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Winter run of 5,600 miles from Dec ‘23 to Mar ‘24. OA lists oil as PP 0W16 on report but it is actually PP 0W20. Previous data from Dec ‘22 to Mar ‘23 is with PP 0W16 for 5,000 miles. Viscosity stayed around 7.0 cst @100c this time which is about the range I was hoping for going up. The Toyota...

https://www.napaonline.com/en/offers/castrol $15 rebate on (1) 5 qt container or (5) 1 qt containers. Single quarts end up being cheaper in the long run and will get it under $20 before tax (after rebate of course.)

Got a promo email from Valvoline and saw this on the website. Think I might jump on this deal for the Yota. 24 qts / 4.8 qts per oil change = 5 total. I can swing by the dealer to pick up OEM filters on my way home from work. They usually run a special - 5 filters w/gaskets for $20.00. $100...

Plotting and scheming on the next oil change for the Hyundai… It is my daughter’s car and it isn’t driven more than a few miles at a time around town. The original owner says the vehicle got only quick lube service with mostly blends at 6 months or 5K miles. Can’t argue with the results as the...

New Malibu’s fuel range meter is way off. It starts out at full usually showing 500+ miles until E. However the gas light comes on slightly before 400 miles, according to the trip meter, with the typical range left at approximately 50 miles… cannot say I trust it though. That’s a pretty large...

Do you, or have you ever, train in a combat sport, and if so, was it a striking or grappling (or both) sport? And what was it? Martial Arts absolutely can count for the topic however there must to be live sparring or a competition aspect in order to count. If you never tested your physicality...

The Sienna ended up with a nail in the sidewall this weekend. I took the vehicle to Discount Tire to get the tire replaced under the road hazard warranty. Exact replacement was in stock. Everything went well. No issues there. However the counter guy said the lug nuts were getting swollen and I...

Oil level went this OCI. First time this has happened. As suspected there is fuel dilution. Maybe from the abnormally cold winter weather and recent short tripping. Going to take it to the dealer before the 60,000 mile Powertrain warranty is up so I can get the event on record if nothing else...

Recently picked up a new Sig 365. Though the 365 was not on my short list I opted to get it. It was good deal and I have had good luck with Sigs in the past. Figured why not. Well, first trip to the range and the gun is broken after less than 100 rounds. After some target rounds, I decided to...

Did some skeet shooting recently and had a lot of fun shooting a rented 20 gauge. It was lighter, more maneuverable, and generally easier to shoot than my 12 gauge. I hate to say it, but I liked shooting it more than my 12 gauge. It’s honestly got me thinking about picking up a 20 gauge now. And...

I saw this topic came up again recently. I recall a long thread last year that I thought put this to bed. But I guess not. The electronic oil pump speculation appears to be based on a video by the Car Care Nut saying the oil pump was electronic and calibrated for 0w-16. This being the reason for...

Admittedly, I had never heard of this concept until a few years ago. And I can’t seem to find much on it except that it is a possibility. I thought part of the API standards was a requirement for compatibility with other oils of the same rating, as well as backwards compatibility? Both of my...

Contemplating the idea of collecting longterm UOA data on the A25A in the Sienna Hybrid. Getting oil changes done recently due to a hectic schedule. So I’d have to start doing it myself again to ensure accurate sample data. I would only be doing these UOAs to get more “real world”, longterm...

Found a local mobile oil change/maintenance provider near me with reasonable pricing comparatively to quick lubes places. The hours are flexible and they say they use Mobil1 & Mobil products. Thinking about giving it a shot. Probably going to wait until I use up my last Pennzoil $25 gift card...

Backstory: I have decided for the foreseeable future to have oil changes done instead of DIY. As such had an oil change and rotation done on the Toyota last month. The service invoice states Pennzoil Platinum 0w16 and Pennzoil PZ37 filter was used. The oil change was done a little less than a...

Recent first gun purchase thread/comments sparked my interest... What do you recommend for a new gun owner? I lean toward recommending a full or compact 9mm pistol. Nothing against revolvers or shotguns though. I just find people become comfortable with pistols faster and are less intimidated...

Since folks were chiming in on their carry ammo... What’s your carry gun? Or home defense gun? Or both? Glock 19 in GunVault safe on my side of the bed for home. Same G19 is my go to carry, too. Ruger LCP is my “I don’t want to carry a gun today” gun. Wife has G17 in GunVault on her side of...

Home Depot is now requiring an online account with info verification for the 10% military discount. Info needed is minimal. Online account will have a QR code which has to be used at checkout now, they’re no longer taking VA cards or military ID’s. Found out earlier today while picking up a few...

A few comments in the recent investment threads got me thinking... so which is it? Admittedly my education regarding finance is all from personal finance books. Not really my area of expertise. So, unless collectable, isn’t a vehicle more liability than asset? Yes it is worth something...