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Impala, last year, a few miles south of Cache Creek BC.

Topped up the stash today at Costco with a 2 x 4.73L jug box of Kirkland Signature 0w20 for the Tacoma. $10 off sale.

You aren't alone. My local retailer doesn't carry it either. It is my preferred viscosity choice for my Impala but on the last PUP rebate / sale blitz for my stash I ended up getting 5w-30. The clerk's anecdote was "no one buys 10w-30 anymore it seems" and he may have been right?

I have two components on my 67 Impala that are Centric: 1 - Front Brake Shoes. I went with these because they offered a heavy duty brake shoe that was rivetted for my car. So far, 2 years later, they have been fine. No fade, no noise. 2 - Master Cylinder. Centric was the only brand I could...

I can only speak on my experience with their product in American transmissions. I have installed two kits into two GM THM400s and one into a Chrysler A727. The TransGo product is an excellent, well engineered kit (for those transmissions) and they have been in business a long time. As noted by...

No you are not. Your math / calculator tool looks roughly correct to me at a quick glance if your input prices are as stated. I have done that exact same calculation, admittedly not recently, and gas always comes out ahead in both provinces I have lived in (AB and BC).

I do not have an Innova timing light but I do have an Innova Multi/Dwell Meter (3340) and it has been excellent so far. Based on my experience with this Dwell Meter I'd have no problem with trying their timing lights if that helps. I do have an older Snap-On dial back timing light and, as noted...

I have owned a lot of classic cars (see signature) and have been using ethanol enhanced gasoline for well over 30 years, pretty much since it has been available. I have never had any serious issues and certainly my Q-Jets have never looked like that thumbnail. The only thing I have ever done is...

I have the RT45's on my Impala in P225/70R15. I like the tire; it is quiet and good handling / cornering in a large heavy car. No data on wear yet, I have barely 1200 miles on them. I typically have to replace tires from age long before wear in all my old cars. I was also very impressed with...

Factory battery reached the end of its life in my 2017 Tacoma. New Kirkland Signature (Costco) 24F installed (6/24 date sticker). OE was 7 years old and had 78,000kms (~48,000 miles) on it.

Here are some reasonable cost domestic 10w-40 choices with your zinc desire: https://www.amsoil.com/p/amsoil-z-rod-10w-40-100-synthetic-motor-oil-zrd/ https://drivenracingoil.com/i-30497806-hr5-10w-40-conventional-hot-rod-oil.html...

The bigger deal is the increase to unsprung weight. This will affect handling and steering. You may or may not notice it but it will be there. 4lbs (on each tire) is quite a bit of unsprung weight to add.

Meets manufacturer's API requirement eg. SN, SP etc. Mainstream or reputable boutique brand name Lowest price

I get from 5 to 7 years out of them. I try and buy at the end of the tech curve eg. an older model processor. I am typically spending about $800 (cdn) each time.

Part number 17-1728 Canadian Tire house branded oil filter for my 1970 Pontiac. This is the usual PF24 "BOP" short filter. It was 40+ years ago so I have no idea who actually made the filter. When I started working at a local speed shop while going to University (I had my Buick by then, same...

We have used Benjamin Moore in the last 2 houses we have lived in and won't use anything else based upon our experiences. It is a bit more expensive but well worth it for ease of application and long term wear. We have a friend who is a professional painter, both residential and commercial, and...

Costco (Kirkland Signature) is always my first choice for a new battery in my daily driver cars. They are the best price, have a decent warranty (in my opinion) and that warranty is honoured across Canada in the event it fails on vacation for example. I have never had any issues with these...

I do it if I am approached and asked. I am not paranoid about helping per se but I do have concerns: Hydrogen explosion, most batteries are sealed now but I still am wary given past experiences I have witnessed and not knowing the condition of the other person's car. I hook up the last...

Ok, yes, that one looks nice and mild. I was not aware of that part number / cam in the Melling line it is not in my catalog. Good to know, thanks.

I loved TRW back in the day. Great stuff. Most, if not all, of the forged piston GM engines back then had the pistons manufactured at the TRW foundry.