Recent content by RyanY

Is that a real NGK or an ebay knockoff?

I would just leave it alone for this OCI. But I have a suggestion for future oil changes for the Honda (to reduce the hassle)...instead of digging out a drain pan, just go to the local 7-11 and get a large cup of soda. After you finish the soda and dump the ice, just remove the fill...

Awesome! I just ordered four jugs.

If you look at my signature you will see that I currently use them on several vehicles. So far, none of them has blown up... I only have two more Frams in my stash though, so I will soon switch to the dozen or so Ecogards that fill my cabinet.

All the MP models in my local store are now on the clearance shelf. Most are $3 so a pretty good deal. In a week or two the remaining stock will likely be $1.

It looked like that but the pleats were not nearly as even. They were glued nicely into the end caps so they would likely be fine, but they were just uneven.

I looked at the ST9972 model in my local store today. They stocked about seven, and all of them had pleats that were uneven or otherwise poorly spaced. I will keep checking when I am in the store but so far i am not overly impressed.

The molecules are much more intelligent now, and all that intelligence comes at a price... :LOL:

Same situation in the N. Myrtle Beach WM. But thet had some 2010 and 2013 vintage Fram XG filters on the shelf at regular price! 😆

Scored a couple of deals today. Crescent jab saw and a 1/4 Hyper Tough socket rail from the clearance rack at WM. The socket rail rang up at $.25!

IMO it would be worth contacting Champ. I'm sure their QC dept would like to know of failures. An if their customer service is as good as Fram they will send you a new filter.

Stain/sealer for me! It's much easier to clean the pollen/dirt/gunk off sealed wood than natural/porous wood. In fact, I haven't pressure washed the deck since sealing it a few years ago...

I have been pleased with the recent sales at NAPA. Much better than the other parts stores, and no need to wait for a store gift card. $22.xx/gal for the maxlife is even better than Walmart price, and NAPA syn oil is $20.xx/5 qt. And they have Mobile 1 (sic) on sale, too! :)

Have you tried using 3/8 impact sockets? I have a hog ring on my 3/8 Ryobi and the Pittsburgh impact sockets are easy to remove, and my old Craftsman sockets slip off with little resistance. However my newer sockets (various brands) seem to put up a fight. I assume this is because of their...

I love the machine translation! "It's an inexperienced tool." I assume that confirms that it is new, never used??? :LOL: