Air Filter Tests - probably avoid K&N
Moved to a pretty dusty area where there are significant dust storms (looks like fog, visibility drops to 20ft) so I’ve been looking around for some air filter reviews. This project farm video was...
View ArticleBYD may come to the US via Mexico
So as domestic automaker dither about how EV's demand is not as great as anticipated while offering EV's at ridiculous prices which middle class Americans can't afford a foreign competitor may be...
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2015 Mitsubishi Mirage high mileage 1.2 Ltr. engine tear down
Makes one think of purchasing new MIRAGE while they're available in U.S. '24 is last year . Wonder what oils were used for the engine .
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New tool thread
Figured this place needs a thread to condense all the new tool posts. If not oh well...
View Article2.0 Liter Fiesta
I get dunned by those Japanese car exporters. While perusing their notices I saw 2.0 liter Fiesta's. I have a 2013 Hatch SE 5 Speed manual. Always thought the 1.6 engine did not have enough bottom end...
View ArticleWet Dual Clutch Transmission, long-term reliability (particularly Hyundai - Kia)
So I was looking at the new Santa Fe/Sorento and keep cars well past 150,000 miles. The wet dual clutch transmission on those vehicles are relatively new, so no real information bad or good about...
View ArticleAnyone here use Amazon fire stick?
Hello folks. I bought Amazon fire stick other day; so far very happy with it. Amazed what I can watch also. I did not “jail break” it either. Way better experience than Roku IMO. Anyone else here have...
View ArticleWhat are you working on today?
Today's maintenance routine. I need to put together a new addition to the tool collection. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DY9HBAK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 This should...
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"Best" FCPEuro A40 / C40 Oil
Looking for the best Porsche A40/C40 Oil on FCP Euro. The oils are divided in approvals, and "suitable" for. Obviously not the same, and the only ones we know that meet the requirements are the ones...
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Ford EVs can now charge at Tesla Superchargers
The F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-e can now charge at Tesla Superchargers using a free adapter. Who's your Daddy? This is good for Ford EV owners, maybe no so much for Tesla owners waiting to...
View ArticleHonda Prologue - the Better Blazer EV
THIS is the car I'd buy for my mom if I won the lottery. GM Ultium platform so it should have a heat pump and despite the issues ramping production and software issues on Blazer EV but parts...
View ArticleHow should I grease ATE brakes on a Mazda
I will be doing a brake job on 2012 Mazda 3. It has brake calipers made by ATE, which look the same as on many German cars. The sliding pins are partially exposed when everything is installed. German...
View ArticleSwitched from T-Mobile to US Mobile
Well, I finally took the prepaid plunge. I've been a T-mobile customer in one way or another since '07 (technically left for Sprint in '10, which was then merged back into TMO), but paying $65/mo for...
View ArticlePet peeve!! MOBIL not MOBILE
Just had to vent! I spend some time on other forums- especially the Corvette ones and EVERY time there is a "what oil to use" thread there are several people saying mobile instead of MOBIL and that, to...
View Article2023 1.5/CVT Malibu Rental car.
This one had 17,000 miles on it. Was comfortable with heated seats. Pretty tight overall. Tight steering. No rattles, which surprised me, rental in New England. I put at about 400 miles on it. Some of...
View ArticleUsed Toyota Mirais, 90% depreciation (Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle), ICE / BEV...
You can fine some pretty amazing deals on a used Mirai. Too bad you can't use the car as many of the hydrogen filling stations are closing down and the open ones charge $200 a refill. I presume this is...
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Quaker State HM FS 5W30 D1G3 VOA
Impressive viscosity and a bit overachieving compared to the 11.7 they claim on the PDS. Lots of metals in this virgin sample. Lead especially is a bit surprising. Additive package looks good but the...
View ArticleCarbon deposit on "baffle" under engine oil fill cap - used 2015 Toyota...
Hi all, I'm looking at buying a private party 2005 V6 Highlander with 125k miles. Two owners with long history of regular maintenance including regular oil changes, fluids, etc. since new. A lot of...
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Unique Mahle filter construction
Never seen construction like this - not sure what you call this levered over tab crimp on construction for the base plate. Not that it matters, just have never seen this before. This is a cross for the...
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