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What is the difference between M1 AFE, Truck and SUV, and EP? I read through lots of old threads, but I am not really clear on the differences other than EP has more PAO base stock. I see from Mobil's limited data online that the EP is slightly thicker at 8.8 cst vs 8.2 fo the others. I am not...

I recently purchased a couple of Carquest premium filters. They seemed to have changed since my last purchase. One was made in China and the other was made in Vietnam. They had significantly different face plates. I included pics. Are they both made by same manufacturer? Is it still purolator...

I have a 2015 John Deere X300 with a FS600V-BS21-R engine. I went to my dealer get the oil filter and he sold me the AM125424 filter. This filter does not fit my engine. It is too large in diameter. The previous owner had installed a Wix 51365 filter. I looked up the online catalog and it...

I am looking for a new set of winter tires for my Tundra. My previous over Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2s are 6 years old so they are due to be replaced. They were decent, but I'd like something improved, if possible. I live in a cold rural area with long winters, and lots snow, ice, hard packed...

I recently purchased a 2021 Tundra. It is a low mileage truck that hasn't seen inclement weather (yet) so, the undercarriage looks virtually new. It was undercoated by the Toyota dealer with what appears to be Noxudol. My previous truck had Noxudol applied after a frame inspection and it appears...

My dad brought his Camry in for brake service work at the Toyota dealer. I was looking at the car after the work was done to see what they did. I saw that they cleaned up the corrosion on the calipers and brackets and coated it with something. They looked way better than before (and no, they...

My 30+ year old JD LX178 is getting very tired so I am looking to replace it with a newer tractor of similar long term durabilty. I found a couple of X300s with about 200 hours. Does anyone have any advice on the long term quality of this tractor? Any common trouble areas to look at? I know it...

I have Ford 408 (Cleveland not Windsor). It has a roller cam and roller rockers. The engine only has about 2000 miles on since it was built. I have run it Pennzoil Dino 10w30 since it was broken built. I'd like to move up to a higher end oil. The car is street driven only but sees some...

A friend of mine paid someone to change the winter tires to OEM aluminum wheels on a 2022 Highlander. Long story short, the guy ended up using the lug nuts for the aftermarket aluminum winter wheels, instead of the OEM Toyota because of a mishap with the tire storage facility. My friend asked me...

We are thinking of replacing my wife's Outback with a Rav4 Hybrid. I came across this article (it's in french, but google will translate): https://www.lapresse.ca/affaires/chroniques/2022-04-06/rav4-hybride/un-cable-corrode-a-6800-fait-pester.php It speaks of some serious wiring corrosion...

A friend gave me two of these Ford FL-1HP filters years ago and they were old then. So they have been sitting a long time, but I do have a built Ford V8 I could use them on. Anyone know the specs on these? Are they worth using? I know some racing filters are more about flow that filtration...

I am overhauling the brakes system on an old Ford Torino. I am looking to get the best performance from the stock disc/drum setup. I was going to upgrade the brake pads and shoes to Porterfield's R4-S compound. I could also go with EBC pads, but Porterfield is the only vendor that makes brake...

I am looking to replace the OEM front brakes on a 2016 Outback. I was thinking of trying Raybestos Element 3 pads and coated rotors but RockAuto has neither in stock. I can get them through another vendor but significantly more money. However, I can get Akebono ProAct Pads and Centric partially...

My 08 Tundra front left wheel bearing is feeling pretty rough when I free wheel the hub. I am going to replace it with a pre-assembled hub and bearing. I can get SKF, Doorman, Beck/Arnley, SKP or Durago. I am thinking that SKF is probably the best of the bunch. Any opinions on what is the best...

I live in an area that sees severe winters and lots of salt use. My Toyota Tundra while it sees regular use, also can sit for half a week without use which causes the brakes to rust frequently. At best I am getting about 4 years out of a brake rotor before it becomes so severely rusted that it...

I am looking for an good alternative filter for the OEM Subaru 15208AA15A oil filter for a 2016 2.5L FB engine. RockAuto lists many but I know from old threads here that many don't have the correct bypass valve. Are the Carquest filters in Canada still Wix clones? I could use a 84055 which is...

I am working a Ford 9" differential with freshly rebuilt Trac-Lok clutch style limited slip. I am going to fill it with Castrol 80w-90 Limited Slip oil. Does this oil have the friction modifier already added? The guy at the parts store said it does, but not sure how knowledgeable he is...

I'd like to fine tune my Holley carburetor with a wide band O2 sensor setup. Does anyone have experience with these? Any recommendations on what works well? I was reading on the Innovate LM-2 and it looks like it'd would work. I like that it's not permanently mounted like a gauge and that I...

Toyota recommends 30K mile or 50K km OCI for the differentials on my Tundra. They recommend 75w85 but I have been using 75W90 synthetic. Since with the transfer case it takes nearly 8 quarts of gear oil, it's not cheap to replace all this oil. There is no mechanical LSD or lockup in either diff...

I am working on a '76 Chev Malibu that needs rear brakes. Choices are limited but I can get a set of remium Wearever shoes an drums cheaper than Raybestos. The guy at Carquest says he only carries Wearever because they give him the fewest complaints. I have never used this brand before, any...