Recent content by Jay1981

2017 Toyota Camry 57,123 miles on the car. 7,002 miles on the oil & filter. Out: Mobil 1 0w20, Toyota filter In: Castrol Edge 0w20, Toyota filter Should've done it last month when the weather was a little nicer and upper 40s to low 50s. It was sunny and 32 degrees here in Michigan today.

I'd personally look for a used one. The new ones lose at least half their value as soon as you put it on the truck. You can find a great deal on a used one that matches your truck if you're patient. I had bought a used one (can't remember the brand) off craigslist for my 2010 F150 for $300. It...

Here's Purolator's reply to my email explaining what happened with the filter: We are sorry to hear about your recent experience. You will need to submit a claim to the Purolator product warranty department. For assistance, please call 1-800-848-3783. You can also view the terms and conditions...

Originally Posted by WellOiled Jay1981 If you go by the OLM numbers you gave us, Chrysler expects the filter to go 6000 miles with your driving conditions. 4554/(1-0.24) = 5992 miles. The OLM likely would respond to time in service also. I would guess the filter had some below zero starts...

Originally Posted by Linctex NOW!!! ......since this did not come out of a "cut open can" (the lame excuse purolator always uses) I'd like to see them try to refute their quality with this!!! I sent them an email explaining the situation, along with the pics I posted here. I don't plan on...

I just posted this thread earlier today. I changed the oil in my 2017 Pacifica the other day, 4,554 miles on the OCI, and the filter media was torn in 3 places. According to the filter manufacturer, this filter is capable of 10k OCI when used with full synthetic oil, which is what I used...

Originally Posted by JLTD Well, this'll probably get closed soon since apparently we're not allowed to say anything bad about any product any more.... I hope not, I'm not badmouthing the product, I'm simply posting my experience and observations. I thought that's what this site was for. I did...

With nearly all of our driving being short trips, stop & go driving, I have started going by the OLM on both vehicles. Decided to do an oil change on both of them Friday night, since my truck was down to 16% and it was easier to just do them both at the same time. The filter I want to talk...

I have 5 or 6 quarts of Service Pro 5w30 from a case I bought at Aco Hardware on sale (several years ago, before Ace bought them out) Can't remember what vehicle I used it in, but probably either the '99 Grand Cherokee or the '02 Caravan that I used to own. Whatever vehicle it was, it ran...

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I've never used the silicone or the copper anti-seize on the back of brake pads There is a product called "Disk Brake Quiet" that comes in an aerosol can, but years ago, when I worked in a shop doing oil changes, there was a mechanic who would use the CRC battery terminal protector spray. Said...

I decided to try Aero brand wiper blades for my wife's 2017 Pacifica. I found them on amazon for 17.95 for a pair. Bought them beginning of February this year, no complaints so far. I plan on buying a set for my F150 when I need new ones.

owners manual says 10w30 above 0* and 5w30 below 60* but "modern" 5w30 is generally considered a good year-round oil, especially here in Michigan. If I went with what the owners manual says I'll end up changing it weekly if not daily lol.

Thanks for all the replies. I'll just use what I have on hand then. (as little as I drive it might take a couple years)

Originally Posted By: Falcon_LS Friend of mine is moving abroad and just gave me a case of Motorcraft Mercon LV. I was wondering if I could use this stuff in my Envoy, which I run Dexron-VI in. Thanks! No.