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It really doesn't. He's saying you cannot "divorce" the turbos from the 3.5L and not pleased with having a 59k truck engine going bad on him. (I tend to agree) So yeah, complexity, whether it be "cylinder deactivation, turbos, DI, AFM etc... He's looking for less maintenance costs period with...

The shop told him tonight they cannot even locate a timing chain "Kit/part" due to availability. ??? From what I understand, the 3.5L has a bunch of non-conventional engineering going on which means digging-in and removing quite a bit of stuff to get at everything. $1,900+ in Timing chain parts...

He's never going to consider the Titan at this point for reasons I won't go into here... But... BUT!! I LOVE the Titan and it's V-8 Very highly underrated IMHO.

Hey Ya'll.. I appreciate the advice. A few things... He's been doing some research and admitted he does not want the complexity of a "Turbo-____anything" (Yes, I know the Diesels can have turbocharging.) So, Diesel's are out (Along with costs etc.) It's down to two options with him leaning...

Well... I'm sure I'm going to open-up a can of worms here. In a nutshell, I am trying to help-out a buddy that owns a 2019 Ford 150 with the 3.5L Twin Turbo and 59k miles. Last week, he called me for help and pulled-over on the highway because of a high temperature reading. Checked coolant...

That was a good drum break...

Interesting. I looked-up your filter on Amazon and got these dimensions. Are you sure RA sourced this filter correctly? https://www.amazon.com/Premium-Guard-PG4612EX-EXtended-Performance/dp/B00VAFAFVS/ref=sr_1_1 I still like the Microgard Select compared to some others.... The world of...

Man..brings back memories from thirty-plus years ago. (Last time I went) On that visit, I actually got to see the SR-71 land from Edwards. (A little over an hour's flight time!) Crazy amount of planes and people. We camped-out then and had flight line passes. Great show. I often have wondered if...

Download your MP3's to an Micro SD card and install the card into your phone. There's dozens upon dozens of Android apps that will play music. Since I'm an open-source kinda guy and don't like adds and unnecessary permissions, I use a player called "Auxio" and it's super simple. Actually, the...

With the possible exception of the "HD" version. I've read this version is okay for Aluminum.

That's assuring to hear. I have a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe that will be getting Peak 10X. It keeps things simple now since we have the two vehicles.

Thanks for doing this! I still like the Microgard better. I suppose it's OCD etc... Some will say there are cheaper filters and "That's all I use and my car has 300+K miles"... But I look at the build quality. Price is not a factor when there's only a $5-6 difference. (A $15 plus filter better...

Just a side observation... I find it interesting that consumers will try and get the cheapest filter for their vehicles and yet don't complain about getting a fast food meal for $10. (And often also.) Outside of the very high-priced filters, is $5 either way a deciding factor?

I'll bet you changed your oil quite a bit. Right? I guess (In a back-handed way) you're making a point that I agree with. "Filters" need not be cutting edge. In other words, proper maintenance and filter changes (With any filter) supersede boutique filters and extended OCI's. That's where the...

Yeah, the shipping does get you. I'm perfectly okay with the O'Reilly price. I'm not trying to get the cheapest filter. The only way this makes sense is to see what the final "Bulk Price" would be and compare it to the O'Reilly's. Most any good filter today is going to be over $10. Again, I just...

The Amazon filter (PG) for my car is clearly a Microgard. (Made in Vietnam). The same filter can be found on RA for even less. (Vietnam). I'm still confused as to the STP line at Autozone. I don't think it's a Microgard clone as it's made in China. AFAIK, Microgard filters (And the clones) are...

Confusing me....??? STP is not the same as the Microgard. If the STP is a Champ filter, and made in China, then it's not a Microgard. O'reilly Auto is the primary supplier of the "Microgard". Versions of this filter can be the "Premium Guard" or "Parts Plus" or "Various MFR". Soooo.... outside...

Yes. That's primarily the reason I started this thread. I was a little perplexed why this filter gets passed over so much. Cost? (Probably). I think Whip City may do a review on this and the Premium Guard, Parts Plus filters... (Somewhat less expensive). At any rate, I also have not seen or...

Sure does! That's one of the reasons I like this filter. Both look good.

Maybe this model will also emit more emissions/NOX while driving and therefore, command a special price. VW..... They're just special that way. o_O