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After about five months of neglect, I updated the torn Purolator spreadsheet. I apologize for my absence; it was a busy time with finishing school, moving, and starting a new job. In reading past threads on this topic, I have noticed that some people want statistics on filters that didn't fail...

Here is a brand new Wix 57356. This is the narrow M20 filter commonly used on Japanese engines. For some reason, Wix separates this filter application into parts 57356 for Hondas and 51356 for everything else. There was a prior thread on the differences. In the past, the 57356 reportedly used a...

I just pulled this PureOne PL14610 off of our 2002 Honda Civic. It was in service for 5242 miles over 7 months with Pennzoil conventional 5W-20. The car was mostly in here near San Francisco, but spent two months in Denver during late winter. The date code on the filter is F04E26E1. The filter...

I put together a Google spreadsheet of all the Purolator failures that I could find in the last three months of posts. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?...amp;usp=sharing PM me or email me through the spreadsheet if you want write access or if you have any updates. It has been several...

Last Sunday I did an oil change on my van. Both the new and old filters I used were old-stock PowerFlo house brand filters made by Purolator. It's a PF13/MO-090 application. Based on the box copyright, they're at most 21 years old--probably much newer. I got the pair of them cheap when O'Reilly...

This is a really difficult question and will probably go unanswered, but if anyone can help I'll be really grateful. The question is, who makes the type of connectors pictured below, and what is the product line called?

I need to buy an entire new diesel fuel filter mount for my car. The original one has a 9 micron filter element, a priming pump, a coolant heat exchanger, and a float-type water-in-fuel sensor (a switch that closes a circuit to ground). I'd buy a new one, but it's $300 and the priming pump...

This weekend, I went up a nice little car meet in Oakland called Seconds Saturday. Some photos are below. The Peugeot is mine; I didn't take many pictures of it, but it's featured more prominently on the Hooniverse entry about the show. Click any photo for a huuuuge version.

I recently got a set of tires on my Peugeot. I've been losing a lot of wheel weights. At this point, I only have four weights left. The shop used what look like standard weights for passenger car steel rims. The Peugeot rims, however, appear to have a different type of flange than my other...

I picked up some GM PSF for some flushes I need to do. It has the new part number 89021182 (instead of 89020661) and is in funny-shaped bottles. According to the MSDS, it's made by Imperial Oil (a.k.a ExxonMobil Canada a.k.a. Esso Canada): http://paceperformance.com/attachment/36210-.pdf The...

Does anyone know anything about the ATF used in the new ZF 8HP45 transmissions used in the Charger and 300? All I can find out from Google searches is it's a low viscosity fluid and its part number is 68157995AB, with MSRP of $44.94 for a bottle of unknown volume.

Slate has an article about animal rescue organizations that are exceedingly picky in accepting applications to adopt animals: Slate: Animal rescue: Want to adopt a dog or cat? Prepare for an inquisition. This is an important issue. It's one of the reasons why we haven't gotten another bird...

A Tatra 603 just sold on eBay for $12,900. Thankfully, that's larger than my checking account balance. Up until an hour before the auction closed, the car was dangerously attainable. I was seriously about to bid. While it needs work, it's an amazing deal on an exotic classic. Rear-mounted...

Tonight I saw a Hitachi LED LCD TV for sale at a local store. Does anyone here have any experience with LCD TVs from this brand? The model I saw was an LE32H405. It looked pretty good to me, but I don't have any experience with LCD TVs, so I don't have a good eye for them. The few reviews of...

In the course of searching for an EVAP leak (which I did find), I pulled my vapor canister. When I turned it port-side-down, about a tablespoon of oil dripped out. The fluid smelled of gasoline, but had viscosity like engine oil. I figure the oily stuff is just residue of heavier oil dissolved...

I don't often write "check this out" posts, but seriously, check this out--the Willock Swivel Frame. The listing on BaT: http://bringatrailer.com/2011/11/09/willock-swivel-frame-1958-dodge-power-wagon/ Check out the video in the comments. More pictures: http://imageevent.com/powerwagon/swivel...

My Peugeot's injection pump has sprung a significant leak, so I need to re-seal it. It's a standard Bosch VE unit. Removal, reinstallation, and re-timing is going to be a major chore in itself, but I have instructions from PSA on how to do that. Fortunately, there are lots of Internet guides on...

I have a family member's 2007 Ford Escape for a few days, and it has a problem where the dome light does not turn off. Eventually, after shutting the trucklet off for 10 minutes, the battery saver kicks in and shuts off the light. That's of no help while driving, though. This vehicle does not...

Today I received a set of Satisfied GS6 brake pads that I ordered from Amazon. The product description at Amazon and at Satisfied's website says the following: Originally Posted By: Satisfied GS6 offers a stable friction coefficient of 0.38 to 0.42 in a 100 degree to 700 degree Fahrenheit...

FYI everyone, As many of you know, Sears switched suppliers from WPP for their house brand Spectrum Plus oils. The new supplier has been a mystery until now. I did a lookup on the UPC code from the new styled widemouth bottles and it shows up as "SMB International, LLC." Google found me their...