Quantcast
Channel: BobIsTheOilGuy
Browsing all 13485 articles
Browse latest View live

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Champ / Luber-Finer PH2867XL - wouldn't spin on

Bought 4 filters from RA on Dec 29/23, tried one today - would not go on past half turn... RA shows them as 'No longer covered under the manufacturer's warranty' and they are missing as an option for...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

What are you eating right now?

I will start.

View Article


Front brake job 2005 Ford Taurus

Here are some shots from my front brake job. I used Napa Premium brake pads and rotors and everything fit. There was a mention of ceramic content on the box for the pads. The pads came with shims...

View Article

Armor All tire Foam

Armor all tire foam; 63% off on Amazon. #3 in Automotive tire car on Amazon. https://a.co/d/c6ZsQnH

View Article

Going Conventional... am I nuts...?

Ok.. been on here for a while... I have tried nearly every dang oil a man can buy.... For a decade I was on the synthetic train. Then a combination of motorcycles and gears and a couple of 4 and 6...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Not surprised in VT or NH

Seems like poor planning (given for people) as they were warned and lack of infrastructure in NH, VT, ME to support extraordinary peak times. Still considering a used EV for commuting with free...

View Article

Post your latest beer consumption

Currently having a Michelob Porter. It's a pretty good beer if you like the porter style and for $6.50 a six pack a good value. I am looking to try Fuller's London Porter next, I hear it is very good....

View Article

Tractor Supply hydraulic oil class action suit

If you purchased Super S Super Trac 303 Tractor Hydraulic Fluid, Super S 303 Tractor Hydraulic Fluid, CAM2 ProMax 303 Tractor Hydraulic Oil, and/or CAM2 303 Tractor Hydraulic Oil in any of the states...

View Article


What oil should I use 2016 Mazda 6 Skyactiv 2.5L non turbo?

Hello Gents! I recently purchased a 2016 Mazda 6 2.5L non turbo - my first Di engine which is due for an oil change- what oil would be best for my application? USA manual calls for 0w20 while any other...

View Article


Who makes BMW's "store brand" oil?

Just wondering. Thanks

View Article

BMW 230i (B46) oil

I recently bought a 2021 BMW 230i. Car has full wtty for abt a year and CPO after that. Just before my purchase the dealer did an oil change and they used 0W-20. I'd feel much better if they had used...

View Article

STP S10158XL or Fram Ultra XG10158 for '16 Toyota 4Runner?

I'm doing an oil change on neighbors 4Runner in the morning before they go visit family with issues. I would have preferred to get the factory Toyota YZZA5 but not an option at this point. Maintenance...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

13 Spark coolant

Doing all the PM’s on dads 13 Spark with 144k, he got it 79k 5+ years ago. It should have Dexcool in it but as you can see it has the green stuff. He’s never had it changed and not seeing it on the...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

52month, 33.700km ( 21k mile ) UOA - M1 0W-40

Found while browsing the Kraut oil geek forum aka oil-club.de Opel Zafira 1.9 Diesel, Remapped , last oil change on December 4th 2019! Apparently OP plans to go even longer, 40 or 50k kms next , 24 or...

View Article

I used 14 fuel system cleaners in 1 OCI and looked at it with an endoscope

Some of you know that I test fuel cleaners for PEA/PIA. I buy cleaners, test them, then pour them into both my cars (Range Rover Evoque 2.0 petrol & Range Rover L405 4.4 diesel). Couple years ago I...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Homelite Spark Arrestor

I have this old 2 stroke Homelite Leaf Blower, doesn't run well. Cleaned carb and still the same. Took off the spark arrestor and the engine runs without bugging down. So, now I found the culprit, how...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Trim clip tool

I’d like a trim clip tool like the one used in this TRQ DIY video. I’ve seen some Chinesium ones on Amazon, but what is the real original? Watching the video, the one the TRQ tech is using has more of...

View Article


Pureone 34479 air filter clearance advance auto

Was at advanced Auto online. Few days ago. Pureone 34479 air filters discontinued! Going for way under $2. Thier were 4 left , went too local one east main st Stamford CT. Ordered them. $5 basically...

View Article

P06DD on the Grand Cherokee

This is on the 2014 Grand Cherokee 3.6L I used to own, sold it to my aunt and still help maintain it. It’s had a P06DD CEL off and on since September. If I clear it it’ll come back after a few weeks. I...

View Article

Valvoline Multi-Vehicle (ATF) Full Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid 1...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007VWRUQC This comes out to $17/ea, and according to ccc is an all time low price.

View Article
Browsing all 13485 articles
Browse latest View live