Talk to me about the first-gen Xterra
Specifically with the supercharged engine. Any gotchas?
View ArticlePTFE oil additive for gokart engine
Hi all Im looking to add PTFE or a super slicker additive into a 5hp LO206 4 stroke engine. We change the oil after about 12 laps of racing. I am looking for somethng to add some HP. Is PTFE a good...
View ArticleFleck softener issues - hoping someone has some input
I've got a Fleck 5600 softener with the most basic timer available that I installed after having a new well drilled (approx 3yrs ago). The water from the well is awesome, just slightly hard. In fact,...
View ArticleLovely aftermarket parts
My 2015 Pilot threw a P3400 code which is typically oil pressure sensor. A friend picked up aftermarket part/installed on weekend advanced Automotive and it threw code again a few weeks later. So onto...
View ArticleMusk Says Tesla ‘Dug Our Own Grave’ With The Cybertruck
Well well looks like Elon might be waking up to reality or not. " Elon Musk says the Cybertruck is one of those things “that comes along only once in a long while,” but it hasn't "come along" at...
View ArticleFirewood for this fall
I got a cord of split fir firewood delivered yesterday. Worked out to $250 US equivalent per cord, delivered but not stacked. I normally use propane ( natural gas is unavailable) and fir firewood works...
View ArticleWould you replace either pulley?
The top idler one is noisier than the tensioner pulley, but it spins really well. Would you replace it? What about the tensioner? I cannot tell if the noise is coming from the tensioner bushing or the...
View ArticleMost reliable old man car: Grand Marquis or Buick Lucerne?
Or really any Buick prior to 2009 with the 3800 V6? Assuming same year, same mileage and same overall condition would you choose a Grand Marquis (or Lincoln) or a Buick Lucerne or Lesabre with the 3800...
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5W-20, 0W-20 or 5W-30 for 3.6L Pentastar (Jeep)
Just switched my 2016 Jeep Wrangler (3.6L) over to 5W-30 after the infamous oil cooler failed and I replaced it with the Dorman aluminum one. That engine is around 70K. Now that I've replaced the...
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Serpentine Tensioner
Went to see if I could loosen the serpentine on our '03 CRV, it's a tough one. Am thinking it's worth buying a tool so as to get good leverage--less likely to hurt myself. A regular socket on a 3/8"...
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
View Article2023 Frontier (Nissan Matic P Question)
Hi guys, I'm new to the forum. Is anyone familiar with Nissan Matic P (999MP-MTP10P) fluid for a 2023 Frontier (D41)? I saw a post here on this from December 2020, and a staff member specified it...
View ArticleBEST LOW COST and smallish pellet stove for my shop?
IF I can't find a free or very low cost wood burner for my shop I will be buying a pellet stove. Doan need a fancy house one. Utilitarian unit. Under $1000 probably not going to happen. Will most...
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Asian Fried Rice
You guys know how to make it? Watching cooking videos on YouTube causes me to have anxiety for some reason.
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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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Proper phone charging
Don't use your phone while it is charging and other things to know to do it right. What Do I Need to Charge My iPhone 15? So you finally got the new iPhone 15. While the iPhone is ready to use right...
View ArticleCyber Monday - HPL sale !
Greetings, I wanted to take this moment to throw out a discount code for Cyber Monday (11-27-23) The code is “2023CM25”. This will be for 25% off of any oils on the webstore. Thanks and we appreciate...
View ArticleHPL Engine cleaner / 2015 Volvo XC60 high oil consumption progress report
2015 Volvo XC60 4 cylinder with 100,000 miles on the engine adding 1 quart oil every 500 miles. I thought I would do a progress report for those who have the same issue. I changed the spark plugs with...
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