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    BMW M57 Internals

    http://www.bmwheaven.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=263&pos=60 The M57 has been around since the late 1990's. This link contains internals of two BMW models which utilize the M57 engine block (330d and 335d). If you like looking at engine design I think you'll find this interesting...
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    But to dream (Castrol Edge Sport 0w-40)

    Too bad it's not sold in the US, but this looks like a great oil for our diesel engines (C2/C3) http://www.castroledge.com.au/downloads/EDGE_Sport_0W40_463741_200808.pdf
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    Exxon Mobil MSDS.

    If you want the MSDS for any oil here's the site. (ESP 5w-40/30, TDT, etc) http://www.msds.exxonmobil.com/psims/psims.aspx
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    Group III all the rage or is it cost?

    Aside from Motul it seems most motor oils for our diesels w/DPF are predom made with Group III oils whereas the gasoline specifications have remained Group IV/V. Take Elf/Total for example. The low-SAPS oils for our diesels are mostly Group III whereas the older specifications are PAO...
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    Pilot Travel Centers...Lubricity Info

    I didn't see this posted so I figured I'd let you all know. Lubricity of ULSD 514 microns Lubricity of LSD 407 microns Souce: Email from Knoxville HQ. *heading for more coffee*
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    How to interpert a MSDS

    Could someone help me understand the MSDS of ATF fluids? Would the MSDS sheets of various fluids tell you without a doubt that the fluids are the same or if there are differences what might those be? SAME (see ASP15 http://www.lubeandtune.com.au/html/lubekey.asp)...
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    ATF. Your thoughts.

    Scenerio: My AT is filled with a low viscosity "lifetime" ATF & there is no aftermarket alternative yet the base stock for this fluid is known and there are aftermarket alternatives which reference this base stock. Question: If I were to do ATF changes (drop pan only) every 30k miles do you...
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    Do additives have an impact on EGR/Manifold deposits?

    Curious.
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    PS 1:1,500 Treatment Ratio. Where to buy?

    Has anyone had experience buying the higher concentrate? I'm trying to lower the cost/gal and figure the higher concentrate is the way to go. I'm looking for 80oz(pn#3880-06) or 2 gal(pn#3850-02).
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    Very cool oil standards chart. Must see.

    http://sas-origin.onstreammedia.com/origin/lubrizol/EOACEA2009/RP/PC/index.html
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    Do all diesel vehicles have a water separator in fuel filter?

    I'm asking this question here because I've notice Stanadyne additives bring water out of suspension and I read that Powerservice does the opposite. Anyone?
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    Good riddence ethanol.

    Good riddance ethanol. Not having to use ethanol was one of many reasons why I moved to an oil-burner. Do any of you know of any legislation looking to modify diesel fuel further which would produce the same problems as ethanol?
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    How do you fill your tank with additive?

    Evening gents, I'm planning on using an additive but I've noticed that tha normal dosage for my vehicle is ~8oz and the smallest bottled of additive I can find is 16oz. How do you guys fill your tanks with these wide mouth bottles w/out getting it all over the place? Thank you in advance.
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