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Originally Posted By: Racerjk Originally Posted By: Hokiefyd I like Michelin's tire dressing a lot, and use it whenever I get the itch to. I often leave them dry, but every now and again, I'll apply a thick coat of the Michelin dressing. It doesn't dry slimy like a lot of others, and doesn't...

Simple enough, thanks Paul. IIRC, the C2 refers to the shift that made the filter.

I'd just like to know when my filters were manufactured. I also always check the dates on tires when I purchase them. However, unlike tires, oil filters don't use a universal date code, i.e. it seems to be specific to each brand of filter.

Just thought I'd share some feedback from a recent experience I had when purchasing oil filters from fleetfilter.com. BLUF, fleetfilter is a top-notch company that provides exceptional customer service. Their prices are great and my filters were delivered promtly and in perfect condition. It's...

Can someone provide the link to the post that described how to interpret the date codes stamped on Wix/Napa Gold/Carquest Premium oil filters? I have searched for this post, however the link I found is no longer functioning.

Avsforum is good, however I find them a bit too fanatical at times. I recommend cnet.com and of course, consumerreports.org. The lcdbuyingguide is also a good site. From my experience (FWIW) I recommend any of the Sony LCD TVs ... I have the KDL-40S2000 and it's an excellent HDTV.

I suggest you visit avsforum.com ... it's a great site to research HDTVs (on par with BITOG). Also, I'd recommend you shop around ... $2500 for a 32" 1080p is very inaccurate; you can purchase a top of the line 32" LCD 1080p for well under $2K. If you shop around you can even find a 40" 1080p...

Lisle makes the king of all oil filter wrenches, see attached link for more details: LISLE OIL FILTER WRENCH In fact I think I learned about this filter wrench here at BITOG. Great tool, has never let me down. BTW, I also have a 2AZ-FE engine and this filter wrench easily fits into the oil...

WIX Carquest Premium Blue Napa Gold

2005 Toyota Camry SE 2AZ-FE 4cyl 5600 miles Mobil 1 5w-30 Engine very quiet, much smoother with M1 than with factory fill (changed at 1800m) or Mobil 7500 5w-30 (replaced at 5000m with M1)

Michelin 3 in 1 Tire Shine Mother's FX Tire Shine Mothers Reflection Tire Care These are all great tire care products that are water-based.

I'm not quite convinced that Toyota made any changes in the 2AZ-FE engine ... at least not from 05 to 06. IMHO Toyota is more worried about liability issues and thus isn't going to recommend 20w in earlier engines.

I still don't understand why Toyota only applied this TSB to 2006 and newer cars. My 2005 4cyl is identical to the 2006 2AZ-FE.

I recently was the victim of a "hit and run." USAA considered my claim as non-insured motorist. I guess it depends on your insurance company.

I had these tires mounted on a 2001 Isuzu Trooper that I owned a few years back. Absolutely great tire, never got stuck with them in the snow or off-road during my tour at Cheyenne Wyoming.