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I've been using mostly Amsoil SS/EAO nanofibre oil filters with annual oil changes for years, exactly due to Canuck prices. That way I never had to keep checking CT for sales or settle for the mediocre selection of my local Wal-mart. The annual cost was the same as twice a year changes with...

2013 Dodge Dart 2.0 M6: Out-- PP 0W-20, Mopar filter. In-- Amsoil SS OW-20, Mopar filter. 2011 Toyota Tundra (new to me): Out--unknown oil, off brand filter than required me to crush the the thing with 3 different filter wrenches to remove. In: PUP-HM 5W-30, Toyota OEM filter. 2017 Ram 2500...

You probably could have used it for a while longer in your climate, but batteries aren't that expensive, and angry parents when their car won't start are never a good thing. I'd buy a battery maintainer type charger and leave it on all the time. Your folks can disconnect it when they want to...

I've been using an oil-less 25 gal Porter Cable branded air compressor in the garage for the last 10 years or so. It's loud, but I wear ear-muffs or earplugs when using it so not big deal. It'll run my 1/2" impact gun without issue, and can air up the 20 inch tires on my Ram 2500 but I do have...

Originally Posted by john_pifer Dang. I had clicked on this thread hoping someone had pressurized an air compressor and then shot it. I did that to a full 20 lb propane tank once, 7.62 x 39. Made a big ffffffftht sound, huge fog of propane but didn't ignite like we hoped it would. Small hole...

The Mrs. 2018 VW Tiguan, 2.0 TGDI, recent first oil change at 15,000 km as per the manual, Castrol Edge Professional LL IV 0W-20, did we do something wrong? . Oil is VW 508.00. Free oil changes q15,000 km for 3 years per the dealer.

I used SS 0W-30 in our 2005 Pacifica with the 3.5L V-6 from 10,000 km on. I did annual oil changes with an Ea oil filter. It now has 364,000 km but started using oil and developed a lifter tick a couple of years ago. Still running though. We were doing 30,000 km a year for a few years, so maybe...

Oh my........... Check out jaguarforums.com, look at the X300 section. It'll have everything you need to know and more, actually enough to be really worried. I say this having owned a 97 XJ6 and and 96 XJR. There's nothing more expensive than a cheap Jag! No offense if yours is in excellent...

2017 Ram 2500 6.7 Cummins: what the dealer uses, so Rotella T4 15W-40 in the spring and Rotella T6 5W-40 in the fall with Mopar filters. A six month OCI is silly when Cummins spec's 24,000 km intervals, but FCA say every 6 months so I'll keep doing that until the warranty is off. If I can get my...

Thanks for all the great information gents. Tacomaworld: dayum, there goes my weekend. Awesome! I'm glad to hear the engine and transmission are reliable. But what's up with the bizarre way to check the transmission fluid level? Sheesh! That will be a project for the warm springtime. I'll...

Just picked up a new-to-me 2011 Toyota Tacoma double cab 4x4, 4.0L V-6, 5 speed auto, 126,000 km. It was originally a US vehicle per the Carfax report, sold Sept. 2010 in Tennessee and imported into Canada in August 2012. It's in great shape both inside and out. The seller said his small town...

https://no.co/products/charging/multipurpose Awesome products, multiple settings, great clamps. I have the G1100 and G4. For old school, excellent quality, made in USA chargers: https://www.usabatterychargers.com/portable-battery-chargers I have their 126ST, bought it for the boost...

Yup, many times. I don't start off with a chemical flush if the system has been reasonably maintained. I do a series of water flushes only. Use either distilled or reverse osmosis water for all flushes and the final fill. 2 things I'd change from the otherwise very good video: 1. leave the...

Zerex G-05. It's the best of both worlds, long life but rapid protection like IAT silicates.

You American gents in gun friendly states make me jealous. Awesome haul you've got there. Enjoy!