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johnHRP replied to the thread Just replaced the rear wheel bearings AGAIN, have some thoughts.
I feel you man. Many of us did unnecessary replacements caused by our wrong diagnosis. That's why for something not obvious, we should...
Jul 26, 2025 at 5:21 PM -
johnHRP liked T1 Terry's post in the thread Just replaced the rear wheel bearings AGAIN, have some thoughts.
In this case, the tyre didn't go out of shape until it warmed up at highway speed, the slower run through town to get home to have a...
Jul 26, 2025 at 5:15 PM -
johnHRP replied to the thread Chosen Oil Viscosity...?.
ACEA C7 is out 0w16, Some BMW uses 0w16
Jul 26, 2025 at 5:15 PM -
johnHRP liked Hammersmith's post in the thread Chosen Oil Viscosity...?.
As for 0W-8 cost, you can get TGMO for as low as $8.28/quart from Toyota dealerships during sales if you shop around. Or you can get...
Jul 26, 2025 at 5:13 PM -
johnHRP replied to the thread Just replaced the rear wheel bearings AGAIN, have some thoughts.
Oh yeah...., a bad tires cause a lot of noise, worries, and money. I suspect my rear axle and rear differential on my Sienna AWD at one...
Jul 26, 2025 at 1:20 AM -
johnHRP liked T1 Terry's post in the thread Just replaced the rear wheel bearings AGAIN, have some thoughts.
On my Gen 2 ex taxi with 700,000kms, left rear wheel noise, bought a complete rear hub, disc and all, complete with calliper and brake...
Jul 26, 2025 at 1:18 AM -
johnHRP replied to the thread Chosen Oil Viscosity...?.
That is right, some Ford engines consume oil if we use higher viscousity because the cylinder wall cross hatch patten is designed for...
Jul 26, 2025 at 1:16 AM -
johnHRP liked Gokhan's post in the thread Chosen Oil Viscosity...?.
Just as ILSAC is a consortium of American and Japanese car OEMs, ACEA is a consortium of Euro car OEMs. ACEA did not have SAE 0W-20...
Jul 26, 2025 at 1:10 AM -
johnHRP liked Gokhan's post in the thread Chosen Oil Viscosity...?.
Keep in mind that the antiwear/extreme pressure/friction modifier (AW/EP/FM) additives are for the valvetrain and cylinders, which do or...
Jul 26, 2025 at 1:09 AM -
johnHRP liked Hammersmith's post in the thread Chosen Oil Viscosity...?.
I'm just going to point out that GM's switch to 0W-40 is only because of the defective crank journals. If they had been machined...
Jul 26, 2025 at 1:08 AM -
johnHRP replied to the thread Chosen Oil Viscosity...?.
HTHS makes a big difference in the main bearing wear. That's why GM revised back to 0w-40 instead of 0w20 on their pickup Trucks....
Jul 25, 2025 at 2:19 AM -
johnHRP replied to the thread Just replaced the rear wheel bearings AGAIN, have some thoughts.
Yeah... Sustainability for me means last longer without wasting too much materials and energy. It is not like TEMU, shopping like a...
Jul 25, 2025 at 2:11 AM -
johnHRP replied to the thread Fixed: Door Lock Actuator in Gen II Prius.
What I changed was only the cap of the motor from the original motor. I think I bought $4 Mitsubochi motor and only swapping the cap. I...
Jul 25, 2025 at 2:06 AM -
johnHRP liked Iron Man Prius's post in the thread What's on the back of engine, above oil pan? (Wet!).
You wouldn't be able to have a plastic Gen 4 valve cover on a Gen 3 cam cradle. ;)
Jul 25, 2025 at 2:00 AM -
johnHRP replied to the thread Just replaced the rear wheel bearings AGAIN, have some thoughts.
SKF is still good of SKF authorized dealer is the one who sell it. Too many fake product using SKF or Toyota box. wheel Bearing should...
Jul 24, 2025 at 6:42 PM
