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    Bosch Distance Plus insides

    I cut open the Bosch Distance Plust 3422 that I use on my 2003 Toyota Sienna. I will include some details that are intended for folks not so familiar with oil filters. Here is a picture of the filter can, then the base with the orange anti-drainback valve, the spring that is at the top "dome...
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    Bigger filter for Toyota Sienna

    New-to-me 2003 Toyota Sienna with 3.0L 1MZ-FE Engine I decided to compare my Ford Windstar oil filter to the one for my Sienna......found out that each is the exact same, except the the Windstar one is longer........but fits nicely on my Sienna. Wix lists the measurments on their website...
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    HTHS data question

    I have a question as to the comparison of data gathered using test method ASTM D4741 against data gathered using ASTM D4683. I like to compare data.....but I start asking questions when the data is gathered using different test methods. I looked at the ASTM website....and they are different...
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    Mercon and Mercon V FORD TSB

    FORD TSB #06-14-4 released on July 24, 2006 states that Mercon V is to be used in all applications that formerly called for Mercon fluid, even when former information said not to. Mercon will not be manufactured after July 1, 2007 Vehicles that called for Mercon should use fluids that state...
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    G-05 Frustration

    I decided to use a G-05 in my '96 3.8L Windstar. This engine is known for coolant leaks, and came from the factory with the traditional green, high silicate coolant. I felt, from reading this forum, that the G-05 would be a good compromise for my engine. Last year, I flushed and put in the...
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    Underbody flush

    OK, this is not an oil tip..... To wash the salt from the underside of my car, I use a simple metal lawn spinkler. Not the big oscillating kind, but one of those small metal ones that sprays up and out in a circle. I got fancy, and put a cheap ON/OFF valve, like one of the ones that often...
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