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One of the first things I do with a car after I purchase it is have the windows tinted. I think it does help keep the vehicle cooler.

Originally Posted by ARCOgraphite Originally Posted by klt1986 Thinking of getting an oil analysis from Blackstone. As I understand it, they send you a free kit and you pay for it when you send in the sample? My other question is do you pay for shipping or do they send a prepaid shipping...

Originally Posted by JohnnyJohnson Wix is a lot cheaper and you get a TBN for no extra cost. Thanks for the information!

Thinking of getting an oil analysis from Blackstone. As I understand it, they send you a free kit and you pay for it when you send in the sample? My other question is do you pay for shipping or do they send a prepaid shipping container?

This brewing company has one named Hoppyum that I really like but I think this one is just as good, maybe a touch better. Only advantage to the Hoppyum is I can generally buy it at Costco for about half price!

Been considering the Ridge Grapplers as the next tire for my Tundra. What size tires are those?

Originally Posted by joekingcorvette I have the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited which has the 3.6 engine and AT. We have had zero problems and the engine runs smooth and the automatic transmission shifts nicely. We are at 62,000 miles and have not had any problems but the vehicle has had over a...

I like the taste of Tres Agaves Anejo & for that matter their Reposado. To me, Cabo Wabo Anejo is also pretty good and can be found on sale in my parts quite often.

Wife and I are considering a new....well new to us......Jeep Wrangler. We would probably be looking at a 1-3 year old vehicle with reasonably low mileage. I guess ideally I'd like a 2 door Rubicon with a soft top but I realize the 4 door hardtop would be probably be more user friendly...

I have been running 5w-30 (M1 or PP) in a 2011 Tundra that calls for 5w-20/0w-20. My next change in September I plan to try 5w-30 Amsoil SS. Probably a waste of some money but if I run it a year it should even out pretty close...I think!

Probably is some fuel dilution going on. I have not experienced this on my 2011 5.7L Tundra but it is one of the reasons I switched over to a 5w-30 oil.

2019 Honda Pilot with 14k with just a tad less than 5k OCI's. Maintenance minder was at 60% with about 3,800 miles since last change. Out: Dealer serviced Castrol Edge 0W-20 In: Pennzoil Platinum 0W-20, did not change the filter. Took a sample and will be sending off for analysis. Will be...

2011 Toyota Tundra 5.7L rear differential change Out: Factory Fill In: Almost 4 quarts of Valvoline Synpower 75W-90.

Originally Posted by JTK That's my take too. Sales guys will tell you anything. The real numbers don't come out until you're dealing with the manager who's responsible for taking in the trades. It could be a sunny FL thing, but I just put in the numbers for a 2014 Ram 1500 big horn, hemi, 4x4...

Originally Posted by Amkeer I drain it cold into a gallon container and put the same amount back in. I have been using Maxlife for a while with no problems. If you want to check the level get a simple infrared temperature meter. I try not to let it get over 60,000 miles with a drain and fill...

Originally Posted by LubricatusObsess Yes. Chrysler is very adamant about it for their MDS system (not VVT) in their HEMI engines (which I own). These are notorious for low oil flow rate at idle rpm, so much so that they've been getting insufficient lifter lubrication, seizing lifters, and...

Originally Posted by xyxptlx It would be a simple part substitution on assembly. The reality is that it shows any oil is probably good enough for the duty cycle of the average car. You are probably correct concerning many oils will work. As for different internal engine parts, I guess the...

Originally Posted by xyxptlx Originally Posted by klt1986 If you look up the oil specs for the Lexus LX570 (uses the exact same 5.7L engine as the Tundra) that is sold over seas, you will see that 5w30 is the recommended oil. Mine currently has a sump full of Pennzoil Platinum 5w-30. I see...

Originally Posted by widetrax OK then,, I will run the 5-20 in the Tundra Here is a recommendation for the Lexus LX570 with the 3UR-FE engine ( same engine as is in the Tundra) in Australia from Castrol. Shell actually recommends a 0w-20 up to a 10w-40 in their Helix line of oils in...

Originally Posted by widetrax I've got a [ new to me ] truck a 2013 Tundra. It was just serviced with 0-20 oil, but, I have 2 cases of 5-20 left from when I had a 2016 XLT, thinking of using that to change the oil when it's ready. I don't think it will hurt anything, as the truck now has 74,000...