In an engine where metal parts rub against each other, it's impossible to completely avoid metal wear. Engine oil circulating inside plays a crucial role in reducing direct metal-to-metal contact and minimizing wear. The most significant wear occurs during cold starts. It takes at least a few seconds for the oil pump to circulate oil throughout the engine and stabilize … [Read more...] about Trends in Low-Viscosity Engine Oils, Engine Wear, and Countermeasures (Part 2)
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Trends in Low-Viscosity Engine Oils, Engine Wear, and Countermeasures
In an era where 0W-XX engine oils prioritizing fuel efficiency are becoming mainstream, we recently serviced a vehicle with the following specifications in its manual: 0W16 for turbocharged engines and 0W8 for naturally aspirated engines! The manual recommends using specified brands to maintain optimal performance. A footnote mentioned that 0W20 could be used if the … [Read more...] about Trends in Low-Viscosity Engine Oils, Engine Wear, and Countermeasures
“I Can’t Take It Anymore!” – Dealing with Unbearable Degradation (Part 2)
Some imported car models develop severe "stickiness" on their interior parts due to degradation of the surface coating. When the car is new, these parts have a smooth, pleasant touch. However, in areas exposed to direct sunlight, this stickiness can develop as early as 5 years (at the time of the second vehicle inspection). Even in favorable conditions, it often appears by 9 … [Read more...] about “I Can’t Take It Anymore!” – Dealing with Unbearable Degradation (Part 2)
“I Can’t Take It Anymore!” – Dealing with Unbearable Degradation (Part 1)
For domestic cars, it's generally about 15 years, and for imported cars, about half that time - 7 years - before various signs of exterior degradation appear, no matter how meticulously you maintain them. The yellowing of the now-common polycarbonate headlights is a typical example. As I've mentioned in several articles, restoring their appearance is relatively easy by … [Read more...] about “I Can’t Take It Anymore!” – Dealing with Unbearable Degradation (Part 1)
How to Dramatically Improve Your Touch-Up Paint Skills (Brush Selection and Technique)
Even the tiniest scratch on a car's exterior can be incredibly bothersome. Scratches on metal panels are particularly concerning, as they can lead to rust if left untreated. Ideally, these should be addressed as soon as possible. For scratches with significant dents, professional body and paint work is indeed advisable. However, for minor issues like stone chips on the … [Read more...] about How to Dramatically Improve Your Touch-Up Paint Skills (Brush Selection and Technique)
Maintenance for faded exterior plastic and rubber (Bumper & Trim Gel by AUTOGLYM)
Autoglym in the UK is certified as a royal warrant, which is rare for car care products. The world-wide famous product called "Super Resin Polish" is a silicon-based liquid car wax. The main ingredient is silicon, but it is good workability (hard to become uneven, easy to wipe even under the scorching sun), and I hear that there are many regular users from … [Read more...] about Maintenance for faded exterior plastic and rubber (Bumper & Trim Gel by AUTOGLYM)
Why does Maruyama molybdenum work well?(Base Power EX250C Verification)
Maruyama molybdenum base power, an oil additive containing molybdenum disulfide, which has been very popular among those who have tried it. In January of this year, a sample was stirred by adding a base power EX250C to engine oil (MOTUL H-Tech 100Plus 5W30) with a specified amount of 5%, and the same engine oil with a 5% molybdenum disulfide additive. We looked at the … [Read more...] about Why does Maruyama molybdenum work well?(Base Power EX250C Verification)
How to paint rusty wiper blades
The exterior of the car to be worried about due to aging. The yellowing of the headlights is cleaned so that it is mistaken when polished with a compound with excellent cutting power or by applying steam from an organic solvent such as a headlight steamer to dissolve the surface (both methods are subjected to the finish of the process by scraping the … [Read more...] about How to paint rusty wiper blades
Restoring degraded headlights as much as possible (Part 2)
The fellow of the friendship who visited the previous article said, "It becomes really easy and beautiful, so please try it once by all means.It is "Headlight Steamer" that I was also interested in. The material of the lens of the headlight becomes the resin (polycarbonate) mainstream from the glass, and yellowing appears over time.When the headlights are … [Read more...] about Restoring degraded headlights as much as possible (Part 2)
Maruyama Molybdenum Base Power GX200 (for gear oil) After use impressions and doubts – Car Consultation Counter Part.9 –
The other day, before using Maruyama Molybdenum Base Power GX200 for gear oil (for manual transmission and differential gear), I had a question about compatibility with LSD, but this time I received a question about the compatibility with lsD. "Previous Consultation" Maruyama Molybdenum Base Power GX200 (for gear oil) Questions before use – Car Consultation Counter … [Read more...] about Maruyama Molybdenum Base Power GX200 (for gear oil) After use impressions and doubts – Car Consultation Counter Part.9 –
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