Recent content by bluemts

gotcha, thanks.

I thought 6a and 6b were ratings for 0w-16 oil, and 7a and 7b were ratings for 0w-20 and up.

Mobil 1 Advance Clean. Probably old news

Apparently, this is the "secret" ingredient? 2,5-furandione, dihydro-3-(octadecenyl)-

I've had good results with truck and suv in my 2024 Tacoma. Have sent samples to speed diagnostix and the numbers seem fine. May experiment with extended performance, it seems easier to find, but won't hesitate to run truck and suv as well.

I think Walmart is selling all they can now in anticipation of Mobil 1 api sq Isac 7a oil arrival.

The fuel dilution numbers in my used oil analysis for my 2024 Tacoma, dropped alot over 2025 when I started using Shell v nitro +. Fuel dilution is known to drop some in the summer months but I'm sticking with Shell for a few more oil changes and labs. I'm near Costco and Chevron here too so may...

Thanks for doing this.

I sent an email to Mobil 1 support asking about Advance Clean and Extended Protection. Basically asking if Advance Clean was going to replace Extended Protection and if not was Extended Protection API SQ coming soon? The response is below. "Thank you for reaching out to us. Most of the Mobil 1...

Confirmed today what many of you might already know. Costco says they will install tires that match stock size, or they'll match whatever size currently on the vehicle. They will not upsize tires. FYI

Also Quaker State here on Lacey WA

I put some BFG KO3's on my 24 Tacoma with some TRD wheels. Almost a year. So far so good.

Of all places, I saw Pennzoil Platinum 0w-20, ilsac7 api sq, 5 qt jug at Home Depot today. $29, Lacey, Washington.

no, maybe -30

What fuel do you run in your car?