Honda K24 2.4L / 5 speed AT - known issues / what to look for?
Need to buy the kid a car. She went and got a paid internship next semester, so she needs to drive a couple miles. So I need something pretty soon. Since old Toyota's are apparently gold plated - I see...
View ArticleOptions - brake fluid bleeding & flush
I am going to order some SS Speed-bleeders, half because I want to try them and half because the are SS. I have a normal MityVac fluid extractor with the adapter hose for the brake bleeder screw. And...
View Articlekirkland 5w-30, 3800 miles, Acura RDX 2020
glad I went up in viscosity, 5w-30 now looks lower than 0w-20 thanks to all the fuel dilution. Car get 70% highway miles. Oil changed at 50% of MID.
View ArticleSearching for a single oil to run in three cars spanning 33 years of ageā¦
We currently own three Volkswagens. 1990 8v 1.8 L Cabriolet with 44,000 original miles. 2004 R32 with a 3.2 L VR6 - spec VW 502 2019 Golf R - spec VW 504 0w30 on engine bay sticker, but owners manual...
View ArticleWhat are you listening to right now?
Anytime you are listening to music whether it be a song, instrumental or ballad and feel like posting it here, let us know what you are listening to. For example: Band - Song Let us not make this a...
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Nuscale SMR Utah Project cancelled
This happened a few weeks ago, but when I searched the forums I didn't see any other threads on it. NuScale ends Utah project, in blow to US nuclear power ambitions NuScale Power said on Wednesday it...
View ArticleLooking into a Wood Stove
I have a 2 story modified colonial with a finished basement. All three floors are copper baseboard oil heat. I have a pellet stove in the basement on a tile over concrete corner. It has been years...
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Crown Vic Taxis
There are mysteriously two left running around NYC. What a car, Crown Vic fans be proud. There Are Still Two Ford Crown Victorias Running Taxi Service in NYC - For Now Itās the end of an era that many...
View ArticleNow they are stapling air filters.
Ran across this video. The whole manufacturing process looks pretty good except for how they seal the 2 ends. Wix,fram, denso etc all use some sort of positive seal be it a metal crimp or a sealant. At...
View ArticleCRV Charging System
Figured I'd start a new thread, as I got help in the other, but it was aimed at an ABS issue. 2003 CRV, battery is a bit under 5 years old and shows 60% life. Battery light keeps coming on, after...
View ArticleOW-16 vs 0W-20 viscosity specs - does it really matter.
What instigated this thread is I am debating dumping the new 0W-16 out of my Toyota and replacing it with 0W-20. The 0W-16 is new. I took the car to the dealer - feel obligated as its still in warranty...
View ArticleHow do you split your firewood?
I usually use a Husky brand 8.5 lb maul with a go devil 4 way splitting wedge. Works great unless wood has more than 3 knots in it. Great all around workout.
View ArticleDo I want to go to an Iron Maiden concert?
Realize this is a bit weird to ask, but I've never been to a rock concert, and my first gut reaction is "nope". I can barely make it through sitting a movie theater. My only knowledge of rock concerts...
View ArticleThread for photos that 100% do not violate any Terms Of Service, not...
Let's make this a RANDOM thread, but one that does NOT violate Terms Of Service. Political stuff does. Let us NOT include that! Let's see if we can, in earnest, have a random photo thread. BOB IS THE...
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Has enthusiasm for electric cars waned?
Has enthusiasm for electric cars waned? General Motors, Ford and Tesla have all warned of an electric vehicle slowdown because they say demand might drop. www.sandiegouniontribune.com
View ArticleWhen to change engine oil in 2023 Tundra
What should I do? First oil change at 2700 miles. Now at 6k on the oil (so total 8700 on truck, non hybrid) with 2k mile road trip in front of me. The road trip will be towing 16ft 5k pound travel...
View ArticleBest deal on wide band o2
bosch 17025 oxygen sensor with no worries about being genuine? If Denso NGK make a replacement that works the same----OK too.
View ArticleWheel Alignments
I always lament when folks continue to get wheel alignments when its not indicated to be necessary. I have noticed over that one a wheel alignment is done it doesn't "hold" alignment like when it came...
View ArticleNeighbors overreacting or do I need my eyes checked?
So I was headed home today and my neighbors got mad because apparently I almost hit them on a turn in the road. It is a residential street and I am doing 25 mph as usual. The speed limit here is 30. I...
View ArticleThe bellweather stock I will watch to see how the US and global economy is doing
Last Friday I went to put one pound of air in a tire in Castle Pines, CO. What an adventure, seven broken gas station pay air dispensers in a row, but that story is for another day. After spending 90...
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