I'm actually to the point where I might 3d print boots out of TPU. I'll update when I actually do it lol. So far the radiator mounts I printed out are holding up very well!!
Went with a Car quest MAF and VVT solenoid for my 05 Hyundai Elantra and they both failed in less than a week. The Car quest crank and cam sensors have been in there for half a year with no issues surprisingly.
Its such a shame too as I bought all of their different sizes and no other locking pliers have come even CLOSE to the quality these have. The teeth grip onto anything and don't dull out easily.
Here's a link to the document I read. It's long but fascinating to read!
https://www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/California-Retrofit-Emission-Control-Program.pdf
Just read an old document about it and ****, those prices seemed like a lot back then!! And even after the law was repealed back in 1980, you were still required to keep the devices installed if they were installed before 1980 lol 🤣
I'm not a fan of Toyota rubber grease for guide pins. I've seen too many cars have it harden and seize the pins after a few years. Personally, I use silicone grease for all of my pins without any issues.
I would think it's definitely 2005 since the copyright date is from 2005. I don't think they made this filter past 2012 judging from the lack of posts after that here on the forums.