Recent content by panthermike

Great review, thank you. I owned a '24 Platinum for about 4 months before I was done with it. The Platinum did address some of the cheap interior material concerns but not all. Some areas felt very flimsy and the volume knob was broken by 21k miles. The headliner also intermittently rattled...

When I was truck shopping, I drove a bunch of different rigs. The 2.7 impressed me with it's torque, transmission was smooth (2025 model). My only complaints on the test drive was the sound of the motor, and a slight vibration at idle. Not saying they all do it, but that one did with 15,000...

Nice score Clutch! I still occasionally miss my 08 Titan, awesome truck.

Even with potential variables, appreciate the effort! Very nice truck by the way, the 2.7 is a gem.

I have had it resolve some idle issues. The most dramatic was a 2000 Ford Taurus that my brother bought. On the test drive, you could hear really bad detonation. Urged him to look into it further but he persisted on buying it. He brought over to my house, and I cleaned the sensor. Detonation...

Went to a Walmart today to get some, they were out of stock. Other stores were "low stock". Ended up going to AutoZone and purchasing the oil / STP XL filter deal at $37.99.

2018 Mazda CX-9: Out- Valvoline Restore and Protect 5w30/Mazda Filter In- Valvoline Restore and Protect 5w30/Premium Guard Filter (4th interval) Drained out the 3rd interval, just shy of 5k miles. Oil was subjectively dark. Happy to report zero oil consumption on this change. Prior to...

Absolutely love that platform. I would consider it at closer to 20k.

2003 Corolla: Out- unknown (Friend did not have receipts for last change) In- Toyota Type- IV 270,003 miles. I know my friend had it changed once or twice during his ownership. Pleasantly surprised with the fluid condition. Will do another drain and fill in the near future.

You can really get a sense of the love and care that you put into it. What a beautiful rig!

Sticking with Valvoline Restore and Protect for the Corolla and CX-9, I just don't see a reason to switch to anything else. I don't run extended intervals, if so I would consider something else. Just waiting for Valvoline to release a U.S. 40 weight version and it will go in the Ram as well.

Lots of info around here on filters. The current favorites are the Premium Guard made filters. Someone may post the graphic which is helpful but some common ones; Premium Guard, Carquest Premium, Microgard Select, STP XL? I believe the current Mobil 1 filters are pretty good as well.

I won't buy it, but if you do I'll stand guard and not let anybody else til you get there 😁

Solid results! Might improve even more with continued use.

Yes I noticed that as well, good point.