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Consensus: Do you gap dual electrode spark plugs?
I reading on the forums hear threads of both old and new, and there is a clear divide on this topic. This is my first time installing dual electrode plugs in my 2000 Camry V6, and the gap out of the...
View ArticleAre these fake Honda oil filters?
Top filter in each photo is Ebay Honda filter Bottom filter in each picture is From Honda - looks like the fram filters The oil inlet holes are much different and the “fake” one says made in japan. The...
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2003 Lexus GS300
I'm blessed to be alive. Long post alert. (The Questionable Garage on YT made me make all the questionable choices here...or at least that's my excuse.) The overall timeline for this vehicle purchase...
View ArticleHybrid electric water heater - anyone install one?
The 50 gallon water heater in my home, an all-electric Lochinvar installed in 2007 (when home was built), is nearing the end of its life. I have slowly turned up the heat dial over the last year or two...
View ArticleHPL 75w-90 Differential Life for all?
Should I use HPL differential life 75w-90 w/limited slip additive for all my diffs or should I call them and order some without the limited slip additive for the ones that are not limited slip?...
View ArticleBrake job coming up, what do I need?
The brakes on the Camry are getting close to needing replacement, although I do have some time based on the last inspection about 6-mos back. I'm starting to look into my options, but I don't know what...
View ArticleCold weather coming ( finally)
We’re going to have -20 F at the border just north of Montana and I see things are going into the deep freeze all the way down to Dallas. Might freeze in Houston on the weekend. Keep warm!
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Ridiculous Coolant hose Clamp design
This ratcheting plastic band clamp is used to secure the lower radiator hose. The clamp has a little plastic nub that locks into a tiny receptacle at the bottom of the radiator support. It's a friction...
View Article5W20 Under 45 Degrees F. ?
Say you live in the PNW and your air temps have a limited winter range (20 degrees F. to 45 degrees F ) for suburban driving conditions. For a Kia Seltos 2.0L non - turbo MPI engine - do you just stay...
View ArticleValvoline Restore & Protect 5w-30 (Gonna Take a Chance)
We bought a new 2024 Ford edge with the 2.0 ecoboost. I always do an early change before 1000 miles. I always say I'm gonna try mobil one esp 5w30 but I always back out when I see it doesn't have the...
View ArticleGarage Door Won't Go Down
I have a Chamberlain 1/2 hp garage door opener. I have an intermittent problem in that it won't go down about 75% of the time. Now if I hold the button on the wall switch I can force it to go down....
View ArticlePenzoil Euro 0W-30 LX
I have really been intrigued with the whole Euro spec oils recently and wanted other members opinion running Penzoil Euro 0W-30 LX. I'm really considering ordering some on amazon and trying it out on...
View ArticleDiesel & Gasoline Fuel Cost Update 01-08-2023
Second week of lower Diesel & Gasoline cost. On-highway diesel prices, by week and PADD (Self service cash price in dollars per gallon, including...
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Another B-52 Retrofit sought
Here’s an interesting shot of a B-52 with cruise missiles. More modifications are sought to hold even more. Enjoy.
View ArticleFor those well rehearsed in Home Solar Energy ... cutting out the middleman?
Ok, I would like/love to have this site critiqued. I am seeing more and more of these ads directed to me on social media. Im not actively looking for solar, unless it was going to be fully paid by the...
View Article3 Pack of Pennzoil Synthetic Euro L 5W-30 5qt. for $43.29 ($2.89/qt) @ Amz
This presently shows shipping sometime in the next month, so who knows if it will really happen. That is a good deal for what should be a robust oil. Amazon.com
View ArticleWater In Fuel Filter - Sensor Issue?
Hi all. I have a 1.6 diesel Honda Civic. I keep getting a "Water In Fuel Filter" info pop up on the dashboard. It sat for quite a while (2 weeks) not getting used much over the cold wet Christmas...
View ArticleThe death of the auto enthusiast.
Ten years ago the Autos section at Yahoo was one of their top four subjects. Today autos doesn't even rank in the top 50 for most media conglomerates. Nobody cares. It's as if the entire field of...
View ArticleTell me about Mazda, maybe the CX 30
So my daughter will be driving soon and we'll the wife and I think she needs some nanny features the Buick just does not have. So we have floated the idea of giving her the Malibu and getting the wife...
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