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Hi folks, I recently got the Westinghouse WGen9500DF generator. Manual says to use 4 stroke 10W30 or full synthetic 5w30 oil. I have a jug of Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5w30 and wondering if I can use it. Thanks in advance!

Experts, I need your opinions! I did 2 D&F back in August and got the third one done last week on my 2015 Ford Edge. Long story short, at first drain (13k miles) I found 2~3 curved metallic derbies about finger nail size and some very small metal bits in the drain pan. Fast forward to last week...

VW dealership sells G550540A2 ATF for $24 a qt. I bet they make more money on selling parts than selling cars.

I would like to thank everyone again for all the great information and tips. I really appreciate it. The vehicle belongs to a family member who is a firm believer on OEM parts so eventually bought it from dealer cost 356 in total for front pad and rotors. However, when I was replacing the pads...

Originally Posted By: The Critic Is yours a Japan Build or a North American build? They use different front rotors, but some brands have tried to consolidate by suggesting the Japan rotor on North American builds as well. The hat design is different. I work on a lot of RX's. They tend to be...

Thanks! I will keep that in mind.

Originally Posted By: TinyVoices I could do it in my driveway on jackstands for you with manual tools in 30 minutes. 500 for labor is ridiculous. LoL, I wish you are my neighbor!

Will definitely check that out. Thanks!

Originally Posted By: slacktide_bitog Rock Auto has good quality aftermarket pads and rotors like Akebono ProACT, Wagner OEX, and Advics. The Beck/Arnley 089-1805 is the actual OE front pads, for just over $30 As for the rotors, Rock Auto offers US-made Advics rotors, but they are expensive...

Thanks! Wow all of a sudden there are too much to choose. I was uncertain about aftermarket parts for Toyota/Lexus but looks like you guys had great experiences with the brands mention in this thread.

Thank you all for the inputs! Online Lexus OEM cost about $260 for front pads and rotors. Aftermarket cost about half of OEM. I try to see how much Toyota is selling first thinking it may cost a little less than Lexus. Dealership service quoted $350 for pads and "reconditioned/machines" rotors...

Hi all. I am trying to buy a set of front brake pads and rotor at Toyota dealership( figure it would save a little?). But i only have the Lexus parts number for the 09 RX350. Does Lexus and Toyota use a different parts naming convention or they are the same? Much thanks in advance!

I did mine two weeks ago at around 13k miles on my 2015 Ford Edge. Fluid was dark and found small metal pieces in the drain pan. Two drain and fills were done now the BlackStone kit has arrived I am ready to do the third one and have it sent to the lab for more testing.

Newer 09G requires a G 055 540 A2 spec. Does anyone know whats the difference between G055 540 and G055 025? Are they totally different or just a name change? Thanks!

Ya and owners manual doesnt say a word about short trips will cause cbu issues. How do you like 15 Exploer? Is that Gen 2 EB?