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2016 Chevrolet Equinox 2.4L 200,127 miles Out: 2.5qt unknown oil (very black), Ecogard X5436 filter In: 5qt Valvoline Restore and Protect 5w30, Super Tech ST9018 filter A family friend came over so that I could change her oil, and I taught her two boys (11 and 9) in the process. Well, I did my...

I’m not sure I’m following your argument. If they’re burning oil with top-shelf oil at low OCIs then it sounds like it would have happened regardless of the quality of the base stocks. You shouldn’t notice a difference between Super Tech and a boutique oil at a low OCI, at least for most...

Just one data point, of course, but my Kia Sorento apparently loves it some Super Tech. I sent in an oil sample after a 4,000 mile severe service interval and the engine was happy as a clam. https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/2016-kia-sorento-3-3l-v6-3-990-miles-super-tech-5w30.385193/...

Okay, this bothered me enough that I ended up draining the oil after only 6 days and 139 miles. I really want to begin a 4th OCI of Valvoline Restore and Protect and I’m just not a patient person. Plus, I get the warm fuzzies of knowing that any carbon and varnish is being slowly eaten away...

2016 Kia Sorento 3.3L V6 123,748 miles OCI: 3,838 miles Out: 6qt Valvoline Restore and Protect 5w30, Fram XG10855 In: 5qt Valvoline Extended Protection 5w30, 1qt Valvoline Restore and Protect 5w30, Fram XG10855 Oops! I just finished the third OCI of Valvoline Restore and Protect and intended...

The kid is a sponge. He LOVES learning about vehicle maintenance. He’s going to help me do another transmission fluid drain-and-fill coming up soon.

2016 Kia Sorento 3.3L V6 119,910 miles OCI: 4,298 miles Out: Valvoline Restore and Protect 5w30, Fram XG10855 In: Valvoline Restore and Protect 5w30, Fram XG10855 Just completed the second OCI of Valvoline Restore and Protect and beginning the third. This engine seems to like the oil. I might...

2016 Kia Sorento 3.3L V6, 115,612 miles Out: Valvoline Restore and Protect 5w30 w/ Fram XG11784 filter, 5,161 miles In: Valvoline Restore and Protect 5w30 w/ Fram XG11784 filter I went over my intended 4k mile OCI for this vehicle by accident, but that target is overly cautious anyway. No harm...

2021 Honda PCX 157cc 3,144 miles Out: Mobil 1 Extended Performance 10w30 In: Mobil 1 Extended Performance 10w30 Short OCI this time at only 421 miles. I’m wanting to ride it in the Spring with fresh fluids all around (I’ve already flushed the coolant and brake fluid), and it has such a...

Toro Power Clear 721E snow blower Out: OEM fluid, believed to be 5w30 (smelled strongly of fuel) In: Super Tech Full Synthetic 5w30 Honda HRN 216 lawn mower w/ GCV 170 engine Out: Honda 10w30 In: Rotella T4 15w40 I experimented with using a fluid extractor on these two engines, tipping them...

It would add to the complexity of the project, and we wouldn’t ever use them as true storm shutters. We just wanted something decorative to break up the newly-painted brick facade a bit. The brick used to be an ugly shade of brown (I’m normally a fan of natural brick, but this was bad), and it...

I generally avoid battery-powered tools when I can, the exception being an M12 screwdriver and an oscillating multi-tool for odd jobs around the house. For everything else, I stick to corded electric where reasonable and it's generally been a good decision for this average homeowner. I've gotta...

I’m in the process of making my own shutters to put on the house, and so far so good! I'm a novice at working with wood, but this seemed like a good way to get my feet wet. I used the guide below, making a few changes to suit my taste. I made my shutters 4-wide rather than 3-wide, routed the...

I had a 40’ pine in my backyard a couple of years ago that I couldn’t stand, so my neighbor and I felled it with a corded Bauer chainsaw that I bought from Harbor Freight. I’m very much a novice when it comes to chainsaws, but it seemed to get the job done pretty easily I must say. For someone...

2021 Honda PCX Out: OEM brake fluid. The color of apple juice. In: Super Tech DOT4 Honda’s Winter Storage Guide recommends flushing the brake fluid every 2 years, so I went ahead and did that this weekend. I bought the scoot secondhand this past Spring and I don’t have a service history on it...

2021 Honda PCX 3,102 miles Out: OEM green coolant In: Prestone w/ Cor-Guard Honda recommends changing the coolant every two years or 38,600 km in its Winter Storage Guide, so I went ahead and did that this weekend. I drained the old coolant from the radiator, engine block, and reserve tank...

Love it! I’ve got a full-face Scorpion for my scoot, but I must admit I’ve been eyeing a 3/4s helmet for a bit, just for short jaunts around town. Bilt seems to be a good store brand. I have one of their riding jackets and it feels quality.

Hey there, fellow Kansas Citian! Happy belated birthday. 🥳

Yep! This is a 6-speed transmission.

I just received the results of the sample sent to Blackstone from my transmission fluid drain-and-fill on August 11th posted here. Doesn't look too bad! Obviously there will be extra wear metals and silicon since this is the factory fill from a LONG run, but I don't see any reason here to fret...