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Just some info to add to this thread regarding the J35. Our 2023 Odyssey has had 3 oil changes so far (1k, 5k and now 10k mile marks, supertech 0W-20) I'd be curious as to what MPG others are seeing. We drove from NE Ohio to SC, over 640 miles doing 70 mph the entire trip and averaged 29.6 MPG...

I forgot that I also used it for that. Came in handy.

I feel the same way. I bought the battery powered blower b/c Iit was on a sale buy the tool get a free battery from HF. The sheer convince of it is very eye opening, no more going to buy pre mix (I don't use a lot of 2 cycle). Just grab the blower and a battery and have at it. It's also a lot...

I did get a chuckle out of it.

It's been a few years since I've read much about this. What is everybody running nowadays? I'm ready to get out of 2-cycle equipment at the minimum. As a test I replaced my blower with an on-sale HF Bauer blower and I couldn't be happier, just looking to possibly replace the rest of my gear over...

Is there a maintenance schedule for that belt? Does the book specify?

Definitely not great at all. Before I sold my wife's 2016 Trax I replaced the valve cover for the second time on it. Engine looks brand new under it at 124k miles. This was taken in May of this year. 5-6k mile changes since new with all different types of synthetic.

They didn't use to. I have a 17 Malibu with the 1.5T (different engine code though) and it calls for 5w30. I believe this changed somewhere around 2019.

I just work on my personal stuff in the garage but I have a Hercules extended reach 3/8 and it's awesome for everything I've needed it for. And extra batteries are 20-25 bucks being 12v. When I have a need for a 1/4 inch drive I'm buying the non-extended reach.

I need to get a set.

You must have never tried any cordless impacts made in the past 5 years.

I know what you mean about finally getting an electric ratchet. I went with the HF Hercules 3/8 extended reach ratchet. It was absolutely amazing using it to change spark plugs and valve cover gaskets on my 04 Silverado. I could easily reach all they way to the rear of the engine.

Reading this makes me worry. I have a 17 Malibu with this engine and almost 110k miles. Oil changes every 5k with synthetic since it was new. Is there a fixed design for this vacuum pump replacement? Are there any signs that the pump is failing before it actually fails?

The AAA pump on my Simpson calls for 15w-40.

Mine need this done as well. I have an 04 1500 with the 4.8 and at least 2 broken studs on each side.