Recent content by drtyler

Order brake rotors with the spark plugs next time instead of cv axles!

Some people, regardless of generation, just aren't receptive to learning. It's just the way it is, has been, and will be.

Was this official from Mitsubishi or some dreamer writing a click bait article?

Perfect for The Critic Mobile Mechanic services.

Date code on recently purchased Wix 51515 (made in USA, center tube with holes, base end bypass) is 072424C2. These are identical to what OP has posted.

The Wix 51515 / Napa 1515 seems to have been spared from this. I recently bought 4, and all had the base end bypass and center tube with holes.

Mazda, VW, and others have similar intervals in direct-injected turbocharged engines.

But will the Honda be with you?

VOA of the SP version was posted today. It was done by a different lab, so there will be some variation based on that. It's 100C viscosity was 12.23 cSt. Not much difference from your UOA. Fuel dilution doesn't appear to be too bad. I would say that everything is ok...

The new 3.4 TT V6 uses a small spin-on filter. 90915-YZZN3 is the current part supplied by dealers. Toyota seems to be moving away from the cartridge filters.

Use the Toyota dealer filter. Given the issues that some Tundra 3.4TT V6 engines have had, I would not give Toyota any reason to deny a warranty issue.

I have been using Cub Cadet XT1 46” for 7 years now, and its been fine. No issues or downtime.

Not helpful, but I would choose one of the Mobil 1 varieties (AFE, EP, or Hybrid) or Edge EP 0W-20. I think they are all suitable for the expected use and interval. I have used PP and PUP 0W-20 many times in cars over the years, and those have worked well too. Really aren’t many bad choices now...

Do you have Agreed Value with your coverage? Or are they lowballing the shop that will fix the damage?