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    Kirkland Synthetic oil

    All, I emailed Blackstone on their opinion based on the data they’ve seen on Kirkland oil analysis they’ve done: F, Thank you for reaching out to us with your question. Unfortunately, I can't share any specific reports or data with you due our policy of only sending data to the customer...
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    2004 Toyota Sequoia

    I'm going to keep doing what I've been doing. At this time, she owes me nothing. She's been paid off since 2007 and just keeps going. I have full confidence in her to make a cross country trip at a moments notice, if needed. In March, I drove down to see my mom in El Paso, TX...18 MPG, no...
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    2004 Toyota Sequoia

    Originally Posted by PlzRepond Orale vato Qué onda, ese?
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    2004 Toyota Sequoia

    What I greatly appreciate is that: 1. She's not burning any oil, so no make up oil was added 2. 0.0% water/coolant in the oil 3. Very little fuel dilution in the oil She's built like a tank. We bought her brand new in March of 2004 and have maintained her since the warranty was up. Engine oil...
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    2004 Toyota Sequoia

    All, This is the first time I've sent in an oil sample in for testing for this 2004 Sequoia. 157,000 miles and it looks like I've been doing something right. I hope she lasts me another 157,000 miles.
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    G37x Rear Ended - Repaired

    I went through the at fault drivers insurance. Attached is the full bill out.
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    G37x Rear Ended - Repaired

    I forgot to add this picture of my son helping me tape the bumper and cracked tail lamp for the drive back to Colorado from Texas. My son called it the "ghetto luxury car."
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    G37x Rear Ended - Repaired

    All, Thanks for you input, opinions, and expertise in this. As far as corrosion prevention, please see the attached itemized list of services completed. A corrosion protection primer was used. I have a snake camera at home that I'll try to wiggle in behind the door frame to find out if it was...
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    G37x Rear Ended - Repaired

    Caliber went beyond what I expected. All sub panels and panels are OEM NEW, bumper is aftermarket, and trunk is used from a donor G37 as is the right rear brake light. I dropped it off on 12 November and picked it up on 21 December. They caught issues they weren't happy with, kept me...
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    G37x Rear Ended - Repaired

    So back in mid October, I was rear ended in TX while visiting my mom. Kid had no license, but parent had insurance on their 2000 Grand Vitara. Here's what my Infiniti looked like: After almost three weeks, Farmers accepted liability for their driver. Took it in to Caliber Collision here in...
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    G37 - Valve Cover Pictures

    Jimzz, Thanks for the info. R, Fernando
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    G37 - Valve Cover Pictures

    Thanks for posting these, Chris. My 2013 G37 has 32K as of now. What other maintenance issues have you noticed on yours that you'd recommend to keep an eye out for? Any other leaks, other components refurbed or replaced, etc...?
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    Tire choice

    So I bought the Dueler H/L Alenza Plus for the 2004 Sequoia in 265/65-17s about 14 months ago. I liked them so much, I replaced the worn out OEM Dunlop SP Sport 5000s at the 20,000 mile mark with the Dueler H/L Alenza Plus in 275/55-20s in the 2016 Sequoia this past spring. Pros that I've...
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    Head light lens haze

    Completely agree on wet sanding and using clear coat. Recommend using 2K clear, not the regular stuff you can find at the local auto parts store. You can buy a can of 2K for about $20ish a can. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0043B7UQ...&ref=plSrch But realize is contained isocyanites, quite...
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    Pop's gone / stage 4 glioblastoma in the thalamus

    Warren, My condolences. I lost my dad to cancer in 1992 when I was 19 years old. Here are some thoughts that I've told myself throughout the years when I think of my dad. It's because of my dad that: - I learned how to change my own oil - How to work on my cars - How to tackle a car/house...
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    Thoughts on Bridgestone Alenza Plus?

    I just purchased these for the '04 Sequoia in 265/65/17s from Costco's $70 off promotion a month ago. They are quiet with great dry traction, above average wet traction during a few rainstorms here in Colorado Springs over the past few weeks. Drove the family up to Wyoming for the solar...
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    Going to pikes peak

    I do recommend you drive up early in the day so you can be off the mountain before the summer thunderstorms begin to form in the mid afternoon. Sunglasses, its bright up there!
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    Going to pikes peak

    Lots of rain in the forecast this week and weekend. I recommend you take a jacket (gloves and hat would be good also) as it will probably be windy and chilly. Don't be surprised if you see flurries at the peak, but be ready to take cover as lightning strikes are not uncommon up there. There...
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    Moments from disaster.. share your stories

    In my Iraq deployment from 2008-2009, I was on a Military Transition Team (MiTT) where ten mostly senior guys lived, ate, and shot the **** together for over 15 months together. Our main "job" was to train and advise an Iraqi army brigade, which meant we also lived, ate, and **** the...
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