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  1. DougR

    5W30 In ‘20 Corolla 1.8L ?

    https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/toyota-dynamic-force-four-cylinder-electronic-oil-pump.363945/ thread is 3 pages long, 6 months more recent and contains a link to https://global.toyota/en/powertrain/engine/ that includes a description of the continuously variable capacity oil pump.
  2. DougR

    5W30 In ‘20 Corolla 1.8L ?

    https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/toyotas-new-electric-oil-pump.355614/ I only read the first 5 replies, not the entire 10 pages.
  3. DougR

    5W30 In ‘20 Corolla 1.8L ?

    Apparently, I should have verified what I found in a BITOG post. Well then, do the engines that specify 0W-16 have pressure control valves operated via ECM?
  4. DougR

    5W30 In ‘20 Corolla 1.8L ?

    Newer Toyota's that specify 0W-16 have an electric oil pump designed to maintain lubrication with a low viscosity oil as stated in a BITOG post.
  5. DougR

    5W30 In ‘20 Corolla 1.8L ?

    I have 5W-30 in a 2011 Toyota 4Runner Trail even though the manual specifies 0W-20. My 2023 4Runner will have 0W-20 genuine Toyota motor oil during the warranty period and then switch over to 5W-30. The way I see it, 0W-20 is at the very bottom end of the allowable worldwide viscosity range and...
  6. DougR

    Is the use of plastic on new vehicles out of control?

    I have no complaints about the plastics in my 12 year old 4Runner. Point in fact, my wife has tried 3 times to drag home a planter box from Starbucks, however the plastic bumper always lets go of it before she gets very far, saving me the trouble of having to take the box back.
  7. DougR

    Wheel Alignments

    For those who don't get alignments for many years... are you (or your mechanic) inspecting suspension components for wear? Worn ball joints can feel like and be mistaken for unbalanced wheels or unbalanced half shafts while driving. Many years ago, I was working as a mechanic to earn money to...
  8. DougR

    Wheel Alignments

    Perhaps the nuts and bolts were not properly torqued? I had an alignment early last year (the first in ~25 years) after installing new front struts to lift my 4Runner one-inch. Checked torque immediately upon arriving home and found the torque on one lower control arm cam bolt was about 50% low...
  9. DougR

    Are there any professional mechanics that actually let RTV cure for 24 hours?

    The Right Stuff comes in 1 minute and 90 minute products. Directions for the 1 minute are: Apply continuous bead to one surface. Assemble parts within 5 minutes. Tighten to torque specifications. Return to service. Recommended applications: Oil pans, timing covers, transmission pans...
  10. DougR

    Are there any professional mechanics that actually let RTV cure for 24 hours?

    Permatex "The Right Stuff" allows return to service in 1 minute. https://www.permatex.com/products/gasketing/black-gasket-makers/permatex-the-right-stuff-black-1-minute-gasket-maker-5-oz/#:~:text=Permatex®s The Right,lasting than pre-cut gaskets. The Permatex website has many free training...
  11. DougR

    Any of you ever lose the "love" for your hobby?

    At 72, I have not lost the satisfaction of DIY repair. I can't do the work as fast as I used to, so I make it an exercise in mindfulness and let myself feel good about doing it well.
  12. DougR

    Hope I didn't board the wrong flight.... lol

    Given all the counterfeit parts found on planes, the Captain may have to make an emergency landing somewhere in Canada. Nothing to worry about, though.
  13. DougR

    Fuel sending unit sealant

    Another Google search, "gasoline resistant RTV" yields several hits including this one, https://www.permatex.com/products/gasketing/gasket-sealants/permatex-permashield-fuel-resistant-gasket-dressing-flange-sealant-2-oz/ and...
  14. DougR

    Fuel sending unit sealant

    I suggest a Google search, "gasoline resistant sealant tape" for a variety of products to choose from.
  15. DougR

    Driving At Night

    Glaucoma can result in seeing halos around lights. I've been treated for glaucoma twice, once about ten years ago and again early this year. Fortunately, I was successfully treated before there was a loss of vision. No more halos and my night vision is very good.
  16. DougR

    Big class action payout.

    The settlement is $190M and there were 98M eligible members in the class action. Did OP file documentation proving $700+ expenses incurred as a result of the breach?
  17. DougR

    Do The Math

    Problem #1 10+10+10=30 10+5+5=20 5+2+2=9 5+2+10=17 Problem #2 The net transaction is $25. It is not $30 as implied by your question ... $25=30-5=(3x10)-(3+2)=(3x10-3)-2=3(10-1)-2=3x9-2=$25
  18. DougR

    Recommend a dash cam?

    Viofo A139 Pro 4K, 2160P front, 1080P rear
  19. DougR

    Enjoy this animation by my daughter

    Great animation! One has to be a Chrome web developer to appreciate the subtle humor. Such as, the book titles refer to other Internet web tools, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Apple Safari. Nice touch to hold them up with dinosaur bookends. The humor goes on-and-on.... I'm sure your...
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