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  1. RyanY

    New tool thread

    Hmm. I never thought of getting an oil filter wrench for the kitchen... :unsure:
  2. RyanY

    Vintage AC Delco PF47 (1990?)

    ^this I had a 1991 Chevy S10 and can confirm that the GM L4 engine used the PF47 at least through that year. Given that the box lists 1990 as the newest engine, this box was likely printed in late 1989 or 1990 for the '90 model year engines.
  3. RyanY

    Post your latest oil change

    2013 Toyota RAV4 Limited AWD 148k miles, 5k OCI Out: 4.5 qts Valvoline Restore and Protect 0W-20, Ecogard X5608 In: same
  4. RyanY

    Post your latest oil change

    2014 Toyota Camry 4 cyl 154k miles, 5k OCI Out: Jiffy Lube special In: Mobil 1 0W-20, Ecogard X5608
  5. RyanY

    Champion COS3593A in a Kia

    That's not fair...why do you get all the good dealers? The GM and Honda dealers near me charge MSRP prices for filters: $13.xx for my Cadillac and $9.xx for the Hondas. No, thanks. At least the local Toyota dealer offers online purchase and free pick up in store, often at 20% off their...
  6. RyanY

    Post your latest oil or filter purchase

    I may be wrong, but any moisture that gets into the container should boil off when the engine gets up to temperature. ATF would be a different story. That said, I concur with @ripcord and @Speedbird001 ; it should be fine for topoffs or lawnmowers, or for an old car that burns oil!
  7. RyanY

    Post your latest oil change

    AFAIK the Honda system uses mileage only and does not consider time. Regardless, 18 mo seems like a long time. Do you know how many miles your son's car was driven altogether? If my math is correct based on what you described, 4 miles x 5 days = 20 miles/week x 52 weeks = 1040 miles/year =...
  8. RyanY

    Post your latest oil change

    2020 Honda Accord Sport 69k miles, approx 6k OCI (maintenance minder at 15%) Out: Valvoline 0W-20, Subaru 15A In: Valvoline 0W-20, Carquest R84356 New cabin and engine air filters.
  9. RyanY

    Piston soak method details - real or confirmation bias?

    I think the OP's question is relevant to most multi-step protocols, regardless of application. Some steps are necessary, some probably just sound reasonable, and some may even be superstition. I am all for greater efficiency, but until someone directly tests the importance of each step, no one...
  10. RyanY

    Is there a bad engine oil brand or selection? Synthetic or conventional?

    Major brands, major parts store brands, and any other brands made by Warren or Amalie are fine as long as they have the appropriate approvals for your application. I would avoid odd brands at truck stops, gas stations, etc.
  11. RyanY

    Autozone - Valvoline R&P Fuel Cleaner BOGO

    Just do a colonoscopy prep...nothing cleans better, faster!
  12. RyanY

    New tool thread

    New Mayhew center punch with stars and stripes packaging. Hopefully the tip lasts longer than the cheapo I threw out last week.
  13. RyanY

    Better Grip Philips Bits?

    +1 on Vessel. Hands down, the best I've ever used.
  14. RyanY

    Post your latest oil change

    Love the hood support! But if you get tired of it, A-Premium replacements are about $25/pr on Amazon. I have these on my Matrix hatch and they work well. Autozone also has some $10/ea models that may fit.
  15. RyanY

    Post your latest oil change

    Makes sense. Definitely not worth adding stuff if it isn't your car! BTW if you live near Discount Tire they typically patch a tire for free...but then you get sucked into their store and feel obligated to become a lifelong customer. That happened to me 13 years ago...
  16. RyanY

    Post your latest oil change

    That's a lot of work just for an oil change! Definitely an argument for filter relocation and a Fumoto valve coupled to a hose...
  17. RyanY

    Post Your Latest Coolant Change.

    2013 RAV4 Limited 148k miles Out: original Toyota coolant (AFAIK - no records indicate it was replaced) In: Zerex Asian red 3x flush with dH2O, followed by about .9 gal concentrate, topped off with dH2O.
  18. RyanY

    Post your latest oil change

    I saw that too, and suspect he/she/they have better control of the impact than I do. The one time I took this approach, the drain plug came out so fast that oil sprayed all over the impact!
  19. RyanY

    Post your latest oil change

    2015 Ram Promaster 93k miles, 5k OCI Out: Mobil 1 Truck and SUV 5W-20, Supertech filter  In: same This was the last of my SuperTech filters. :cautious:
  20. RyanY

    Multi tool

    I bought a Gerber for my daughter before she left for her camp counselor job. It had the best balance of size and usefulness (not too many useless gadgets). The quality is great and it was overall a pretty good value. I can't speak to the HF offerings but didnt want to skimp on quality just to...
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