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Getting ready to do my yearly oil changes in my 4runner and Corvette. No one around here seems to have M1 in stock. Turned to good ol Amazon to order some, quantity of three 5qt jugs of M1 5w30 high mileage extended protection and a M1-113a filter that no one had in stock either. Got the package...

Well I just swung by wally-world to get a filter and some oil for my yearly service on my 2UZ-FE 4runner. 5qt jug of M1 high mileage extended performance, plus 2 extra qts, and a Fram Ultraguard 3600. Almost $60 for everything. Anyone know what the going rate for this same oil change at a lube...

This is my third analysis with the Green. Looks like it took my Taco 15k to break in Everything I was worried about in the first two have come down. (copper, iron, silicon, manganese, and the flashpoint) Here's a link to my first analysis...

This is my second analysis with the Green. Here's a link to my first analysis: http://theoildrop.server101.com/cgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=3;t=003278 Syntec still doing an awesome job protecting according to Terry. 2005 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 4.0 V6 - 1GR-FE engine 5090 miles on Castrol...

Well this is an interesting report... Syntec did an awesome job protecting according to Terry. 2005 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 4.0 V6 - 1GR-FE engine 5110 miles on Castrol Syntec 0w/30 Green, batch M02338, no makeup oil added 9120 total miles Mobil One oil filter Stock air filter Aluminum - 3 Chromium...

Found 12 quarts of the M02 vintage at the AutoZone in Delta, CO... and it was on sale for $3.99/qt!

I am thinking about relocating to the PDX/Vancouver area. Can anyone shed some light on the state income tax situation up there for me? I hear that Washington state has no state income tax, while Oregon does. 1. If you live on the Vancouver side and work in PDX, do you still have the oregon...

My 01 Toyota Tacoma has a drain plug on the transmission pan. Would it be overkill to drain whats in the pan every time I change the oil (5k) and top it off with fresh fluid?? I think about 3 quarts comes out, and the capacity is about 12. Thanks for your opinions

2001 Toyota Tacoma 3.4l V6 Mobil 1 SuperSyn 10w/30 full synthetic oil No make-up oil added Mobil 1 M1-209 oversize oil filter - 6 Qt capacity with oversize filter Toyota/Denso factory paper air filter, used for entire cycle Chevron Techron 87 octane fuel used on about 90% of the miles, Techron...

2001 Toyota Tacoma - 3.4 V6 Amsoil ASL 5W-30 full synthetic oil Amsoil SDF-34 oversize oil filter - 6 Qt capacity with oversize filter Amsoil Stage II air filter, used for entire cycle Chevron Techron 87 octane fuel used on about 90% of the miles, Techron Fuel system cleaner used once at...

Is using a tire foam or other type of protectant on the engine hoses and wiring connectors a good idea to help keep them from drying out and becoming brittle?? This is a big problem out in the desert on vehicles after a few years of the intense heat. I know hoses can be easily replaced, but...

I've been reading posts religiously on this site for almost a year now, and have learned more than I ever thought about oil and other related areas... even having oil analysis done to see whats best for my truck. My question is.... (in your humble opinion of course ) What vehicle/engine would...

My g/f has a 2000 Isuzu Amigo with the 3.2 V6 and auto tranny, 36k miles. When the engine has been running and hot, it's hard to start after sitting for a short period of time. The starter spins fine, and the motor tries to start and then just kinda dies off. It will start up on the second try...

2001 Toyota Tacoma - 3.4 V6 Amsoil ASL 5W-30 full synthetic oil Amsoil SDF-34 oversize oil filter - 6 Qt capacity with oversize filter Amsoil Stage II air filter, used for entire cycle Chevron Techron 87 octane fuel used on about 90% of the miles, Techron Fuel system cleaner used once at...

Anyone know if this offer is still available??? I found it on the UOA-Diesel board dated Jan 20, 2003... I am ready to send in my first sample Blackstone Labs and Dyson Analysis Team to offer the normal Blackstone kit including TBN with Terry Dyson performing the interpretation for $35...

In the new July issue of Car and Driver, there is a write on the new Ferrari Enzo (F-60). The end of the article says the special oil it takes is called Shell Helix 10W-60 synthetic oil. The V12 engine holds 12.2 quarts, so that comes to $732 just for the oil No mention of what he oil filter...

I am looking to get some opinions on this product from you guys who know much more about stuff like this. Here is my experience with this product. I had a 97 Dodge Neon for awhile, purchased used. At approx 60k miles, when I did all the maintenance, I gave this stuff a whirl. Sprayed the whole...