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[SpaceBus]

Oh, and sometimes crack pistons.

Sounds like they run too hot. GM probably tuned them very lean to get better FE/lower emissions.

 

[redline4]

Sounds like they run too hot. GM probably tuned them very lean to get better FE/lower emissions.

The opposite actually.
They are the coolest running gas engine I've ever seen. Almost like a diesel in that aspect.
In the winter we often get complaints of poor heat at stop lights.
Sub zero temps you can run them 20 miles and never see them at normal operating temperature.

 

[stihl livin]

The opposite actually.
They are the coolest running gas engine I've ever seen. Almost like a diesel in that aspect.
In the winter we often get complaints of poor heat at stop lights.
Sub zero temps you can run them 20 miles and never see them at normal operating temperature.

Are you taking about the Cruze bish?

 

[redline4]

Are you taking about the Cruze bish?

Sure am.
You should put your van seat up in that mutha.
It would be complete.

 

[stihl livin]

Morning All. Please send some of that heat this way. 28F and frost on the ground this morning.

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remember this statement when it’s 90 and humid Gary. I’m enjoying the cooler temps but this rain can gf itself

 

[stihl livin]

Sure am.
You should put your van seat up in that mutha.
It would be complete.

So your saying I should dump the cruze? It’s a nice little car

 

[Dream]

Adam @Kiwioilboiler you asked why I was willing to drive 1000 miles to get an engine lift.

https://www.rugerindustries.com/pages/resources/ruger-history#:~:text=Ruger Industries originated the hydraulic,floor crane or shop crane.&text=Founded in 1869, David Round,withstand constant daily industrial use.

Didnt know they were owned by David Round. Ruger is good stuff. So is most stuff DR makes.

 

[Mastermind]

Didnt know they were owned by David Round. Ruger is good stuff. So is most stuff DR makes.

I've seen one of those Asiany little Harbor Freight lifts fold up. I wanna be able to lift stuff without fearing for life and limb.

 

[redline4]

So your saying I should dump the cruze? It’s a nice little car

They are decent cars.
They just like to leak.

 

[SpaceBus]

I've seen one of those Chinesey little Harbor Freight lifts fold up. I wanna be able to lift stuff without fearing for life and limb.

I've gambled my life with some HF hammers before. It's been a while and I don't see it happening again.

 

[SpaceBus]

The opposite actually.
They are the coolest running gas engine I've ever seen. Almost like a diesel in that aspect.
In the winter we often get complaints of poor heat at stop lights.
Sub zero temps you can run them 20 miles and never see them at normal operating temperature.

I'm so confused. How does it crack all the time if they run so cool? Bad castings?

 

[Dream]

I'm going home now.
No me gusta...

 

[SpaceBus]

I was sweating my ass off this morning breaking down some firewood logs, but that was at 60f and the high today at our house was 75f. It's supposed to go back to normal tomorrow and hopefully not get hot again until late June.

 

[41FanForLife]

I'm going home now.
No me gusta...
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Fuggdatchit...

 

[Mastermind]

Fuggdatchit...

Hear Hear !!!!

 

[redline4]

I'm so confused. How does it crack all the time if they run so cool? Bad castings?

I've only seen 3 heads crack, this bring one of them.

Why does any of this crap fail these days?
GM can't keep an active valve lifter in an engine to save its life right now.
I just finished a 2017.
I just pulled in a 2019, and there are currently 2 2020's with collapsed lifters here.

 

[farminkarman]

I've only seen 3 heads crack, this bring one of them.

Why does any of this crap fail these days?
GM can't keep an active valve lifter in an engine to save its life right now.
I just finished a 2017.
I just pulled in a 2019, and there are currently 2 2020's with collapsed lifters here.

I can only imagine what the COVID cars are going to be like....

 

[huskihl]

I've only seen 3 heads crack, this bring one of them.

Why does any of this crap fail these days?
GM can't keep an active valve lifter in an engine to save its life right now.
I just finished a 2017.
I just pulled in a 2019, and there are currently 2 2020's with collapsed lifters here.

I’m gonna guess that 0w-20 at 250° (or whatever it gets) doesn’t lube well like 30 or 40w did. But I really have no idea. My mechanic told me not to keep a newer car more than 100k miles or I’d be putting money into it

 

[huskihl]

I was always quite fond of Rotella 15w-40, but I hear the formula isn’t the same as it used to be.

300k doesn’t seem like too much to ask from a $70k vehicle

 

[timg]

Gotta agree with you Kevin. 0w20 on hyd components has film strength limitations. Anywho wrench heads, cabin trippers, saw builders, and yinz others. One more TO GO. Hurray!!