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Just a heads up...I purchased a set of Michelin tires for my Jeep Grand Cherokee online thru Costco a few weeks ago during a pretty good Michelin sale. I contacted the store for installation and they said if I could wait a week or so they'd be happy to install them with an appointment, since...

I'm pro-actively replacing the original Panasonic battery in my 2005 4Runner. After 8 years, I think it’s time, plus it’s getting chilly here at night. I go to the auto parts store last night and they offer two batteries, 24F (750cca/130res-cap) vs. 27F (710cca/165res-cap). They tell me the 24F...

I'm looking for new tires (again)for my 2005 4runner. What do you think of the Cooper Discoverer A/T3? Anybody know anything about these? I found a pretty good deal at a local tire store, plus a $75 rebate. Thanks.

Hi all, I’m in the process of buying a new floor jack for doing oil changes, tire rotations and general maintenance. I’m torn between the lightweight aluminum and the (really) heavy steel models. I’m looking for some opinions of what you guys use and like (or dislike). I’m thinking the heavier...

Just looking for some input, good or bad, on a 2010 or 2011 Toyota 4Runner. It’s time to replace my 2005 4Runner and I’m considering a newer model just because I had good luck with the previous one. I haven’t driven the new 4Runner so I don’t have much info to go on. They seem a lot different...

I’m in the process of buying a premium lawn tractor with a Briggs and Stratton Professional series engine and I keep hearing it’s a entry level (whatever that means) engine. I am used to either Kohler’s or Kawasaki’s in this type of equipment. Does anyone know how many hours this engine is rated...

John Deere X300 - 42” deck, 18.5hp Kawasaki, Tuff Torq K46 hydro Husqvarna YTH24V42LS – 42” deck, 24hp Kawasaki, Tuff Torq (not sure which one) hydro I cut about 1.5 acres of pretty flat yard (one ditch), once a week for the spring, summer and fall, side discharge everything. I pull a 4x8...

Is it OK to run an oil-less air compressor outside in the cold weather (0-30 degrees)? I have been using it in the garage lately and it seems like its making some strange noises…could be my imagination. Any thoughts?

Friday mistake number #7…went to WMart and purchased a 5 qt jug of Pennzoil Platinum for the oil change on my 2005 Toyota 4Runner V6. Went home did my oil change, dumped the 5 qt jug + ½ gt of 5w-30 M1 to top things up. Then I looked at the Pennzoil jug and realized it was 5w-20 not 5w-30…d’oh...

I bought a set of Michelin Cross Terrains for my Toyota 4Runner about a year ago from Costco. After the install one of the front tires was out of balance…took it back for a rebalance …seemed ok, but not perfect. Second rotate and balance the same thing happen, went back again. Then yesterday I...

Hi all, I’m looking for a tool set, specifically a ratchet and socket set, for my son. I’ve got my eye on a Stanley black chrome set. It seems reasonably priced ($69) for a 69 piece set. The thing that stands out is it has the easy to read numbers on the sockets (showing my age). Anyone have any...

I just did an oil change on my 05 Toyota 4Runner (first time for me) and was wondering if there are any significant performance concerns between the Toyota oil filter (90915-YZZD3) and the NAPA Gold/Wix (1348) due to the height difference and or sealing gasket? The NAPA filter is a little...

Does anyone have any advice on what type and how much lube for the propeller shaft on a 05 4runner? I would think I could use the same grease (lube) for the u-joints. I think I would just put a couple pumps of grease into the propeller shaft…would that be adequate? Any thoughts or advice?

Hi All, Is there anything special about this Toyota ’05 V6 as far as oil requirements? I bought this truck about six months ago with 40K on the clock and I’m ready for an oil and filter(s) change. Any opinions…I’m sure there’s a few floating around here. Thanks!!

Hi, I’m looking at a ’05 or ’06 Honda Pilot to replace my old and very faithful Explorer. I’ve never owned a Honda and I thought I’d poll the audience before I dive in. I’ve been told that the Honda 3.5 is a pretty bulletproof engine. I think the only weak link in this vehicle seems to be the...

Awhile back someone did a write up of various oil filters with pictures of each disassembled. Does anybody remember this or have a link to it? I’ve searched for this thread for two days with no luck. I’m trying to compare Wix/NAPA 51515 to Motorcraft FL1A and would like a look at the insides...

I asked this question at the end of another thread, sorry. I just refilled my 97 Ford Explorer p/s with Mercon V thinking it was regular Mercon. It was cold and the light was bad, that's my excuse and I'm stickin to it. I'm just concerned that the Ford Explorer spec says Mercon in the p/s and...

I just bought a Ford Explorer from a co-worker, it's a 1997 w/4.0 SOHC and 70K in really good condition. It's been well taken care and fed Mobil 1 5w-30 since 5K, changed every 5K like clockwork. I'd really like to keep using Mobil 1 but due to my current stock pile (must be a sickness...but who...

I just purchased a low mileage, 2001 Toyota Sienna with the supposedly "sludge producing" engine. At 27K all the service has been done by a Toyota dealer and the engine is sludge free...as far as we know. I do all my own maintenance, so it'll be getting Pennzoil or Chevron 5w-30 with a NAPA...

I own two vehicles that are between 65k and 85k. I've used Castrol GTX 10w-30 religiously since the second oil change in both vehicles. My last oil change I used Napa oil(Valvoline) and they both have started to seep a little oil around the pan gasket area? (3000 miles) Do the high mileage oils...