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    New TSB involving the Toyota 1.8 engine and EaOs

    my wife has 2009 toyota corolla what i have noticed about the oil filters is the wix cartridge filter has about 39 pleats[hope i am using the right term here] and the toyota filter has 43 pleats i saw somewhere here a similar problem with wix vs ac delco filter.as far as sludge goes if the car...
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    Flathead oils

    its funny your talking about flathead oils because today i just bought an imperial quart non detergent sae 40 api mm ml pennzoil.i like to collect the old tins very colorful i dont know how old it is but it never has been opened.for what it is worth my dad use to run flathead fords v8s he swore...
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    Mazda 3 Fuel Filter ?

    most new cars dont have fuel filters they are built in with the fuel pump in your gas tank maybe big bucks down the road.
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    CT Filters - New versus Old - We have a winner!

    bought a luberfiner airfilter for my dodge at my local part store would not fit right. took it back got my money back and bought a ct air filter made in china and it fits perfectly aslo noticed on box nothing about covering mft. warranty.i have bought an excel oil filter for my dodge off my...
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    How much is easy DIY maintenance worth to you?

    its worth alot thats why i buy an old car.
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    What's Your Turn Off Point in Dollars?

    people dont realize the cost of some of these parts on a new car.thats why i want a simple car.if there is such a thing anymore.i kick myself now because when i was a teenager i worked at a gas station a guy used to come in with a 56 plymouth savoy with a flathead six and pushbutton automatic he...
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    '09 Pontiac G8 - Nice!

    i think i would take the g8 over the camaro.camaro is nice eye candy but it sure is hard to see out of. sat in a g8 liked it plus can see whats around you.
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    Dino Oil Engine With Fram filter!

    another thing i find about old k cars they are good in the snow.my wife bought a new toyota corolla i put michelin x ice2 on all 4 wheels was disappointed in the snow where the dodge i have 2 12 year snow tires on the front and it just gos and gos.
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    Dino Oil Engine With Fram filter!

    i am not sure what year chrysler changed the rocker cover but my 95 spirit is nice and dry no oil leaks. had a 91 leaked oil everywhere.rocker cover was black in color,95 is black in color too but not quite same design.
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    Dino Oil Engine With Fram filter!

    i have been told that the bottom end on those engines are really strong .
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    Dino Oil Engine With Fram filter!

    they aslo fairly cheap to operate gas wise and to buy parts for. going to try new oil filter i bought for 2.50 cdn of course made in china but does not look to bad it is iso approved as well. \
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    Dino Oil Engine With Fram filter!

    i currently have a mopar heavy duty gasket only got 2 years on before this leak started aslo installed new head bolts and washers torque to yield bolts.they are a very underated car lots of room in them,out here in the west the bodys dont seem to rust as well. i still areon the original rear...
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    Dino Oil Engine With Fram filter!

    my 1995 dodge spirit just turned 234000 km today engine and transmission never touched except head gaskets on engine current one is leaking a little coolant.what make of head gasket are going to use.
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    Question for Any '09 Corolla or Civic Owners

    my wife has a 2009 toyota corolla she likes it but finds backing up visablity not very good.the interior plastic stratches very easy around the ignition and any of the flat black plastic.i believe the seats are more comfy than civic i was in the back seat of the new civic when my wife test drove...
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    Not Happy With 9008 SilverStars' Life

    i tried the 9004 silverstar i would not waste my money on them again burn out fast and the light is no better than reg 9004 just a diff color. in my truck i have hellas h4 1 bulb is over 22 years old and is still quite brite.they can be made to last but no money in doing that.
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    Bosch vs. Denso Oxygen Sensors

    never will use bosch for any type of parts in auto application. tried there wiper blades was not impressed, spark plug wires did not last long i find anything bosch is overated. just my 2 cents worth.
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    How long have you had your car?

    1984 gmc s-15 jimmy bought new plan to keep aslong as i am kicking 1995 dodge spirit still going strong underated car plan to keep a long time.jimmy has 296000km, dodge has 229000 km.wife just bought 2009 toyota corolla now has 10000km.
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    New Honda Insight finally debuts!

    From what i have read the ford fusion hybrid is posting some good mpg numbers i think ford might be the car company to watch.
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    How much zddp is in motomaster 10/30 diesel oil

    oh phos was 1150ppm thanks for your help i can use it knowing my old truck is protected.
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    How much zddp is in motomaster 10/30 diesel oil

    thanks Duffman77 and Rwest found it in VOA section ZDDP is 1250ppm sure glad i bought 16 litres of it on sale.
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