How accurate is the indicated MPG in your vehicle?
The ‘21 GMC is usually around 1 mpg optimistic. This last tank it indicated 15.0 mpg but calculated was 12.6 !?? No idea why. The ‘14 RAV4 we had was always around 1 mpg over. The ‘02 Jeep can’t do the...
View ArticleStrut mount diagnosis - Honda Odyssey
With just a hair under 100k on my wife’s Odyssey, some services are coming due. And parts are showing wear. She recently mentioned a bit of looseness at slow speeds on rough roads, coming from the...
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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.
View ArticleRebuilt caliper = reseized caliper? Help!
Six weeks ago, my daughter-in-law's car (2010 Ford Fusion) was giving a lot of vibrations on the highway. I found that one of the front brakes was dragging badly - the affected wheel was getting very...
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Motorcraft FL820S cut open
This was on my 2001 Ford Ranger 4.0L V6. Ran for 5,000km with liqui moly 0W30 special tec. Saw lots of cold starts and a lot of warm-up time. Filter was bought from the parts counter at my local ford...
View Articleremote desktop question
I have 3 win 11 pc's at home, one running "headless" (no Monitor, keyboard,etc) as my Plex Media Server... I connect to it using windows remote Desktop. ( used Tight VNC for a while, same issue) when...
View ArticleAir compressor advice-need new one
I thought maybe I would check with the group to see if anyone could advise me on an air compressor. I’m looking at a 25-30 gallon compressor to replace an old 30 gallon craftsman 180 dBA oil free model...
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Waterproofing LED Light Upgrade Connections
Got a set of LED Headlights and DRL/Signal lights for my 03 Suburban for my B-day. So excited to finally get some good night-time vision. The 2 headlight connections will be watertight, since they use...
View ArticleWhat is the single best vehicle to buy if you're a tightwad?
Don't say Toyota Corolla...
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Post your latest brake job
Maybe this would be a good idea, maybe not 2009 BMW 328i Off: Unknown, semi metallic dusty pads On: Raybestos element 3 ceramic, Ultra power wear sensor, and ATE plastilube Feel: I have only driven a...
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How to make this broken tailight look better?
New one is over $300, and used ones are $100-$200. Just the lip of the housing is broken off so inside is still dry. Any clear plastic repair product to fill that gap? I was thinking clean silicone...
View ArticleOptimal EV Charging
This article is very interesting. It suggests that we're charging our Tesla batteries too fast, too often and too high. It also brings into question the concept of "always plugged in". My daily drives...
View ArticleSwitching to 5w30
So, I've decided to switch my 2022 wrx from 0w20 to 5w30 during summer (georgia heat). A few options I'm looking at: Pennzoil ultra platinum Motul 5w30 QS Ultimate protection 5w30 Thoughts? Anything...
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Top Tier Stations Detergent Levels
For fun I was looking up Top Tier gas retailers and their websites. I found it interesting many claim "X times more detergent than Top Tier requirements" type statements. Even within the Top Tier...
View ArticleChevy 350 making only 3 to 5lbs oil pressure idling when warm.
I have a 1996 chevy 1500 with the 350 5.7, it burns a little oil too. The oil pressure has slowly been getting worse over time, now when warm it only makes around 3-5lbs when idling. As embarrassing as...
View ArticleShell Rotella T6 5w40 vs Mobil 1 5w30 in a 2UZ
Hey all My tundra is starting to burn a bit. Also, the thing seems to only get driven with 2500lbs in the bed or towing 6,000-8,500. It’s maintained with love and an open checkbook, but it’s got a hard...
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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 ArticleWhat 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,...
View ArticleFram 3614 series for OPE?
I have a 2001 Craftsman lawn mower with 17 HP Kohler engine. I have used a Fram PH or XG 3614 and Supertech synthetic 10w30 changed every other year for years. My usage is about 25 hours per year. I...
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