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Several discussions on this site regarding aluminum, copper, and coated steel drain plug washers, but very few on steel crush washers. I'm curious why Toyota uses steel crush washers on drain plugs for aluminum transfer cases and transmissions. For example, my Tundra and Highlander both use...

Only members on this forum can appreciate my joy. Others just don't get it. Pulled the intake and valve covers to replace gaskets and was surprised how clean the 4.0L OHV looks. Bought new in 98 and changed oil/filter approximately every 5,000 miles. Only used whatever synthetic 5w-30 was on...

I couldn't help but chuckle while going through the local listings of motorcycles for sale. Marketing probably isn't this person's strong suit.

I replaced leaky valve cover gaskets on my wife's 2005 Honda Pilot a few days ago. Has 198K on the odometer. For several years I would use whatever synthetic was on sale at Walmart, but over the past few years almost exclusively Supertech synthetic 5w-20. We've owned the Pilot since new and it...

I studied the used oil analysis postings for motorcycles. I'd like to make the switch over to HDEO for my CBR600, but a few things concern me. First, how does it handle foaming compared to good quality motorcycle-specific motor oil? These 600cc engines spin at high RPMs. Secondly, the 15w of...