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Hi folks, Picked up a 2004 Sienna. I've driven it 4k miles. Hardly any oil loss and the oil is still clean. Doing a first to me OC. I've read that Toyota has back spec'd this vehicle to 0W20, 0W25. Oil cap says 5W30. Is it worth trying to get a little better fuel mileage by going to the lighter...

Roommate has an '02 Cruiser with high mileage. He bought it at an auction for five hundred bucks a half a year ago. He was driving home when he heard a 'pop' and the engine died. After pulling over the engine will turn over. We're checking the relays and fuses now and waiting for an obd2 reader...

Going to be using Good Year Ultra Grip Ice on the rear of the car with about 75% tread still remaining. The other two were on the front last winter and I don't want to use them as they are less than 30% tread. I'd like to buy two new Michelin Xi3 and put them on the front. Assuming there'd be no...

Wow, cheep... 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage. That works out to inexpensive transportation when you also consider fuel mileage and insurance. One hundred thousand km bumper to bumper warantee? It's tempting... http://smg.photobucket.com/user/gpowers93/media/Mirage/max.jpg.html...

I've tried Lucas oil synthetic stabilizer on a few cars occasionally over the years. I got a great deal on a gallon of the stuff. However I completely stopped using this stabilizer mostly because of all the negativity that it gets here on Bitog. I understand the argument that it contains no...

Hi guys, I had a backyard mechanic do my back brakes six months ago. They have about 15k miles now. A couple a days ago my brake warning lights on the Prius go off, then the rear passenger wheel starts showing brake fluid leaking off of it. I take the car back immediately to the mechanic, he...

Earlier than expected! Toyota Motor Corp. will reveal the first redesign of the Prius in almost seven years in Las Vegas next month, wagering that new looks can revive demand for its top-selling hybrid. The 2016 Prius will be shown to media on Sept. 8, spokesman Ryo Sakai said by phone. He...

Working on an E150 '89, and the gauge is reading high oil pressure. It's in the very upper 'normal' range. I've read that blockage somewhere in the oil tubes can cause this. Could it be the gauge itself? Should I give it an engine flush? Thanks...

Just bought a ford camper van for $130. The tranny works fine in first, second, and reverse. In drive it goes forward but the engine starts to rev and the vehicle doesn't go very fast. The shifter stick is loose. I was thinking about throwing some seafoam transtune in there and hope for a...

Just got a great deal on an '87 E150 passenger van with high top that will be used as a camping and hauling vehicle. It's got a 302 with, I'm assuming, flat tappets. Fuel injected. Four speed overdrive. Not the prettiest van in town but with a little elbow grease who knows... What would you...

What do you guys think? The guy says it is well maintained, runs good, and has a new tranny since 2011. Looks clean, no rust or damage. I'm thinking it's good for a few years yet and is fairly cheep. Thinking about taking a look at it. Do guys think it's a waste of time/money or do you think I...

So, we like additives to extend our engine life, keep them running at top performance, and maybe even get some extra mileage with our fuel. the question is do we use additives and ignore an upper cylinder? Is a ucl as effective as an additive? And is there any evidence or proof that an upper...

Hi guys. Just bought my room mate's 1995 Geo Metro for $325! I'm a full time Pizza Delivery Driver so I thought this would be a great back up vehicle just in case. At that price I just can't lose. My Roomy has put in a new clutch, timing belt, brakes and it is running good except for the fact it...

Do you guys think a powerful magnet like this FilterMag placed on the belly of a tranny pan could be effective at reducing wear and increasing fluid life???.... As advertised: TM Series Suitable for all vehicles with a steel oil pan The FilterMAG™ Transmission Magnet (TM360 & TM180) are...

Hoo wee... Never heard of this before. Sounds like a good idea in theory. Just wondering if the flow of the oil through the filter would disrupt the deposits of metal particulars? If not this should be an effective way taking out metal particles circulating thruogh your engine.... Look at...

My apologies if this has been covered. I did a Bitog search and couldn't come up with anything, but I can hardly believe this would not have been discussed here. What up with this filter??? Seems like a brilliant idea if it works. Can't find any info on how efficient it is. No idea how much the...

Local Napa was blowing it out at $2.53 a liter. Guess it's not so popular up here? Got enough for two oil changes, and I'm wondering if you guys know how long oil stays good for? The guy at the counter said as long as it not opened it'll last indefinitely. I ask because if you folks give me the...

I've read that the Amsoil has better filtration specs, but I've been told by some Toyota enthusiasts to stick with Toyota filters because they have a better flow rate and that my Toyota needs the high flow rate and the stock filters are designed for our cars. I go to the Amsoil site and they...

Seems like a good idea. The magnetic plugs are used in atf drains, why not engine oil drains? Just ordered one tonight. The atf plugs have around twenty times the strength as oem atf plugs. We'll see how they work... http://www.magneticdrainplug.com/index.html

Anyone like to guess on the significant difference between the recommended change intervals between Mobil USA and Mobil Canada in regards to Mobil 1 extended performance??? Is it climate difference? If so, should Yanks in the Northern States cut short their change intervals, and Canucks on the...