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Originally Posted by bwilson4web
So that was your oil this winter too? The reason I ask is I suspect cold weather is especially harsh on oil but don't have any numbers, yet. I'll be doing my oil change next weekend when I'll also replace the ICE coolant. I'll also put in a Fumoto valve so I can do periodic oil samples.
Are you using a block heater?
How often do you clean / replace the air filters?
I can't help you there. Given how long the regular pads last, I probably won't be going there unless some of my hill testing reveals I need a higher temperature margin. Right now, I haven't found a hill in N. Alabama that "B" mode can't handle better than the brakes. Heck, "B" mode brings me down to 25 miles per hour on a 7% grade after about a mile. I have to cycle between "B" and "D" to maintain traffic speeds.
BTW, great photos! That would be an excellent DYI article . . .
Bob Wilson
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Actually, I purchased my car in march, and after recieving the car i immediately changed the oil to synthetic after 2000mi; that would be 1 month after i purchased it. So the oil which i changed yesterday was in my car for about 3 months; i drove 6000mi with this oil, and i would say that the oil has not really been exposed to any cold weather.
regarding the block heater, i dont have one currently installed but i'm considering it for the winter time.
regarding air filters, i change both the cabin and the engine air filters every 5000mi. so mine are next due in about a month. I think toyota charges $40 to have just one of them changed, but i can do both myself for the same price. I should post pictures to show how easy it is to change them
finally, regarding brakes, thanks for the advice, i'll probaly buy a set of ceramics just to see how they are, it doesnt hurt to try; if it doesnt go well i can always switch the pads back to original. the brake pads and rotors for this car are very easy to take apart and put back together compared to my other car which is why i really love this car over the other.
regards,
gj