi...
Forum: Technology November 18th 20, 05:55 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.home.repair,ca.driving
Replies: 30
Views: 2,947
Posted By Arlen Holder
Request for diagnostic advice to pinpoint least expensive solution to resolve persistent P0421 OBDII DTC

On 18 Nov 2020 13:17:51 -0000, Scott Dorsey wrote:

> What you want to know is in the graphs for the
> two O2 sensors and how they track.

Hi Scott,

Thanks for that gentle reminder, as I will borrow...
Forum: Technology November 18th 20, 05:35 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.home.repair,ca.driving
Replies: 30
Views: 2,947
Posted By Arlen Holder
Request for diagnostic advice to pinpoint least expensive solution to resolve persistent P0421 OBDII DTC

On Wed, 18 Nov 2020 11:38:43 -0500, Steve W. wrote:

>> The keyword here is "warmup" (which only you caught in the initial post).
>> "the Bank 1 Catalytic Converter isn't warming up sufficiently"
>>...
Forum: Technology November 18th 20, 02:27 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.home.repair,ca.driving
Replies: 30
Views: 2,947
Posted By Arlen Holder
Request for diagnostic advice to pinpoint least expensive solution to resolve persistent P0421 OBDII DTC

On 18 Nov 2020 13:20:41 -0000, Scott Dorsey wrote:

> And the vehicle is long past the age where it should need a new converter.
>
> But that doesn't mean you shouldn't make sure there is no...
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