Recent content by piesled

I recently purchased 2 mobil one filters for my corolla. Upon pick-up I noticed immediately that the boxes were different sizes. I opened them and the filters were different. Not sure which one is older, but I have been using these filters for about 7 years and they have always looked like the...

Looks like a nice sled, now just make sure you have a lot of tools because you will need them! To be able to work on a VW you have to think like a German. They are smart and good engineers, but it just seemed all backwards to me vs working on American engineered vehicles.

I tried these tires out on my 11 corolla and let me tell you they suck. I previously had Goodyear Comfort treads. Not even a comparison. Like previous poster said the tread depth starts out smaller than most tires, but as they wear supposedly they get better. While I did notice that they handled...

Originally Posted by ZeeOSix Originally Posted by piesled I looked at using M1 EP 0w20 but it says right on the jug do not use in vehicles that are subject to long idling periods (or something along those lines) ... That's strange, wonder why they say that. I'm not sure, that's why I joined...

I feel the pain on this one. My GF acquired a 2004 Pilot that had never had the cabin filter changed. So I thought, wow this filter is on discount thru RA we can change it together. Oh boy, was I in for a surprise! Took about an hour with 2 people, needed a hacksaw blade etc. Had to basically...

Wow, I'm not sure what to believe in this gem of a thread. I have changed my oil in my 11 corolla 1.8 motor just about every 5k for 7 years now. Using M1 cartridge filter and M1 0w20 regular synthetic. Heck, after reading this thread, I'm not sure what I have been doing is correct. I use the car...

ACDelco recently sent me 2 engine air filters for my 11 Corolla 1.8Z code engine and when I opened the box they were denso. Made in the USA. Same filter that came stock from the factory. I was pleasantly surprised.