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  1. Nicasio

    First time seeing these at my local Walmart. Hope they keep em stocked!

    I’ve never seen the Ultra Platinum in my local Walmart stores. The ESP I’ve only seen in the single quarts. Now I just gotta figure out my Wally concoction!😂
  2. Nicasio

    What’s your favorite weed and grass killer spray concentrate?

    I’m in Northern California and just wondering what all yall here like to use to kill weeds. I’ve been using Spectracide Weed and Grass killer from Home Depot. I buy the 32oz concentrate bottle and mix it in a gallon pump/spray bottle. Anything better/cheaper? Please chime in.
  3. Nicasio

    Anyone compare CAT Power Stations/Battery Jumpers from Costco?

    I’ve have this CAT #CJ1000DXT Power Station for the past few years and it’s been great, but definitely bulky and heavy. I wonder how it compares in performance to the newer CAT Lithium Power Station #PPSCL3 from Costco. Physically it is tiny and very lightweight in comparison. Old model New...
  4. Nicasio

    Larger 3/8” Drive Metric Sockets?

    How often does anyone reach for their 20mm, 22mm, 23mm, & 24mm sockets? Please chime in on what you’ve used them on.
  5. Nicasio

    About to run Euro 0w40 on Buick 455

    Ok I’m about to do the yearly oil change on my Buick. It has a 455 with a mild hydraulic flat tappet cam. I know from previous posts and reading threads that it should be fine with running just the M1 Euro 0w40. My question is, can I mix some maybe M1 Delvac1 5w40 or V-Twin 20w50 to give it a...
  6. Nicasio

    What y’all recommend for a 2010 Dodge Caravan?

    So my niece has a 2010 Dodge Caravan with 167k miles that burns some oil. It’s one of their daily drivers that does a lot of short local trips. They have been getting oil changes done at Walmart and by the windshield sticker it looks like a 5w20 blend is what they’ve been putting in it. It’s...
  7. Nicasio

    I know Mobil1 Euro 0w40 has been one of the best versatile oils

    Ok so I know M1 Euro 0w40 has been on top of everyone’s list for being a really good all around oil and very affordable from Walmart. Also like that the majority of M1 oils also have 1000 ppm of zinc or better. Lately the M1 0w40 has been constantly out of stock at my two local Walmarts. So I’m...
  8. Nicasio

    Just had some Mohave CUV tires installed on our ‘22 Crosstrek

    My wife racked up 40k mi. on this thing already! Mohave’s look pretty decent. Made in UK I believe. We’ll see how they do. I inspected the brake pads and had them inflate the spare to proper psi. 225/55R18 All Weather tires were $626.96 OTD.
  9. Nicasio

    Inexpensive octane boosters from the local auto parts stores and Walmart

    I gas up all our cars at the nearby Costco. We only have 91 octane here in California. I’d like to bump it up to at least 93 octane for one of my cars. I see so many different brands on the shelves. Any recommendations?
  10. Nicasio

    Subaru Oil Filter Housing Drain?

    The drain hole on the side of the oil filter bowl. Where does this oil actually flow down to? I’ve just been wiping the bowl clean every OCI. On our ‘22 Crosstrek.
  11. Nicasio

    Subaru Branded Oil Filters at Walmart? Hmmmm MP7317?

    I was at Walmart today and saw a Subaru oil filter on the shelf for the first time. I opened it up and said hmmm this looks very familiar! I pulled a SuperTech MP7317 off the shelf and compared them. I knew it! 😂 C’mon now Subaru! We can get the better ST MP for almost 1/2 the price!!
  12. Nicasio

    Extended Performance, High Mileage, or Euro oils. Better choice?

    This is specifically for our ‘22 Subaru Crosstrek and ‘07 Pontiac Vibe which my wife daily drives to see patients a throughout the day. She sits in the cars while documenting so they idle for long periods of time with the AC on. Also, they’re turned on and off like a dozen times a day. I do 5k...
  13. Nicasio

    Who’s the manufacturer and where’s the cheapest place to buy these?

    I see the MicroGard Select filter is the same as the Premium Guard Extended Life and STP Extended Life. Aside from the colors/stickers and boxes the only difference is that the STP is made in China. Also, the STP says 20 microns vs 25, but that’s probably just a typo. Can we buy these somewhere...
  14. Nicasio

    I’ve been using Mobil-1 0W40 in my 2004 BMW 330i. Quaker State 5W40? Maybe also in my old schools??

    I’ve been running M1 0w40 since day one in the BMW. I just saw this QS Euro 5w40 at Walmart for $22.97! I know QS makes quality oils as well. Would I be downgrading going to the “5w”? I’m actually thinking of using this in the ‘64 Falcon and ‘68 Buick as well since they have mild hydraulic flat...
  15. Nicasio

    Picked up a 1964 Falcon Futura Hard Top

    I’ve always wanted one of these compact old schools. Very similar in size to my Foxbodies. The ‘63.5-65 Hard Top body lines with no post and round afterburner looking taillights is what I liked most about them. It was an original San Jose, California built car. Restored 9 years ago. Body was...
  16. Nicasio

    Oil Capacities for both first gen Toyota Matrix and Pontiac Vibe? The base and high performance engines.

    I just want to make sure I’m filling them to the max levels. We have three Pontiac Vibe base models and one high revving Toyota Matrix XRS. I’ve searched and keep finding mixed answers. Didn’t Toyota revise the oil capacities later on for the first generations? IIRC, with filter change, the base...
  17. Nicasio

    Car has been sitting for almost 2 years.

    So my cousin’s 1990 Mustang 5.0 has been sitting in the garage for almost two years. He put it away with race gas in the tank so it wouldn’t go bad fast he says. So now he’s buying a new battery and will do an oil change. I know everyone likes to change their oil out with a warm engine. Should...
  18. Nicasio

    I wonder what brands they manufacture for??

    Check this out y’all! Talk about hand made 😂
  19. Nicasio

    Pennzoil and Castrol Euro 0w30. None at Walmart, but still reasonable from Amazon. Which do you prefer?

    I never see any Euro 0w30 at Walmart. Only 5w30’s. I do see them on Amazon and the prices aren’t bad at all. Which do you prefer of these two and why? I see the Pennzoil is ACEA C2/C3 vs. Castrol A4/B4.
  20. Nicasio

    Euro vs Extended Performance Syntetics

    From what I’ve been reading, the Euro formulas are more robust vs. the regular synthetics. How do the Euro formulas compare to the Extended Performance formulas? I know that I would never do 20k mi. OCI’s, but which one would protect against engine wear better even at low mileage, once a year...
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