Ecodiesel Gen II oil filter full of carbon dust.
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 Ecodiesel 188k miles Just completed walnut blasting the intake ports, replacing the glow plugs, water pump, oil cooler, and all the usual rubber hoses. Took it on a 600...
View ArticleI Would Like to Try a 5W30 in my 2022 Pathfinder
After much back and forth over 0w20 vs 5w30, I would like to try a 5w30 in the Pathfinder 3.5L V6. Factory is 0w20 So based on viscosity at operating temperature,(100*C /212*f) what 5w30 would you guys...
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Things we see driving around - original content (pictures you snapped)
GoKar. Tourists rent them and go on GPS-guided tours. This is the first exit after the Golden Gate Bridge going north. The street light is identical to the ones on the bridge, so presumably it's as old...
View ArticlePost your latest oil change
2003 Chevy Blazer Vavoline Max Life Syn-blend AC Delco oil filter
View ArticleU.S. Diesel & Gasoline Weekly Fuel Cost Update 04-15-2024
Diesel cost down while gasoline is up for the week. On-highway diesel prices, by week and PADD (Self service cash price in dollars per gallon, including...
View ArticleI sure do miss cheap oil.
Used to be able to buy a case of 12 for $.49 each . Usually chevron or Exxon superflow. Miss those days.
View ArticleAnyone with experience w/ Intel i225/i226 network issues?
I just purchased an MSI z790i board what has the Intel i226-v onboard nic and I'm already having issues with it disconnecting. I know they've had these problems over the last few years and I was hoping...
View ArticleWould you replace at 4/32nds ?
So in early June we have a trip planned from the Salt Lake area to Los Angeles. Probably 1,700 miles round trip in my wife's Highlander. The OEM tires are as stated at 4/32nds. Of course the trip would...
View ArticleACEA A3/B4 oils still relevant in 2024 for Turbo GDI 'High performance'...
Thanks to everyone in this forum for helping me understand and gain knowledge on everything lubrication! Reading the forum posts, I understand that there's a lot more than just viscosity....
View ArticleHow accurate is the indicated MPG in your vehicle?
The ‘21 GMC is usually around 1 mpg optimistic. This last tank it indicated 15.0 mpg but calculated was 12.6 !?? No idea why. The ‘14 RAV4 we had was always around 1 mpg over. The ‘02 Jeep can’t do the...
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Any Ghost Stories?
Somebody has one, please share. My first experience (probably in my head) was growing up in Exira, Iowa. 14 years old in 1972. There was an unsolved murder one block away from my house. After that, a...
View ArticleWhat are folks paying for 9mm?
I haven’t bought in a while, but usually buy from www.sgammo.com. This post got me thinking… Hall said: This can be spun off into a new thread if necessary, but what are others paying for 9mm rounds...
View ArticleNot a great conversation with my local Infiniti dealer today. Least they were...
My 2019 QX60 is 4500 km out of powertrain warranty, but still within the time limit - said with my 'grasping at straws' face. My AWD system is making a clicking / popping noise when I reverse with the...
View ArticleWhat are you listening to right now?
Anytime you are listening to music whether it be a song, instrumental or ballad and feel like posting it here, let us know what you are listening to. For example: Band - Song Let us not make this a...
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Lets see the cars!!!!
After 2 drive in touchless washes! ---------Post your cars up!!! Lets see the machines!!!
View ArticleRavenol VST 5W-40 - 5,512 miles - 2018 BMW M550i xDrive - 51,500 Miles
Hello everyone, Car is driven approximately 40% in the city and 60% on the highway with some stop and go traffic in LA freeways. I don't drive it much as I still use my old E39 525i for errands, etc....
View ArticleZDDP in PCMO...decades ago
I'm curious how much ZDDP was in run-of-the-mill PCMOs in the 1960s/70s/80s. Does anyone know of any VOA/UOAs? Thanks!
View ArticleFinally scratched my watch itch this morning
Some time ago I posted about wanting to get a nice watch for myself. I'm certainly not an aficionado but I have been reading and watching a lot of content about watches in the last year or so. I've...
View ArticleRoof quote
I got a quote of $20K for OC architectural shingles. Two story, 2500 sq foot house. Roof is somewhat complex. 35.5 sq of shingles (say RoofScope) I signed up for RoofScope as a roofing contractor so I...
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