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I got this car about 4 years ago with 70k. Almost to 120k now. Its been flawless except for a dead battery at the most inopportune time from leaving lights on. I've done most maintenance other than a brake flush which a mechanic did. According to my records I've just done the 4th drain and fill...

I'm seeing some new fusion S for around $18k before taxes, hybrid around $21k. This is several thousand less than comparable camry, though the gas camry LE or SE is about the same for mpg as the hybrid fusion, at least highway. Do the fusions have the same 2.5L and 6 speed auto for the past...

What oil filters would do well? I think it's the same filter as the older 2GR-FE 3.5L V6? Purolator website shows 25608 part for both engines. I think the OEM is Toyota 04152-YZZA1 and Fram is a 9972. OEM doesnt have endcaps but the fancier purolators do? Any reason to avoid Fram in a cartridge...

Money pit? Talk me out of a low mile 2002ish Cadillac. I cant help but remember the rental Deville I had around 2003, it was awesome. Part of me says forget it, you dont want to be fixing things constantly. Part of me says yayyyyssss!!! Other than maybe reliability, they are nice looking and...

I finally wore out the old commuter and have been looking at a new ride. Commute is almost 90mi round trip, mostly highway speeds. Reliability, economy, comfort most important. I've had corollas, but Camry seems to get same mpg for a few grand more in price. Prius (not C or V) is on the table...

Ive had the CEL codes P0442 and P0446 for a year or more. Sometime recently a P0441 popped up also. I just keep a bluetooth OBD2 reader plugged in and use the torque app every few days to see when new codes pop up, to help predict impending doom. A former shop I used said to ignore the CEL, its...

Older powertrain vs newer. Pros and Cons? Is the 17-18 powertrain proven in lexus or camry or something else yet? Side note, newer Honda Odyssey, VCM still an issue? Chrysler made 8 speed transmissions?

Toyota 1MZ-FE ~122k miles. Had valve cover gaskets changed, still slow leak. Indy mechanic says bc of shoddy gasket job by dealer when timing belt done at 85k. Anyhow, its full of Peak 5w30 conventional right now, topped off with a quart of 5w20 pennzoil synthetic I Think, due to dripping and...

I got a couple quarts of Spectrol Dex 3 ATF for about a buck a piece. Ive been using it to "turkey baste" and refill a couple of toyotas that spec Dexron 3 for PSF. Any reason not to? When it runs out I'll probably use Valvoline Maxlife.

I recently got an 08 sienna and finally got around to doing the fluids. I have the Toyota Pink SLLC waiting for what I assumed was a drain and fill of factory fluid, but as I drained the radiator, realized someone has mixed green in there. Overall the coolant looks orange when in a clear bottle...

My now teenaged Toyota truck has chalky white paint after years of sun and neglect. I had it buffed out by a detailer once before and it looked surprisingly good, but it needs to be done again. He told me toyota mixed the clear coat in the paint on the white ones. I have a 10" craftsman buffer...

I've had defenders on all 4 corners of this Sienna for 2.5 years, The front 2 are shot with 25-30k miles on them (ok I never rotated). I have had michelin defenders on 2 other vehicles, and cooper CS5 grand touring on a third. I just ordered 2 General Altimax RT43 for this van, to replace the...

I'm looking for an 8 passenger van. The toyota is nice, no problems I hear of with the engine or trans, but power doors iffy. However, 8 passenger is scarcer than hens teeth. The Honda is more common in 8 passenger, but that little middle seat isn't as useful. Transmission problems with the...

Two possible sizes for my truck. Stock was the smaller, Bridgestone Dueler 689. First replacement I went with the option larger size, BFG radial long trail TA. Makes the speedo 2-4mph slow compared to gps seems like. I do not like either of these tires. For my next set, I want something quiet...

I was getting some grinding when slowing to a stop on my front brakes, so I pulled the tires to check the pads. The rotors were GM OEM original to the car, and this was probably the 3rd set of pads. It had a pad-slap about 2 summers ago but only 10k miles or so since then, so I was pretty sure...

I blew out a tire today...BFG Touring TA (sams club specials). This is the second set on this car that barely lasted 4 years. Ill probably get Defenders since discount tire has a michelin rebate until saturday...theyll be $506 after rebate...not exactly cheap but Ive had 2 sets before on...

Ive tried this in 2 transmissions now. I am not sure it has done anything, as far as shift feel or quality. In the chevy the flare under heavy throttle is still there for the most part. In the toyota I added a half bottle tonight and just took it for a long local drive but didnt notice much...

I got rid of my only 5w20 car now im left with 7 quarts of 5w20, mostly castrol Edge. My remaining 3 vehicles average 11 years old and all take 5w30. Can I just mix it with the gallon of M1 Turbo Diesel Truck 5W40 I have to thicken enough to put in a 5w30 car/truck? Say 3 qts M1 5w40 with 3...

On a whim I am going to change out the gear oil on my 03 tundra 3.4L 2wd. It specs 4qt synthetic 75w140. It has 53k miles. I changed it once already to Redline at around 2-3 years old and probably under 20k miles. I have to run out and buy the gear oil today. Locally available it looks like my...

I am tired of the cheapo OEM silver wheel covers on my ride, so I am just going to take them off and rock the black steelies. This exposes the silvery, open end lug nuts, which doesnt look all that great. I'm thinking about getting some black, closed end lugs to replace the stock ones. Maybe get...