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    Who makes supertech based on this bottle design?

    Here’s a pic of my walmarts supertech Dino. I didn’t take a pic of the bottom of the bottle but It did not have “wpp” on the bottom. Can you tell me who makes This? I’m guessing citgo
  2. J

    Do you guys use a torque wrench for oil drain plug

    Or is "snug" just enough? Thinking of picking up a cheap one at harbor freight to use for spark plugs, tire rotations, etc.
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    How to protect against UV clear coat damage?

    Hello I live in California and I’m also forced to park outside both at home and work. My car is literally outside all the time. I’ve never waxed any of my cars before and haven’t suffered clear coat damage until my last car. My current car is starting to experience clear coat failure and I’ve...
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    Plastic burning smell when WOT

    I have a 2007 v6 4runner and I notice whenever I go wot a burning plastic smell enters the cabin. What could this be? Oil burning?
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    Toyota brand conventional (TGMO)

    Anyone have experience with this oil or any detailed knowledge? I see a lot of reviews and uao with tgmo synthetic bUT not much regarding the conventional. Local dealer sells it for 2.88 a quart.
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    Premium guard oil filters

    Anyone with experience with these oil filters? I've seen some cut open on this site and they looked ok. Lots of local shops use them I assume because they are quite cheap (about 1.50 each from word of mouth). Their website just claims "96% initial efficiency "
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    76 super motor oil- synthetic blend 5w-30

    Anyone with experience or detailed knowledge on this oil? From my research it's made by ConocoPhillips. A local shop uses this for their conventional oil change and I'm thinking of taking my SUV there for its next oil change. Only found one uoa with this oil and it was in a prius
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    Hit curb pretty hard- should I have car inspected?

    Hey guys Long story short, was driving home in my 4runner and I swerved hard on a freeway on ramp to avoid a car that came in my lane. I ended up hitting my right front tire pretty hard at about 40-50 mph. Car seems to drive straight but I haven't fully tested it on a long drive. Would it be...
  9. J

    Mineral spirits in brake fluid?!

    So I was at the mechanics shop that I go to....I saw him check a van and he noticed the brake fluid was low. He grabbed a very old looking metal tin marked on the outside as "mineral spirits" with a pump attached to it and topped up with the clear fluid. I was pretty flustered. I had my rear...
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    Oil leaks and/or engine damage by high speeds?

    Hello Can extended high speed runs on the highway (80+ mph) lead to oil leaks or other engine issues? What about accelerating too quickly from a stop?
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