Acetone free brake/parts cleaner?
I was watching some European diy videos, and they had been using some aerosol parts cleaners. They are chlorine and acetone free. Looks like they’re mostly hexane maybe. Does anyone know of such...
View ArticleHave you watched the Amazon Prime special "Guns - The Evolution of Firearms"?
I've started watching this series and I'm on Episode 3 of 7, where they're talking about the Civil War.. If you're a history nerd as well as firearm nerd, this series is just chock full of fascinating...
View ArticleSigning off from BITOG
Hello: I have decided to take a permanent vacation from BITOG. I'm alive and well, as are all those close to me, so no worries about that. Y'all take care, Scott
View ArticleDo you have a favorite fuel?
This is a question I'd be intrigued to find out answers for. Do you have a favorite fuel? No proper science behind it, purely butt dyno and personal findings from how your car drives? I've ran 3...
View ArticleAnyone know how to read TPMS sensor date code?
Bought 4 Continental sensors for my Mazda3 from rockauto. Boxes came, but they look as if sitting on shelf for a long time. The sensor IDs are "smaller" than the ones currently on car which are 16...
View ArticleCompany “23 and me” hacked. DNA information on members and relatives released...
From a CNN report via. Securities filing so this press release essentially comes direct from the company: A Friday filing from 23andMe to the Securities and Exchange Commission said that about 0.1% of...
View ArticleDoes ignition coil color mean anything?
I have been using a blue coil pack on my v6 ford. It performed better than the stock unit. I even tried a new black motorcraft unit and it wasn' t as good. Now i have seen and ordered a red coil pack....
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Price of a 12 pack of Coca-Cola
Coke changed their look and apparently also the price. A 12 pack of 12 oz cans works to $4.00 US at my local discount grocery store. How much is Coca-Cola at your local grocery store these days? ( Most...
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New tool thread
Figured this place needs a thread to condense all the new tool posts. If not oh well...
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2021 Lexus ES300 Royal Purple XPR 10169 miles on oil
This is Royal Purple XPR 4 quarts 0w20 and 1 quart 0w10. Total mileage on car is 30945 at the time of testing. Changed out the air filter to fram ultra so hopefully the silicon number will come down....
View ArticlePesky new car dealer fees
Talking numbers with a local (Michigan) car dealer, I see his quote includes: - Government Fee: $290 - Proc/Doc Fee: $260 I try to get him to drop these. He claims these are required by law and he has...
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XOM all in with CCS
ExxonMobil Buyout Of Denbury Cements Its Status Atop The CCS World Rumors about a potential ExxonMobil takeover of Denbury had circulated last fall, so Thursday's announcement of the deal came as no...
View ArticleWhich IGN Coil (COP) for 2012 Kia Soul! with 2.0?
Need to replace the coils on subject car. I want to put on good quality parts but like a deal when possible for those good quality parts. RockAuto has among those listed as Daily Driver the below....
View ArticleBilstein shock boot and bump stops
I’m doing the guide rod mounts and control arm bushings on my 91 mb 350sd. Bit by bit and slowly because of too many other work and kids distractions. All good except when I hit hiccups. On the first...
View ArticleWhat are you working on today?
Today's maintenance routine. I need to put together a new addition to the tool collection. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DY9HBAK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 This should...
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Tesla Drops USA Prices up to 20%
“Amid demand concerns, Tesla cuts prices by up to $13k in US” Biggest percent drop is the Model Y Longe Range AWD. Down to $52,990, from $65,990. Amid demand concerns, Tesla cuts prices by up to $13K...
View ArticleMobil 1 - What does the FS on the jug stand for?
Just curious, so I contacted Mobil. The Help Desk got back to me with nothing informative, so I asked her to ask an engineer who is familiar with the 0W-40 I have been using. Their response: Full...
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3 pack Castrol 5w-40 good deal
(3 pack) Castrol EDGE Euro 5W-40 A3/B4 Advanced Full Synthetic Motor Oil, 5 Quarts - Walmart.com Arrives by tomorrow Buy (3 pack) Castrol EDGE Euro 5W-40 A3/B4 Advanced Full Synthetic Motor Oil, 5...
View ArticlePHEV First Oil Change Timing
Have a new 2022 Lincoln Corsair GT PHEV. Per manual, OLM should come on between 7,500 - 10,000 miles normal driving or 5,000 - 7,500 severe driving. I would say I'm normal. Manual doesn't differentiate...
View ArticleDo you have a Mazda with a 2.5L?
For those not already aware, it was brought to my attention that Mazda has released (quite some time ago now) a service bulletin for 2016-2020 Mazdas with the 2.5L turbo. Apparently the cylinder head...
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