Recent content by svhanc

I am a fan of running multiple OCIs on a filter as long as you have a good running vehicle. There is the matter of fewer opportunities for issues (bad seal, etc) as well as less mess and waste associated with filter changes. I use an oversized filter (XG8A) on my Tacoma & TJ, but even without...

I have a 2010 2.7 4wd Taco with a 5spd manual. I have the 4 leaf rear leafs from the TSB and use slightly oversized LT tires. I have a lifetime 22mpg average on something over 210k miles. All synthetic lubes. I have towed a Camry on a dolly 550miles and gotten a little under 15mpg. I have put a...

Might want to try a Wrangler fan clutch as well. It bolts on the same and gives a little extra cooling for extra margin. Also use a Scangauge or similar to monitor real-time since the dash gauge doesn’t track with temp very well.

I was a fan of SanRenMu knives for a while, but got tired of the mediocre blade steel. My latest carry knives are D2 blades from Jiaheng with the Axis lock. They are bigger than the SanRenMu knives I had before, but D2 really cuts well ifyou can avoid chipping the edge. I like the action of...

Tesla is the internet around the time of the dotcom bubble...Not making money but everyone seeing the potential. If/When they have a safe, reliable car with decent range for $20k they will be a threat to the industry. Otherwise it is just one more player in the luxury auto market. If...

Get a used one in good condition off Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace. I prefer one with hydrostatic and a fairly tight turning radius if there are corners or obstacles.

On an interference engine it probably isnt worth squeezing an extra year out of it unless the car is at the point of diminishing returns.

No problem. Your car won't get anywhere near up to temperature in the 30sec you have it running. If you have a left-hand drillbit, drill slowly into the plug and allow it to grab and back the plug out.

Go with a chuck roast. Aldi has an Angus Chuck roast pretty consistently for $4-4.50/pound that is vacuum packed that is my current go-to. If a supermarket has a sale for less I will hit that too. Half a bottle of cheap red wine, a bag of Liptons Onion Soup Mix, a can or two of cream of...

My Tacoma came with factory Dunlops that were terrible in the Dry and Wet, but were dangerous in snow. The lack of traction combined with sensitive ABS would make me not stop at all. I had to leave the truck in gear and just idle up to stop signs. I left them on for a few years but I would pull...

In my carry class we were told to carry hollow points and in court explain them as expanding point ammo to make sure the bullet did not penetrate and hit unintended targets.

There are a couple of factors to consider with your post. Motorcycles with wet clutches (clutches that share oil with the engine) don't do well with oils that have friction modifiers typically found in 0W & 5W oils. They can cause the clutch to slip prematurely. That is why motorcycle-rated...

I have had Speed Bleeders on my vehicles for years. Never had a problem.

I would consider a Sebenza. The small one makes a great EDC. I am rough on knives and need one-handed opening so I always carry an Axis-lock knife with a deep-carry clip like Benchmade. I am a big fan of D2 as an EDC blade steel. Cuts great. Not exotic.

I got a foam mattress last summer and it is great. It is not memory foam, because they sleep a little hot. They definitely have a different feel than coil spring, much more of a floating feeling. I bought my King Sized one for about $300 on Amazon and have gotten a full sized one for my...