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jbawden replied to the thread GM adds new dexos R approved oils.Whatever the percentage difference in viscosity is, I'm just curious how higher viscosity helps specifically in high lateral g-force... -
jbawden replied to the thread GM adds new dexos R approved oils.Count me among the ones wondering how a slight increase in viscosity changes the physics of hot oil in the sump during high corner loads.
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I also just recently went from a 4BW to the 5BW. The 4BW is more nimble for sure, which was the first thing I noticed. The next thing...
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jbawden replied to the thread Coolant Temp Low & Poor Gas Mileage (4BW).That does seem low by modern standards, but I don't have a 4. The fact that it stays at a consistent, lower temp is interesting. Is...
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jbawden replied to the thread GM adds new dexos R approved oils.I wonder how much this has to do with the L87 debacle? By that I mean, regular people are going to be annoyed that they have to buy...
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jbawden replied to the thread How to jump a battery.Well, I think it's great that you asked someone for help rather than posting an unfortunate PSA about bricking your BW from a car-to-car...
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I know where all the right posts are for attachment under the hood, but anymore I feel it is risky to try to jump another car with mine...
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jbawden replied to the thread Has anyone gone from 4V to 5V.Seems to be a popular move based on numerous data points I've experienced. The 5BW will commute just like your 4BW. The LT4 has loads...
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jbawden replied to the thread Oil change struggles on the ct5bw.That looks like its straight out of the Supercar bottle. I drain under-mile oil all the time, but it never looks THAT good.
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jbawden replied to the thread Oil change struggles on the ct5bw.I guess it depends on the ramps you purchased, but I'm a big dude (6'-3" 250lbs) and really don't have much issue getting under the car...
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... Just the tip ... Back that thing up! 😉🤣
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jbawden replied to the thread CT5-V Brake Duct Info.The top picture is the standard piece that comes on the car from the factory, which is not what comes in the accessory cooling duct kit...
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jbawden replied to the thread CT5-V Brake Duct Info.That kit is from my 2023. Looks like the part number might have been updated to GM Part # 84946140 https://parts.cadillac.com/
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jbawden replied to the thread CT5-V Brake Duct Info.
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jbawden replied to the thread Media dumps.Even though there are a lot of bass boats in Kentucky, this one looks like a "regular" black raven to me. What a shame nonetheless.
