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I thought there would be a value for fuel, but viscosity at 8.4 I'm assuming it's ok?

I bought a Subaru Forester new in 2022, and I wanted to see if running IVC at regular intervals from the beginning would prevent or slow carbon build up. I couldn't see anywhere on YouTube or anything like that where it had been done in that capacity. It doesn't look like IVC does much once the...

So, so ready for this movie! Very loosely based on an actual bear that ingested a brick of cocaine! https://www.yahoo.com/news/cocaine-bear-meet-kentuckys-wildest-193049048.html

I have a new '22 Forester that has a high rpm cold start idle, around 1700-1800rpm. Even on hot days, it takes a minute or two to idle down below 1000rpm. This seems to be normal for that NA2.5 GDI flat 4 according to Forester forums. Is shifting into reverse or drive "bad" at that kind of rpm...

So far so good, I think. I'll usually be running it 6k miles or so.

Got another engine question about displacement (I guess I'm fixated on it?) - I had asked a month or so ago about cylinder size and got great answers. Here is another that just sort of popped into my head: Say you're a manufacturer designing a V6 engine. Does the engine get designed around the...

For those who know engine…engineering: When it comes to cylinders and displacement, why are gas engines somewhat capped on cylinder size? For example it seems like the biggest I4 gas engine in a car is the Toyota 2.7L. What’s to stop a 3.7L I4? I figure more cylinders equates to a smoother...

Yes, I know any oil with the certifications required by Toyota for my new Tacoma will be fine. But this is an oil forum, right? I was a Kendall user for a while just to be different, and while I’m sure it’s still a fine oil, losing their signature titanium left me looking for another choice...

Excluding the extended life oils such as M1 AP, can all of the main players go 10k miles? Asking for use in a Tacoma 3.5L V6 D4S. Can VAS, QSUD, Castrol Edge, M1, PP etc... all go the 10k OCI for this vehicle without issues, or are there any that I should shy away from? I've done some searching...

Long story short, I lost my serpentine belt (it was a month old) while on the interstate. I noticed it fairly quickly when the power steering went and the battery light came on, but the temp gauge was already up to about the 3/4 mark (not into the "red" yet). The split second I noticed that, I...

Soooooo, I got rear ended the other day in my 4Runner. My question is this: It's likely to be fixed, and overall, the damage isn't horrendous enough that it will be totaled. But the frame is going to have to be pulled back into line, and I'm wondering if there is a point where a frame is...

Hi everyone. My FIL passed away last November, and we have to tear down his house (unsafe). However, he had a metal roof installed about 3 years ago that is in great condition. First, is there a market for it? And if that is a yes, what do I ask for in terms of a price? The buyer would have to...

Hey everyone, I'm trying to max out power for a Zodiac inflatable boat. So, considering only these two factors, which engine is a better option strictly from a power i.e. potential top speed standpoint: A new 4 stroke 9.9hp, or a 2 stroke 15hp with about 85-90% of the original compression...

Whoooooooooo this thing is great. Had a little buyer's remorse when I got it yesterday, for fear of having over-bought, but I used every bit of its power today. I only have a 1/3 acre lot, but 3 maples and just a lot of trees in the area in general. I also live on top of a ridge, so I have the...

As the topic shows, I have a '78 Evinrude 15hp. Background since I've owned it for 3 years -- I was chasing an electrical issue, so I just had all of the components replaced. LAst summer, it didn't get much use... just a few hours, but it ran fine. 4 hours of use this year, and the upper...

From what I understand, the 4Runner Trail does not need the LS additive to the gear oil for the rear differential. Any harm in using gear oil with the LS additive in this case? Just looking at the widely available Mobil 1 75w90...

I do my own oil changes, like most on here. Took my 4 Runner in for a free service, but I just had them rotate the tires and lube the drive shaft. On the original work order, he had listed the oil change with 5w-30 conventional. Again, he crossed it out. Of course, it takes 0w-20. Maybe the...

I'm afraid to post this for fear of sounding like an idiot, but here goes: We have recessed lighting in the kitchen that uses 65W indoor floods. The house is 10 years old, we've been in it 4 years. The bulbs in there now are incandescent and are burning out. I went and picked up some LED...

Question, kids: 5w 30 full synthetic. 1500 miles on the oil. 4.0 liter V6 Tacoma. Just had a road trip that involved 3 straight hours of idling due to construction and an accident in the same place. I couldn't turn the engine off because we were constantly inching forward. Dump the oil, or is...

Was just at the local Auto Zone and saw they are now carrying STP brand oils. This is a new thing, right? I did a search and didn't find much on here or elsewhere... anyone know anything about this oil? pqiamerica.com has some info on the conventional, but not the synthetic.