Wi-Fi router: reliable, long-lived, low-3-figure price?
I want the Wi-Fi router equivalent of a Toyota Hilux. Something I can set up once and never have to touch it again for like 10 years – no mysterious Wi-Fi drops, no needing to reboot it, etc. – even if...
View ArticleWow… Ford losing over $130k on every EV sold…
And the losses (and stupid business decisions) keep piling up. Not sure how any voting shareholders can allow this to continue for long. How long until the until the bailout chants of “Too Green to...
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What's wrong with this electronic typewriter and does anybody fix them?
I know what people here are going to say, who uses a typewriter these days. Well, how else would you fill out forms, often with duplicates attached. Anyway, this is a Brother EM-711 from the late 80's...
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UOA for LZ0 3.0L Duramax, Amsoil Diesel Oil 0W-20
This oil analysis is from my 2024 Silverado's second oil change at 1704 miles. I had also performed an oil changed at 592 miles. This oil sample has 1,112 miles on it. Oil is Amsoil's 0W-20 diesel oil
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Completely done with Fram products from here on out.
So I went to change the oil on my wife’s odyssey, idea was to install a Fram endurance 7317 filter. Thing was, starter thread is completely messed up. This is the second endurance filter in the last 6...
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OEM hubs for $30? I'll take two!
Discovered these beauties while researching rear hubs for my Regal. For those unfamiliar: the rear hubs on all Epsilon II based cars are splined, even though most are front wheel drive. Some models...
View ArticleCBS News ( 7 days old ) : New or Used car sticker shock ...
Trying to avoid buying a new or used vehicle . Could never go over $300 per month for a car loan .
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2026 Chevy El Camino
Apparently, Chevy is going to put out another EL Camino in 2026 and buyers will have a v6 option as well as a v8 option. Here's the pic I saw showing the body style...
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Well Hello Fram; It’s Been a Long Time
When I first began wrenchIng on my first cars, I learned to change the oil and oil filters. The only brand of oil filter I remember buying back in those days were Fram filters. I’m sure there were...
View ArticleWith oil so advanced now, can freshly built engines be broken in with synthetic?
Probably a dumb question, but I see a lot of newer cars are factory filled with synthetic. Would this be ok to do on a freshly built old school V8? I doubt I would ever do it, but just curious. Also,...
View ArticleAPI Licensing - viscosity mismatch with product label?
Hello, I find myself with a pail of Triax Fleet Atlas (a 20w-50 HDEO, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CKZY3TJG/). From poking around, I see that this brand is regarded around here with suspicion,...
View ArticleSavage 24J-DL .22 ammo question
I got my grandfather's Savage 24J-DL when my grandmother passed away about 12 years ago. It is a 20 gauge/.22 combo so shotgun barrel on the bottom and .22 barrel on the top with a hammer you cock and...
View ArticleMotorcraft FL-2124s 6.7 powerstroke
This is from my daily driver work truck. It’s a 2011 Ford F550 6.7 powerstroke, tuned and deleted with a bigger turbo from a 2015 truck (gt37) . It had 320 hours on it and 7850 kms. So only a bit under...
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Vehicle you're looking forward to in 2025 (and beyond)
For me K4 hatchback Also, when the next generation of TSS (3.5?) is released hopefully with rear sensors.
View ArticleRealtors in Florida
Had an issue today and I pulled a nasty... I have a great agent in Florida but did not bother him as he has other things going on. Seen a house I wanted and called the listing agent Thursday morning....
View ArticleNew flywheel bolts
Changing the flywheel on my '19 Fiat 124 Spider. The service manual says that I can't reuse the fasteners, but can't find any. Was replacing due to excessive wear and heat damage. Thought I saw...
View ArticleAre Alkylated Naphthalenes the secret sauce in motor oil?
Are they what allows the better performance of oils while using less additives? Or are they just a part of a better base oil mix and better additives?
View ArticleAn Interesting Cut From The "Bullitt" Car Chase
As many times as I have seen this movie, and have repeatedly watched this car chase, (which is one of the best ever), I never knew or noticed this. (If you guys want to merge this into the other thread...
View ArticleContinental Extreme Contact DWS 06 Plus
I'm looking for tires to replace the old Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ tires on my 2016 Mustang GT. The Michelins work very well from a performance standpoint, but developed a rumble after only a few...
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