Recent content by ka9mnx

Unless you are trying to start your car in -40F Winter or you have a cooling system problem, your engine doesn't care what outside temperature you run your car in. It has a thermostatically controlled system that can operate in the 190F to 220F range. The answer is you can use the 5w-20, 5w-30...

Narrow rim. The width of the tread should be approximately the same width as the rim (old school technology).

Narrow tires for snow. Wide tires (flotation) for sand. Don't want flotation in snow.

I was referring to the poster that mentioned Noak, not approvals.

It's just another point of comparison. Manufacturers don't want you making comparisons. They want you to read the marketing.

M1 HM 5w-30 is HTHS 3.1 (same as non-HM) but my data might be outdated.

I thought the ST looked really good too. But I'm biased ;)

I use a 2T spinning drive for my photographs. Purchased a small portable box with a USB cable that houses it. I have never trusted outside storage such as the cloud. I chose a spinning drive because it's about the best for long term storage.

Synthetic 5w-30 of your choice (even SuperTech syn) and the appropriate Toyota filter. Follow the OM on the OCI.

I had a 351M in a '77 F150. What a gas guzzling POS. "Low performance'? Huge understatement!

Probably corrosion (rust) inside the engine block from infrequent use.

Any 75w-140 synthetic. My choice would be SuperTech syn (of course) and not a botique.

Are you using a Zn in-a-can supplement?

My point is whatever you do doesn't really matter. Choose something and try it. You didn't say where in Canada you live and how cold it gets. These are important facts in making a decision between 0w and 5w. For the majority the difference is static (unless it gets VERY cold where you live...

No, just an experiment. I tried Denso Iridium's, thinking they would easily make 100k, and took a look at them at 20k. The left bank (the waste spark side) center electrode was completely gone. Melted away. That is when I just threw in the coppers. If they don't last I'll go back to Platinum's.