My 2023 Ford Maverick still hasn’t arrived at dealer.
I placed an order for a 2023 Ford Maverick back in August 2022 through a large dealership in Kansas. This dealership advertises on the Maverick forums. They didn’t require a deposit for the order. They...
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 ArticleRedline oil moves operations to Texas & Tennessee
Just confirmed Redline Oil, which was based in Benicia California since 1996 has ceased operations there, and moved it to Tennessee. Their website lists Texas for headquarters so must be a Phillips 66...
View ArticleI sure do miss cheap oil.
Used to be able to buy a case of 12 for $.49 each . Usually chevron or Exxon superflow. Miss those days.
View ArticleFord 3.5L / 3.7L water pump failures?
I thought I was very well informed of the ford internal water pumps used on the 3.5/3.7L engines in lincoln / ford / mazda sedans and SUV's. I am finding out there must be other failure modes that I...
View ArticleThread for photos that 100% do not violate any Terms Of Service, not...
Let's make this a RANDOM thread, but one that does NOT violate Terms Of Service. Political stuff does. Let us NOT include that! Let's see if we can, in earnest, have a random photo thread. BOB IS THE...
View ArticleWhat are you watching in YouTube?
I’ve been watching some old NWA wrestling and some scrappers videos. Yeah, I’m a bit weird. This is classic
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New tool thread
Figured this place needs a thread to condense all the new tool posts. If not oh well...
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New “safer” coolant at WM?
Seems like Peak 10X but made with PG vs. EG, like the old Sierra and Prestone Low-Tox coolants. I like the idea of a “safer” coolant, buses here are running glycerin-based coolant. Sierra and Low-Tox...
View ArticleCastrol Edge EP sale at Advance Auto Parts
All varieties of Castrol Edge Extended Performance is on sale for $23.05 at AAP. I checked a few stores and they all had the deal going on.
View ArticleEducate me on the federal tax credit for buying a USED EV.
I was under the impression that tax credits apply only when you buy new. Now I'm reading that even most used EV qualify for a 30% credit as long as the sale price is under $25,000 and it's more than 2...
View ArticleHigh Detergents/TBN for shorter oci's
Since I purchased HPL oil and I plan on keeping reasonable 5,000 miles oci 's, I wondered if there is any advantage to the high Detergents/TBN levels of this oil in a oci of this length? Any possible...
View ArticleEastern Canadian gas jumping up with move to summer gas
Just saw a news article that gas in southern Ontario will be jumping up 14 cents a litre overnight to a price of about $1.79/litre tommorow. Says the cause is the switch over to summer gas; but I don’t...
View ArticleHow often do you clean?
I clean after every shoot and usually an easy field strip clean once a week; infantry habits. The more I talk to gun owners the more I notice people usually don't clean their firearms that often,...
View ArticleWhich domestic 3-row crossover would last the longest?
‘22 Dodge Durango SXT 3.6 V6/8-speed. 11k miles ‘21 Ford Explorer XLT 2.3 I4/10-speed. 33k miles ‘21 Chevy Traverse LS 3.6 V6/9-speed. 32k miles ‘19 Ford Explorer XLT 2.3/6 speed. 26k miles ‘18 Ford...
View ArticleBuick 401 Nailhead Oil
Curious what would be the recommended oil fill for a Buick 401 Nailhead engine with 98k miles. I am 99.9% certain that internally it is untouched original from 1965 in my knowledge of the car, and...
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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...
View ArticleCanadian Princess Auto has a sale on CRC Brake Cleaner (red) - $6.99
If one looks for this stuff, it's a very good price, I picked up a bunch.
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2022 Honda Civic 1.5T with 248,000 miles!
https://www.weeksmotors.com/inventory/honda/civic/7997/ According to the AutoCheck report it was first titled on 6/28/21. This works out to about 4,000 miles/week!
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1972 Honda Civic
Stopped into Honda of Princeton today. They had a 1972 Civic. I think the guy paid $80k for it. 2 cylinder engine. Manual. Very small car, especially to an American. MSRP in 1972: $1,543.00.
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