Better make that RC Colas.02pathy wrote:nice car, i was looking for one just like that, where abouts do you live? maybe i'll come over with a couple of beers and check it out, see if i like it
Empty V wrote:
Better make that RC Colas.
Billy
so what type of sprint cars do you race? i used to race the lesser Formulas, Baby Grands, and started off in 80, 125, and Super250 shifter karts. now i just race amateur w2w with NASA SUO and TT. i never got into sprints or dirt track.SprintCar wrote:profile pic of my babe, well my second one. i took it sitting in my driveway about 10 minutes ago in the miserable winter.
Changing oil and filter is about 45 minutes on my '01 PF. I figure I've done itabout 50 times on my '01 (175K miles, 3.33K mile change interval, do the math) First time figure a couple of hours.Raptor_Qx4 wrote:Is it easy to change engine oil? Do you also have to do transfer case maintenance. Hey my dad and brother race sprint cars. Don't be an ** about it those.
are you talking to me?Raptor_Qx4 wrote:Is it easy to change engine oil? Do you also have to do transfer case maintenance. Hey my dad and brother race sprint cars. Don't be an a** about it those.
I looked into that previously, but it doesn't state anywhere that the grease contains moly. I sent an email to Amsoil and will post when I get a reply. If it has moly, I'll definitely pick up a tube.WPGQX4 wrote:Here is another option for grease.
https://www.amsoil.com/storefront/glc.aspx
I replied stating that it's for main driveshaft lubrication and that the driveshaft has the only grease fitting on my 2WD Pathfinder.The Multi Purpose (GLC) does not contain Moly. Is this for general chassis lubrication or CV joints?
Looks like I'll be looking at the GPOR grease, then.If those are the only spec the vehicle calls for, the Polymeric Off-Road grease (GPOR) contains 5% moly. We do not offer an alternative for moly outside of the GPOR.
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I've been using Valvoline Fully Synthetic oil, and it's 10W30 of course. I use Valvoline because Mobil 1 is more expensive, and I bet it doesn't really do anything better or different than Valvoline. As for the oil filter I use the FRAM Tough Guard oil filter. I want to change my transmission fluid, but I've heard many times that changing the fluid in an older car can destroy the transmission. The fluid isn't burnt and black, so I hope it won't be a problem. Old trannsmissions rely on that nasty black fluid.PathyProject, which brand of oil, and which specific FRAM filter?
You know, I might actually try 5W-30 now that you mention it. I change my oil every 6000 miles since it's synthetic. I purchase my oil from Autozone, and just about every other thing I need as well. When you say the crush washer are you talking about the magnetic washer in the transmission pan? Also do you know what really makes Synthetic oil so much better than standard oil? I know it works better in hot and cold conditions, but aside from that I don't know much else.Towncivilian wrote:Why 10W-30 vs. 5W-30? Both are within the same viscosity range at operating temperature. 5W-30 will warm up faster. What is your oil change interval? I don't know where you purchase your oil, but down here at Wal-Mart, Synpower is $2 more expensive than Mobil 1 if I recall correctly.
I criticized the Fram ToughGuard filter in this post, you may wish to read it.
Go ahead and change the fluid, but do a few drain & fills with a few weeks of driving in between to slowly replace the fluid and do some gentle cleaning. Replace the crush washer on the last drain & fill. Torque spec for the drain plug is 22 - 29 ft/lbs. Better yet, do a pan drop first then a couple more drain & fills.
Also, I took a look at AAP's site today and it looks like all Castrol ATF cannot be used with online discount codes anymore. Bummer.