Recent content by RyanY

Hmm. I never thought of getting an oil filter wrench for the kitchen... :unsure:

^this I had a 1991 Chevy S10 and can confirm that the GM L4 engine used the PF47 at least through that year. Given that the box lists 1990 as the newest engine, this box was likely printed in late 1989 or 1990 for the '90 model year engines.

2013 Toyota RAV4 Limited AWD 148k miles, 5k OCI Out: 4.5 qts Valvoline Restore and Protect 0W-20, Ecogard X5608 In: same

2014 Toyota Camry 4 cyl 154k miles, 5k OCI Out: Jiffy Lube special In: Mobil 1 0W-20, Ecogard X5608

That's not fair...why do you get all the good dealers? The GM and Honda dealers near me charge MSRP prices for filters: $13.xx for my Cadillac and $9.xx for the Hondas. No, thanks. At least the local Toyota dealer offers online purchase and free pick up in store, often at 20% off their...

I may be wrong, but any moisture that gets into the container should boil off when the engine gets up to temperature. ATF would be a different story. That said, I concur with @ripcord and @Speedbird001 ; it should be fine for topoffs or lawnmowers, or for an old car that burns oil!

AFAIK the Honda system uses mileage only and does not consider time. Regardless, 18 mo seems like a long time. Do you know how many miles your son's car was driven altogether? If my math is correct based on what you described, 4 miles x 5 days = 20 miles/week x 52 weeks = 1040 miles/year =...

2020 Honda Accord Sport 69k miles, approx 6k OCI (maintenance minder at 15%) Out: Valvoline 0W-20, Subaru 15A In: Valvoline 0W-20, Carquest R84356 New cabin and engine air filters.

I think the OP's question is relevant to most multi-step protocols, regardless of application. Some steps are necessary, some probably just sound reasonable, and some may even be superstition. I am all for greater efficiency, but until someone directly tests the importance of each step, no one...

Major brands, major parts store brands, and any other brands made by Warren or Amalie are fine as long as they have the appropriate approvals for your application. I would avoid odd brands at truck stops, gas stations, etc.

Just do a colonoscopy prep...nothing cleans better, faster!

New Mayhew center punch with stars and stripes packaging. Hopefully the tip lasts longer than the cheapo I threw out last week.

+1 on Vessel. Hands down, the best I've ever used.

Love the hood support! But if you get tired of it, A-Premium replacements are about $25/pr on Amazon. I have these on my Matrix hatch and they work well. Autozone also has some $10/ea models that may fit.

Makes sense. Definitely not worth adding stuff if it isn't your car! BTW if you live near Discount Tire they typically patch a tire for free...but then you get sucked into their store and feel obligated to become a lifelong customer. That happened to me 13 years ago...