19 Subaru Impreza - CVT failed
The Impreza was making a clicking type sound. I had thought it was just in need of an oil change. She informed me that it's been doing this for quite some time and that she ran over a trash can lid...
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Is it ok to use 0W-16 even though the engine compartment shows 0W-8 for the car? I live in Florida? Thanks.
View ArticleGifted some Pennzoil Platinum High Mileage 0w-20. Ok to mix with my non high...
A friend of mine just gave me 4 bottles, well really 3 and a half, of Pennzoil Platinum 0w-20 High Mileage oil. His vehicle was recently totaled and his new one uses a different weight. My question is,...
View ArticleAC/Delco Syn 5W/30, 5544 OCI, 2015 Canyon 3.6L
First UOA on my truck. I drive a fairly short (10 mile) highway commute during the week. Some city street driving. No real idling or mountain driving. Thoughts? Should I switch to a high mileage oil?...
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Bosch 3300 Cut Open 5,104 Miles
First post, changed oil in my ‘17 Pathfinder yesterday. Looks like the ADBV was pressed flat against the end cap instead covering the holes. Wavy pleats but no tears, filter is made in Mexico
View ArticleWell Water Filters
After about 7 Months from last install I started noticing a difference in water taste so I decided to change out the cartridges in the Pre filter, and the final carbon filter. For the pre-filter I use...
View ArticleFront strut options for 2018 Subaru Impreza?
Get nauseous driving this car on the highway as the front end bounces up and down continuously. Don't see many choices out there. KYB at Rock Auto for $60 each, or twice that from the dealer for OEM....
View ArticleVibration after accident
Hi all, Merry Christmas! A couple weeks ago around 5 am I was headed to work on an unfamiliar rural divided highway. Long story short I was in a poorly marked construction zone and I hit one of those...
View Article2024 Spring Mobil Delvac™ Up To $25 Rebate Program March 1, 2024 and April...
THIS REBATE DOES NOT START UNTIL MARCH 1, 2024 & END'S APRIL 30, 2024 https://promotion.mobil.com/offers/delvacrebate/terms.asp?Rebates The 2024 Spring Mobil Delvac™ Rebate Program is limited to...
View ArticleRegulus Missle Mail
You've heard of Air Mail, but have you heard of Missile Mail? Do any of you remember this? On June 8, 1959, the US Navy fired a Regulus I missile from the USS Barbero (SSG-317) and directed it to land...
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oil catch can question 2002 silverado 6.0 LQ4
i installed this besos special oil catch can last wednesday and have driven approx 150 miles since. with this being my first OCC is this an acceptable amount of oil? i bought stainless wool and packed...
View ArticleDumb tire shops
Last week, I had a new tire put on. The guy who installed them definitely just used his impact and called it a day. The lug nuts were not only installed backwards, but 2 studs broke off of course. So...
View ArticleUsed vehicle with low MPG average on DIM.
When looking at a used vehicle ad and scrolling through the photos, say you see a photo of the vehicle’s DIM with an absurdly low average MPG. Is this a red flag on mechanical issues and/ or CEL’s? It...
View Article2024 Lexus RX350 UOA / 782mi / 782mi / TGMO 0W-20
First Oil Change post "Engine Break In" on a 2024 Lexus RX-350. Plan on doing a second oil change at the 1,500 mile mark (another 700ish miles after that), then at 3,000 and every 3,000 thereafter....
View ArticleTemperature lets ride
Engine oil on level, 20w50 syn. Mobil 1, outside temp at 1130am, 54 degrees and sunny and blue skies, by highnoon, its time to ride, Sportster 96, 5speed, its old like me....two mountains behind the...
View ArticleOil additive to clean out sludge and deposits
Hello, I have a '74 BMW R60/6 that's rather low mileage but sat for 20 years. After receiving it, I changed the oil and ran it some. I then sent the oil in for analysis at the next change and dropped...
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College Baseball
Anyone here follow college baseball? Highly recommend attending a game if you have a school nearby. Go Camels
View Article2025 Mazda CX-70 Is Surprisingly Similar to the CX-90
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a46538204/2025-mazda-cx-70-revealed/ Very strange move by Mazda here. I have to wonder what the market for this vehicle is- a 200" long 2-row crossover I can't...
View ArticleJust bought a 2012 Volvo XC60
Hey all, in the span of about 12 hours, found out about a friend trading in a XC60 and ended up buying it at a very good price. I know nothing about volvo's and have zero experience working on them but...
View ArticleAre they doomed?
Are Windows 10 laptops that can't update to Windows 11 kaput after Microsoft pulls the plug? I have one with great specs and still works as it should but I'm leary of continuing to use it when the...
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