Originally Posted By: CabKing65
I posted in Tools Section because For sure Looking for a Decent Brand of Tools to help Change out the Oil and Tinker with, Any suggested Brands I should look into would be great. Thank you so much for all the info!
I do plan on only changing the others Cars at the 15% mark. Since most are low mileage cars, The Honda 2007 Pilot However I bought used from the Dealer and had Higher millage on it.
So My concerns are with the Pilot is, I do a lot of Spearfishing and Each trip is at least 500 Miles there and back. I really want that Car in top shape for successful Dive trips. I have to Take I-80 to I-5 then rest the Way is Highway 20 which is twist and turns at 25mph some parts and Steep uphill.
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CabKing...
Those long trips are perfect for running longer OCIs. The twists and turns won't negate the benefits by much at all. Personally, I would run SuperTech or any other conventional found in WalMart. Look for the rollbacks at the store and don't hesitate to run for 5k. If you're concerned about the brand, I think the Mobil 5000 is in the low teens for a 5 at jug.
My Hondas like the Fram Tough Guard filters... But I've run Wix, Purolators, Bosch,... You name it. Tough Guards seem to work well for me as far as price is concerned. Keep an eye on the Advance Auto type stores online... They seem to always have some sort of discount code for filters, plugs,... Just not for the oil itself, I've found
As for tools, work your way into it... Again, WalMart has the basics for oil changes... Filter wrench, ramps or jacks, sockets for plugs. Or Harbor Freight - either online or there might be a store near you. You can walk away from a Harbor Freight store with a cart full of toys for not too much money at all. Once you "get into it" more, you can always step up to something higher end but only if the basics falls short.
My .02