Opinion on Honda's 1.5 L turbo
I am shopping for a civic, and found this 2022 Touring Civic sedan with only 15 000 km, price is decent. Now, should I worry about the 1.5 turbo? Seems like this engine is being bashed for the oil...
View ArticleWhat do you collect?
I never really gave it much thought, but about 5 years ago, I was listening to XM radio in a rental car, and it sorta went like this...."If you're interested, you better place your pre-order, as they...
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Post your latest parts purchase
I ordered a 100% New Duralast Gold CV axle for a 2016 3500 HD Duramax from Autozone online and had it shipped to home. I used an online coupon for 15% off of $75 or more, plus cashed in a $20 reward....
View ArticlePeeing
My male cat has taken up peeing in the house by a wall. He has a clean litter box that he poops in. I am frustrated as to what to do except getting rid of my pet, whom I like very much. Any cat owners...
View ArticleParticles in oil (religiously changed)
2018 Nissan Rogue 2.5L 83,170 miles Was changing my oil today and had particles in the oil collection jug. They looked shiny but crumbled in my fingers. Most of the particles except for one were...
View ArticlePremium Guard Filter Size Differences
I’ve mentioned this in a couple of threads but thought I’d clarify it for any interested or who could benefit. Common knowledge here that a 3600 series equivalent is a good upsize for a 3614 size...
View ArticleVOLKSWAGEN 502 00 / 504 00 / 508 00 / 511 00 APPROVAL LISTS
Since I've noticed some members have repeatedly been searching for a dedicated list of Volkswagen approved engine oils and some tried to help by uploading PDF sheets, which inevitably suffer from...
View ArticleCarpro Reset
I had my car professionally ceramic coated last year, it’s black and a full time job keeping nice and the ceramic has been fantastic. Unfortunately, I have been slowly building up more products on top....
View ArticleTesla's "unboxed" manufacturing - will it succeed?
I worked in manufacturing almost all my career. High tech companies are actually manufacturing companies for the most part. You design a chip, model the process but ultimately production is the goal....
View ArticleP1811 code on my 4t65e transmission, what are my options?
I have a 2001 pontiac grand prix with 121k miles, today I got a P1811 code, time to time I get hard shifts for 1-2. I drive 10 miles a day for my teaching job. I checked the selonids using the scanner,...
View ArticleWife's 2013 Hyundai seized up today 94k miles
I would like to take a moment to thanks whistle blowers for what they do. My wifes 11 year old Sonata 2.4 with 94k miles seized up today on the highway. Got towed into the shop I used to work at. I was...
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Fram PH3387 C&P 5,400 mi
This one was from the previous OCI on my 2000 Buick Century w/ 64k. Used for commute 54 miles each way all highway. Maxlife syn blend 5w30 and 5,400 miles 3 month OCI. I got ahead of myself and didn’t...
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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Anyone still into MLB?
Good Afternoon and I just watched the Pittsburgh Pirates go 4-0. I know, long season but im optimistic. May go to home opener vs Orioles next Friday. Any members still follow Major League Baseball like...
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Battery charger power cord gauge.
I never gave it much thought until I noticed the dedicated power cord used to charge and maintain the Escalade in storage was getting distorted. It’s a batteryminder 1500 connected to the wall outlet...
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Mobil 1 5W30 ESP, 5000 mi, 2018 VW Golf R
See the third row (sample) only. The previous two were using a different oil. Engine 40,000-45,000 mi Oil in use approx 9 mo, usually short trips What do you guys think about the Base Number and...
View ArticleBlack Hole Lecture at Stanford, April 2nd
In case you might be interested, these lectures are generally live streamed. Black Holes and Spin Offs
View ArticleWhich show might better predict the future, Jetsons or Mad Maxx II
Maybe neither will predict the future, but is either more likely then the other to predict the future The Jetsons or Mad Maxx II?
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What stupid brake part costs twice as much on a old Nissan Leaf as it does on...
Picked up 2012 Leaf recently. I'm sure Nissan would rather you buy a new Nissan so they price a "needed for state inspection" part so outrageously, thinking you will just dump the car instead of paying...
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