Is there a "best" oil for timing parts longevity in Ford's 2nd Gen Coyote?
Occasional lurker/first time poster here. I have a 2015 Ford F150 with the 2nd Gen 5.0L Coyote V8. I bought it about a year ago with 92,500 miles on the clock. Currently sitting at 101,300. I've been...
View ArticleSo what, if anything, makes an oil “bad” for a normal 5k OCI?
I was in our local True Value hardware store recently and passed the small automotive related aisle on the way to the register. I noticed two variations of Castrol GTX and then a brand called Super S...
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ACDelco PF64 3,346 11 Months
Not much to see here, just a well constructed solid filter off my Camaro SS 6.2l. ADBV pliable for nitrile. I think these filters are no brainers for $6 on Amazon. This time I forgot to order and had...
View Articlebad Super Tech quality control
I almost didn’t cut these open because I felt super confident that they would be totally identical. Do you think this quality control problem with the only Super Tech oil filter I’ve ever cut open is a...
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2023 Forester Wilderness "BEST" Oil
What are your opinions for the "BEST" Oil for a new 2023 Forester Wilderness? Any ol' 0w20 that meets the spec or something more high end?
View Article2023 Subaru WRX - Factory Fill and 1st Change UOAs
Hi Folks, 2023 Subaru WRX Sport FA24DIT 6SPD Manual I asked for fuel dilution to be done specifically by Gas Chromatography even if oil was in grade. Lots of copper... is that normal for these? Factory...
View ArticleGet out and ride
Perfect weather in east Tennessee,,,60 degrees today, was time to ride, alittle over 2 hours, got started late,,its somewhat cool at 70mph, dress warm,,,Im going tomorrow, if my old bones will let...
View ArticleAny bowlers here?
We went to Sims Lanes in Beaver Falls Saturday. Great time, I had 6 strikes. Paid $15/ hour to bowl. Girlfriend and I both have our own shoes.
View Article2012 Buick Regal GS: 3 Month Update
Aside from a failed alternator, a finicky driver's side heated seat (known issue), and an errant "low oil" warning it's been a wonderful 3k miles of ownership so far. I really can't find anything about...
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Leaves on the lawn - rake, gas blower, battery blower, pay some one or power...
How did you handle the yearly covering of leaves on your lawn this year? I’m from manual rake (bamboo please!) them into containers and take them to the town compost yard crowd. I wish I could compost...
View ArticleHPL ATF Green - GM 8L45/8L90
I've got a 2021 GMC Canyon with the 8L45 and its first transmission fluid change isn't too far away. I was planning on Mobil 1's LV ATF HP which GM uses for the transmission TSB's as the Dexron HP...
View ArticleModern Vehicle Dashboard
Summer of 2022 I went shopping with my girlfriend who was buying a new vehicle. I hadn't been car shopping in many years, as I had no need to. We both found it odd how many vehicles have a cheap...
View ArticleiPhone XR to android phone
My current device is the iPhone XR I have available to use a Nokia g310 5g or a moto g power 2022. I’m also a google user my primary email is a gmail and my personal computer is a Chromebook so I’m no...
View ArticlePost your latest oil change
2003 Chevy Blazer Vavoline Max Life Syn-blend AC Delco oil filter
View ArticleWhat are you doing right now?
Will be interesting to see if this thread takes off. So, for those that have the time and can safely do so.. Please post up, what you are doing right now. I will start. Just made some French Toast,...
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Michelin or Continental for C7
Recently bought a set of wheels for the C7. I went with Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 for tires. Long story short the tires I ordered are a bit too narrow and look stretched. I hate it. So I’m going to take...
View ArticleAnother oil from Valvoline…
New Restore & Protect Premium Full Synthetic is the biggest breakthrough in motor oil since Valvoline introduced it 150 years ago. With continuous use, Valvoline’s proprietary Active Clean...
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New tool thread
Figured this place needs a thread to condense all the new tool posts. If not oh well...
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