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Old Oct 26, 2004 | 12:36 PM
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The perfect oil change

As I was strolling through Wal-Mart the other day looking at all the different kinds of motor oil I just realized how to get the perfect oil change and make my motor last for millions of miles. I'll use 1qt. of high mileage oil, 1qt. of winter blend, 1qt. of oil specially formulated for start-up, 1qt. of oil specially formulated for trucks, suv's & vans, 1qt. of oil for diesel engines and 1qt. of Mobil 1 synthetic with a Fram Tough-Gard filter. How can I go wrong?
 
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Old Oct 26, 2004 | 12:39 PM
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They have different tires there too. Maybe you can put four different tires on it say one for snow, one for wet traction, one for high mileage, and last one for performance...their all made out of rubber!
 
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Old Oct 26, 2004 | 12:42 PM
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Great idea on the tires . Any ideas on how I can increase my gas mileage?
 
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Old Oct 26, 2004 | 01:56 PM
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I forgot to mention that on the perfect oil change I thought about adding a quart of Slick 50 but I was afraid the engine wouldn't stop spinning after I turned off the ignition.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2004 | 05:46 PM
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Naa, just throw all additives in there with no actual oil. Split it between Prolong, Slick 50, lucas, and duralube. Then throw a Fram filter on it.
 
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Old Oct 27, 2004 | 07:19 PM
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What the heck dude? 6 qts equals out to how many L? I don't think those oils would mix...
 
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Old Oct 27, 2004 | 07:56 PM
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What the heck dude? 6 qts equals out to how many L? I don't think those oils would mix...
i think greenego is just kidding
 
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Old Oct 27, 2004 | 07:58 PM
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Great idea on the tires . Any ideas on how I can increase my gas mileage?
use the same therory as in your "perfect oil change", one gallon at every station that promises, you get the idea.
 
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Old Oct 27, 2004 | 09:36 PM
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Great idea on the tires . Any ideas on how I can increase my gas mileage?
inflate tires as full as they will get before exploding
tordano fuel saver
magnets on fuel line
hook a breathalizer to your intake and breathe into it while you're driving
use those spark plugs that have multiple gaps
remove air filter
reduce vehicle weight by driver going on a diet and removing pass side and back seats (if so equipped)
underdrive pulleys
remove power steering pump.......

well, you get the idea.
With all of these together I went from 9 to 47 MPG in my Bronco!
 
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Old Oct 27, 2004 | 09:44 PM
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Have you tried magnets on the gas tank
 
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Old Oct 27, 2004 | 10:27 PM
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Naa, I think a big sail mounted in the bed of my truck would be about the only thing that would improve mileage. Depending on the wind of course.

"Hoist the mizenmast!"
 
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 03:09 PM
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I switched to HID lights, a large spoiler, a loud "fartcan" muffler and blue interior lights. That combined with 1 qt of TufOil, 2 quarts of synthetic 60 wt oil and three quarts of Rislone has increased my gas mileage by 28%, increased my top speed by 37 mph and reduced engine wear by 92%. Who knew?!
 
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 04:32 PM
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Well I just replaced my muffler bearing (worth about 20-30 more hp):

 
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 07:09 PM
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Lol!

Dude, you're trying too hard.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 09:16 PM
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Best thing I've done for mileage was to plumb a 1" gas pipe from under drivers' seat to carbeurator. I figure for every beer and bag of pork rinds, I get another mpg.
 
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