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    Oil filter for 2016 Ford F150 5.0L Coyote?

    There are so many options on rockauto.com. Put a order in for a few oil, engine air, cabin air, and wiper blades. Even with shipping when spread across 10-12 lightweight items saves you a bunch over automatically stores.
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    Oil filter for 2016 Ford F150 5.0L Coyote?

    I reccomend Motorcraft FL500s My 2017 F150 5.0 with 177k was on FL500s until about 150k then switched to Carquest Red becuase of the RA closeout.
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    Questions for any general contractors

    I think they say yes to all the jobs and try to figure it out on the back end. You gotta make hay when the sun is shining!
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    Hyundai Venue for work ... road warrior

    New / nearly new Altima, having rented and driven them long distance i thought it was pretty good. Basically been production for >10 years should have no unknown issues.
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    first home purchase, with fiancee

    Be aware, You should check into how buy a home with gifted money. I think at a minimum your dad will have to sign some paperwork confirming the source of the money and that there is no obligation the buyer pays him back. This will come up at closing.
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    Advice welcome on helping kids choose family vehicle

    Sounds like your going for a 2 row SUV? Subaru Forester has a very large cabin and trunk. It also checks the AWD and efficiency boxes.
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    2026 Forester hybrid towing

    I would just manage total combined weight. If you dont have any rear seat passengers and a fully load cabin you probably have some headroom that makes a 1500lb trailer manageable.
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    Post your latest parts purchase

    Front wheel bearings for the 2015 Subaru Forester SKF from RockAuto with a Cool Magent to add to the collection!
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    Easy Process to Revive Paint?

    I think you have a good plan. Also, Refinishing or buying new headlights will go a long way to making it look better!
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    Need bank checks…

    I ordered from Sam's Club the last time. They had a good price.
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    KYB vs Bilstien Touring for a Subaru

    I put KYB on our Forester, they have been fine. I agree with prev post, price is a factor. Looks like $100 for OE, $60 for Bilstein, $50 for KYB. I would go Bilstein for $60.
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    Are All Rotors the Same?

    Agree and on a Saturday or Sunday as a DIYer even worse. Its faster to install new ones and the marginal savings isnt worth it for me. Maybe if a new rotor was >$100...
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    Post your latest oil change

    2015 Subaru Forester 2.5 150K miles 6k on the oil OUT: Valvoline Restore and Protect 5w30 Wix Filter IN: Valvoline Restore and Protect 5w30 Wix Filter
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    Ford Edge - 1 Deer - 1

    Sounds fixable, that is all bolt on parts. Just because it is deemed Financially a Total Loss does not mean it isnt fixable. I would have someone look at it and get an estimate to fix it.
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    Duralast Elite w/ Gold Rotors vs Bosch Quietcast Combo

    I did 2 of our fleet last year with Bosch Quiet cast pads and rotors. Both have performed really well 10/10 reccomended.
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    F150 Rear Seat into Sleeping Quarters

    The front passenger seat is easy to remove and install. If you need more sleeping length remove it and set your bed up in that spot. I haven't tried it but I feel like a normal cot would fit
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    Battery anti-corrosion pads- maybe a worthwhile investment

    Clean them and give a liberal application of fluid film. Works for mine.
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    Considering purchasing a Toro Zero Turn

    John Deere Commercial decks are stamped. https://www.deere.com/en/landscaping-grounds-care/7-iron-mower/
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    Considering purchasing a Toro Zero Turn

    Hot Take - "Fab Decks" are worse than formed decks. What is the weakest part of a welded assembly? The welds heat affected zone. I think fab decks have taken off becuase of the low capital cost to produce them vs. Formed deck. When in reality the Formed deck is stronger. The fab decks look...
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