Oils
06-03-2007 | 06:47 PM
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Awsome! an oil thread. I have been waiting for one of these.
I change it every time I cook, most times it can't be reused. Unless I am deep frying something. I use Crisco, President's choice and Aregio brands
I prefer Vegetable over canola, but sesame has a higher flash point. If I am frying veggies like asparagus I use Extra Virgin Olive oil, but for things like stir frys and Chicken I stick with the Sesame because it doesn't burn to the skillet.
How much depends on whats cooking as well, but I bought a Spritzer that I fill with Extra Virgin, and that allows me to sprits all the veggies, and I actually end up using less.
You can filter oil for deep frying using the wife's old Nylon or stocking, I use Lady Leg brand for this, sometimes Silk secrets.
Good Luck!
I change it every time I cook, most times it can't be reused. Unless I am deep frying something. I use Crisco, President's choice and Aregio brands
I prefer Vegetable over canola, but sesame has a higher flash point. If I am frying veggies like asparagus I use Extra Virgin Olive oil, but for things like stir frys and Chicken I stick with the Sesame because it doesn't burn to the skillet.
How much depends on whats cooking as well, but I bought a Spritzer that I fill with Extra Virgin, and that allows me to sprits all the veggies, and I actually end up using less.
You can filter oil for deep frying using the wife's old Nylon or stocking, I use Lady Leg brand for this, sometimes Silk secrets.
Good Luck!
06-03-2007 | 08:14 PM
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Artic Fire, you aint right...but I love it, we have another smartass in our group...
06-03-2007 | 08:22 PM
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Oh boy, sarcasm is hard to detect in Forum writing so I am glad you guys enjoyed it 
Sorry Scorpius, but it had to be done seeing as you are a newbie!
I have used both 15w40 and 10w40, I find the 15w40 seems to be smoother in the summer heat (could be psychological), but right now I am running 10w40 until next change, about 4000-5000km depending on convenience.
Sorry Scorpius, but it had to be done seeing as you are a newbie!I have used both 15w40 and 10w40, I find the 15w40 seems to be smoother in the summer heat (could be psychological), but right now I am running 10w40 until next change, about 4000-5000km depending on convenience.
06-03-2007 | 09:14 PM
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I use lucas oil full syn 20w-50. I use the heavier oil because I live in Phoenix, AZ where summer temps can get to 119F. The oil filter is different depending on where i buy my oil. I just use the long filters on the oil filter cross-reference chart. Same pressure bypass and size just more filter area.
06-05-2007 | 08:09 PM
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[QUOTE=Arctic Fire;55564]Oh boy, sarcasm is hard to detect in Forum writing so I am glad you guys enjoyed it Sorry Scorpius, but it had to be done seeing as you are a newbie!
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You know there's much more to it than that. You can use olive oil in many recipes that call for fat. Fry or saute with it, add it to sauces, dip bread in it, or drizzle it on salads, veggies, or entrees. If you use it in a variety of ways, you may want to buy two different bottles. You must consider how you cook. If you're using olive oil to cook strong tasting foods, buy it by price. Even grades lower than extra virgin should be fine, and they should be cheaper. But for oil you'll drizzle in small amounts and want to savor, choose a high-rated extra virgin product. You must also consider what you eat. When you're using oil that you'll taste, on salads or breads, it's important to pair it up with food. A strong oil can stand up to peppery greens like arugula or a spicy pasta sauce. A milder oil may work better with a subtly flavored bread. And no two oils taste identical. There can be hints of everything from apple to roasted nuts to freshly mowed grass and eucalyptus. You may have to sample a few oils to determine which you prefer. Now you know...
Sorry Scorpius, but it had to be done seeing as you are a newbie!QUOTE]
You know there's much more to it than that. You can use olive oil in many recipes that call for fat. Fry or saute with it, add it to sauces, dip bread in it, or drizzle it on salads, veggies, or entrees. If you use it in a variety of ways, you may want to buy two different bottles. You must consider how you cook. If you're using olive oil to cook strong tasting foods, buy it by price. Even grades lower than extra virgin should be fine, and they should be cheaper. But for oil you'll drizzle in small amounts and want to savor, choose a high-rated extra virgin product. You must also consider what you eat. When you're using oil that you'll taste, on salads or breads, it's important to pair it up with food. A strong oil can stand up to peppery greens like arugula or a spicy pasta sauce. A milder oil may work better with a subtly flavored bread. And no two oils taste identical. There can be hints of everything from apple to roasted nuts to freshly mowed grass and eucalyptus. You may have to sample a few oils to determine which you prefer. Now you know...
06-20-2007 | 05:36 AM
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08-28-2007 | 07:39 PM
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SYNTHETIC OIL AND SLIPPING CLUTCH?
Hey everybody. superhawk newbie here. I was wandering about synthetic oil in my hawk. have had people tell me they had clutch slippage using synthetic.
Any thoughts. feedback appreciated.
Ride Hard!!
Any thoughts. feedback appreciated.
Ride Hard!!
08-28-2007 | 08:18 PM
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08-29-2007 | 04:57 AM
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I forget why he said it can happen, but it does sometimes with wet clutches. He reccomended that I run 1qt synthetic 3qt dino, then 2 and 2, then 3 and 1, then full syn. Said that weaning the clutch off of dino helps the slippage issue.
