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DENSO 150-2021 CUT OPEN
Ran this made in China DENSO 150-2021 5K miles on my Gladiator Pentastar 3.6L with the Baxter Performance oil filter adapter. Used Mobil 1 AFE 0W-20. This filter cross references to a FRAM PH10575 for...
View ArticleProphylactic water pump and idler service?
So I've read of some people Prophylactic changing the water pump on these 5.0 coyote engines due to occasional failure of the plastic impellers. I'm getting close to 140k on my stock so thinking it...
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Spicer 6+1 ESO65-7A medium duty manual
I have a 1998 International 4700 medium duty cab/chassis with a PTO driven crane on it. This has the T444e (7.3 power stroke) in it. I've done some research and there is a multitude of fluids which...
View ArticleEarly ball joint boot failure
My biggest complaint about moog ball joints and tie rod ends is the boots rot out after a couple years. The ball joints would last a lot longer if you could keep the grease inside them. Does the...
View Articleball joint boot kit
Hi Can anyone recommend an after market upper ball joint boot kit for a 2001 chevy silverado 2500hd that will fit? Ball joint is in good shape, just the dust cover opened a gash on the side and there...
View ArticleWhat are your inherent biases?
Everyone has them, even scientist's. I try to recognize mine but human nature sometimes overcomes objectivity. As I look back on my posts on this site, I see them over and over. I believe these biases...
View ArticleCan't find replacement parts
I have a 2019 Fiat 124 Spider, and I have to replace the flywheel and clutch, but I can't find any parts. It comes with LuK parts, and I emailed them, but I haven't seen anyone make parts for this car...
View Articledeadbeat customers, lets hear it.
Any of you who are self-employed ever have issues collecting money? I think with the cost of living being what it is these days, you really have to stay on top of invoicing. I had a customer who sold...
View ArticleM1 Euro 40 Weight & Calcium / LSPI
I’ve been running this oil for quite some time in various vehicles with success. I came access this video, which is interesting speaking to an older formulation and calcium levels related to LSPI....
View ArticleHeater core lifespan?
I've had my 07 dodge since day one everything maintained when it should be. It's seems like after 8 years or so the hvac begins to leak freon. Kind of sad imo. Anyways, it was the evaporator core...
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 ArticleWhy is moly paste so expensive?
I need moly paste for my BMW R1250 driveshaft splines. This stuff is priced like platinum and the cheapest I could find for a small tube of the Castrol stuff was $25. I‘m looking for at least 60%...
View ArticleBimmer owners - Any decent used model?
Is there any decent used Bimmer models out there or should I just go find a used Lexus IS 350? Is it that painful to even change oil since there is no dipstick? Sometimes I wonder if I should just get...
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Post Your Latest CAF Change!
We have a lot of these post your threads which I love not just to see what people are using but also as a secondary tracking system for maintenance I didn't see one for cabin air filters so if there is...
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2003 Chevy Blazer Vavoline Max Life Syn-blend AC Delco oil filter
View ArticleA PSA About those tire TINS and date codes: Installers, It's Dates Out, for...
Just a PSA for anyone who is doing this in the business, and for all of us who are just buying tires. I'm mentioning it, as I actually have to go back and have an uncomfortable chat on Monday morning...
View ArticleAny Carmax fan
Their prices seem a lot higher now comparing to before. Not just higher because of manufactured inflation but just higher prior. Some of their 2-year old models cost more than MSRP of brand new current...
View ArticleCeramic Brake Recommendation/Preference?
A buddy of mine is looking to change to ceramic brakes on a 2018 VW Jetta. We were talking at a bar last night when he mentioned it to me, so I thought I would get on here and ask if anyone has a...
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Mercedes: motor mounts bad out of the box?
As the title says, one of the first things i did when i got my car last summer was to replace the completely collapsed motor mounts with new ones. I used Lemförder ones as they're supposed to be MB's...
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