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Any recommendations for the best valve cover gasket kit these days for the 3.6L? Mopar? Felpro? I'd really like to do this once and be done for at least another 125k+miles. Thanks.

It is time to replace the struts on my T&C. I am going to go with quick struts. I have two questions: I essentially have Carquest Premium, KYB, NAPA or Monroe to pick from. Any reason to choose one over the other? What else should be replaced at the same time? My shop said they do sway bar...

this is a new one to me.....Got a VW GTI 6spd MTX here with Redline MTL (15k miles on fluid ~3 years). When it has been around 95F lately, the shifting has gotten problematic. It doesn't feel like the fluid is getting to thin where you get a really notchy metal-on-metal type hard shift. When the...

The question at hand is regarding a 1988 Ford Ranger with the 2.9L V6. It has an issue where when things are cold (ambient temps 80F or so) it starts normally but when it is hot it will start really slow. Not only does it take longer amount of time, it just seems the engine isn't spinning as...

My lovely van is at 120k miles and I am still on the original serp belt. It looks fine but I want to get it replaced sooner rather than later. I was going to go with the Dayco 5060770 or the MOPAR. Any differences worthwhile between the two? My main reason for this post though is to ask if...

What are some of the easy things to try for a stuck float in a tank? I think I have read about people using MMO, is that right? Any other suggestions on things to try? Just trying to experiment and have some fun with this. If it doesn't free up by spring dropping the tank and replacing isn't...

Other than the high priced options like RedLine, Amsoil, Fuchs, etc. Are there any readily available 75W-90 GL-4 compatible options out there? I can't seem to find any from the usual suspects like SuperTech, Mobil 1, Valvoline, Pennzoil, etc. It would be nice to find something that could be...

This is an old dex spec'd MTX that has been rebuilt. It is going in a 1988 Ranger XLT 4WD (swapping ATX to MTX). Redline calls out D4 for this transmission but I'd rather go with a dedicated MTF. I assume MTL would be OK or MT-LV. The usage will be just hauling motorcycles and winter usage...

Hello everyone. My T&C is around 108k miles on the odometer. I'm planning on keeping this thing until 250k or more assuming I can avoid major issues with it over that time. I am getting ready to put new tires on it this fall and will do an alignment afterwards. I figured since I will be doing...

I'm looking for recommendations on what to buy from Discount Tire this fall. The van needs some new shoes and I don't want to go back with the same continental control conctact tour a/s again. They were terrible on wet roads when starting from a stop. I'm open to suggestions. Would prefer...

I purchased this Fozzie the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend last year. It snowed 12" two days later. Great sign of things to come! I waited until I had experienced 4 seasons before writing up a review as I wanted to be as complete as possible. The Vehicle: - 2018 Subaru Forester Premium w/...

For anyone interested Ecogard sent me filter efficiency data for this common Subaru air filter. They claim it is 100% efficient down to 10um. Anyone know how that compares to the industry?

I searched and I couldn't find anything on these filters. These are for Subarus. I reached out to Ecogard and they actually responded. I have been impressed with the C&P of Ecogard filters posted on this board. I wanted to look into using them for my Forester. The X4615 ($1.60/ea on Rockauto)...

I know the premium guard oil filters have been well covered on the oil filter forum and they appear to be quality products. Has there been any talk of the air filters? I'm considering ones for my vehicles but it just seems too much lower priced to be on the same level as a Wix or the likes. I...

Time for everyone's favorite game.....PICK......MY......OIL!!!! I'm trying to finalize my oil selection to unify the oil stash to support my 2018 Forester 2.5L and my 2015 Chrysler 3.6L. I'm trying to decide between 5W20, 5W30, 10W30 and maybe 0W40. The reason I'm limiting it to Mobil 1 is...

Are subaru motors harder on plugs than normal? They use iridium plugs rated for 100k miles like everyone else but the maintenance schedule says to replace at 60k miles. I thought maybe this was just conservative engineering but reading the forums and seeing some youtube videos, it appears that...

I'd like to learn more about CVTF as it appears these fluids are much different than traditional ATF and not compatible. It seems there isn't much out there as far a specs for CVTF. Does each company (subaru, nissan, toyota, honda, etc.) make their own unique CVT fluids? Will there ever be a 3rd...

I had made a few threads on this board as I researched my potential next car purchase. My Escape had 170k miles on it and ran as good or better than new with good tires, no other maintenance needed until 200k but the AC was weak so I was planning on picking a vehicle now and then watching for a...

Can anyone give me any feedback on the specs for this 75W-90? It is supposed to be full synthetic but these numbers seem off a bit to me: Code Typical Properties Brookfield Viscosity at -40°C, cP ASTM D2983 135,000 Color ASTM D1500 1 Flash Point °C...

So I just took ownership of a brand new 2018 Forester Premium. I have never owned an AWD before nor a CVT. Anyone have any recommendations on CVT and differential fluids? What kind of intervals are people running, especially the differentials? Any other tips in general would be appreciated...