Showing posts with label car maintenance. Show all posts
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2/15/2012

Lisle 63500 Big Range Filter Wrench Review

Lisle 63500 Big Range Filter Wrench
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The strap is too stretchy. I was trying to get the oil filter off of a 6.6 liter International Truck diesel (huge filter) and was worried that the strap was going to break due to the stretching. Here's the wrench you need for those big heavy duty filters. The strap doesn't stretch at all. KD Tools (KDT3529) Heavy Duty Oil FIlter Strap Wrench
For light duty car filters that aren't too tight this Lisle would be OK.

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2/12/2012

Blitz 11848 Dispos-Kit Review

Blitz 11848 Dispos-Kit
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I change my own oil for my cars and motorcycles. It never fails, now matter how careful I am, a little oil always ends up on the garage floor.
This kit is really helpful. For a couple of bucks you get a pair of gloves, some heavy duty paper towels and a nice little absorbent pad (23" x 35") this is plastic lined on the bottom so that if you spill any oil on it, it won't leak through
I liked them so much that I just recently ordered four more

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12/23/2011

The Plastics Group W-76 Drain Pan Review

The Plastics Group W-76 Drain Pan
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What I like is the extra capacity this one has. Love that it has a place to put the drain plug. Dragging it out from underneath hundreds of times has caused wear on the bottom, and I'm afraid some day it will wear through. This shouldn't be an issue with a home mechanic.

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12/16/2011

Blitz 11930 Tire Hugger Wheel Chock - 2 Pack Review

Blitz 11930 Tire Hugger Wheel Chock - 2 Pack
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It's beyond me how others think they should have gotten 4, or one reviewer thinks she only received one. It's clear from the description that this is a PAIR of wheel chocks, not two pair, not one chock. The 2 are NOT "screwed together" as mentioned in another review. The manufacturer attaches them with a plastic fastener called a "christmas tree." It's similar to the plastic fasteners that hold interior door panels on a car. This is removable; the 2 chocks are separated for use. Granted, it's a little difficult to pull them apart, a pair of pliers helps. It would be dangerous to leave the 2 wheel chocks attached as shipped to try to prevent a car or RV from moving.
Now for some actual, useful information about the wheel chocks. I bought these to stabilize my cars when jacking them to service brakes, tires, etc. My garage floor is painted with epoxy paint. Even with the anti-slip additive in the paint, several other wheel chocks I have tried always slipped and moved on the epoxy floor. These Blitz Tire Hugger Wheel Chocks have held firm on the floor every time. As with any wheel chock, it's important to make sure it's firmly wedged between the tire and the floor. A quick firm kick to wedge the chock in place is all I ever need on my slippery garage floor.
I don't think these would be useful outdoors on an unpaved surface, such as with an RV or trailer in the woods. But then, it dozen't seem that's how they are being marketed anyway, and I haven't tried them in this application. For working on a car with a jack or ramps, these chocks do the job.


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11/05/2011

Plews 75-751 General Purpose 3-1/2 Gallon Utility Drain Pan Review

Plews 75-751 General Purpose 3-1/2 Gallon Utility Drain Pan
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Galvanized steel. It invokes a sense of nostalgia. A reminder of the days before everything was made of plastic. Back when fathers taught preteen sons how to wrench their own bikes, and to crawl under the family car to change the oil. Back when fathers knew how to do those things themselves. Back when we didn't know that Darth Vader was Luke's father.
So it dents and makes a lot of noise. But guess what? It does the job. It will catch the automotive fluid that you are draining. And lots of it too. 3.5 gallons is 14 quarts. Now all you've got to worry about is disposing of it all.

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10/27/2011

Blitz 42008 Crude Control Oil Drain Pan - 58 Quart Review

Blitz 42008 Crude Control Oil Drain Pan - 58 Quart
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I have an Rv and change my oil myself. An oil change stakes about 6 gallons of oil and I needed something to catch the oil.
This works perfectly.
First, the catch area is large and the capacity can handle two oil changes. Dumping an old oil filter containing 3 quarts of dirty oil is much easier. I don't know what it is about dirty oil from a diesel, but it is REALLY dirty.
Second, it is short enough to slide under my Ford Ranger. We had to jack up my Grandson's HHR a little to get it under the car and I am sure I heard the Blitz say "Is that all there is?" after we dumped the Ranger and the HHR.
Third, it is well built and has wheels. A great drain spout that fits a hole in a fifty gallon drum.
Fourth, very easy to take to the recycle center and get rid of the old oil.
The only complaint I have is that it doesn't clean itself afterwards.....

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10/14/2011

Quaker State Higher Mileage Engine with Slick 50 10W30 Motor Oil -1 Quart Review

Quaker State Higher Mileage Engine with Slick 50 10W30 Motor Oil -1 Quart
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After I fill my car with this oil, I notice this higher milage Quaker State motor oil is not rated for any API service rating nor mantion ILSA GF rating. Why??? I can not find any info from there web side neither.
I do not feel different with other regular oil, I purchased this oil because of saw this is pnly oil had the SLICK 50 added.
But, I will like to know if this oil is comparable to API SM or ILSAC
GF-4? otherwise, I will stop use this oil again!!

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10/06/2011

Blitz Rhino Ramp 8000 Review

Blitz Rhino Ramp 8000
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Bought a set of these for doing the oilchanges on the family cars over the weekend. They work great on cars with lower ground clearance, and are easy to set up and store. Much simpler than having to get the car up on jacks or blocks. RWD cars may have a bit more trouble getting up these if they're used on surfaces with lower traction, but FWD (and 4WD/AWD) cars will get up them just fine.

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9/12/2011

Blitz 11845 Green Drain Pan - 5 Gallon Review

Blitz 11845 Green Drain Pan - 5 Gallon
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Good for what it is intended for, but it's almost too big, and too shallow. Makes emptying into another container to take to the oil recyling place a little challenging. I also noticed that the cap at the end other spout does leak a little, but overall, it gets the job done. After all, it's a pan.

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9/03/2011

The Plastics Group W78 Drain Pan And Container Review

The Plastics Group W78 Drain Pan And Container
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I bought this because I learned that Blitz products were failing me over and over. I'm impressed at the threading for the small cap - it's like thick, cast plastic. The cap screws on tight and feels like it will last.
It's also nice that the handle for carrying this is on the same end as the cap for pouring. You can trust that this won't spill while carrying it.
My only complaint is how small the funnel is. Some cars spill oil over a large area when removing the oil filter. It could be a challenge to catch all that oil with the funnel that comes with this oil pan.
However, this seems like a much higher-quality product than the likes I've had from Blitz.

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8/30/2011

Lisle 19732 6 Quart Translucent 8" Pouring Spout Oil Dispenser" Review

Lisle 19732 6 Quart Translucent 8 Pouring Spout Oil Dispenser
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This is a nice size dispenser. The only problem is the fill hole is to large and to close to the pour spout. If you are not super careful you end up with alot of oil on top of your engine. Pour spot is to short and to stiff also. I bought both the 6 and the 8 guart and both have the same problem.

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8/12/2011

Blitz 05080 Less Mess Oil Drain Review

Blitz 05080 Less Mess Oil Drain
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This drain pan does hold some oil. While the "up to two oil changes" seems a little optimistic (maybe for cars that take less oil than mine), this pan is a good size for catching drips pretty well. It's of flimsy construction, though, so I'm not too sure of its durability. The big problem is that the "pour spouts" are terrible. They're just extremely shallow grooves in the corners and are basically impossible to use without pouring oil all over the place.

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8/05/2011

Lisle 63250 Wide Range Filter Wrench Review

Lisle 63250 Wide Range Filter Wrench
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I purchased this wrench and the similar Lisle Import Oil Filter wrench (for smaller filters). I can report that they are both well made, and they both work really well at removing stuck-on oil filters where you only have an "end view" of the filter.
Here are some specific likes:
1) The two jaws, each with two biting "teeth", grip the filters tightly. I put my "three finger" style wrenches (which don't grip nearly as well)into the recycling bin after using this wrench for the first time.
2) The jaws are spring loaded, which holds the wrench in place on the filter while you get in position to turn the ratchet. A nice feature.
3) The harder you turn, the tighter it grips. You may dent the end of the filter a little, but the filter will break free.
4) Between the two wrenches, they cover every size from small lawn tractor filters up through automotive and truck (F350 etc)filters. You don't need a large collection of "cup style" filters. I put a few of these in the recycling bin as well after using this wrench for the first time.
Lisle has solved the oil filter removal issue with these wrenches.

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Dorman OE Solutions Oil Pan 264-100 Review

Dorman OE Solutions Oil Pan 264-100
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Can't complain about the pan. But the drain plug leaks! It left small drips on my driveway. I'll be pulling the old drain plug and putting it in the new pan.

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7/22/2011

Fumoto F-106 Engine Oil Drain Valve Review

Fumoto F-106 Engine Oil Drain Valve
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I purchased the F-106 and the extender for a 2011 Honda Pilot. I was able to get the extender on without issue, however the handle of the valve housing does not clear the oil pan and I was unable to get the valve on the vehicle.
I am not sure if Honda redesigned the oil pan for 2011, however the recommended unit does not fit.
That being said, I have Fumoto Valves on my 2008 Honda CRV and my 2005 Saturn Ion. They work great.


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7/18/2011

Lisle 53700 Small Swivel Grip Oil Filter Wrench Review

Lisle 53700 Small Swivel Grip Oil Filter Wrench
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Finally a large filter wrench that is actually large.....why so hard top fins locally? It's well built, can handle a lot more torque than yoiu should ever apply to an oil filter and the swivel works like a champ.

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7/15/2011

Dorman 65287 AutoGrade Oil Change Sticker Review

Dorman 65287 AutoGrade Oil Change Sticker
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Warning: there are only 6 stickers included for $6.95! The text in the page doesn't say how many are included and I was expecting more like 25-50 for the price.

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