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Neue Klasse...
The "Neue Klasse" tag refers to BMW's next-generation dedicated EV platform. Perhaps coming very late this year or next... Avant-Garde... Very different; not for everyone.
View ArticleWhen does a car “age out” for long distance road trips?
At what mileage or vehicle age do you no longer trust a car for a long distance drive? As a general rule, realizing that of course there are always outliers and exceptions? We’re planning on taking a...
View Article2023 Subaru WRX - Factory Fill and 1st Change UOAs
Hi Folks, 2023 Subaru WRX Sport FA24DIT 6SPD Manual I asked for fuel dilution to be done specifically by Gas Chromatography even if oil was in grade. Lots of copper... is that normal for these? Factory...
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Post Your Latest Coolant Change.
I looked way down the pages for another post like this and came up with nothing... so here we go. 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 318 cdi. out: a two year old mix of who knows what. Water flush only. In:...
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09 Toyota Tacoma 4.0, Amsoil OE 5w-30, 5k OCI
Hi all, First thread, decided to start doing oil analysis on my vehicles. Been hearing the craze about Amsoil. Decided to try it on my 09 tacoma 4.0. Has always been serviced religiously at 5k OCI...
View ArticleGarbage remanufactured parts... Venting
Just wanting to vent... I was diagnosing a no spark condition on my OBS Ford pickup this morning. After eliminating most other possibilities, everything pointed to the Hall Effect pickup in the...
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Is buying Oil on Amazon safe?
Amazon is known for a lot of fake products, is buying oil on Amazon safe? The Castrol shelf space at Walmart keeps shrinking
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...
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Two Fram Titanium FS10575’s (new type)
came off a 2013 Tahoe PPV 5.3L 5,643 miles in service. Out/off: 6 quarts mobil 1 EP HM 5w-30 Fram FS10575 in/on: same interesting that with louvers it didn’t have really any wave.
View ArticleThose Cheating Orange Juice Makers
So I went to Walmart tonight to get some groceries along with some more Valvoline. I decided I need some orange juice. Wasn't going to buy Florida Natural because that stuff was terribly bitter last...
View ArticleTiming belts that run in oil bath
There seem to be a number of folks who feel/believe that running a timing belt through oil is a bad idea. Is it really a bad idea, and why so? What were the manufacturers trying to achieve by using...
View ArticleIdemitsu Toyota Fluid Compatibility
Sorry if there is something else posted here already but have a quick question. I bought 20+ quarts of a mixture of Idemitsu Type TLS and Type TLS-LV from AutoZone about 2 years ago for $1/quart. I...
View ArticleWhat 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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New tool thread
Figured this place needs a thread to condense all the new tool posts. If not oh well...
View ArticleBrand new XG9018... You be the judge
I usually make a point to swing through the automotive aisle whenever the Mrs. and I visit WM, and this was today's discovery. This XG 9018 was part of what looked like a freshly stocked row, and my...
View ArticleAnnual oil change.
Got in the car yesterday and the 30 days until oil change reminder scrolled across the info display. The vehicle, 2015 VW Golf TDI, with 58,9XX miles has less than 1,000 miles since last changed 11...
View ArticleApartment dweller where it rains a lot - belt drive?
I live in an apartment, so cleaning a bike chain is a huge pain. Secondly I live in Florida where it rains daily all summer long. I’d like to bike to work, but the hassle of a dirty bike chain is...
View ArticleMobil 1 Classic 0W30: best cold weather oil?
Pour point: -65F. Out of character, Mobil even posted an MRV at -40F for this oil: 16200. Both numbers beat Ravenol SSO 0W-30 for a record low. This may be the best cold weather oil you can buy,...
View ArticleJust purchased a Lithium Powered Lawnmower
Never thought I would do it anytime soon, spent a pretty good dollar on a self powered 21 inch walk behind Lithium Powered Lawn Mower. We just moved into our new house and figured it was time as I...
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