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Prestone 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...

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2025 Mazda CX-70 Is Surprisingly Similar to the CX-90

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a46538204/2025-mazda-cx-70-revealed/ Very strange move by Mazda here. I have to wonder what the market for this vehicle is- a 200" long 2-row crossover I can't...

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Current longest lasting wax?

Living in Central Florida the only synthetic wax I have found to last more than 4 months outside in the sun has been Finish Kare FK1000. Recently since we are not in the "hot" season the wax can push...

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Most Expensive Oil Change/Rotate?

$360 for an oil change and tire rotation on a ES300h sets a new high for me.

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Should I change belt on zero turn mower?

I've got a Toro 48" deck zero turn mower that I'm going to change blades on. The mower is at least nine years old and has 160 hours on it. The first few summers I had 1.5 acres to cut but the last...

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STP XL Oil Filter opinions

After my stash of OEM Mopar filters are done I’m looking for a good 99% 20 micron filter to start using. It was going to be Fram Ultras but it seems the build quality has gone down hill as of late....

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super tech brake parts cleaner worthless?

Used this stuff to clean my rear differential and it didn't do anything literally. I ended wiping it off with a paper towel. Then today decided to give it another shot and see if it could clean an oily...

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$20 smartwatch vs Apple SE

with my iphone 13 pm i was also given a apple watch SE smart watch. I already have a cheap $20 smartwatch . i have been playing with the apple one adn comparing it to the cheap one. Besides the...

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Mobil Delvac Modern Super Defense v2 10w-30

official website link Its a rated API CI-4/SL oil sold in a country that's still stuck on Euro4 specifications. I came across this oil in a local shop and found nothing posted about it here--or...

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Keep blowing 20amp fuse on my scag cheetah 2 mower

Hello my name is chris, I am having a difficult time fixing my 61" scag cheetah 2 mower. It has a 37 hp EFI Briggs motor. Everytime I turn the key to the on position the amber light comes on and...

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Why does my wife...

Why does my wife throw away toothpaste tubes with a dozen brushes left in it but has six partially used bars of soap by the sink?

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What 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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What 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

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Bought new boat - what engine to get with it?

I bought a new Starweld Victory 18 today (links below). This dealer is a very large one and does not put engines on most of the boats. The customer can choose between Honda, Mercury, Suzuki, and...

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Miami Herald has article about short life of E.V. tires

that was posted on 1/24/24 . New tires every 7,000 miles . Owners talk of expense of tires for their E.V.. Worth a read and watch of video . Between the cold and tires gonna pass .

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How to remove skunk smell on vehicle?

On my way to work ('07 Pacifica) I heard a thump-thump like I'd run over road debris. Once I got to work it was terribly obvious what it was-- I'd flattened a skunk. Got home and I can't even park it...

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Upgraded my Scan Tool

My MS906BT was getting a bit old and a relative made me a great offer, so it is gone. I replaced it with a MS906 Pro. This one is wicked fast in comparison. Auto ID works in seconds, auto scans...

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CC2 on gen3 Sienna - any issues?

Didn't end up with new summer tires for the 3rd gen 2013 Sienna LE FWD 235/60R17 last summer, need them this summer. Replacing RT43s. Shopping now due to rebates and to "get it done". CC2 is top of the...

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Wasting HID Bulb?

On my Bolt, as with most modern GMs, unlocking the car turns on the headlights, even during the daytime. Then, when you start the car, the headlights turn off. Then, if it’s dark, they turn back on....

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2003 Chevy Blazer Vavoline Max Life Syn-blend AC Delco oil filter

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