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Went to procure a Die Hard battery for the Jeep, and noticed two different Die Hard Platinum AGM batteries within the same group size. Ones in the usual gray colored casing that resembles the Auto Zone Duralast, and ones in an all black case. On all the black cased Platinum batteries was a...

A search did not indicate whether this specific matchup has been posted - so I'm curious about a few things: 1. Given these two are from the same company (SOPUS) what the differences are, 2. In the long run, is the QS quantitatively (particularly 5W-30) is better than the Pennzoil Platinum ...

I came across this episode on X-Machines . . . it features what is supposed to be the most state of the art tire factory in Thailand. Have to pity the poor backward third world folks ( sarc )

I have not found this specifically addressed on here . . . . The question: What factors are used to determine the size (thickness as well as overall diameter) of brake rotors on vehicles. I see cars like Mercedes sedans and others in that size class with massive diameter rotors and caliper...

I have two 2016 model year Chrysler vehicles, one is a flex fuel, the other is not. With petrol prices the way they are, I have been looking for MOPAR locking fuel cap that can be keyed for the ignition key for each vehicle . Various on-line Chrysler parts sites indicate there is a Mopar brand...

Yes, there have been a gazillion 5W-20 vs 5W-30 threads, but this is about a manufacturer's specification. My Jeep owners manual recommends 5W-20 oil, specifically recommending Pennzoil Platinum or Shell Helix. It also states the oil must meet Chrysler MS-6395. Fine, no el problemo, except...

I never did see the T6 Multi Vehicle in my part of the country, but have recently seen the Rotella Gas Truck in 5W30 and 5W20 at Wally World. Is the 'Gas Truck' the same as Rotella with new name and bottle ?? What advantage would it be over the Supertech High Mileage Synthetic 5W30 that I'm...

Been looking on various sites for used Jeep Wranglers (preferrably the TJ series), and have noticed that the manual transmissions are priced higher than the automatics. I know the auto-trans is by far the most popular. Living in a somewhat congested area (Atlanta), I'm wondering if getting...

Vehicle is a 1992 Ford Explorer, Eddie 'edward' Bauer 4WD, 4 liter V6 Air conditioner pumps cold air; however, the blower does not seem to have a 'high' speed anymore, even on Max Cool. I have three of four speeds, not counting 'off': low, medium-low, medium-high, and what used to be the 'blow...

For the last couple of years, my '92 Explorer (4.0L) seemed to be leaking transmission fluid out of somewhere. I could never find seepage, leaks, or anything. Transmission case was dry. I placed cardboard sheets under the truck and still nothing dripping. Yet I would still have to add a quart...

A board search revealed nothing specifically on this, so here goes: Wife's car, 2006 Ford 500, 3L V6. Runs 5W30 Pennzoil Ultra Platinum (at least until my supply runs out). It has an oil life sensor that puts a message on the dash to the effect of "Hey, you, change your oil". Usually it's...

It seems that as of about a year or do back that Fram and the Orange Can Of Death were considered marginally improved over a roll of paper towels stuffed in a bean can. Purolator became Tearolator (although I have not personally encountered a torn Purolator filter), and now that Purolator and...

Looking for new rubber for my 92 Explorer 4X4. Have Bridgestone Duellers on them for the last 10+ years. Tires still have some tread, but ozone rot is apparent. It's not getting the long daily driving and trips it did 20+ yrs ago - about 2/3 on road, 1/3 off road - no rocks or mud bogging, just...

Quik backdrop - riding buddy picked up a garage queen, '06 Honda 1100 Vtwin. Low mileage and well maintained. Previous owner kept meticulous log on it, down to noting every time air was added to tires. Rather serious injury (not bike related, thankfully) apparently grounded the guy in early 2016...

I know there are threads asking this scattered about over the years, some many years back. But products evolve, some improve (or degrade) and experiences change - hence the inquiry as to any recent experiences and feedback. Vehicle: 2006 Ford 500, front wheel drive Mileage: 175,000 on original...

Last Chrysler I owned was a 1988 Plymouth, and the last Jeep was a '78 CJ5 with a straight 6. Been Chrysler-free since 2007. Have been looking at the newer Jeeps since the advent of 4-dr versions. Still partial to the 2-dr ones. In spite of Fiat's involvement with Chrysler, does anyone have...

Forgive me if this has already been hashed out before - several of our newest QuikTrip stations in my area are starting to carry ethanol free 87 octane petrol. It's a bit pricey, about $0.50 a gallon higher than standard 87 octane. Question is without the ethanol, what is added to the fuel to...

Since SOPUS owns both Quaker State and Pennzoil brands, is there now any real significant difference between them - given the same weight (such as 5W-30) and type (dino vs synthetic)

Shell dropped the 'S' ratings from their T-6 5w-40 leaving it as a CK-4. It still has JASO-MA2 rating (supposedly). Meanwhile, Chevron DELO 5W-40 still shows a CK-4 / SN rating, but nothing about JASO MA anything. It seems on the surface that the Chevron product may be better for gasoline...