Recent content by oil_abuser

whomever name is on the lease is responsible.

alright, its more of a feel good change I guess. Most of my traveling is on forest/desert trails so I like to replace things early than wait (I guess).

Filter is about one year old, maybe 6K-8K miles. I usually change them when they are dirty like this.

tons of bro science ITT. OP, I have a 2000 4runner 3.4 manual trans. I have owned and operated 1st gen Tacoma's & 3rd gen 4runner's since their inception and spent hundreds of thousands of miles behind the wheel. I use MT90 in the trans, and any brand of 75x90 GL4 in the xcase. I swap out the...

Originally Posted By: HKPolice Originally Posted By: oil_abuser Originally Posted By: mazdamonky Varnish is harmless. Keep doing what you are doing or Maybe try Supertech synthetic if youre trying to use a cheaper option than PP. You could also use the rebates on PP or M1 and have a great price...

Originally Posted By: bmwpowere36m3 A little varnish... not a big deal. Why the switch to ST anyway? Would consider going back, for added protection during hauling. thanks, I made the decision to switch because money was tight and I needed to change the oil. I actually started a thread about...

Originally Posted By: mazdamonky Varnish is harmless. Keep doing what you are doing or Maybe try Supertech synthetic if youre trying to use a cheaper option than PP. You could also use the rebates on PP or M1 and have a great price. sorry, should have clarified it was synthetic ST

Just an observation on my top end of my 4runner 2000 3.4 with 164K miles. My valve cover gasket was leaking again so I decided to take some photos and share it with you guys. If my memory is correct, I was using M1 EP, PP, PU with Napa Gold oil filters for many years. Up until the last 10K, I...

OP, I have the exact vehicle (engine, miles, ect). I currently use Synthetic suptertech 5w30, I chose this due to my frequent oil changes and low annual millage (2x per year) 4-5k OC. Oil filter I am currently using is Fram Pro I use to use 5w30 PU & PP & napa gold oil filters until I bought...

OP, I run Supertech full synthetic 5w30 in my 4Runner with 155K. Not only do I drive on aggressive Arizona off-road desert terrain, I tow a small trailer frequently. Use with complete confidence. ST is underrated!!!

Originally Posted By: BlueOvalFitter Originally Posted By: Kuato Send to BlueOvalFitter.... PM me. I will take them. We have $6.00 in our charity jar. Thanks, PM sent. Filters are spoken for!!

Originally Posted By: R2d2 I take collision reports for a living , it's one incident (continuous event). each state is regulated differently, you should know this.

absolutely, once is a comprehensive claim, the other collision.

Originally Posted By: SirTanon Yep. Sure looks like they're the equivalent of a Fram 3614 or a Motorcraft FL910. Where are you in AZ? Located in Surprise.