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Not Wanting To Be Involved In Siblings Wedding

This is a weird one, admittedly. Bit of a rant that I need to get off my chest but I'd appreciate some feedback. I'm being made to feel like I'm in the wrong here and I don't believe I am. My Sister...

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Adding Lubegard Red to a BMW

Hi, Does anyone have any experience adding Lubegard to German Cars? Any positives that came out of it. I'm debating whether I should add it to my 6HP26 Transmission, to extend its life, and hopefully...

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21 escape

Hi guys,I drive a 21 escape for a work car with 150,000. Today at a delivery I get in and push the start button and everything came on but didnt crank....i sat there trying for 20 min untill it finally...

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Name a thriller that has a Karmann Ghia in it

The movie was made before 1960. Good luck searching with Google.

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DEFENDER®2 ALL SEASON 215/55R16/XL 97H for '17 Honda Civic HB

Looking to replace Cooper Endeavor tires on my Civic (only 30k miles on them but worn close to the wear marks) and wonder if anyone has first hand experience with these tires on a sedan. I'm loving...

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Suitable aftermarket fluid for a 2014 Jeep withe 948TE trans?

Hey guys, are there any suitable fluids out there? Maxlife? Application is a 2014 Cherokee Trailhawk with the 3.2

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Post your latest oil change

2003 Chevy Blazer Vavoline Max Life Syn-blend AC Delco oil filter

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Ford loses 3 billion on EV

Ford Says It Will Lose $3 Billion on EVs This Year, but Sales Are Rising The company forecasts increased profits from its internal-combustion and commercial business, while losses from EV sales...

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Have you ever played back the dash cam when your car was in for service?

I did for the first time. PA safety and emissions test. I felt awkward there were two techs and they went for a ride in my car before the PA state inspection--this is normal. They were cursing and...

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Another Example of Poor Build Quality

20 Ram 1500 Last weekend I had to jump-start my mom's Altima. I connected both batteries using jumper cables and it was enough to get the Altima started; I did not have to start the truck. After...

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Is Mystik JT8 15w50 a good oil for a semi truck?

Hi.Looking to switch to the Mystik 15w50 because my 03’ Cummins ISX15 is getting up there in miles and I want a heavier oil to keep the oil pressure up and consumption down as it wears.Is that oil a...

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Tips for removing baked-on gasket sought.

I have a small leak on the torque converter pan on my '99 528i. A few years ago I did a ATF service by removing & cleaning the main pan & magnet and replacing the filter (and gasket) but didn't...

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Hatchback with Decent Performance

I'm shopping for a new or used hatchback with good performance, or, maybe even a small wagon, that I can haul my bike in. So far, only a VW GTI looks to fit the bill, although, the hatch is a little on...

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What is the current consensus on Maxlife ATF's new formulation?

Hey everyone I have not been on too much, but I read that Valvoline changed their formula, and now is more similar to the Castrol CVT/Steptronic formula. I am getting ready to either do my transmission...

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Musk Says Tesla ‘Dug Our Own Grave’ With The Cybertruck

Well well looks like Elon might be waking up to reality or not. " Elon Musk says the Cybertruck is one of those things “that comes along only once in a long while,” but it hasn't "come along" at...

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U3003-16 code on Honda Civic HB ‘17

Looking for your advice bitog pros. I’ve noticed a few times upon electric parking brake disengagement “brake” light would flash a few times and go away. Finally got to run the diagnostics and it came...

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OW-16 vs 0W-20 viscosity specs - does it really matter.

What instigated this thread is I am debating dumping the new 0W-16 out of my Toyota and replacing it with 0W-20. The 0W-16 is new. I took the car to the dealer - feel obligated as its still in warranty...

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What 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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Any Minnesota Fats' fans?

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Torque Sticks... Pros & Cons ??

I've seen these things, and have been tempted to buy a set. This video shows them being used, and being compared to a torque wrench accuracy wise. But it doesn't explain how they work. How does, what...

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