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Now for the $64 question - Can I swap out the filter without draining the oil? Or will it all just run down the front of the engine?

I ran out of Pure Ones for my 2005 Sienna and got a Bosch Filter with the oil change special at AutoZone. With all the buzz of PureONE having rips, I figured I'd give the Bosch a try. Weird part was, the Bosch 3300 was significantly smaller than the PL10241!!?! I run Quaker State Full Synthetic...

Maybe the weight of the oil, 15W-40, is the problem?!?

Originally Posted By: GearheadTool The observation is that, as clear as day, he can be seen topping off the engine with one quart of Royal Purple 15W-40 motor oil. Product placement is how a lot of movies make $$$, I suggest you watch POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold that...

Originally Posted By: ZeeOSix If I had a car that burned a quart every 500 mile, I think I'd enter it in the next demolition derby. +2

Originally Posted By: chad8 By double1trouble1 at 2012-02-03 This guys going - "OH MAN, Mr. Goodwrench screwed the pooch again!"

Originally Posted By: user52165 When it comes to getting genuine MB parts, fleece is definitely the right word. +1

Originally Posted By: 2010_FX4 Switch every time if you like, nothing will happen and no damage will be caused. The concept that damage will be caused by switching oil remains from days of old. Although some or most people stay with a particular brand, there would be no harm done in switching...

Where's the story about the troubles that kids in the inner cities of America face on a day to day basis getting to school?

Originally Posted By: tinmanSC Originally Posted By: dwendt44 It's the VALUE that gets peoples undies in a wad. You can get a better and better constructed filter for the same or lesser price. +1 +2

I have 279K on my Mazda 626 and I am pretty proud of it, but WOW, that's just 10% of this guys mileage?!?

Just buy one of the internet enabled devices listed above and be done. Netflix will stream to 6 different devices from one account. That way you can watch on your old PC, on the TV (thru the blu-ray) and your xbox, Wii, PS3, etc... You are trying to polish a turd in that old Dell, it just is...

Just say no...

Originally Posted By: John_K Quote: I am hoping and praying the oil industry fat cats, traders, et al will finally decide they have made enough profit and end their tactics Enough profit? What's that? For these corporate "leaders" it's never enough! John +1 - These idiots can't earn...

Originally Posted By: cchase Glad to see cassettes still get used. I don't use anything but cassettes for music at home. Q-tip and some high content alcohol are what's needed. Clean the capstans, pinch rollers, head, and demagnetize the deck. Don't use the common 70-75% alcohol if you can...

Originally Posted By: expat I once saw some guys plinking with a .22 semi auto, I think they were trying to put a whole tube of sells in the target in one burst of rapid fire. This guy misses after three shots, and says "I messed up, I'll try again" so he slams the butt of the rifle on the...

Did he look into the barrel to confirm that there was a bullet in there too?

Originally Posted By: ZeeOSix Facts are a funny thing sometimes. Don't let facts get in the way of your opinions!

Originally Posted By: sayjac In ~40yrs diy oil changes can thickness never been an issue, even with an orange can. As for can being crushed/bent upon removal, sounds like installer error, ie., overtightening and/or gasket not adequately lubed. P1 one of the easiest to install, hand tighten with...

The polystyrene waste product is a big stumbling block...