Search results

Hello dvetyone. I just completed the 10 hour break in oil change on the new riding mower. It is a messy job. The drain plug is a male square head and when you remove it, oil runs down the frame, on the deck, etc. Do they make a hose that screws into the stock threads of the drain plug that has a...

Hello everyone. I just purchased my first ever generator. The purpose of the generator is for emergency use and for basic needs. The generator is the Honda EU2200I. I plan on keeping it for a long time and following the service schedule. Heck, I even irdered the shop repair manual for it. The...

Hello, I have some gear lube questions. I was trying to find the answers in my owners manual and from the Ford website. I have a 2011 Ford Ranger. 4.0v6, 5R55E automatic, 3.55:1 open 8.8 rear, 2WD. The manual says to use 80W-90 in the differential and it says how much to use. What I do not see...

Hello everyone. I recently was given a 1/2 in air impact wrench. The brand name on its sticker reads Allied Pneumatic and also Made In Japan. Does anyone know anything about these tools? Google is so far not my friend nor is Youtube. Thank you for the help.

Hello everyone. I am not a professional mechanic. I am just the do it yourself guy. I was recently given three air tools. One vintage Ingersall Rand 1/2 impact, one Allied Pneumatics 1/2 inch impact (label says Made In Japan), and finally a 1/2 inch Blue Point air ratchet. Do I simply use any...

Hello everyone. I am trying to learn and understand, that is the point of my thread. Why do some dislike Fram so much? Lets take their PH line for example. Is it the so called cardboard end caps? Does that really matter as they have nothing to do with the filtering itself? The filters have a...

Hello everyone. I have some questions about the Ford Mercon V ATF specs. I realize that the OEM fluid is Motorcraft. What I want to know is this, is their much difference between brands of Mercon V ATF or is it a case of use whatever is one sale and change it according to the owners manual...

Hello everyone. Growing up as a kid, I was raised around Fords. My dad worked on cars in the 60s, has his own autoparts store in the 70s until that chain stores moved in. Finally he worked for a Ford Motorcraft parts warehouse from 1979-2010. His personal and company cars were all Ford. He...

Hello everyone. I remember that many moons a go that Conico used to make Motorcraft motor oil. Their oil and air filters were made by Puralator. Who makes Motorcraft oils, filters, fluids, wipers, brakes, etc these days?

Hello everyone. My wife and I just bought a new to us pickup. 2011 Ford Ranger 4.0 V6 5 speed automatic 2wd 21000 miles on it (not a typo) We drive 9-10k a year on average. The owners manual says to use 5w-30 and oil changes every 5k. OEM oil is Motorcraft senthetic blend with a Motorcraft...

Hello everyone. My parents have a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 with 5.7L engine. The truck will be do for an oil change and transmission service at 120k. I have the M1XP and Fram XG2 for it. I found a transmission filter and gasket kit for it by Fram. What is the correct ATF for the automatic...

Hello everyone. I am not an oil geek, I do not concern myself with a 0.0001% difference in performance from brand to brand. I have been doing extended oil change intervals for years now. I am out of date and do not keep up with oil trends. I hit the Walmart and buy my oil and filter. I am only...

Hello everyone. I have a friend who needs and oil change on their car. They want a good value for the money while not spending $40 for an oil change. They drive a small hatchback with 45,000 miles on it. They have been taking the car to the local quick lube place and spending too much on a cheap...

Hello everyone. I realize that this thread has the potential to get off topic and that is not my plan here. I am curious about the use of Amsoil products. Do you use them? Why or why not? Here is my story. I have been an Amsoil dealer for twenty years now. I am a lifetime member back when you...

Hello everyone. I have a Stihl FS56 trimmer. It was bought new last year and is 10 months old. It was bought with their Motomix feul and that is all that has been used in it. The unit was stored with no fuel in the tank and it was run out of fuel before storage. Today I put fresh Motomix in it...

Hello everyone. Last season I cut the grass on our small mobile home lot with a reel mower. Well it was a lot of work plus it did not cut well with our grass type. This year I want a basic push mower. I am trying to stay under $200 out the door including small gas can. I want to buy new. Why not...

Hello everyone. The owners manual of my Nissan says to use OEM Nissan 75W-85 GL-4 gear lube. Well that stuff is $20 a quart from the dealer. Yes it is cheaper online but when you add S&H it is still $20 a quart. Redline makes MT85 at $17 a quart. Amsoil makes an MTF 75W-90 for $11 a quart. I...

Hello everyone. On Father's day my wife bought me my first string trimmer. It was a Sthil. I also use the Motomix premix fuel and oil in it. Do I need to do anything to it such as dump the fuel out and run it out of fuel? Do I store it empty or full of Motomix in the tank? Do I pull the spark...

Hello everyone. I have a 2012 Nissan Versa hatchback with a 1.8L engine and a 6 speed gearbox. According to the owners manual the car is due for a tranny fluid change at 30000 miles. The specs are for a GL-4 fluid. Guess what the local auto parts stores do not seem to sell? How about the local...

Hello everyone. I have a 2012 Nissan Versa 1.8L with 6 speed manual. I live in the mountains in the country on hilly back roads. The car is no longer under the 3 year warranty. I would like to take the car from the Nissan OCI of 3750 miles to 7500 miles or even a 1year 15K mile oil change. I...