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Disclaimer: I am not asking for your opinion on the use of an Ampco oiler in a modern vehicle, and any such posts will be ignored. I've been using an Ampco (Marvel Mystery Oil) Oiler for it's claimed benefits: "provides critical valve to seat lubrication, which is now absent from gasoline, and...

Anyone seen a full-length DIY ramp setup like this before? Though I guess you could do the same thing with 2 sets of properly placed rhino ramps.

Hello All, Give credit where credit is due, right? Well, I just drove a 2013 Ford Escape SE 2.0 (EcoBoost) AWD rental for a week and I have to say: I'm impressed. NVH, handling, fuel economy, Sync (seamless BT streaming of my podcasts, GPS, and interaction with Siri), and most of all: power...

Hi Guys, I seem to recall reading a post (asked/answered) about how to plumb a preluber with a bypass oil filter setup (not talking about the combined Amsoil setup, but components installed separately). I searched for it quite a bit last night and cannot seem to locate the post, however. I've...

Hi everyone, I'm looking for oil recommendations for a '63 Dodge 318 motor- this is apparently a heavy-duty version and it's in a Travco RV. I'm just beginning to read up on this motor, so I don't know it is it has a flat tappet cam, and I've read different oil recommendations here based upon...

Valvoline states in their SynPower FAQ: "I've heard SynPower offers four times better wear protection than Mobil 1. Can you prove it? Yes. Valvoline and an independent lab conducted multiple Sequence IVA (Four A) Engine tests on Valvoline SynPower 5w30 and Mobil 1 5w30. The Sequence IVA is...

Hi everyone, The auto trans shifter on my 89 Corolla Alltrac Wagon works and locks into the proper gear when I press and release the shifter button and move the shifter to select a gear. The problem is that there is very little tension against moving the shifter (it just moves loosely), and it...

Recall Alert: 2000-2004 Toyota Avalon I wonder if Toyota themselves manufactured the part with the improper casting...

Recall: 2003-2007 Lexus LX 470 Surprising to see this type of problem on this vehicle, which is a twin of Toyota's toughest truck, the Landcruiser. "Significant impact to the wheels" (off-road driving) is exactly what this vehicle was designed for, even if most Lexus-buyers never use it. Also...

I am interested in discussion on this topic, hence I am reposting without reference to any other user: Toyota to fix over 700,000 RAV4 and Matrix models outside of recall I'm a little suspicious of the fact they're avoiding a recall on the steering issue and calling it a customer satisfaction...

Toyota to fix over 700,000 RAV4 and Matrix models outside of recall I'm a little suspicious of the fact they're avoiding a recall on the steering issue and calling it a customer satisfaction issue. More info on steering defect {Useless personal attack removed.}

Toyota knew about Lexus problem 2 years ago

I have a 1989 Toyota Corolla Alltrac. The manual specifies "Toyota Type T" ATF for the tranny. I'm thinking of using Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF (Multi-Vehicle Formula) which says it is compatible with "Toyota Type T-IV and Type T-V". Will this work for my vehicle, which specifies "Toyota Type T"?

I am moving a Prior Thread- "New Cadillac" to a new thread at the request of d00df00d. Continuing the discussion of the point *I* was trying to address, I'll start off with my initial post. This post has been slightly revised to remove low hanging fruit and to emphasize points previously...

I am trying to mount a cooling filter- this model: http://www.dieselsite.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=443 On my vehicle, the only open spot will place the filter too close to the exhaust manifold, so I am planning to mount it upside down, so that the head and filter are upside down...

See this link for info: http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/25/2008-ford-crown-victoria-to-be-fleet-only-new-features-offered/

I haven't seen much in the way of comments on Mobil 1 TDT 5W-40 (AKA TSUV AKA Delvac) and its use in gas engines. I've started using this instead of M1 0W-40 in my '97 Toyota Landcruiser and would like to hear peoples' comments before I do a UOA in 5-6k mi. Quite a few '93-97 Landcruiser owners...

I read in a post somewhere on BITOG that there is a Mobil dealer on this board. If ANYONE has any info on this, please post in this thread. Thanks!

Anybody have anything positive or negative to say about BG's EGR Service? It seems to be part of the Fuel/Induction Service and I was considering this as preventative maintenance to avoid a P0401 code. Here's a link about it: http://www.bgprod.com/products/fuelair.html Lemme know what you think...

Hi Guys- I'm getting ready to install a 4 Horn setup from late 80s Cadillacs into my truck (97 Landcruiser). Not knowing much about horn relays, I was planning to use my existing horn relay. Considering my stock setup consists of 2 horns, and I will be upgrading to 4 horns, do I need to get...