Recent content by Ken Briggs

Larry, Sorry just haven't gotten around to it. It's kind of messy when they are used. I did do it when I bought the Suburban in 1994. It was kind of interesting. The big surprise was the K&N. On the packaging it touted its pressure relief and anti-drain back valves. When I disected it I found...

I paid so much for the 6 disc CD changer that I can't afford to listen to the radio!!!

Absolutely!!! If you've had an automatic transmission apart and seen the small size of the park detent, you would too. I wouldn't trust it. Maybe some of you automatic transmission techs out there can vouch for this.

Absolutely!!! If you've had an automatic transmission apart and seen the small size of the park detent, you would too. I wouldn't trust it. Maybe some of you automatic transmission techs out there can vouch for this.

They don't... http://michelinman.com/assets/pdfs/doc_pilotsportas.pdf There isn't anything in the Pilot Sport A/S that matches the 30.5" OD of the stock 265/65R17 tire.

Thanks Thai, Unfortunately the only Michelin Pilot tire that comes in at around 30.5 inch OD is the Pilot LTX in the stock 265/65R17 and the 285/55R18 in a 1 inch larger rim size. Michelin sure has some neat looking tires in its Pilot line-up, but, most are too small to fit the 4Runner.

rensho, If and when you buy, can you post a picture of them on the vehicle? I like the STINGRAY III best. I was looking seriously at the BBS wheels Toyota TRD sells (18 X 8) and putting 285/55 X 18" Michelin Pilots on them. Decisions, decisions.

For those who like numbers and maybe a more scientific approach. Mobil 1 10W-30 has a pour point of -45 deg C, Mobil Drive Clean 10W-30 is -36 deg C, and 5W-30 is -39 deg C. http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lubes/PDS/GLXXENPVLMOMobil_Drive_Clean_Oils.asp...

This from the Redline website: "Red Line 10W30: Best all-weather viscosity grade for gasoline engines in cars and light trucks that are driven on the street on a daily basis. Reduces turbo lag and provides more power and economy while providing thicker bearing oil films at operating temperature...

"Do you mean that you want the oil that best resists pouring in cold weather? If that's the case then choose the 10w-30. It is probably five times slower in cold weather to get pumped through your engine. That will eventually catch up with you." Larry, I think you missed the point. 10W-30...

My reasoning for using 10W-30 Mobil 1 synthetic over the factory recomended 5W-30, I assume petrolium based oil, is that the cold weather pour point is so much better. You can confirm this by putting a couple of small containers of oil in you freezer and later pouring it out. Anyhow just for...

The M1-209 installed, showing clearence to the sway bar.

The M1-102 installed.

I am using Mobil 1 10W-30. The dealer here says they use 10W-30 in everything. I am using the Mobil 1 M1-209 oil filter instead of the M1-102. It's a bit longer. I assume there is more filter area. I will disect it and compare with the factory and M1-102 after the next oil change.

The numbers I posted previously were using mostly 89 octane, but in some places there wasn't a middle grade, so I used 91 octane. The vehicle was pretty much loaded with gear, enough that the rear end sat lower than normal, but not towing anything. I drive mostly at the posted speed limit on the...