Happy Easter to all those who respect that kind of deal.
I hope everyone can enjoy a nice weekend and maybe visit some family. For those who don't observe, also have a nice weekend. No I don't go to Church, I have my own stance on organized religion but I...
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...
View ArticleNew interstate batteries at Costco
Just stopped by my Costco for a rotation and balance and noticed a totally new type of non-AGM Interstate battery on the shelves. They had a mix of the old and new style in many sizes, all with date...
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Lets see the cars!!!!
After 2 drive in touchless washes! ---------Post your cars up!!! Lets see the machines!!!
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Trade up for newer Ford F-250 PSD
Say I found a $50K dollar bill in a parking lot and wanted to trade from my 2015 Ford F250 PSD 4WD to a low mileage 2022 or 2023. Mine has 150K miles. Besides less miles what would I get? Safety...
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The Solar Eclipse & The Path to Totality
A swath of the United States arcing from Texas to Southern Ontario Canada will be ground level zero for a total eclipse and this is causing foreboding and a bit of mayhem. In the greater Buffalo NY...
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Busted control arm bolt. DIY or not?
I recently bought this car. It came like this. This bolt is normally torqued to about 101 ft lbs. I was thinking of using an irwin extractor bolt kit, but I think it may just fracture while trying to...
View ArticleCastrol Power 1 Racing 4T 10W-40 "carbon neutral" motorcycle oil
Last winter I purchased a new 2022 Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE motorcycle. It reminded me of the 70's Honda CL Scrambler's that I grew up with so I bought one. I really like the style and it's road...
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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 ArticleNon smart TV
Any manufacturers that still make a normal TV with no features except audio and video inputs?
View ArticleClogged oil filter 2019 sprinter
Check out this dirty oil filter from a 2019 sprinter. Has great explanation of dirty oil filters. In this short video I am presenting you an oil filter from a very neglected 2019 Mercedes Sprinter that...
View ArticleTesla’s new competition in China, a cell phone company
Apple couldn’t do it but Xiaomi which is the massively popular Apple type phone company of China has done it. First 36 hours of the SU7 car has 120,000 firm orders and production is now sold out for...
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What is this Volkswagen truck?
Saw this today in town. Couldn't see the model or read where the license plate was from but doesn't look like a U.S. plate. Large meat packing plant here getting people from all over the world but they...
View Article2018 Rav 4 "Adventure" model transfer case/differential fluid confusion.
Just purchased a 2018 Rav 4 Adventure model with very low miles. The 30,000 mile differential and transfer case fluid change is coming soon and cannot figure out what fluid to use. Owner's manual for...
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2021 VW Atlas Motul X-Clean 0W30 EFE UOA
Here is UOA Motul X-Clean 0W30 EFE. This is lates version of this oil that has BMW LL04 approval. Pour point is -52, so definitely some PAO there. The additive pack is obviously the newest one. Driving...
View ArticleTire selection for small zero-turn
I got a small (36") zero-turn mower a year ago and it has the original tires (15+ years old). On dry grass and level surfaces, they work just fine but in the backyard, about 1/2 the yard slopes...
View ArticleYMMV Mobil 1 European 5w-40 5 qt 3 pack $24.47 at select Walmart stores
Some people on Slickdeals have claimed that they have been able to get this deal in certain areas. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mobil-1-...c-Motor-Oil-5W-40-5-Quart-Pack-of-3/389304923
View ArticleY91/BPH -- What Power steering Pump for 2005 GM Truck W/Hydroboost
The power steering pump in the Suburban keeps groaning and is foaming its fluid. I'm inclined to think its on its way out. I recently changed a leaking PS pressure to Hydroboost line. FWIW this pump...
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