Recent content by ka9mnx

If memory serves me right, and that's dangerous, metal head gaskets are reserved for high performance engines with high compression ratios.

You are on the right track. Forget grade and look for HTHS >3.5. Your 15w-40 probably covers that.

Fel-Pro is my first and foremost go to for gaskets.

M1 0w-30 ESP or M1 0w-40 FS Euro (my choice)

Right. When I was in the Desert, our jets were fully loaded with munitions and fuel. On take off when reaching the end of the runway they would do a "military" take off. That's pulling the jet into a vertical climb with full "augmenters" (AF doesn't call them afterburners). They immediately hit...

Stacked flat washers?

My computers are on 24/7. My system mirrors yours. Internal SSD drive holds OS and programs. 2Tb external HD drive holds all my work. Second 1TB external HD drive holds backups for everything. Been doing this for years without problems (so far).

Looks like antifreeze (coolant). Head gasket leak.

Our F16's burned about 1200 gallons, yes the AF uses gallons, in less that two hours in combat style flying.

If I bought a new vehicle, unlikely, I would use the oil that I thought best regardless of the manual, parts counter guy or service manager and take my chances. I cannot see going up a grade causing an oil related warranty issue.

Here is how I bleed (flush) brakes solo. I open all the bleeders until the reservoir runs dry. Then I close all the bleeders and open the one furthest from the reservoir and let it run until it runs clear with no air bubbles. Then I work my way up to the closest one. Takes time but works.

There is a mechanical switch that monitors fluid pressure on the rear and front brake lines which will activate the dash brake light if there is a fault. If you are bleeding the brakes, front or back, the brake that is being bled with create a low pressure causing the brake light to come on if...

Toyota has fallen from grace in recent years.

Yea, that would be a problem. Glad you worked it out!

It hasn't been driven enough.