Recent content by MurkyAsparagus

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.

Yep, got the Falkens off Tirerack. $107 a tire minus $80 instant rebate. $391 after tax. $96 at Discount Tire for mounting, balancing, and recycling. They threw in TPMS install for free. TPMS were $60 off RockAuto. $547 OTD total.

Well, if you’re ever in the market for another…..

Most definitely not wrong.

Driver is wanting to move into something bigger, more capable, and with a few more creatures comforts. The spark has been a decent car. It gets good gas mileage and is easy to service. But, it’s super loud, had pretty much no creature comforts, and is most definitely dangerous in the case of a...

Decided it was time for new tires on the ‘17 Spark. It’s driven by a family member and I’ve been saying for ~6 months that it’s time. This car has tiny tires, 185/55/R15s. In its lifetime, it has had three sets of tires, all of which were Firestone. We were always able to get a sizable discount...

That’s a heck of a deal for the stainless drum.

Soft and flaky, black glue of death.

On the cutter this evening is a new WIX 51348. I got a shipment in of PG241s and honestly have no urge to run this filter. I would much rather see what it looks like. Filter has some black glue, as many of the WIX filters from the last several years have had. Pictures below.