Torque wrench suggestions wanted
I'm looking to do a little work on the Camry and would like to get a reasonable-quality torque wrench. I'll be torquing 14mm bolts to 63 ft lbs and was thinking that a 1/2-inch drive would suffice.
View Article1948 Tucker Torpedo
You are probably not going to buy one of the 48 still in existence but I thought this was the most appropriate subforum for my post. This is Francis Ford Coppola's maroon Tucker that is on a rotating...
View ArticleGMT 800 Suburban (Worth selling XJ Cherokee?)
An acquaintance is selling a GMT 800 suburban (2003) in good condition, with very low miles - if I buy it though, I'll likely be compelled by the wife (& reason) to sell my XJ cherokee. The...
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Silicone on backside of brake pad?
I have a guy that does my brakes for me for like $80.00, but they always squeak bad afterwards. The auto parts stores always give you those green silicone brake grease packets. Do you use thst stuff on...
View ArticleT-Mobile Home Internet
I grabbed a Black Friday special for t-mobile 5G internet. I live close to a major city, though the cell service on all carriers isn’t great. The deal is permanent $35 (tax included) 5G home internet....
View ArticleJust for fun, how are you enjoying your car payment
this may be true $729 Average Monthly Car Payments As of 2023, the average monthly car payment for new vehicles is $729. This is a 24.4% increase from 2022, according to the second quarter Experian...
View ArticleYard Work Has Gone Big Money
We've all seen the professional lawn care operators working in our neighborhoods. We don't think nothing of it because they'e so prevalent. They make a fairly good living with their client base, but...
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If you have one car from the 60's, what would it be?
I would want a GTO, any year is good so long as it had the tri power 389ci engine..
View ArticleGm 5.3L L84(Newest Gen) with DFM...Which Dexos Approved 0W-20?
Those that run this motor, and the given known DFM lifter issues, what 0w-20 Dexos Approved Brand and oil line does this motor like the best?...Key notes, this vehicle is a 2020 GMC Sierra that does...
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Cranky In Traffic
I have a friend who is generally very easy going. Mellow. Nice guy. Not too many worries in the world. But get stuck in traffic, construction congestion, waiting and he gets a little nuts. To the point...
View ArticleWagon superiority thread
Show me your wagons. Always have loved the small Euro-style station wagons and too bad we don't really have any affordable ones left at this point, decimated by the crossover. Practical and fun to...
View ArticleIt's time for the motorcycle insurance shuffle
For three years in a row now, my motorcycle insurance premiums have gone up come policy renewal time. The reason given is always the same; rates have increased in your area due to inflation, and the...
View ArticleWinter Tires or All Weather Tires
I’ve owned two sets of Michelin X-Ice and one set of Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV. They were used on Dodge/Chrysler vans with good results. I only used the X-Ice Snow for one season and was able to recoup...
View ArticleJiffy Lube experience
I took the wife's '18 Elantra GT in for an oil change. A semi-syn change was $63 with a $29 coupon off. So the regular price is like $90? that's nuts,the dealer gets $70 and uses a Hyundai filter. I...
View ArticleUsing OEM Parts on 9 year old vehicle 223k miles...
Would you spend the money on OEM parts on a vehicle that is 9 years old and has a quarter million miles on it? I did last week, front rotors and pads, shims for my 2015 Lexus RX350. This was the second...
View ArticleHyundai price gouging new EV battery, or so it seems??
Hyundai seems to want top $$ for a replacement battery ($60,000 CA/45,000 US. I followed a Tesla replacement and they were far less. But then again, I heard Ford puts out 2 times the amount $$$ for...
View ArticleBelt, hose longevity question
Recently purchased a 2015 Chevrolet SS sedan with 3000 miles. All the hoses, belts, tires as well as fluids all seem from 2015. Everything looks fine but I am curious as to if I should change the belts...
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