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I took my 2015 Toyota 4Runner to the dealer for it's first 'free' service (just a tire rotation at 5000 miles). I saw that they had Castrol advertising everywhere so I asked the service manager what brand of oil do they use while servicing vehicles. He stated that they use Castrol and proceeded...

When I put MMO (4oz/10gal) into my 2004 9-5 I get an immediate 10% mpg boost. From high 20's to low 30's highway mpg...happens everytime I use it. It's my wife's DD so I only use it occasionally. MMO only goes in it when I use it. Car was bought new, has 150,000+ miles on it. I'm thinking about...

This would be in a Toyota Tacoma 2.7 4cyl. I just got a bunch of $5 a qt PU from my loacl WalMart (5W-30). As I'm now out of warranty, I would like to stretch out the OCI's some. The factory calls for 5,000 mile OCIs. I know I should be doing some oil analysis, but short of that, what do...

My 04 Saab 9-5 has OEM Xenon lighting. It takes D1S bulbs. I replaced the original 4 years ago when they started to flicker. Now the replacements seem dim to me. It's my wife's DD so I don't drive it all the time...but it sure seems like the lights arn't what they used to be. Is it time for new...

I usually put-up 20-25 gallons of gas every fall for emergency winter use. The majority of this gas is used in my small engines or dumped into my vehicles the following summer. I also need to fill my 2011 BMW motorcycle for winter storage. In the past I've always used red Stabil. I've never had...

I need to get the oil changed on my company owned 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid. It calls for Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 or an equivalent SAE 5W-20 that meets Ford oil specification WSS-M2C930-A. It's not convenient for me to get to a Ford dealer so I need to go a local garage. Can I assume any 5W-20...

My 04 Saab has a rust spot on a rear fender well. An approx 2" x 2" area of paint bubbled and fell off leaving a bare metal rust area. It looks like just surface rust at this point. What would be the best way to neutralize this rust until spring? The when the weather gets better, attempt a...

Which car is better for the person who likes to do all his own maintenance and repairs? Say a 2010+ Audi A4 4cyl, man. trans AWD or a BMW 3-series, man. trans AWD? I don't own a garage but get by pretty good on my driveway with ramps, jack stands, etc...with hand tools and an electric impact...

Just bought a new R1200GSA. The recommended oil specifications in the owners manual calls for: SAE 5W-40, 5W-50, 10W-40, 10W-50 and 15W-40 API SF / ACEA A2, or better I'd like to use oil I can buy at WMart or a car parts store. I can't find any API SF oils on store shelves. Am I correct in...

Hi, I recently bought a new 2011 BMW R1200GSA motorcycle and could use some advice. After reading some motorcycle forums; apparently some of the newer BMW’s motorcycles are having problems with fouled fuel injectors. I guess from ethanol??… People are recommending using Techron every 3000...

I've got a couple of older Snap-on 3/8" and 1/2" ratchets (inherited from my Dad). One of the 3/8's was left in my truck tool box and has gotten a little rusty. Is it hard to take these apart? What type of oil/grease should I use? It is marked with 71-D and has 2 small slotted screw heads on...

I need to replace the rear brake calipers on my Saab 9-5. There's a short approx 12" section of hose from the caliper to a fixed pipe. It looks like the hose connects straight into the calipers with some type of tapered thread fitting (no banjo bolts). I guess I will need to screw the new...

I'm looking for some Toyota 0w-20 oil for my new Tacoma. My local Toyota dealer (in Maine) sells it for $8.95 a quart and wont budge on price. Does anyone know of an on-line place that sells this oil at a good price? Thanks.

Any one change fuel pumps for prev maintenance? My last Saab (95 900S) left me stranded once with a dead fuel pump at 120K. I had to have the car towed and paid big bucks to get it fixed at a dealer... My current Saab (04 9-5) is at 100K now. I can get a new Bosch pump for $50. I'm doing a lot...

I've owned a 98 4Runner 4cyl, 5sp. since new, now at 177K miles. It's basically lived on Mobil 1 5W-30. Last week I changed to Edge 5W-30. I swear the motor is running smoother, especially noticeable when I lug the engine in 5th gear. Am I crazy, or is it possible for a motor oil to make a...

I have to store my tools in a basement. If I'm not carefull some of them can develope pretty bad rust quickly. Any ideas or storage method that can solve this problem? Just spray them with WD-40 on a regular basis? Thanks...

Just wondering...what are your thoughts on replacing the oil filter every other oil change? Vehicles in question are a Saab 9-5 and a Toyota 4Runner; both high mileage vehicles, well broken-in, 5000 oci's with synthetic oil, and OEM filters. I don't know if I'm just getting lazy, but it's just...

When I bought my 98 4Runner new I also purchased 6 tubes of grease to use on the driveshaft u-joints. At 170,000ish miles I just used up my last tube. I purchased the grease through a former employer. It was marked "Mobil grease Special" "Premium Lubricating Grease with Moly" "X10G9 71924...

If you owned a 2004 Saab 9-5.....out of warranty, with 82,000+ miles on her, what oil would you be using and why? Thanks

I'm planning on doing a brake job and flushing the brake fluid in my my 2004 Sabb 9-5 this weekend. It calls for DOT 4. The only DOT 4 I can find locally is a NAPA brand product. What do you think? Is it worth mail ordering a different/better brand?