Recent content by GaryMX5

I was a Tekton tool fan when they first came out. Nice quality tools at reasonable prices. My sons have pilfered most of those now. Wish I had bought more years ago. Like anything else, with success and a growing reputation for quality their tools have gotten more expensive with time. Still a...

Mazda oem fills use a higher moly content. It may or maynot be a optimal/req'd additive for it's engines but it cannot hurt them either. They might think it's helpful but who knows for sure. QS Full Syn and Valvoline Advanced full syn. both have healthy doses of moly. I've been using QS full syn...

This is probably the biggest reason for me to do so. There were times in the past I'd have three different oil weight for three different cars. Going to one weight is not only good for changes but for the occasional top up as well. It sounds like I'm not at risk of blowing it up:) so I'm going...

I have a 2018 Mazda 3 that just went off warranty. Car only has 28K miles on it. Most of these have been long road trip miles. I have always used QS 0w20 full syn. since new. My 21 Mazda CX5 turbo and older Nissan PU both use 5w30. I've seen numerous threads discussed here that often suggest...

Walmart Hyper-tough wrench.....cheap and works well for removing filters but will not tighten one if that's needed. Can handle up to a 98mm filter size...

I have a pair of these and bought a pair for each of my two sons. I really like how a pair clamps together for easy storage and handling. Very easy to use and setup and surprisingly sturdy. They go on sale frequently both online and in-store specials. The in-store specials can be super deals...

I have a 25+ year old Craftsman air hose reel that quit locking when the hose is extended. I'm too lazy to pull it apart to see what's broke or worn out and just want to replace it. It's also has a very large plastic enclosure that takes up quite a bit of wall space and a older hose that turns...

I've had good luck with just Meguiars PlastX or just their cleaner wax with some minimal elbow grease.

I use the Harbor Freight gloves as well. Yes the price went up during the pandemic but it seems to have stabilized and go on sale fairly frequently as well.

Torque Test Channel included the Milwaukee in a comparison with several others. They more or less said it was good but the MSRP was too high. There were a couple of others that outperformed it and cost less. If I remember a Coast model was one that cost less and performed better.

Technically it covers SAE and Metric ranges (it's in black and white right on the package) just not very common or typical metric sizes.

Just a heads up, I do not believe the Kia Hyundai 10 year 100K warranty is transferable. It's for the original owner only the last time I checked. The Mitshu warranty may be the same but it's worth checking if that's one of your primary purchase criteria.

My experience with Mazdas.... I currently have a 2021 cx5 turbo and 2018 3 na. Previously had a 2014 6 and a 2016 CX5 (both na). Oil changes were so simple on all four. Just dump a full 5 qt jug in and it worked out fine on the dip stick. Almost always right at the full mark! I've occasionally...

They may even help you find it as they have access to wholesalers and car auction sites.

That's true as referenced, but "Tirerack" does not currently list Discount Tire Stores as a preferred installer option at time of check-out when buying tires. Last fall I bought a set of Pirellis from TireRack that DT did not have on their website. I was thinking I'd have them delivered to DT...