Recent content by rustytoolss

Just looked at the Toyota website. vehicles that use 0W20 synthetic oil, changes at 10,000/12 months. I'm going to print that for my paper work.

Yeah , oil changes at 5K, couple questions . So at how many miles should this " Lifetime ATF" realy be changed ? and can it be done ? at home ??

I've forgotten what it was like to drive a "REAL" car. With a nice ride, quiet, and so much larger. It's like driving your living room. Toyota says 0W-20. Does that sound right? Would you think of going to synthetic at 42,500 (when oil change is due)

After driving the PT Cruise for 13 years, this 4cyl Venza has the power or a new Challenger to me.. ok, well maybe not that much. I priced Highlanders, they all had a ton of miles. And even with high mileage the prices were to high too even think about.

Well I bought the 2012 Toyota Venza LE. It's a Certified Toyota, and has 37,458 miles. Came with 1 year Toyota full bumper to bumper warranty + 4 years of the remaining 7yr/70,000 mile power train warranty Tax title out the door $17,600.( paid cash/ no interest) [censored] I feel poor right now...

My old PT Cruiser is in need of a lot of work and money (that I don't want to invest in). So I'm thinking of buying a 2012 Toyota Venza FWD 4cyl. Tell me the good/the bad etc.

I'm thinking of buying a rustproofing/undercoating personal use kit. (just for my own stuff) . The type that is used with a spray gun/bottle/compressor etc. I may be buying a newer car and want to protect in/ and some other cars that I own. What have you guys used to fight/ prolong the life of...

OK, so modern Winter tires give far better traction than the old mud&Snow tires. And you must use them on all four corners. If you were to use modern winter tires all year round (Ohio) , how long would they last ? (mileage)?

We don't have much lawn mower problems in Ohio this time of the year. But if I were to clear my lawn with my SnowBlower, I may run into the wife's plants.

Originally Posted By: kschachn I've never seen tires marketed/sold as "snow" tires, did you see that somewhere? I don't believe there are snow tires, only winter ones. But I don't know everything. And I'll echo that every winter tire manufacturer I've seen wants you to have them on all four...

OK I'm old, Back in the days of RWD and carbs. Everyone bought Snow Tires (if you wanted to go anywhere). So now there are Winter tires (kind of like all season tires). So what is better? old school snows/or Winter? For a RWD vehicle. Can you just put Winter tires on the rear only /as you did...

I've always be a mopar/chevy guy. I lost 2 automatic in my 1994 Silverado always driven easy. Bought a new Jeep Patriot, and ended up with massive computer issues. My wifes 02 Pt cruiser has been a good car. But upcoming Timing belt/water pump and rust. Are what's driving me to look for...

Long ago late 70's I worked as a mechanic. Back then a lot of engines had nylon cam timing gear teeth from the factory (was meant to have less noise). Most all replacement cam gears were steel. Since a lot of newer engines are going back to timing chains, are the manufactures using the nylon...

say 8-10 thousand.

Thanks for the input guys. But I'm thinking of something like Honda,toyota,kia, subrau etc.. nothing from europe