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    Anyone use TMobile? Thinking of switching from Verizon

    TMobile offers a good plan for those age 55+ and I can save on what I pay to Verizon. Can anyone tell me anything good or bad about TMobile?
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    Fram Ultra for John Deere 1 Series?

    I have a John Deere 1026R with Yanmar diesel. Fram website indicates correct filter is PH6607. Any reason I can't use an ultra in this application?
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    Interesting Video - What Happens Inside Your Engine

    https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/ownership/check-out-what-happens-inside-your-engine/ar-BB1eaxrZ?li=BBnb4R5&ocid=hplocalnews
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    Do the Kia Theta Engine Problems Continue in Later Model Years?

    I am looking at a 2017 Kia Sportage EX, low miles, lease return, certified used. I am aware of the recent class action settlement related to the engine problems and it includes 2017 model year. However, most of the reviews are good, KBB & Edmunds both like it, and many of the problems I read...
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    Jeep Soft Top - Can Anyone Tell Me What This Part is Called?

    I have a 2005 Wrangler Unlimited (LJ) and there is a pin that snaps into the arms of the soft top to keep them in place. I lost the pin on one side but can't seem to find it on any sites and I don't know what it is called. It is pulled out to allow the soft top arms to fit in the guide and then...
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    TJ Wrangler Differential Oil Change

    I changed the oil in the front and rear differentials of my Wrangler today. It has the Trac-Loc rear and I put in Mobil 1 gear oil that says has limited slip additive. The manual says to add four ounces of limited slip additive. Do I still need to?
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    2014 Honda Pioneer 700-4

    Just bought it from a private owner. It had only 96 miles on it and came with roof, windshield, winch and plow. First service was never done since it is called for at 100 miles or 20 hours which original owner had not yet reached. Anyone familiar with these machines? Oil and filter changes easy...
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    Is it a NAPA Gold or something else?

    I ordered a NAPA Gold filter for my BMW R1200C and picked it up today. The box says NAPA Gold but the filter looks some something else entirely. What do you think it is?
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    2015 Mazda CX5

    My wife just purchased a 2015 Mazda CX5 Grand Touring with the 2.5 that has about 5700 miles. The owners manual calls for 0-20 in the U.S. and Canada and 5-30 everywhere else. According to the sticker in the windshield, the selling dealer filled it with Valvoline 5-30. Do I dump the 5-30 and...
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    "Water based" Oil. You just have to laugh

    I was reading a Jeep JK forum regarding the use of oils other than the recommended 5-20 in the Jeep JK 3.8 engine when I came across this post, " Yes, but isnt it true that a more water based oil ie 5w-20, will not fully lubricate the engine parts as well as say a 10w-30 , would?"
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    Autozone Score - Where to Use?

    I got some 5 quart jugs of Mobil 1 0W-30 for $5, quarts of Mobil 1 0w-20 EP for $1, and quarts of Mobil 1 5w-20 high mileage for $1. My wife and daughter have Hondas that I will use the 5w-20 in. I was planning on using the 0w-30 in a Ford F150 ecoboost that calls for 5-30. Any problems with...
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    1967 Ford Galaxie Convertible

    I recently bought a 67 Galaxie Convertible. The engine was replaced at some time with a 302 from 1969. I have no manual for the car and have no idea the recommended oil weight and correct filter. I have search the web without success. Anyone know where I could find this info? Also, I use...
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    Havoline Synthetic

    Advance Auto Parts in my area if offering an oil change special starting tomorrow. Five quarts Havoline synthetic and a Pure One filter for 20 bucks. Anyone familiar with Havoline synthetic?
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