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Fram Ultra or Fram Endurance?

I'm thinking of running one these two filters on our 2016 Ford Fusion 2.0 ecoboost, filter would be 3614 unless I "upsized" which I haven't done on this car. I was planning on running the filter for...

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I hate RockAuto right now

Argh!!!! I hate RockAuto right now. I ordered a wheel hub and got set a box containing a separate box full of custom machined tapered steel bushings. Somewhere, someone is waiting for some pretty...

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Quickjack

Based on the vehicles in my signature, which one will be best for all of them, and will I need to buy anything extra? Mainly concerned with them being to fit under the low sitting cars.

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STP 6607 C&P

STP 6607 in use for approximately 1500 miles 0w20 on a Subaru Ascent.

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Honda VCM Disabling Questions

Any Honda VCM disabling knowledgeable people here? Likely buying a new Honda w/ v6 and VCM. I’ve never liked the idea of cylinders shutting down on anything. At least Honda doesn’t seem to have...

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Battery for 2021 Rav4 non hybrid with auto start stop

Hello I wanted to know what type of battery I need to replace the stock battery in my: 2021 Toyota RAV4 gas - non hybrid with automatic start stop what is the group type size? H4? H5?H6? group 47? 48?...

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Ford Delays Three-Row EV SUV to 2027, Next-Gen Electric Truck to 2026

They are delaying some models until the market matures and focusing on a more affordable EV. That makes more sense. "Ford is reassessing plans for several future electric vehicles. The company today...

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Autozone, Advance Auto, etc. Don't discounts/coupons apply to auto batteries...

5 years since last battery, so far so good, but decided to take a peek at current costs. Ordered online for pickup last time. With coupon got 20% off and (and even a few more % with a credit-card...

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Electric Cars Pass the Tipping Point to Mass Adoption in 31 Countries

Despite the pushback, is there any reason to think EV's will come to a halt? "Once 5% of new-car sales go fully electric, everything changes — according to a Bloomberg Green analysis of transitions...

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Tesla Turn signal stalks deleted

I was reading an article and said the new Teslas will not have turn signal stalks any more and the turn signals must be activated via the center screen. This Idea is nuts. Seems like another great idea...

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I got answers on the Mazda CX90 Turbo S oil issue from Mazda.

In short, Mazda does indeed recommend 5W-30 for the CX90 Turbo S in Mexico and 0W-20 in the US and Canada. The 0W-20 is NOT a 'requirement', it is recommended to improve fuel mileage on short duration...

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Post your latest oil purchase or even filter.

Similar to the lastest oil change thread What was your latest oil purchase be it on sale or whatever. My last latest buys.

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Ecogard s241 Virgin C&P

New stock S241... The can is thick and exceptionally strong.. Just under .025" thick Rock solid filter. This 10K filter is a better filter in all respects to the 20k K&N Select from my cps.. I...

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High Performance Lubricants Engine Cleaner

Since the topic has come up a few times I am posting the PDS in the PCMO, Diesel, and Euro sections. This is a safe path to clean varnish and or sludge left behind by other oils. There are no solvents...

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Virgin C&P Comparison Between: Mobil 1 M1-206a, Fram Force FF3675, Fram Drive...

+7 Mobil 1 M1-206a virgin C&P BrendanC Tuesday at 9:15 PM 16 Mobil 1 M1-206a virgin C&P for comparison +7 Fram Drive FD3675 Virgin C&P BrendanC Tuesday at 9:17 PM 16 Fram Drive FD3675 for...

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What are you doing right now?

Will be interesting to see if this thread takes off. So, for those that have the time and can safely do so.. Please post up, what you are doing right now. I will start. Just made some French Toast,...

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M1 vs Kirkland!

Someone created a youtube comparing M1 0W-20 AFE and Kirkland same weight. Used M1 for first 150,000 miles at 10K intervals in his Toyota, then decided to do some comparisons, sending samples in for...

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Havoline PRO-RS Renewable Synthetic Motor Oil 5W-20, 6Q Smart Change Box $20

Robot or human? Plant based oil eh?

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Oil is Oil

Can anyone here definitively state that one oil underperforms and one outperforms. Ater 23 years of reading BITOG I have yet to answer this question..

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Chevron Techron Complete Fuel System Cleaner Autozone

Just seen there ad, buy one get one free. Chevron Techron Complete Fuel System Cleaner & the High Mileage variant....

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