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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 05:54 PM
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My Z06 is electron blue. So what oil should I run?
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 06:39 PM
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 06:49 PM
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Royal Purple, what else!
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 07:17 PM
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well here we go fuel to the fire my z06 is yellow can i use the same oil as bobdob will it work????
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 08:01 PM
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hahaha umm well what type of gas do u run??
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 09:26 PM
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hahaha umm well what type of gas do u run??
It always depends on the time of day you are filling up. Which of course leads to the next question, full tank, 7/8ths, 3/4, 5/8ths, 1/2, or 3/8ths? Is it ever ok to go below 3/8ths? Is so, what type of gas is ok to go below 3/8ths?
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 10:36 PM
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when should i run the ac
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 10:51 PM
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well here we go fuel to the fire my z06 is yellow can i use the same oil as bobdob will it work????
Depends if you have BSMs or not.
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Originally Posted by last run
when should i run the ac
What brand tires are on your car, and do you use the HUD??

Toyo;yes---between the hours of 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Goodyear; no ---between the hours of 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Others; yes ---between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Everything else ---never

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Olive Oil

Extra Virgin is usually better for Supercharged cars.
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What viscosity blinker fluid should I run and tire valve caps?...ok ok.
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 06:28 PM
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Do most drivers keep the original air in their tires or go aftermarket?
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Do most drivers keep the original air in their tires or go aftermarket?
Aftermarket
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by GubuZ06
What viscosity blinker fluid should I run and tire valve caps?...ok ok.
What do u torque the tire valve caps to after you change from winter air to summer air???

Well..........
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 07:17 PM
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Aftermarket
now some one is going to chime in about putting helium in their tires....

it did take 10 pounds off my car.
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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 09:39 AM
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im thinking of adding a 3 speed wiper motor and removing the brakes and using the e-brake to cut down on weight along with oil injection to the air box for better top end power

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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 09:57 PM
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Ya know if you soak down your tires wiff WD40 durring the winter you will not git any dry rott.
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Originally Posted by Skypilot797
What do u torque the tire valve caps to after you change from winter air to summer air???

Well..........
lol
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Old Feb 7, 2009 | 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by bobdobb
Ya know if you soak down your tires wiff WD40 durring the winter you will not git any dry rott.
bobdobb do i have to take the wheels off to fully coat them???If so how does the wheel come off ?? i tried and tried i just cant pull them off there glued on i think...if i jack it up do i need a wheel puller or can i use a heat gun to soften the glue >> my wife said i should try to remove those thingies i tried but my pliers wont work maybe vise grips
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