notharry

I'm a avid mechanic and not afraid to tackle even the most technical issue. you tube has greatly expanded my knowledge and has helped me out of a bind more time that I can count. However we have to educate ourselves with the quality of merchandise. Lately I have been burned by well known manufacturers with junk merchandise that use to be as good as OEM. If they advertise meets or exceeds OEM specifications , the component should last as long or longer than OEM and most dont. When I finally tire and buy the OEM part, it lasts as long as the original OEM did, it. Made in China (or any other country) should not be a bad thing. Its about economy engineered parts labeled as OEM Spec and sold at the expense of the consumer. This is why I am joining this forum, to share and gain knowledge and experiences on this subject, as well as others.

2008 Subaru Outback Limited EJ253 180,000 Miles. Saved by M1 5w30 Extended performance SP.
2017 Subaru Outback Limited FB25 70,000 Miles. M1 0w20 FS SP Idemitso 0w20
2010 Ford F-150 XLT Crew. 4WD 4.6 3 valve 138,000 Miles always FS. SN, SP
2006 Dodge sprinter 2.7 MB diesel. 68,000 miles. M1 0w40 European Formula Sold
1972 Bought new. Chevrolet C20 van 350 4BBL 289,000 miles 3500 mile OCI Whatever oil was spec and cheapest. Sold