HPL 5w20 and 5w30 HDEO POUR POINTS AND SPECS
Good evening folks. Was wondering what the pour points of the HPL HDEO 5w20 and 5w30 are. I’m using some of the 5w20 HDEO and no issues.
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78 Malibu in service as rural mail car
This came across my social media and had to share. The owner/ operator seems like he can keep anything running!
View ArticleATF fluid a340 dex merc 3
My 2001 tundra transmission calls for dex merc 3… I used to buy Valvoline dex merc 3 from Walmart all the time and would do a lot of drain and fills. Well the blue valvoline bottle I used to buy that...
View ArticleBattery voltage goes down
2011 tahoe and after the truck sits for 3 days the battery voltage drops to 11.7. I tis cold outside right now though. New battery 12-20-23 and tests good with an Ancel tester. This truck is new to me...
View ArticleOrdered an item through Amazon, shipped direct from China...but with "free...
I ordered a $15 item off of Amazon. I had the feeling that it would be coming directly from China, with its stated 20-40 day shipping time, and by the unpronounceable name of the seller. But, the...
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Ultra 1 Plus.........................
Has anyone used this brand? Ultra1Plus | Premium Line of High-Quality Oils & Lubricants Ultra1Plus, a premium line of lubricant oils for car, truck, boat, Motorcycle, ATV, industrial machinery and...
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Ugh dropped washer in intake manifold
Doing an intake manifold job for a friend on a Crown Vic and was buttoning everything back up and that metal crossover on the front side of the manifold. The holes where you plug up with an NPT plug...
View Article2001 Jeep Cherokee Sport (Father/Son Project)
Long read (photos to follow soon), but gear heads may enjoy it: Started a father/son project with my youngest a few weeks ago. I had bought him a new 2020 Challenger in the spring of 2021, but he went...
View ArticleWhat are you doing right now?
Will be interesting to see if this thread takes off. So, for those that have the time and can safely do so.. Please post up, what you are doing right now. I will start. Just made some French Toast,...
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Calif. Car Duster longevity
Not sure if it is time to retire my 18 year old California Car Duster. What do you guys think?
View Article2002 Toyota Highlander Transmission issues….
Hi everyone, I am looking for some help with my 2002 Toyota Highlander. it currently has 140,000 miles and it has developed a transmission issue. It started to whine and shift hard, at times. I assumed...
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Analysis: PEA in different cleaners (Techron, Archoil, Oilsyn, Pro-Tec)
Hi guys! I’ve tested different cleaners and different fuels by Deposit Control Additive in Fuel Test Kit PN 995DCA from BG. Yes, I’m from the EU, so I’ve tested cleaners and fuel (Shell, BP) from...
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Spain to dismantle over 30% of wind turbines in next 5 years
Similar in topic to @Overkill’s previous thread on repowering, but it appears they recognized the futility and had enough. 1/3 of wind turbines in Spain to be dismantled within five years The...
View ArticleMy tale of woe…pity party please
Had to put new lower control arms on my sisters Highlander last weekend. Finshed the job this weekend. Interspersed with having the half shaft come apart at the transmission (was able to get it back...
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Quietest oil used/oil recommendation for '16 KIA Forte
Hi everyone; long time lurker, first time posting. I have had my '16 Forte for 3 years... but I've always noticed the engine is not as quiet as it could be. Sometimes it ticks on cold start or maybe...
View ArticleTime to build mama a new gaming rig
Here we are, early 2024 and mama's i9 9900KF/2080 4K gaming rig is about 3-4 years old. Truth be told, I want her old rig for myself, as my computer is an i7 2700 and is (I think) 12 years old. I'm an...
View ArticleAnyone eat at Costco on vacation?
I saw it mentioned in a guidebook on Hawaii. But I’ve certainly had my share of Costco on trips to Southern California and Washington. I know what I’m getting and it’s cheap. Last trip to Redwood...
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Mobil 1 5qt 12pk for $29.97 at walmart
Found this by accident today. Placed the order for pickup, will see what they give me as this seems too good to be true. They have a few other flavors available but this was the best one found.
View ArticlePentosin ATF Ollie's
If you have a need for it, my local Ollie's had a bunch of quarts. 4.99/qt I shop at 2 Ollie's outlets, they often have a bunch of the same stuff, so you might be in luck.
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Texas weather and oil life monitor
Texas we having bad weather in next couple day . I crank my truck and it say “ change engine oil soon “ 4% . I will be using my truck daily drive long drive . Should I man up and change it or I be fine...
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