Euro oil choices for an engine with higher than normal operating temperatures.
Just looking for some expert advice on which Euro ACEA A3/B4 or ACEA C3 oils with HTHS > 3.5 (5W-30 or 5W-40) would do best in an engine with higher than normal operating temperatures. As many of...
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My Hot Sauce Order Arrived Today
I've been enjoying Marie Sharp's sauces since the mid-1980s when it was called Melinda's.
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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Tomorrow's weather forecast for Illinois.... not sure if I laugh or cry.
Unfortunately, this is real. A 55 degree drop in one day. National Weather Service forecast.weather.gov
View ArticlePhotos not uploading 📸
Anyone else having this issue? When I try to upload or attach an image, I get an error
View ArticleShould gas stations be mandated to have chargers as well?
Electric vehicles are the future. Yet ICE vehicles will be here for decades as well. Should all gas stations be mandated to have chargers? Is having 1-2 chargers minimum reasonable? I think so.
View Article2013 Subaru 2.5L oil burn
Hi Everyone, I have a 2013 Subaru Outback 2.5L that has developed oil burning issue. I purchased this vehicle at 105k miles about 2 years ago. My first low oil warning light came on at 3500miles. The...
View ArticleChemtool B12 in Oil
Thought you would be interested in this. Berryman still recommends adding to cold oil. It can be added repeatedly without changing oil as long as you let oil come back to cold temperatures. From...
View ArticleGarage door opener/closer won't close in bright sun
I've been helping my parents with a second home they're prepping for rent, but there are all these little things they're trying to fix up. But the thing that's pretty maddening is the garage door...
View ArticleToyota Offers $40k Off a $67k Car
Because the car runs on hydrogen and, at the moment, all of the hydrogen refueling stations are located in California...I still thought this is fascinating. I just thought I'd pass it along. I have...
View ArticleHaving more and more back luck with lead acid batteries?
Is it just me, or are lead acid batteries really going down hill? I used to get 5-6 years out of a battery, now I'm lucky to get 3. Even SLA batteries in UPS's are getting trash, used to get at least...
View ArticleMystik 15w50 or Rotella T4 15w40 with Schaeffers 132?
Motor is a 2004 Cummins ISX15.Wanting to increase oil pressure a little bit.Which would be the better choice? Oil changes would $246 with Rotella and $270 with Mystik.
View ArticleSam’s messed up my OE wheels
Last Monday, I took my 20 year old Ram 3500 into Sam’s to have the tires rotated. The truck is in pristine condition, with less than 130k miles on it. I’ve taken it to this particular Sam’s location...
View Articlegrinding sound from the starter
took my car into the shop for a dying/ weak/slow cranking starter. I now have a new starter with a brief grinding noise at start up. coming from the starter.. they are looking into it. they even told...
View ArticleQuality wheel hub brand?
So RA has hubs, bearings (that are sold separately), and wheel/hub combos for my 2000 Camry. The wheel/hub selection has the better brands, but the bearings in those kits look different than just the...
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Quantum Blue Lubricants Filter C&P
From 2017... Wix rebrand. Like a Fram 3614 or Fl 910s MC. ETC. I wish I didn't cut this one. Very tight fitting media in the can. Once cut the lively spring actually made the base plate pop up under...
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Upgraded my Scan Tool
My MS906BT was getting a bit old and a relative made me a great offer, so it is gone. I replaced it with a MS906 Pro. This one is wicked fast in comparison. Auto ID works in seconds, auto scans...
View ArticleIs anyone using an tracking device for your wallet?
I have a Tile wallet tracker device which is the thickness or 2.5 credit cards. Fits great inside the rear pocket of my wallet but the battery is not replaceable and it's part of the Tile network which...
View ArticleWhat are you watching in YouTube?
I’ve been watching some old NWA wrestling and some scrappers videos. Yeah, I’m a bit weird. This is classic
View ArticleBrake pedal goes up and down 15mph and below?
Does this mean warped rotors? My tires are also cupped from when I had front end issues. The front end issues are fixed, but I guess I still have a warped rotor. I recently replaced one of the front...
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