Recent content by Barwich

Just did an oil change on a moderately modified E92 N54 335i today. This was previously my car that I sold to a good friend back in July, 2016. He changed the Hengst filter with a Mann sometime in February, 2018 but for some reason kept the oil in. The oil that I drained out has been in the...

OEM filter for 2007 BMW 550i with the 4.8L V8. Was in service for 8 months and 10k km (6k miles). One interval of Castrol Edge FTT 0W40 European formula. I think BMW recommended 15k mile OCI's. I've always changed it twice a year. No drama here, filter is working as intended.

Originally Posted by maxdustington Noice, thanks for the C&P. Could have gone twice as long but that would have been over two years! Yes sir. I've done 18 months on XG's, cut her open (no pics) and they are like new. In fact the current XG4967 on my RAV4 in my sig has been on there for over 2...

First C&P for me. Sorry for the blurry pics as I was in a hurry. Filter was on a 03 Mitsubishi Montero 3.8 V6. In service for 14 months but only logged 16k km (10k miles). Oil used was 2 equal intervals of MotoMaster 0W40 European formula and Mobil1 0W40 FS. Filter held up great without any issues.

Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3. Problem solved.

Originally Posted By: Johnny2Bad Same load range? True truck tire or car tire (P-designation, eg P235-16)? +1. Are you comparing LT Kumho Road Venture AT51 vs P rating DynaPro AT-M?

I was using Castrol 0W40 in my tuned N55 and still using it in my modded N54 with full bolt on's.

Originally Posted By: Ramblejam Originally Posted By: Barwich recommends Zerex Asian LL but he says any LL coolant will work. Mitsubishi is all aboard the phosphate train, FYI. Thanks Ramble. Would Prestone 50/50 premixed LL work in this case then...

Vehicle is 2003 Mitsubishi Montero with the 6G75 3.8L V6. I recently replaced the timing belt along with water pump and tensioner with help from a friend. We were originally going to drain and flush the coolant but ran out of time. We ended adding Motomaster LL premixed coolant to replace the...

Originally Posted By: volk06 Might take a look at the newer Cooper ATW tire if you don't need such an aggressive tire but the Duratrac is a great tire from my experiences. x2. I just replaced a set of Goodyear Silent Armors with Cooper Discovery ATWs and I am very impressed with their snow...

I just installed a set of Cooper Discovery ATW's sized P265/75/16 (31.6") tires onto my Montero earlier this week. So far they are better in every category than the Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armors that it replaced. - Snow traction is phenomenal. - Quietest AT tire I've came across. - Wet...

I just changed the oil in the RAV4 from max life semi blend to synpower 5w30 last week. Life is now much easier with -20c's. Have no problem with -30c without plugging in block heater.

Originally Posted By: eljefino If you get zero ethanol summer gas you'd notice poor performance on the first tank of winter gas when it grabs all the water you accumulated all summer. But you probably have, and have had, ethanol this whole time, so it should stay dry. I think all of our 87...

Originally Posted By: Number_35 -6 C? Yay, it should come this way eventually! In the days before E10, a bottle of gas-line antifreeze (methyl hydrate IIRC) was a lifesaver. Aye, I feel for you guys. Visited winterpeg once in January few years back and it made Edmonton winters feel like peanut...

Originally Posted By: eljefino Maybe you could get a gallon of denatured alcohol from a paint store or something? I hate to add that to E10 though. I'd stop getting gas where you get gas, that's for sure. I would run it until it runs out and start over. I want to drive until tank get below...