Recent content by Deadwood

I always try to do my maintenance preventatively as much as I possibly can so that I don't have this kind of existential worry. I'm constantly working on my vehicle to-do list and reviewing my maintenance logs. I'm probably a little obsessive about it quite honestly. With a wife on the road 5...

I had no idea it was that cheap. I'm guessing they're using conventional oil at that price point and the cheapest filters. Good info.

Yeah, that will likely be true. Not my circus, as they say.

I'll still be doing a a few free oil changes for family members, friends, neighbors and acquaintances this side of Africa. If enough other people would do exactly the same, there should be no need for free oil change "charities" I'm guessing.

Yeah, even though a local church has done this in the past (don't know anybody there; no interest to join), I see too many ways now for this to go south. Thanks for the good ideas and perspectives. This has enlightened me again to certain realities of our current culture. It's a nice idea on...

Free Oil change event for charity Has anyone ever arranged a free oil change charity/church event for the elderly, single moms, poor folks, etc? Other ideas, concerns, other input? How hard is this to pull off with the following considerations: - liability - bring your oil & filter(s) -...

I use ChatGPT for these kinds of comparisons. You might be amazed at how capable it is at comparing kinematic viscosities and so forth.

Always appreciate these posts!

Thank you for correcting!. Very interesting.

So it contains ester oils most likely? That's not unique by itself, but for the price point of VRP it is unique.

It's there. I just checked.

'OCOD' removed from the acronym list I maintain.

Maybe the acronym is due for removal or a special note.

I'm having a hard time justifying NOT removing the skid plate since I can't see myself ever having the time, opportunity or desire to do much off roading, let alone off roading where my truck's front end would bottom out on rocks. I mean, I live in Iowa. My 4wd will be used for snow, ice and a...

My truck is an SR5, not TRD.