CarGem 44M is inbound in a couple of days

[CincyDavid]

This will be my first CarGem reel that is not an UL, I'll be curious to see the build quality and condition when it arrives.

[CincyDavid]

Listing pics...

[sandbar]

https://www.antipes.it/mul_cargem/Cargem_dal_catalogo_Rockland_1958.pdf

I was looking at that one too.
Already past my monthly reel budget.
Looks very cool.

[CincyDavid]

https://www.antipes.it/mul_cargem/Cargem_dal_catalogo_Rockland_1958.pdf

I was looking at that one too.
Already past my monthly reel budget.
Looks very cool.

I do wonder how big the pool of potential buyers for some of these arcane reels might be. There were at least two people bidding on this one, but are there 10 people in the world who might want it? 50? Only 2? Who knows.

[foakes]

I only have a couple that will go away soon, I hope —-

A 44M in similar cosmetic condition (6) — ex mechanical condition (9+).

And a 55 Mariner is that is close to unused (9C), (10M).

These reels are surprisingly astounding both functionally and so smooth.

Superior Old-School engineering and materials.

BTW, just read a report that Costco is starting to both ration, and double the price of motor oil.  Walmart likely will follow suit.  This is attributed to the global oil crisis due to the war in the Middle East.  But we all know, once it goes up —- it will never come down.

I have always used Mobil 1 synthetic in our vehicles, and Mobil 1 filters.

I change oil every 5000 miles.

Lowest consistent price has been WalMart & Costco.  Occasionally an auto parts store on special.

Stocked up a bit yesterday at WalBomb.

So whether you change your own, or have a quick lube place or your mechanic do it —- this is worth looking into.

Best, Fred

[Midway Tommy]

https://www.antipes.it/mul_cargem/Cargem_dal_catalogo_Rockland_1958.pdf

I was looking at that one too.
Already past my monthly reel budget.
Looks very cool.

I do wonder how big the pool of potential buyers for some of these arcane reels might be. There were at least two people bidding on this one, but are there 10 people in the world who might want it? 50? Only 2? Who knows.

More than you might think. There are many, like me, that watch, notice and just wait for the opportunistic deal. If they're in mint or better condition a majority of those obscure watchers will be jumping in immediately.

[CincyDavid]

I am not a Mobil 1 fan...I have had several engines that seem noisier when fed that oil. I just use Valvoline gray bottle synthetic, but I also try not to overthink this stuff. I have spent enough hours on Bob is the Oil Guy Forum to know not to go down that rabbit hole or I'll be cutting used filters to count pleats, and doing Blackstone Labs analysis on my used oil.

[foakes]

I am not a Mobil 1 fan...I have had several engines that seem noisier when fed that oil. I just use Valvoline gray bottle synthetic, but I also try not to overthink this stuff. I have spent enough hours on Bob is the Oil Guy Forum to know not to go down that rabbit hole or I'll be cutting used filters to count pleats, and doing Blackstone Labs analysis on my used oil.

Any of the 7 major brands of synthetic oil are going to be fine.

I use Mobil 1 Synthetic Extended Performance designed for engines over 75,000 miles.  It has some additives that claim to help some of the engine seals on higher mileage engines.

The greater key factor is changing oil on a regular interval.  And whatever oil you start with —- keep using the same brand.

I change my oil and filters in my 2002 3.4 V6 Tacoma 4WD every 5000 miles.

The Subaru Outback with the 2.5L engine gets changed every 6000 miles.

Bought the truck new, never babied it, expected it to do a variety of jobs including towing and carrying a cabover camper, all weather conditions.  And it has, and then some.

It now has 260K on the Odometer, and is still going very strong.

You are right not to overthink the oil & filter issue.

Common-sense and care prevails.

I was just letting folks know that oil is going to double in price pretty soon.

Needed a new cabin under dash filter for the Subaru yesterday, for a trip this weekend.  $43 with tax at NAPA, for just a paper simple filter made in Vietnam.  Should have bought a few on Amazon, but didn't have time.  Next time, I will.

Best, Fred