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I would say to do no more than 3Kmile OCI for the next few changes. And I think the oil(s) you’re using(Chevron & Castrol) are perfect for this. Even SuperTech or any decent store brand oil. Any good oils that you can get on the cheap will do.

Watch this video(CarCareNut) about shocks & struts. Sure, you may indeed have a bad OE Toyota shock. It could happen! :unsure: At 11:50 into the video, he discusses rear shocks and leaking. This may help you decide whether or not you need to replace...YET!

EDIT: 205-65-16 And they're a little skinny looking for their size but MAN, they felt like a larger tire. Gripped the road nicely, cornered well, tracked straight on the hiwy, gave the steering a slightly heavier feel(which I really liked) and went through water & snow with ease.

I think that a couple more short OCIs will clean up those higher PPM#s as there still seems to be traces of coolant in the engine oil.

If it is indeed the rear shock(s) that is going bad, I would certainly stick with the OE for only $55. (y)

I really liked the Pirelli P4 when I had’em on my ‘04 Altima, size 205-60-16 also.

I use a conventional LAB(lead acid battery) charger/maintainer to keep 2 AGM batteries charged up when parked. It may not be the most optimal charging for AGM batteries however it does work very well. I’ve been doing this for several years.

Okay! I’ve had the Scorpion AS plus3 installed and already I love’em. Smooth, quiet & nice riding. Cornering turn-in is crisp and after being a very dry summer, it poured during my return home and again when we went out to lunch. Very Nice and exactly what I am looking for.

Well, IDK about MOPAR OE parts however, I'd still stick with OE emission parts over anything aftermarket. This might help although it's a 2005 w/3.8L

A buddy of mine gave me this exact "Pennzoil Marine Premium Plus 2-Cycle Synthetic Blend "TC-W3". I've been using it in my gas can for my leaf blower, string trimmer & chainsaw with very good success for the past two years.

Thanks for the links.

I am curious about how many of us/you here at Bob's, change the drain plug gasket(any drain plug gasket) every time when changing the fluid. Be it the OIL, ATF/MTF, TC or DIFF. I know that there are 3 schools of thought on this. Change or Not or only once in a while/when needed? I myself have...

Project Farm on YouTube did a VOA on all of ST oils along with his regular testing.

*I do take cholesterol medication because of my higher cholesterol due to mainly family history. Even though I eat great and exercise regularly and watch everything I do, my cholesterol is still a bit high *I would love to get off of this med and believe that they're not the best thing for me...

Although yes, the alternator could be on its way out with >200K miles on the vehicle. However, how is the alternator charging? Is it doing its job? And has the battery been tested? Alternators will struggle/whine to keep up with a weak battery. Just a thought!