Oil Filter Change Interval Clarification/Input
Both of our vehicle’s factory maintenance call for 10k oil changes. I’m shortening them both to 5k oil changes. For our one vehicle (Ram 5.7L Hemi), the oil filter is in a horrible location and I would...
View ArticleInteresting read: Toyota's 1:6:90 rule about lithium
Toyota isn't all in to make EVs and this article explains why. This paragraph is to the point: Enter Toyota: A leaked document reveals the automaker told its dealership network that the lithium and...
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 ArticlePost your latest HDEO change
I couldn't find a thread for this in the HDEO section so I wanted to start one. I suppose it would be good for anything using HDEO including gasoline engines where it is being used. I'll start with my...
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AT&T Cellular down nationwide
This is a strange one, so much for reliable service, everyone lost cell coverage AT&T customers report massive outage; Verizon and T-Mobile also down for some AT&T’s network went down for many...
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Valvoline European Vehicle Full Synthetic 5W-40 Motor Oil - 5 Quart - $19.95
"Meets or exceeds all requirements of API SN, ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4, MB 229.5, 229.3, & 226.5, VW 50200/50500 & 50501, BMW LL-01 & LL-14FE plus, Porsche A40, Renault RN0700 & RN0710, PSA...
View ArticlePost your Gas Mileage : Calculated
'18 Hyundai Accent SE w/ 6 speed auto and Continental Pro Contact TX 185/65-15 @ 34 . Oil : P.P. 5w-20 w/ Fram Ultra XG9688 . : Calculated : 44.35 M.P.G.. Driving mix % : 65 Hwy. / 35 City . Overall...
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250000 mile Chrysler 3.8 under valve cover view…Wow.
Weeping VCG fixed this morning. Could not believe how it looks under here. 2 owners prior to me, 2007 T&C just purchased. Some maintenance done, some deferred, overall in great shape. Also doesn’t...
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Fram PH 7317 C&P Date Code AO1681
Redemption..no end cap flaking or delamination. Oil smell not as strong as the PH2 size aside.
View ArticleNews starter won't start kohler 15 horsepower.
I bought a new starter on Amazon, $70. I installed it, it worked for maybe a month. Now it's not working. Is it possible the starter is Bad or something else? the selinoid clicks but no start..
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Aviator thoughts?
Boston-Bound Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Wing Falls Apart Mid-Air (VIDEO) | The Gateway Pundit | by Cristina Laila A United Airlines Boston-bound flight on Monday afternoon made an emergency...
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Death valley pics
We did a day trip today. Didn't get to see everything as the area is huge. Probably take a full week to see everything. I made sure to gas up at every opportunity so we had less of a chance of being a...
View ArticleWhen is an automatic car wash the cleanest?
When is an automatic car wash the cleanest? Is there any maintenance to the fabric rollers, curtains and brushes to remove accumulated dirt? I don't know anything about car washes but I presume there...
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Anyone here still using 15w40?
Few friends of mine instill do oil changes for still want 15w40. I’ve used it without issue. Yes it cranks slow way below freezing. Kinda sad that fleets still use it over 10w30 to be honest. Few...
View ArticleOil for 73 Nova 350sbc est.3k mile a year
I have a 73 Nova with a crate 350 motor with about 8000 miles on it and it's driven maybe around 3000 miles a year. Has a roller cam but I have been using Valvoline VR1 Racing SAE 10W-30 Motor Oil due...
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Air filters are shrinking.
This is the air filter for my jeep. In the past the paper pleats were about 1.25 inches tall. This microgard filter is only about 1/2 tall now . So make shorter pleats that clog up faster and sell more...
View ArticleDog Breeding - "Business" - rules and regs
I have annoying amount of barking getting worse back behind us. I did some reconnoitering and it looks like these folks are raising dogs, some further inside scoop tells me they are selling the dogs...
View ArticlePeak Auto Sales; New Car Sales Are Declining
Interesting video from Autoline about what is happening to the auto industry. I know this trend has happened before earlier in the 20th century due to both economic and "survival of the fittest"...
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