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Changed the brake pads and rotors all the way around on my Silverado today. The front right caliper had a leak in one of the pistons, so I replaced that caliper. The rest were fine. Put on Raybestos Element 3 pads and Wagner E coated rotors on all 4 corners.

Update Oil level is still on full today! I added 1/4 quart late last week, but it’s been quite a while now and it’s still not using. I’m very happy!

I did 3 different EC30 cleanings on it before this over the last year or so. I still have a quart left, I may try it next time.

Checked it today and added oil to bring it back to the full mark. It took right at 1/4 of a quart. It’s been almost 2 weeks, and I was burning 1 quart a week. I can say for sure this did something! Now, how long before I have to do it again?? Either way, I'm pretty happy with the results!

I have a thread on here about a piston soak I did on my kids Kia 2.4. It was using a quart of oil in about 500 miles. No smoke from the tailpipe either. So far the piston soak has helped a ton! She’s gone 500ish miles and used no oil. The oil would also get dark black really fast, which I assume...

Just under 500 miles and just over a week of driving. I was adding a quart every week before, so this is a major improvement!

I’m glad to report that the oil level is still at the full line and still very clean looking. Normally by now I’ve added at least a quart and it would be dark black.

Didn’t check. This was a fly by the seat of my pants move!

That was my thought. I was going to see how things went this OCI. If I end up doing it again, I’ll probably use the liquid stuff in the can vs the spray stuff. Trav talks about the liquid stuff in his posts about piston soaks. I just had the foaming spray stuff already here, so I used that out...

Update! It’s still really early on, but things are looking promising. My kid drives about 70 miles a day round trip to school Monday through Thursday. I just checked the oil when she got home and it’s still full! Also the oil is still really clean. Before it would get really dirty quickly with...

I have one on the way!

The oil consumption has gotten crazy on this car. I ended up ordering a can of the ACDelco spray Top Engine Cleaner. I removed the plugs and foamed all 4 cylinders with the spray. I went out every hour or so and filled them back up. I would turn over the engine a few turns every time as well...

I really like them. They’re at 8/32” last time I checked them. I drive my truck like a truck, so I don’t notice any of the things that TR reports on them. They have great traction, great hydroplane resistance, and great braking wet and dry. I’m sure if they were on a sporty SUV I would have more...

EverStart batteries are all that I buy anymore. They're just way too convenient to purchase and warranty when needed. I have only had to warranty one over the years, but it was super simple.

Hey, I have 2 GM and 1 Kia :LOL:

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That was me. I put them on my daughter’s Kia. No complaints at all from me or her. They’ve done well in the rain we have had. She said they drive nice a quiet and are smooth. I have no regrets going with them.

At one point during Covid, my Silverado was worth more (on paper, of course) than I paid for it new!

I put new Goodyear Maxlife on the kiddos Sentra last weekend. It’s hard to beat $100 off a set of 4 and $40 installed with road hazard at Sam’s. Every car in my signature has new tires (except my truck, they’re a year old) going into this possible El Niño winter here in North Texas.

2018 Silverado 5.3L Out: 8 quarts PP 0W-20 and a ACDelco PF63 In: 8 quarts Valvoline EP 0W-20 and a ACDelco PF63