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It appears you're referring to me because I called the car you were looking to buy a POS and I bought one new. Sorry 'bout that. Allow me to make up for it by calling a wahmbulance...

Fuel system is probably clogged by a bunch of periods...

Lol. I thought he meant only hand tools but you're right...I was kinda proud of it. Saved me the 100 bux real ones cost :)

A compressed air powered on-the-car fuel injector cleaner I slapped together one day. Does that count?

Yeah, TP is messy. Plus they recently went and shaved 1/2" of length off the best rolls. Bastards. I hate that shrinking product crap. Seems to be everywhere these days. If you really want to know how it's working I suggest paying for particle counts on your next analysis. Anyway, I applaud...

So...you'll put on a bypass but refuse to run an oil cooler? ;) As a long time user of side stream filtration I have to say you picked the worst one from a cost and operating standpoint but it'll do a good job. I wouldn't have returned through the oil cap either but that's just me. Then...

Well, if those numbers are at cold fast idle and normal hot idle there's not much wrong with them. They indicate you're using a heavier oil than needed though. If those numbers aren't at idle you should first verify them with a trusted gage. Then, assuming the engine checks out, select an...

As Colin pointed out the stock gage sensor is on the engine side of the thermostat, as is the EFI sensor. And frankly, your other issues aside, 5 minutes for the needle to come off the peg doesn't seem overly long. Iirc mine would take at least that long even after I jumped on the highway from...

You just have to try a bit harder Nick. I've read enough to know you can do it :) I don't want to be too hard on Devin because he actually comes across as pretty sharp. He just seems misinformed about oil is all. Wouldn't be the first otherwise sharp guy to have that problem. I forgot to...

As mentioned this indicates a fan clutch problem. Overtemp when slow is typically air flow related while overtemp at speed is typically coolant flow related.

Don't forget elastomer parts Zum. The oil may be able to handle it but how helpful is that if it hardens all the seals, gaskets, and hoses? It's no different from power steering and automatic transmissions except for the number of parts. Sure, some elastomers are rated at temps the oil will...

Dunno about Ohio but it should be good enough for Kissimmee ;)

Good on both you guys. Might also want to get a couple of tools for them. One can be the cheap pliers type but a cable one is handy too. I like the high end Mayhew Rigiflex. Not cheap but worth it...

^ It's not so much a power steering system as it is a hydraulic system and the single biggest killer of hydraulic systems is fluid contamination from oxidation and particulates. Synthetic fluid, cooling, and filtration greatly extend the service life of such systems. It's especially true for...

^ This. Makes one wonder why would anyone buy such a POS in the first place...

I think you'd be better off going the trial and error route.

Nice job on a worthwhile addition...

I'm curious. What exactly would those parts and systems be? Since you know you should be able to explain what they are and how they help with fuel economy while taking performance from the motor. Help me out here...

It's not strange if one understands what the flow chart is trying to accomplish in each step. It's basically a troubleshooting methodology for finding out why the engine isn't in fuel control when under conditions where it should be. The test is used to determine: 1) Whether the O2 sensor is...