best wiper's for rainy / hot weathers?
hey all looking for wiper recommendations for rainy and hot temperatures? don't get any snow or cold or anything else here so i just ned the best wipers for rain and summer hot temps if that matters...
View ArticleMiami Herald has article about short life of E.V. tires
that was posted on 1/24/24 . New tires every 7,000 miles . Owners talk of expense of tires for their E.V.. Worth a read and watch of video . Between the cold and tires gonna pass .
View Article2025 Toyota Crown Signia Hybrid
Very nice looking car. I would prefer this over Lexus RX in LOOKS alone https://www.toyota.com/upcoming-vehicles/toyotacrownsignia/
View ArticleI'll be asking for the VIN when ordering parts for other people.
Had a friend ask me if I'd be willing to change out O2 sensors for his friend, someone unknown to me. 2013 Fusion which has a few engine choices in that year, so that was the first question. Took him a...
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,...
View ArticleA3/B4 in 2GR-FE
Situation: We have a 2009 Venza, 90k miles. Healthy motor, doesn't seem to use oil. Gets Toyota filters. A little piston slap when cold for the first few miles, then subsides. Has never had VVTi...
View ArticleCTEK + Odyssey = New Charger
In the first quarter of 2024 EnerSys (Odyssey) will have a new series of chargers designed and manufactured by CTEK that they claim will "transform the battery charging landscape". Odyssey's...
View ArticleThumping/clunking from rear end area what could it be?
My 2014 Pathfinder suddenly developed this issue today. It wasn't gradual leading up to now it is just now happening as of this morning. I have a thumping that feels like it's coming from somewhere...
View ArticleLiqui-Moly just released a 75w90 GL4 for manual transmissions
Liqui-Moly Top Tec MTF 5400 75w90 The product was just released last week, and distributors are in the process of ordering it from Germany, so it should be available for purchase by the end of the...
View ArticleIt's been a rough 4 days
Well, Thursday I left work in the Genesis for an oil change at the dealer (blasphemy, I know) and hit a pothole at only about 20 mph which put a hole and bubble in my right front tire. Got the donut on...
View ArticleMobil 1 FS 10W-30 Jeep 4.0L 3000mi OCI
I am a new member, but I have been using the information on BITOG for a few years. Recently, I bought a '95 Jeep XJ with about 95,000 miles. Since owning it, I replaced the timing chain, rear main...
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New tool thread
Figured this place needs a thread to condense all the new tool posts. If not oh well...
View Articletype/source of food grade gear oil for hobart m800 80 quart (giant) floor...
I have a large hobart m800 80 quart floor standing food mixer. This is a big machine with clutch and 4 speed transmission, bevel gears and a planetary final drive. Its very old and the manual I was...
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Oil filters at Walmart are getting expensive
I remember just 2-3 years ago the Extra Guards being about $4, the Tough Guards being $6, & the Ultras being $8. With these prices, I usually buy my filters from Rural King, or order a few at a...
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2022 GR86, PP 5W-20, 4,899 OCI
3rd change here. Looks like it's still a tad high on Cu and Si, but trending in the right direction. We're in South FL, so no need for the recommended 0W-20. Refilled with the same PP 5W-20 and plan on...
View ArticleYokohama Geolandar G015
Got these put on at the beginning of the month, they replaced a set of BFGoodrich KO2’s on my Ram 1500. The KO2’s were a C load range, the Yokohama’s are E’s…. Yes the truck came with P metrics, but...
View ArticleHyundai Santa Cruz
Sold my Titan and picked this up last week. It’s not a truck, but I think I will meet my needs. It’s a Santa Cruz limited with the 2.5T/DCT. I’m not a fan of the stock wheels so those were gone as soon...
View Articleremoving old bumper sticker from textured plastic
My 1991 300D has black textured plastic “rub strips) on its bumper, and there is a very old bumper sticker on it. I’d like to get it off. The black plastic may be somewhat faded differently, but it all...
View ArticleTires for GMC Canyon
What tires are people using on a GMC Canyon? I do not like the Goodyear Wrangler Fortitude tires that came on mine, very slippery on wet roads. Looking at Cooper Evolution HT2 just not sure yet. I want...
View ArticleActual Tesla CyberTruck Towing Test in Cold Weather
Great video, cold weather, range limited but like the Model 3 the vehicle indicates it has much more range until it doesnt. Its a truck for sure and why I dont agree with the "off roading" thread...
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