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Motorad Thermostats

Hi everyone, I notice Motorad thermostats are the only stats sold in parts stores in my area, The only exception is Napa where I ordered a Mahle stat made in Germany. I purchased a late model Volvo...

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Jeep / Dodge 4WD system question

Can someone explain how these 4WD systems work? Command Trac part time 4wd - front axle is always engaged and front drive shaft spins. Does this mean the Transfer Case does all of the switching? - This...

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Ham - Hot or Cold?

My Mom used to ruin any pork dish, by over-cooking. Personally, I like it either way, hot or cold, just not over done. My last G/F did the same thing. She would totally ruin any pork dish. I tried to...

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Current Gen GMC/Chevy 1500 thoughts and opinions?

Hi all, I’m looking at purchasing a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT with the 6.2 v8/10 speed transmission and was wondering what people’s experiences have been with the current gen as far as reliability,...

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What's The Cheapest Steak You'd Eat

When I went to the store yesterday there wasn't a whole lot of Steak left so I saw that the Boneless Chuck Steak was only $5 lb so I bought a couple . I normally get a higher grade like t-bone or NY...

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Sub $150 tool shed

As you know from my other thread, I am building a 12 x 16 shed. But, I also wanted a much smaller shed for hand tools. Got this on Amazon for $129 with free shipping. Its 5x3 (ish) Quality is decent...

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New Amsoil SS 0w16

No PDS yet. https://www.amsoil.com/p/amsoil-signature-series-0w-16-100-synthetic-motor-oil-azs/

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Dollar Tree Yesterday

At the checkout line next to mine. A 40 year old woman with two teenage girls is short $15 and asks if they take a check and the cashier says no.. The elderly lady behind her offers to give her $15 and...

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Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun resigning

Pick your favorite news source, it's on all of them. The big deal is that Calhoun is resigning effective at the end of the calendar year. I feel like a CEO change is sometimes what's needed to turn the...

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Post your latest small engine oil change

This can be a place to post our latest small engine oil change. I guess spring time would be the best time to start a thread like this. I figure it would be good to include the engine info, brand and...

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MK7 Volkswagen GLI, change viscosity after tune?

Hey folks, happy Sunday. Coming up on an oil change on my 2019 VW Jetta GLI and had a couple questions. Recently I had the car tuned with Integrated Engineering, on their Stage 1, High Torque tune. I...

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BG 44K Fuel Additive

I just found this product. Any Good ??

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Anyone know what this beige connector is called?

Trying to identify the name of the type of the beige connector. This is off a Ford. I was hoping it was a PIFA type connector, but it isn't. Anyone know?

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Delo XSP $57 for 3 gal (2- 6qt boxes)

Have not seen this before in 6qt boxes. 2 boxes for $57 seems like a good price since gallons were more expensive.

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jeep needs a fuel pressure regulator

I am shopping for one, how can there be such a price difference? Under $20 on ebay and $150+ at the parts stores. I dont want to buy junk but how many manufacturrers of this part can there be?

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PROMEE GUARD POF-2500 CUT OPEN

Good Afternoon folks. Filter and some Castrol EDGE 5w20 EP was off friends 21’ F-150 truck with 3.5 v-6 for 8k. In: more EDGE EP but 5w30 and a Fram endurance. 50k on truck also

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ECOGARD SYNTHETIC 11642 CUT OPEN

This filter was off work vehicle. 2022 Chevy FWD EQUINOX for 7,200 miles. Out was this and Safety Kleen 0w20 Synthetic In: Same oil and PROTEC 10290 made late October 2022 made in USA.

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EcoGard S195 Synthetic, Differences!

So I got in on the EcoGard (Premium Guard made) Amazon deal like many here. However when my filters came (properly boxed btw) they were not the same as others posted here so I thought I would share...

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The truth about oil change intervals and analysis

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Synthetic 20W-50

I recently purchased a Cub Cadet Z-Force SX Zero turn mower. It has the Kawasaki FR730V Engine. They are an air cooled engine, with a 2.2 liter oil capacity, & no oil cooler. I think I am looking...

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