Recent content by MurkyAsparagus

For everyone here wondering about changing out the filter; these 9Txx transmissions do not have a serviceable filter, the filter is internal to the transmission casing. 9T50 is practically the same as the 9T60 I have in my '23 Blazer. I plan on a service every 25-30k miles using Dexron VI full...

89.8 MPG across 128 miles in my 2019 Camry Hybrid. Started in STL, Mo going exactly the speed limit with an incredibly strong tail wind (28 mph). Proceeded for another 62 miles, wind stayed constant. Got off the interstate and through a bunch of towns that varied between 55, 45, 40, and 30 for...

Source? I find it hard to believe. I don’t really see a world in which ATF fluid degrades this quickly.

Holy moly. Looks like an engine breaking in. Congrats on the new car, these new Zs don’t get enough appreciation (understandably so).

What’s a beaut. A few years back, I helped put a local lawn care company and ran a Shindaiwa trimmer. I loved it!! I’ve ran Echo, Stihl, Husqavarna, and Shindaiwa. By far and away, the Shindaiwa was my favorite. It was light, ergonomic, and had tons of power. The trigger is/may still be light...

Looks like some are available at my local NAPA, just not every model. Must be too new and still rolling out to stores.

I’m all for the gray, easier to write on.

Up until very recently, NAPA Platinum filters appeared to still be made by Mann+Hummel with unimpressive quality and lack luster performance. NAPA appears to be following CarQuests/Advanced Autos lead in having Premium Guard produce a mesh-backed high performance filter. This go around, instead...

I don't believe it's uncommon for the engine/transmission combo. My '23 Blazer with the LSY and 9T60 does the same thing. Every one I've driven does it too. I think it's less of a shudder a more of the solenoids switching what cam profile they are on from efficiency to power. It always occur at...

On the cutter this evening is a PG99495. This filter was in service for ~4013 miles on a '23 Chevrolet Blazer with the 2.0L and Castrol EP 0w20. Filter looks unremarkable. It's a Premium Guard filter, not much more to stay. My only gripe is that I'm noticing the nitrile ADBV is stiff, still...

🍿 I’ve got a feeling this thread will get locked sooner than later at this rate.

I see where you’re coming from. I agree with a lot of what others have said about call backs and quality. I’m not a pro, but I’ve done a pretty fair amount of work over the years. I’ve resorted to 2-3 wraps of tape and a thin coating of dope (enough where when I thread the fitting in the dope...

It’s like when we were younger and we asked our parents why, and they said, 'Because I said so,' and we would all respond, 'That’s not a reason.' 😂

Daily….

I went with BHSens. I asked the guys over at Discount Tire what they thought of them and they said they seemed quality and are pretty much identical to what they sell, if not the same.