Lets talk the cost cutting measures in vehicles started years ago.
It can be everything from design to materials. I'll start with Transaxles. And plenty more on the list. I remember some folks in the new days of transaxles thinking how nice they and front wheel drive...
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How many 2014-2017 SS sedan owners on here?
I have a 2015 Chevrolet SS sedan and was wondering how many others have the same car? Love mine with 3K and curious about how others felt.
View ArticleModel Y #1 selling car in the world for 2023
From Haggerty: For the first time in history the most popular new car across the planet is electric. Tesla sold more than 1.2 million Model Ys in 2023 to put it ahead of Toyota’s RAV4 which had sales...
View ArticleEV Bus Disaster In North Carolina
Ashville, North Carolina spent millions on 5 EV busses. The program has been a complete financial disaster. It makes you wonder when people are going to wise up, and stop jumping the gun on these...
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2018 VW Tiguan EA888 g3 engine calls for 0w-20; can I use 5w-20?
I have a huge stock of Castrol EDGE Extended performance oil in the 5w-20 weight. I know the engine calls for 0w-20, but since I have the oil. If it won't harm the engine I would consider using it. The...
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Engine Mounts - Protier Industries brand - Good or Bad?
Hey Guys I need to replace the front Engine Mount and the top Torque Rod on my 2008 Volvo XC90 3.2AWD I was checking on ebay an Engine Mount set Protier Industries Brand Yes, I know Volvo OEM is the...
View ArticleWhy do oils lose spec approvals?
Why do oils lose spec approval? For instance Pennzoil Platinum Euro 5w40 use to have Ferrari approval but now doesn’t. Is it simply marketing/licensing? I’m running QuakerState Euro 5w40 which I...
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Great time to change a battery.. might as well change two!
Battery died in the Focus and was just going get a new for the Escape and switch them till I noticed the date. Oh well just did both. Historically batteries in the Escape last 5- 5 1/2 years and die...
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Serious bargain, Mobil HD 80w90
Mobil 1 102508 Mobil Mobilube HD Plus Gear Lube | Summit Racing Free Shipping - Mobil Mobilube HD Plus Gear Lube with qualifying orders of $109. Shop Gear Oil at Summit Racing. www.summitracing.com
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Milwaukee - 13 Piece Spade Bit Set - $24.97
Home Depot has a Milwaukee 13 Piece Spade Bit Set On Sale For $24.97 Milwaukee High Speed Wood Spade Bit Set (13-Piece) 48-27-1520 - The Home Depot The MILWAUKEE Flat Boring Bits are the ideal solution...
View ArticlePrestone MAX All Vehicles vs Prestone Platinum All Vehicles. What's the...
Does anyone know what the difference is between Prestone MAX All Vehicles and Prestone Platinum All Vehicles? Both are 15 year/350,000 mile coolant. They seem to have similar if not identical tech...
View ArticleLow/Mid SAPS oil for propane generator?
Two of my generators are Champion dual fuel inverters, and I plan to only run them on the little 20 and 40lb propane tanks. Would they benefit from a low/mid SAPS oil if being run on propane? My...
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LVP Textures
I've put down 3 floors worth of LVP (luxury vinyl planks) and one with laminate. Couple for both Lowes and Menards each. Are there any textures that you won't put down? Let's just say having a big...
View ArticleCanned paste synthetic wax cracking in can
Ideas on how to soften synthetic wax (Finish Kare FK1000) that has hardened and cracked in the can? I have heated the can in boiling water in the past but it did not always work.
View ArticlePost your latest cold start.
Keep it simple. Winter is here. Lots of cold start-ups happening. Film and post yours. All are welcome, from Ecuador "cold" to proper Antarctic COLD. Include vehicle info, current fill, temperature,...
View ArticleIrving advant 5w-40 synthetic?
Hello all, I saw the oil "Irving advant 5w-40" below in the gas station at a decent price. Irving's products tend to always be top of the line (premium gasoline, food etc), so I am wondering if these...
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I bought my first proper scan tool 🥰
It's an Autel MaxiCOM MK808 Lightly used, about 4 months old, still with the plastic on it, for $320 In hindsight, that's not too terribly much of a savings over a brand new one, but it's still a...
View ArticleMobil 1 Truck SUV vs Extended Performance
As far as either of these oils which of the two is better. I'm specifically interested in the 10% higher resistance to oil break down claim of the truck/ SUV model. Seems like it may be a better choice...
View ArticleWhat do you think DT would have done?
So my cousins husband calls me and ask about what to do. he has a BMW with some expensive tire he bought with 5k miles them. He sent me a pix of a screw head in shoulder . The guy at DT tire told him...
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