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    Are we over exaggerating the perfect ATF fluid level? thermal expansion seems to think we are

    WOW adding this seems to bring more food to thought, so would u say level doesn't need to be precise as much? or it does?
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    Are we over exaggerating the perfect ATF fluid level? thermal expansion seems to think we are

    can someone if possible put some atf in a glass container with ml markings, heat it by like 50f or 100f and just let us know how much it changes by. would probably help tons of people i would totally do it but not in the correct place atm
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    Are we over exaggerating the perfect ATF fluid level? thermal expansion seems to think we are

    its going to be impossible to find a consensus view on this issue. i am op and i had similar issue which warranted me to start this thread. in my opinion and my scientific math calculations, there is negligible difference. albeit i havent done the calculation in forever, but if you finished at...
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    is KBS coatings headlight restore kit still one of the best kits?

    seems like sylvania and cerakote also make a good kit, not sure if they are good as kbs or better? anyone have experiences
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    is KBS coatings headlight restore kit still one of the best kits?

    yeah thats kinda like the kbs kit, clean and sand/abrate with the scotch brite pad and then clear coat with there diamondfinish clear coat
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    is KBS coatings headlight restore kit still one of the best kits?

    hey all, trying to find the best restoration kit for my hazed up headlights https://www.kbs-coatings.com/headlight-restore-kit.html KBS coatings make a headlight restore kit which has been out for many years and some lighting experts seem to really recommend it. It comes with an abrasive pad...
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    any tips to remove windshield protection film/remaining adhesive residue?

    hey all gonna help a friend remove a windshield protection film he got a few years ago, wonder if any tips to remove it and also what to spray on to easily remove the residue after/ i assume goo gone or goo off? thx
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    Oil Spec STJLR 51.5122

    I believe he changed as thicker oils are supposedly said to protect more then what the manuals usually prescribe
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    PUP 5W30 quieted Toyota 2.5L startup rattle completely

    fair enough but i think that may be a misconception that truly is unexplainable. i used the same filter and it rattles with 0w20, or m1 0w30, and then its quiet with pup 5w30
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    PUP 5W30 quieted Toyota 2.5L startup rattle completely

    my oh my, for all yall who like hearing the grinding and the rattle keep running ur 0w20 or other subpar motor oils if you want butter smooth startups on even the coldest starts, u gotta go pup 5w30 i completely even forgot i had a bad startup rattle back in the day, it was even promiment on...
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    is running thru PRNDL necessary for proper level check for tranny?

    Sorry should have added it’s for a 2015 Rav 4 with the u660/u760
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    is running thru PRNDL necessary for proper level check for tranny?

    hey all, i did a fluid drain and fill a few weeks ago and want to do a last level check just for peace of mind since its been a few weeks since i set the level just incase there was any air trapped or etc etc. since it is a toyota and i have to do the level check at 104f or whatever, i was going...
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    Castrol Transmax ATF/CVT Universal most similar to 'Real' Aisin/Toyota WS fluid?

    idk if it likes it or not tbh but it runs fine I noticed the shifts are more cushioned I would say I don't know how to explain it but it doesn't drop into gear or shift instatnly i now feel a nice cushioned effect when the shift is engaging i assume due to thicker fluid drives good and have...
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    PP 0W20 vs M1 AFE 0W20

    If you want an oil that becomes a 0w16 after usage get the m1
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    PUP 5W30 quieted Toyota 2.5L startup rattle completely

    excited for u to hear back honestly next OCI i will run edge 5w30 or a diff 5w30 that i can find on sale just to test all the flavors for this engine
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    any place to go to check if tires are balanced?

    hey all, just curious what shops will check if tires are balanced for a low price or free? i don't mind paying to get them balanced ofc but i don't want to pay for a balancing package if the tires are balanced and or if some are already in balance any recommendations? thx
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    PUP 5W30 quieted Toyota 2.5L startup rattle completely

    a little over a month in and wow oh wow this 5w30 pennzoil ultra platinum is the quietness king made the vvt non existent even tho others have mistaklenly said that oils can never make a rattle go away and that me trying to find an oil to mitigate the issue was equal to trying to find a needle...
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    Are we over exaggerating the perfect ATF fluid level? thermal expansion seems to think we are

    Would be cool if we could convert fluid level to quarts of total fluid
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    Are we over exaggerating the perfect ATF fluid level? thermal expansion seems to think we are

    yeah even with the math and just eye balling a number 10oz of expansion for 100 degrees sounds about right
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    Are we over exaggerating the perfect ATF fluid level? thermal expansion seems to think we are

    Thank you! I totally agree the process on a Toyota is totally doable and I agree with you. The only reason I made this thread is so that newbies such as me and anyone else that may end up overthinking this procedure don’t freak out if they end up setting the fluid level at 117f rather then 110f...
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