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I took oil samples from my engines (two marine and two cars) and had them analyzed. Also had a good discussion with the lab and got...

Perhaps the largest factor in oil deterioration is acidity. The oil starts off with a certain level of base number, TBN (effectively the...

OK, my thoughts (sorry, not a definitive answer) is that the X Trail may be an older design where the service interval isn't modified by...

Google the issue with the small Ford ecoboost engine wet belt problems to reassure yourself that car makers have the highest integrity...

Or even cycles? Car manufacturers use mileage as it's the simplest most visible indicator. We all know that lots of short journeys...

Oil acts as a lubricant, it cools, seals, cleans and prevents corrosion. And it's cheap. I wouldn't skimp on the most important part of...

While I tend to support the notion that there's no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing/ wrong boat, unless you lot are feeling...

Good point, I had no intention of making a general point about the awful position that some people find themselves in, which can drive...

Calstock on the Taymar ?

This thread reminded me of people that need protecting from themselves!

Thats how I think the outlet from the head should enter a waste tank no matter how fitted and how the discharge from the tank is positioned

Are you sure the pipe from the pan outlet goes to the bottom of the black water tank? That doesn't make sense, you'd be pushing contents...

I was responding to #24 and I thought he was talking about a seacock type valve to manually open and close. I've actually been thinking...

I'll check this. If there is it's most likely to be where the 25mm hose is connected to the 38mm. The screws are as I found them so I...

Beneteau fitted them to our 2016 Oceanis 38 and probably other models of their boats. The disadvantage is although you can take this...