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That is a terrific machine, but pricey for the output, about 2500-3000 I bet. After using a battery gas blower for the paths and patio (Echo 56v) my reaction is the same as yours. if buying tools new today, I would likely only use gasoline for the backpack for the fall. The trimmers and edgers...

No. My dad is Sicilian. ;-) Joking around aside, it’s an issue. He had fuel tanks installed at the yard so he could keep track of the fuel more closely and lock the pumps when not in use. The lightning is a cool truck (really like the “frunk”) but my dad is old school so those conversations...

Maybe, human ingenuity is pretty amazing.

Dad ran a maintenance/lawncare/site contracting business for 50 years. That’s how I spent my summers. Battery can be a valid option for line trimmers and edgers - things that don’t require long run times. Even smaller homeowner sized chain saws and hedge clippers can be fine on a battery...

I have a charcoal one in the truck now. It worked very well. It was either Hengst or Mann. It is effective on weed, don’t have experience on the skunks.

Exactly. You have no argument. You take something that is true but greatly exaggerated it’s importance.

The problem with your analysis is that the original filter like the rest of the specs of the car is not defective, or Toyota would simply not have the reliability reputation it does. It is not saying that there aren’t more effective filters, it’s about whether that is really material to the...

Or you can buy a car where the screen doesn’t delaminate and find better uses of your time. You are illustrating what is know as a fool’s errand. Moreover, are you really trying to help people, or bully people into your way of thinking?

As someone who says they worked in the auto industry, you do realize that 20 plus years ago when I did work in that area the percentage of parts that were provided by outside suppliers was probably about half (including captive subs). Today that percentage is much higher - probably 3/4ths if...

It is easier to snicker than actually make arguments.

Again, why did you buy the truck then? They did a great job on the whole vehicle and then sh#t the proverbial bed on the filter? Whatever, we are not getting anywhere here. I've taken a very reasonable view - that there are alternatives that are good filters, if not better, no question...

I understand your perspective but if it were me then, I just would avoid the brand. Not saying there aren't better alternatives but the original part (not OEM, the two are not the same) should be sufficient. Quality is a process and a discipline, it's not random. Perhaps I am colored by the...

I don't disagree. Manufacturers have to assume customer abuse as well, and even in these cases they don't want the customers to bad mouth them or go to a different product (but everyone has a limit). A short story: My wife represented a friend who owns a CDJR dealer in a large metropolitan...

100% agree. Point is about perspective and relative importance.

I appreciate what you are saying. eBay has gotten better policing this type of thing so I believe you, but it is more of an issue than people realize. Particularly on Facebook marketplace, Craigslist, etc. For me I simply have better options in terms of convenience and wait time typically so...

Need more photos, particularly engine and underside. These are durable and well respected cars but if the interior is nasty and the engine bay or underside looks like the Exxon Valdez, it will tamp down interest. Make sure it is vacuumed thoroughly. If it has the fabric / velour interior they...

I am going to reach out to Stellantis today and show them this thread and indicate their oil filters are inadequate. I am sure they will respond soon, might even thank me - I can get a coupon for the unnecessary dealer upsell services. TGIF to the rest of the folks who may have found the...

Thank you but I don’t buy car parts on eBay. There are counterfeits and believe it or not uncommon for a lot of the bulk merchandise to be stolen.

Toyota knows more then many self professed internet / forum experts and uses a filter that is adequate for a long service life at a cost point that keeps the vehicle price competitive and returns profits to shareholders - just like they do with every other part on the car. Many more things on...

Do you have any specific data on the Mopar oil filter for the 5.7 or are we still generalizing?