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Saw this interesting video on a VIC oil filter. The guy is asserting that the bend on the base plate might’ve been caused by the leaf spring design. There are no obvious dents on the can, so if it’s not the leaf spring causing the bend then it must’ve happened during the manufacturing process

Hi, was wondering what is a suitable replacement for the 12v AGM Panasonic auxiliary battery in this car. Does it have to be a valve regulated AGM battery as the OEM Panasonic one is? Was looking at the Optima Yellow top, but not sure if these are valve regulated AGM. Will be changing a friend’s...

Hi, I picked up a really clean GX470, and I'm using it as daily driver to work 3-4 times a week. Average about 1500 miles a month, probably 75%+ highway. Have all service records from previous owner. He did 5k changes with conventional...mostly at the dealer, but there are a couple of Midas...

I have a bunch of these filters from my 1987 4Runner, that I sold a few years ago. I was thinking about putting one my LX450, but after cutting this up, i think i'm going to go with the XG3600 that i recently picked up from ebay for $5.91 shipped. The design is definitely interesting, and it's...

I saw on the fram site that their fram HP series racing filters having a higher micron rating than the Fram Ultra's. Looks like HP's are ranging any where from 12 to 18 micron rating depending on the filter size, where as all the Fram Ultras are @ 20 micron rating...

This is from my 2012 Tundra. I was running a TRD filter, but the engine was making a noticeable start-up noise, so i replaced the TRD filter with this STP, which seemed to do the job as the start-up noise immediately disappeared. It looked very well made when I put it in. After taking it out, I...

went to walmart tonight, and they only had 5 quarts of M1 0W-20 left. They had bunch of the AFE 0W-20, so i got the 5q jugg of M1 AFE 0W-20, and the 5 quarts of the M1 EP 0W-20. Really wanted to use all the M1 EP, since that's what I've been running in my Tundra and it seems to be doing great on...

I have been doing some work on my LX450, and the engine has basically not been turned over in about 4 months. My last oil change was with T5, and an OEM TOYOTA 90915-YZZB5 filter in late August 2015. I have probably only put little more than 2500 miles total on this oil and filter combo. Getting...

Tried to find the regular and severe service oil change intervals for the 2015 Honda Accord and civic and could not find it. If anyone has this info please share. Only thing the owners manual talks about is the service minder.

I am not sure if this issue has ever been brought up, but I was wondering if an oil filter could actually be too efficient at filtering out smaller particles (less than 20-30 microns), and actually filter out the current advanced add packs we see in the modern engine oils? I know that Toyota and...

Hi, I just bought a used 2012 Tundra. It has the 5.7L V8 with about 35K miles. The vehicle has been well maintained at a local Toyota Dealership. I will be using this truck mostly for long trips, however the highway miles will be with the truck hauling heavy cargo and/or towing anywhere from...

Hi, one of my power steering hoses has about a 1 inch crack, and is leaking ps fluid pretty badly. It's on the low side, about a 9 inch S curved hose. The hose itself looks to be in very good shape, and relatively new, except for the cut-like crack. I was wondering if there is anyway to repair...

Hi, I replaced the PCV valve on my LX450 today. The check engine light came on after about half hour of driving after having installed the new one. The old PCV valve was metal (Fram I think). The new one was a Beck Arnley (hard plastic). I double checked everything and the new PCV valve is in...

Was looking on eBay and noticed that 2 quarts of 10W-30 TGMO was going for $7 shipped, while 2 quarts of the 5W-30 TGMO was going for $10 shipped. Is this because of lack of demand for the 10W-30 or because the 5W-30 has better base stck / add pack, and just more expensive to produce?

I was reading a thread on BITOG which pointed me to this link about a million mile truck: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSunY_w957Q I started clicking on several other youtube links about million mile cars/trucks, and noticed that many million mile vehicles happen to be trucks. This got me...

I did a search going back about 2 years and couldn't find anything on this. So is M1 TDT a true HDEO? Is it just rebranded Delvac 1 5W-40, or is it something aimed at only the consumer truck/SUV market? Second question is how would TDT compare to the readily available 5w-40 HDEO oils that it's...

Hi, I now have a bunch of Rotella T Triple Protection and Formula Shell Full Synthetic 5W-30 that I picked up on Sale last month. I am thinking of mixing the Rotella T 15W-40 with the FSFS 5W-30 at about a 50/50 mix. My 2 questions are, is mixing this at 50/50 the optimal ratio for my LX450? I...

Was wondering if this would be a good option as another BMW LL-01 approved oil in comparison to PU, GC, and M1 0w-40? The numbers look decent, but I've never seen this oil anywhere. here's the specs and link...

Hi, saw that BJ has a $9 dollar rebate on the formula shell full synthetic 5W-30, and 10W-30. Was wondering if anyone knows what is the SOPUS equivalent (or at least the closest match) to this oil, i.e. QSUD full synthetic, PP, PU, etc..... How does it stack up to the other PCMO synthetics in...

2 questions actually? Is it 1. ok to use M1 5W-30 HM, or M1 10W-30 HM, as a top off for Delo S 5W-40? (if it's cool for top off, which is better the M1 5w/30 HM, or M1 10w/30?) 2. For fresh oil change is it ok to go from Delo S 5W/40 down to M1 5W or 10W - 30 HM in 96 LX450 with 220K+. Have not...