Search results

  1. michael007

    Need help with better headlights for 2015 rav 4

    I see Philips sells aftermarket LEDs in your 9005 (HB3) in Asia In their video, they claim it doesn't dazzle oncoming traffic $45USD with shipping from China: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001350562457.html
  2. michael007

    Cusco Sports Magnetic Oil Filter for the Chinese market

    Good guess. Bought it from T-Mall which is Alibaba's website for domestic purchases https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=526248413941&sku=1627207:28320&sku_id=3133004596720 Then had it sent to Canada using a shipping forwarder. CSSBuy is the one I used but there are many (Superbuy is the most...
  3. michael007

    Mann HU816X C&P - 4300miles

    If the UOA shows the oil was fine, I might do an entire OCI with HPL and 2% cleaner. Start with filter intervals of 300 miles and figure it out from there
  4. michael007

    Cusco Sports Magnetic Oil Filter for the Chinese market

    $15USD plus shipping which was only a dollar or two as it got sent with other stuff. These weren’t supposed to be sold outside of China so they don’t compete with the $30 Japanese ones you found
  5. michael007

    Mann HU816X C&P - 4300miles

    I agree but since liqui moly isn’t like HPL when it comes to cleaning, I think the debris is only from the last week after the additive was added so possibly 300 miles and not 4300. I’ve been testing the oil level sensor every time I drive and it’s been flawless. In the past year, it was...
  6. michael007

    Mann HU816X C&P - 4300miles

    Your all time favorite ;), liqui moly. The oil is still in there. Going to let my mechanic change it with HPL next week and not say a word about the testing. He is of the mindset that additives should not be used.
  7. michael007

    Mann HU816X C&P - 4300miles

    I think that issue isn't applicable to the n54 but I could be wrong. Haven't had anything happen recently other a leak in the oil cooler thermostat housing two months ago and that was due to a faulty part so it was fixed under warranty. we've had the car for probably 10 years now and bought it...
  8. michael007

    Cusco Sports Magnetic Oil Filter for the Chinese market

    Looks like there’s might be some metal on the magnet No carbon buildup when scraped with a knife. Was surprised as valvoline blue restore was used.
  9. michael007

    Mann HU816X C&P - 4300miles

    This filter was in service for 5 months and had 4300miles on it. 7 days ago, close to a quart of top up oil was added along with 120mL of Chevron's Vartech (it's use in cars has not been vetted). My hypothesis is oil performance shouldn't be affected when the additive is at a 2%...
  10. michael007

    Chevron Turbine Oil Varnish Webinar

    Came across an interesting video on varnish formation in industrial turbines. (starts at 25:10) One of my cars shows symptoms similar to ones shown in the video Photo taken today of the fill port: A few highlights for those who don't want to watch:
  11. michael007

    Brake Pads for SRAM Guid RSC?

    https://absoluteblack.cc/graphenpads-worlds-best-disc-brake-pads-disc-31-sram-g2 I wish I could try these on my mtb but they don't make them for Hayes or SRAM code. The company who manufactures the brake pads on my car also supplies absoluteblack with their pad material. The car pads have been...
  12. michael007

    Valvoline Restore Gen2

    Still haven't heard back but I decided to go ahead with two cases of the 1st generation blue restore because the price is too good to pass on. I didn't ask how much stock they had but there's currently stock in Montreal and Mississauga. Takes about two weeks for a transfer. Part number for a...
  13. michael007

    Valvoline Restore Gen2

    Just called my local cummins sales and service. It took the poor guy close to 10 minutes of searching so it's obviously not easy but he found blue restore generation 1 on his computer and says it's available to order. He's going to email his support to find out if generation 2 is available in...
  14. michael007

    No more Ethanol free gas in Canada?

    :( I was really hoping some regions would be exempted but it was wishful thinking If they're doing it in Northern Ontario, it's just a matter of time before the whole province is affected. https://noto.ca/important-update-on-gasoline-ethanol-content-2/
  15. michael007

    KYB shocks now garbage

    I've also got a set at home, unfortunately taking up space in my living room... Went all out for some Japanese ones after reading some bad reviews on this forum about the ones sold in North America. We'll see if it's marketing -
  16. michael007

    Techron vs. Techron High Mileage

    Both products contain the same cleaner, just at different concentrations which is why they have different treat rates. If you compare the concentrations to the treat rates that Chevron recommends in the image you uploaded, you'll see high mileage contains more cleaner and so it seems like a...
  17. michael007

    Solar battery maintainers with cigarette plugs?

    Me either. Seems expensive if something goes wrong but Coleman was confident enough to jump on board selling these things. I see the one you linked says it can output 0.233 amps and it's 3.5W The 50W one advertises an output of 2.38 amps but one of the reviews says they only get 0.7amps so...
  18. michael007

    Solar battery maintainers with cigarette plugs?

    When I research it quickly on the Chinese markets, the smallest is 20W and the largest is 60W. I don't think you need to hardwire through the firewall as some models charge via the OBD. Here's a 50W model. The kit is sold over there for $43US. I translated the text in the video so we can...
Back
Top Bottom