2011 qx56 vk56vd 5.6L V8 - recommended oil
First off honored to have found this site. The information, knowledge and good banter is superlative. My wife thinks I’ve lost it and maybe I have haha because I scroll for hours on this site. I don’t...
View ArticleWinter gas formula
How does it affect gas mileage? I've noticed a slight drop in mileage recently. I use premium mostly from Costco.
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Airforce 1 1958-1998
Here is a photo of the first Airforce 1, a modified version of a 707. I’ll let other contributors add in the details. It had an incredible history and served numerous Presidents. Enjoy.
View Article2004 GMC Sierra 1500 idle current
Helping out my FIL since his truck was dead as a doornail in his garage. Story is the battery died during a trip to the store, AAA came and replaced it with a new battery. Worked for a while, but he...
View ArticleSanborn Full Synthetic & All Weather Compressor Oils
Hello all, It's a pleasure to find this site, especially since I've been pulling my hair out (what's left of it) trying to determine the best oil for my Yong Heng high pressure compressor which makes...
View ArticleConclusions on Ecoboost Engine Oil - Gas Turbo Direct Injection
I have tested a lot of different API SP oils from the Walmart shelf and came to the conclusion that any API SP oil will have excellent iron wear results. Much better iron wear results then what I saw...
View ArticleCan Bad lash adjuster on Ford 4.6 cause long term issues?
Vehicle in question is my 2008 Crown Vic, sitting at about 179k miles. Based on the cars symptoms, a member of a Vic forum believes that a lash adjuster may be causing the issue. Here's what it does:...
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New Carlyle Pressure Brake Bleeder
Carlyle recently introduced a new pressure brake bleeder. This one is unique since the fluid resides in a bladder; this prevents contaminating the new brake fluid with any moisture in shop air....
View Article2012 Impala PO270
As title states check engine light came on with 175k. First check engine light so she is s pleased. Checked freeze frame and voltage is low on cylinder 4 injector so without tear down I was going to...
View ArticleChevy Colorado, am I missing something?
I really wanted a Tacoma, like everything except the typical, steering feel-uncomfortable seats..... The Colorado rides much nicer, priced comparatively. Thoughts?
View ArticleUsing 5w-30 instead of 5w-20
Good evening. I have been reading about motor oil on here for over a decade, but finally created an account. I think I know the answer, but would like the opinions the crowd, and see if any of you do...
View ArticleT-Mobile Home Internet
I grabbed a Black Friday special for t-mobile 5G internet. I live close to a major city, though the cell service on all carriers isn’t great. The deal is permanent $35 (tax included) 5G home internet....
View ArticleMy Poor, Innocent Jetta. Totaled or Not? You Be the Judge.
My poor unoffensive, innocent Jetta. Last night it was minding it's own business, parked unoccupied on the street, was hit hard on the rear/side by what I am guessing was a drunk driver in their...
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BITOG T-shirts
I would actually buy a shirt if they were ever made to raise money and clearly no logos without permission etc. but hey, this is the humor sub.
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Dentist Visit Humor
Seen this on the wall at the dentist a few years back so I snapped a pic of it.
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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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[Cut Open] Motorcraft FL910S (7,351 Miles)
UOA: 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid - Motorcraft 0/20 Blend - 7351 Miles
View ArticleFirewood for this fall
I got a cord of split fir firewood delivered yesterday. Worked out to $250 US equivalent per cord, delivered but not stacked. I normally use propane ( natural gas is unavailable) and fir firewood works...
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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