From owner-fsj-digest-at-digest.net Mon Aug 17 07:54:07 2009 From: fsj-digest fsj-digest Monday, August 17 2009 Volume 01 : Number 3407 Forum for Discussion of Full Sized SJ Series Jeeps Brian Colucci Digest Coordinator Contents: fsj: GPS recommendations Re: fsj: synthetic oil doesn't burn quite as easily as dino Re: fsj: GPS recommendations RE: fsj: GPS recommendations RE: fsj: synthetic oil doesn't burn quite as easily as dino FSJ Digest Home Page: http://www.digest.net/jeeps/fsj/ Send submissions to fsj-digest-at-digest.net Send administrative requests to fsj-digest-request-at-digest.net To unsubscribe, include the word unsubscribe by itself in the body of the message, unless you are sending the request from a different address than the one that appears on the list. Include the word help in a message to fsj-digest-request to get a list of other majordomo commands. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2009 05:00:21 +0000 From: Michel Balea Subject: fsj: GPS recommendations or the one to avoid..... Need to get a new unit that could be portable (so swapable batteries, most units are now sealed like the Iphone) to able to save and install tracks/route... and built in maps.... so I do not have to #$-at- with third party software -one of the linux or apple OS headache with garmin- the mac is on the way to be fixed... and I do not have the patience to $-at-%-at- w third party headache..... XP partition is installed only to use garmin software. ...My old etrex vista is unusable for driving a large post stamp display.. good for off-road or hiking.... and it needs a few slaps once in a while to activate the display.... oh, and price.... $250 max.... which is a MSRP of $350-400. I have looked at the Tom Tom in the $130 but they are not portable....but look good. the garming nuvi 500 at $220 is nice... I need to find out about tracks... and it has topo maps which I learnt today is a water down version..... hummmmmm\ Cheers Michel _________________________________________________________________ Get free photo software from Windows Live http://www.windowslive.com/online/photos?ocid=PID23393::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US :SI_PH_software:082009 ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2009 22:10:58 -0700 From: Kevin Subject: Re: fsj: synthetic oil doesn't burn quite as easily as dino I generally use 15w40 delo 400 in just about everything, including the gasser jetta. I get it in 5 gallon buckets for just shy of $50 per bucket and get two at a time. This might seem ridiculous, but I just about dusted one of the buckets changing the oil in the chevy dually and the landcruiser. It's also CJ4/SM, but even the LE has at least 1200 ppm of zinc and phosphorus, so flat tappet problems haven't bitten me on engines I've used that in. Before Kendall sold out, I used to run kendall in the 74 cherokee. Since the switch, it's gotten delo and been fine with it. On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 04:36:20AM +0000, Michel Balea wrote: > Hijacking the thread. > > I am trying the shell rotella T 15W40, rated CJ-4/SM (it has everybody > approval, cummins, doge, caterpillar, MB, Volvo) it was $11/gal at wally > world, and usually $15ish at the local part store. Before I used the castro > syntec blend 10W40 for the last..... 90,000 miles and before that it was the > castrol pure dino 10W40. I did a try of the mobil 1... but the engine is so > old, that for stop and go errands, I was using too much. On the freeway and > long drive it was pretty good, I did the 1st meet to black rock desert, the > level did not budge for the first 900 miles. ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2009 22:12:54 -0700 From: Kevin Subject: Re: fsj: GPS recommendations I'm told the TomTom isn't very sensitive, and with the current legal battle with microsoft, you might want to see how things are going to make sure ongoing support isn't going to be a problem. Beyond that, I can't be of much help. I still use the force for navigation, and it seems to do surprisingly well ;) On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 05:00:21AM +0000, Michel Balea wrote: > or the one to avoid..... > > Need to get a new unit that could be portable (so swapable batteries, most > units are now sealed like the Iphone) to able to save and install > tracks/route... and built in maps.... so I do not have to #$-at- with third party > software -one of the linux or apple OS headache with garmin- the mac is on the > way to be fixed... and I do not have the patience to $-at-%-at- w third party > headache..... XP partition is installed only to use garmin software. > > ...My old etrex vista is unusable for driving a large post stamp display.. > good for off-road or hiking.... and it needs a few slaps once in a while to > activate the display.... oh, and price.... $250 max.... which is a MSRP of > $350-400. > > I have looked at the Tom Tom in the $130 but they are not portable....but > look good. > > the garming nuvi 500 at $220 is nice... I need to find out about tracks... and > it has topo maps which I learnt today is a water down version..... hummmmmm\ ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2009 14:44:04 -0700 From: Jim Blair Subject: RE: fsj: GPS recommendations I use my iPhone and it works well, even in TN and out to my cabin. Just get the in vehicle booster. I got signal all the way to Stevens pass. > Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2009 22:12:54 -0700 > From: kevin-at-mordred.punk.net > To: mbalea-at-hotmail.com > CC: fsj-at-digest.net > Subject: Re: fsj: GPS recommendations > > I'm told the TomTom isn't very sensitive, and with the current legal battle > with microsoft, you might want to see how things are going to make sure ongoing > support isn't going to be a problem. > > Beyond that, I can't be of much help. I still use the force for navigation, > and it seems to do surprisingly well ;) > > On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 05:00:21AM +0000, Michel Balea wrote: > > or the one to avoid..... > > > > Need to get a new unit that could be portable (so swapable batteries, most > > units are now sealed like the Iphone) to able to save and install > > tracks/route... and built in maps.... so I do not have to #$-at- with third party > > software -one of the linux or apple OS headache with garmin- the mac is on the > > way to be fixed... and I do not have the patience to $-at-%-at- w third party > > headache..... XP partition is installed only to use garmin software. > > > > ...My old etrex vista is unusable for driving a large post stamp display.. > > good for off-road or hiking.... and it needs a few slaps once in a while to > > activate the display.... oh, and price.... $250 max.... which is a MSRP of > > $350-400. > > > > I have looked at the Tom Tom in the $130 but they are not portable....but > > look good. > > > > the garming nuvi 500 at $220 is nice... I need to find out about tracks... and > > it has topo maps which I learnt today is a water down version..... hummmmmm\ _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live: Keep your friends up to date with what you do online. http://windowslive.com/Campaign/SocialNetworking?ocid=PID23285::T:WLMTAGL:ON: WL:en-US:SI_SB_online:082009 ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 07:51:48 -0700 From: Jim Blair Subject: RE: fsj: synthetic oil doesn't burn quite as easily as dino The 15W50 synthetic doesn't have a C rating, but the 15W40 regular does. Right now the regular is on sale $1.99 a quart and the synthetic is regular priced -at-$5 Jim Blair, Lynnwood, WA '87 Comanche, '83 Jeep J10, '84 Jeep J10 - ---------------------------------------- > Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2009 12:43:23 -0700 > From: john-at-wagoneers.com > To: carnuck-at-hotmail.com > CC: mbalea-at-hotmail.com; pk.mlk-at-verizon.net; fsj-at-digest.net > Subject: RE: fsj: synthetic oil doesn't burn quite as easily as dino > > what does napa sell their blend for? > > is it rated for extended drain? > > what is the SAE rating on it? does it have any C rating at all? > > thanx, > john > > > > ----- > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Snohomish, Washington -o|||||o- where Jeeps don't rust, they mold > http://AMSOIL.com/redirect.cgi?zo=283461 http://creationwiki.org > http://johnmeister.com http://wagoneers.com http://fotomeister.us > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > On Sat, 15 Aug 2009, Jim Blair wrote: > > # I have NAPA 15w50 synthetic (not diesel rated) in several of my high milers with low consumption and no smoke. I did have smoke from my Chev but that was from the trans modulator emptying the trans of fluid > # > #> Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2009 11:03:50 -0700 > #> From: john-at-wagoneers.com > #> To: mbalea-at-hotmail.com > #> CC: pk.mlk-at-verizon.net; fsj-at-digest.net > #> Subject: RE: fsj: synthetic oil doesn't burn quite as easily as dino > #> > #> it's not a cure all or snake oil, but it doesn't burn as easily > #> and often helps weak seals... I tried in on my '85 2.1L Renault turbo Diesel > #> in my XJ... it was blowing a quart because of a bad turbo seal every 300 miles, > #> I dropped amsoil in there and consumption went down to a quart in a thousand miles... > #> was pretty impressive, slightly expensive, but kept it going until I could get it > #> into the shop. > #> > #> john > #> > #> > #> > #> ----- > #> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > #> Snohomish, Washington -o|||||o- where Jeeps don't rust, they mold > #> http://AMSOIL.com/redirect.cgi?zo=283461 http://creationwiki.org > #> http://johnmeister.com http://wagoneers.com http://fotomeister.us > #> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > #> > #> > #> On Sat, 15 Aug 2009, Michel Balea wrote: > #> > #> # > #> # From: john: > #> # also, synthetic oil doesn't burn quite as easily as dino > #> # oil... > #> # > #> # > #> # hummmm, I guess I should try that.... the 85Gwag (the only vehicle in the fleet that qualify for C4C) is at about 1Q per 200 miles! > #> # > #> # The valve seals are most likely the culprits.... need to do a compression check. > #> # Now the manifold exhaust leak is fixed (new manifold and copper gasket), I can hear what is happening under the hood, > #> # the motor is a lot quieter, before it sounded like some loose valves. > #> # > #> # Michel > #> # > #> # > #> # > #> # > #> # > #> # > #> # _________________________________________________________________ > #> # Get your vacation photos on your phone! > #> # http://windowsliveformobile.com/en-us/photos/default.aspx?&OCID=0809TL-HM > # > # _________________________________________________________________ > # Get back to school stuff for them and cashback for you. > # http://www.bing.com/cashback?form=MSHYCB&publ=WLHMTAG&crea=TEXT_MSHYCB_BackTo School_Cashback_BTSCashback_1x1 _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live: Make it easier for your friends to see what you^Rre up to on Facebook. http://windowslive.com/Campaign/SocialNetworking?ocid=PID23285::T:WLMTAGL:ON: WL:en-US:SI_SB_facebook:082009 ------------------------------ End of fsj-digest V1 #3407 **************************