Discuss Whether to Choose an API CI-4 or CJ-4 Rated Diesel Motor Oil?

By Michael Kaufman

I often hear companies arguing the relative benefits and drawbacks of the newer CJ-4 diesel motor oils vs. the older CI-4 diesel motor oils. So, why don't we spend a few minutes explaining why you might or might not want to utilize a CJ-4 or CI-4 rated diesel oil in your engine(s).

Quite a few folks are wanting to purchase our 15w40 viscosity AMSOIL synthetic diesel oil. Generally, this is either because they fear moving to a "lower" viscosity 5w30, 10w30, 5w40 or 10w40 oil or because they've heard horror stories regarding the new CJ-4 rated oils.

Key Additives Reduced in CJ-4 Oils

For the record, our AME 15w40 synthetic diesel engine oil has not been blended to meet the latest CJ-4 specs because to meet CJ-4 classification requirements lubricant manufacturers were required to make significant reductions in the levels of key additives that play a significant role in acid fighting. In other words, the TBN was lowered.

Are Oil Drain Intervals Shortened?

Because the TBN of CJ-4 oils has dropped, many diesel owners are making the assumption that the extended drain capabilities of API CJ-4 oils should be much less as compared to the older CI-4 oils with better acid fighting ability in order to make the oils more compatible with Exhaust Gas Recirculation systems found on those vehicles sold as a 2007 model or beyond.

These newer EGR systems are putting HEAVY soot load on the oil. As a result, oil manufacturers have increased the dispersant and detergent additives in the new CJ-4 oils - keeping things clean is always a good thing.

Moreover, lesser quality CI-4 oils (those using petroleum or lower quality synthetic basestocks) have been forced to make improvements to their base stock quality in order to successfully meet CJ-4 specs. As a result, the API CJ-4 oils are, in respects to their basestock, a more advanced motor oil. However, if you are making comparisons between premium SYNTHETIC CJ-4 rated oils, the basestocks are likely pretty similar to their CI-4 precursors since the original basestocks were likely already able to meet CJ-4 classification requirements.

The truth is, in most respects, API CJ-4 rated diesel oils offer better performance than oils meeting only the CI-4 or CI-4+ classification. In actuality, the shorter drain interval possibility is really the only potential drawback to moving from a CI-4 to a CJ-4 oil. But, you may very well not even notice the difference between a CI-4 and a CJ-4 rated oil if you typically don't extend your drain intervals all that far.

It's actually very common for users to change their oil before it's really necessary simply because they don't trust the longer drain intervals to protect their expensive engines. Hence, even though the CI-4 15w40 oil MIGHT offer a longer drain than our CJ-4 5w40, it's likely that most end users will not notice because they never take their oil to the limit anyway.

An additional valid consideration is that oil analysis results of CJ-4 users are painting a differnt picture - one which suggests that CJ-4 oils, even though lower in INITIAL TBN, may actually have the capability to RETAIN their ability to fight acid build-up better than CI-4 rated oils. Time will tell if these initial oil analysis results prove to hold true and CJ-4 rates oils will be able to offer long drain capability such as that found in higher TBN CI-4 rated oils.

So, the end result is, if it is unlikely that you'll want to take your oil to the max drain intervals possible, and even if you do, you may not be at all affected by the lowering of the TBN values for CJ-4 oils. On the flip side, wear protection and detergency of a CJ-4 oil can only help make the switch to a CJ-4 oil a beneficial one. Hence, for many companies and individuals owning diesel engines, the CJ-4 rated oil MAY actually be the better choice, whether you have a newer model diesel or not. - 21392

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If you could use more illumination regarding CJ-4 synthetic diesel motor oil (& also CI-4 synthetic diesel oil) as well as quite a few other lubricant and filter related articles & FAQs please visit my BestSyntheticOil.com AMSOIL website.

Learn How To Remove Dents On Your Car The Paintless Way

By Mario Goldstein

For most car owners, the thought of restoring a car after a collison is daunting. It can be very pricey if the car has been severely damaged. However, these can be easily fixed without the expensive paint jobs and bodywork repair involved

Most minor bodywork issues can be repaired in a matter of minutes, when done by a well-trained, skilled professional. Understanding the process will help you to know what to look for in these unfortunate circumstances.

Usually, collision shops don't do these smaller repairs themselves they outsource them to a smaller mobile service or they will offer paintless dent removal as an additional service. Dents from the size of a dime to 2 to 3 inches in diameter and larger can be handled by a qualified professional in anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes.

In many cases the dent is so completely gone it will look like nothing was ever there, and in some other instances, all you would see to know that work had been done is a small black plug in the door end. Paintless dent removal is often the best way to retain the integrity of a custom paint job. In the hands of a qualified professional, 10 to 15 vehicles a day can be done with amazing results.

Not Always the Answer The main concern in paintless dent removal is how much the metal was stressed (stretched) by the accident. The reason for this concern is that if the metal is stretched too much, then pushing it as it?s done in paintless dent removal can distort the metal and ruin the paint. The other consideration in paintless dent removal is the nature of the coating. Its age can make the coating brittle, or simply its condition as it left the factory. The reason that this is a concern for paintless dent removal is that a heat gun needs to be applied, and the above conditions can be very susceptible to heat ruining the coating.

Light is also used to determine all of the intricacies of the dented surface, so that there are no flaws showing when the job is complete.

Training, Techniques, and Tools It takes more time than you might think to train as a paintless dent removal technician, it takes about 12 months to train to be a good one, and that?s because you need to know all about access to the dent. Paintless dent removal technicians need to spend around $3,000 on tools because specialized tools are needed to access difficult areas in different makes and models.

So the next time you have a dent, ding, or crease, think about the paintless dent removal system, and ask if it can be done, if it can your pocketbook will thank you. - 21392

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Now you can spray paint your car in 2 hours easily with Spray Paint Secrets. These car spray paint techniques are previously only revealed in expensive workshop course.

HHO Fuel Cells Improve Gas Mileage With Water

By Pete Roberts

HHO gas is produced from generators, fuel cells or car kits and can help you get better gas mileage. As gasoline or petrol prices climb out of sight many people are looking for relief to save money when they are at the pump. If there was a solution to build a HHO car kit from plans for any car or truck you own would you be interested?

HHO gas is referred to sometimes as browns gas or hydroxy. Brown's gas is the best solution or gas additive or sorts to increase mileage. HHO gas has been referred to as hydrogen on demand but what you get is 2 gases when broken down; hydrogen and oxygen. What you should see is fewer pollution from your tail pipe.

The process of electrolysis converts water to HHO gas a combination of hydrogen on oxygen. The HHO car seen in the news uses the same gas that has been used in high temperature welding applications for years and what you will get is a hybrid HHO car. By supplementing HHO gas with your fuel you could increase gas mileage.

Typical fuel savings of 16 - 40 % are not unusual for HHO gas generators and others report increases in power and acceleration. Have you ever seen this with a gasoline additive? Free HHO plans miss a lot but the best plans should show detail and walk you step by step with pictures and show you how to make a HHO generatort.

A home made HHO generator is a easy shop project for the weekend. Your HHO car kit should fit under the hood of just about any vehicle and only take a few hours to install. There is no further maintenance other that a few minutes of your time each month to check the water level in the fuel cell and this may be a great time to check other fluid levels.

You may have already found a set of free HHO plans online and have noticed that they are rather vague and may be missing a lot of detail. The best HHO plans will be details and contain photos. When installing a HHO car kit very little modifications to the engine is required. If you wanting to build a kit for under one hundred dollar and avoid spending several hundred consider a good set of HHO plans. - 21392

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For more information check out hho cell or hho kit.

Metal Carport Kits Can Be Used in Different Ways

By John A Moore

If you are in the market for a carport, then you might want to check out the range of metal carport kits available online. A kit offers an easy solution for a diy project, and you can often find economical options if you do a bit of comparison shopping. A fully designed aluminum or steel kit which comes pre-drilled with all the materials needed is a great time-saver, plus you will save the labour and markup costs of having a car port installed for you.

There is some lingo to learn when you start to look at carports, so I'm going to define some of the terms you may hear when you begin your research. Two main distinctions are attached and detached. Detached carports are stand-alone structures with supports are all four corners, and possibly along both walls. Attached car ports (also called lean to carports) share one side with another building, generally your house. Supports are only needed along one side, as the other side is supported by attaching the roof to the other building. Often attached carports will either have a flat roof or sloped roof (also known as single slope car ports). Detached carports most often have a roof style matching the buildings around it.

Metal carport kits are not just used to protect cars these days. People are using carports for all sorts of purposes. These days many lean to metal carports are used as awnings to cover front porches and side patios. It is only upon closer inspection that you even notice that these structures are actually carports. Metal carports that attach to the house also provide great covered play areas for children. With the addition of a small fence, these carports provide the perfect sheltered outdoor play area for children.

Stand alone metal carports can be used as a gazebo or picnic area shelter in your backyard or at your cottage. If a double carport is used then as many as 4 picnic tables can fit underneath the roof. In the alternative, a few picnic tables plus a BBQ area would comfortably fit underneath a double carport. With the right protection from the elements, outdoor gatherings can proceed in any type of weather.

Don't forget the less obvious use for a carport kit other than your car or truck; you might have a camper, fifth-wheel, sail-boat or speed boat, seadoo or pwc that would benefit from all weather protection. Sometimes a vehicle cover just doesn't offer the type of protection that you would like, and the solid protection that a car port can offer will help keep your investment protected. Don't worry about oversize vehicles, metal car port kits are available in standard and custom sizes. You should be able to find a kit that is the right size to house any combination of vehicles or activities.

The extra durability that a metal carport offers over tarps and temporary canopy structures is really worth the extra expense and assembly effort. A quality metal carport kit will add value to your house, and with the proper attention to selecting a complementary style, you will also enjoy the added aesthetic appeal. Whether you use your metal car port kit to protect vehicles, or add extra outdoor living space, you will definitely be glad of the investment you make. - 21392

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Read more about metal carport kit check out car ports.

How Popular Are Gas Scooters?

By Mike Scott

There are different types of scooters; those that are powered by human power (foot-powered), electric scooters and gas scooters. The technology that powers scooters has evolved greatly in the last few decades. Scooters first emerged in Taiwan in the 1920s. They were invented as a response to the Industrial revolution which was sweeping through this part of the world. Many workers were commuting to work by foot and public means and this was not convenient at all.

In the West, scooters have been used primarily for commuting for short distances and also for recreational purposes. Other parts of the world use them primarily for commuting to and from every place. Because of the shaky world economy and the high gas prices in many parts of the world, many working class people have been hurting. Car prices have also been climbing making cars unaffordable for many working class people in many Third World economies and emerging economies. The advent of gas scooters have become a welcome phenomenon in many places as they are both affordable and easy to maintain.

Gas scooter technology has become sharper and more innovative in the last decade. Scooters have had a humble beginning, starting off as foot-powered then pedal-mechanism engines. Today, gas scooters are much prefered because they can save on the high price of gas. Let us look at why they are popular:

Affordability Gas scooters are popular because they are quite affordable by many standards. In many countries, the prices of cars are not within the reach of the middle cars. This is also because of the state of the world economy. Scooters are an altenative which is not only affordable but easier to maintain. It is now possible for middle class workers to afford scooters to commute to and from work.

Fuel efficient Because the scooters use gas as their primary fuel, there is no need to worry about the price of gas. This is a welcome relief because the high prices of gasoline have been especially high. Many families have been reporting financial hardship due to this and have been seeking altenatives. One of the best altenative to gasoline is gas scooters.

Cute Other than the aspect of fuel efficiency and affordability, gas scooters are also cute in appearance. They have been modeled as a cross between a bicycle and a regular motor cycles but with a twist. They have more roomy middle part and more leg room. In their earlier days, scooters were thought to be only popular with the older generation. But in recent times, the younger commuters have been purchasing scooters at a breathtaking rate. This is because they can suffice for short distance commutes and outdoor recreational gatherings. In the summer months, scooters can be especially ideal for transportation.

Scooters have some disadvantages. One of them is that they cannot be used for long distances. Another discomfort is that they cannot be ideal when the weather is bad. During rainy or stormy days, it is a great inconvenience to commute with a scooter especially if you need to stay dry. - 21392

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Author is writer and regular contributor to Gas Powered Scooters, a website with resources and information to help you find the right Schwinn Motor Scooter.