B58 low coolant (hardly any) in the main reservoir.
Is the coolant level supposed to be super low (non-existent) in the big coolant tank and at max level in the small one... Read more
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NY man drives truck into ocean, LOL
Video shows New York man driving truck into ocean off Daytona Beach in bizarre scene A man was arrested after cops say he entered the beach unauthorized. A video shows the truck driving through the...
View ArticleInterstate Battery
2012 Impala had a Duralast Battery that lasted 4 years. Hopefully Interstate Battery will last. Bought from Goodyear for cheaper than Wal-Mart or Autozone. Got call last night stating she was getting...
View ArticleAmsoil signature 0w40 and japanese car in europe
Hi , I have posted a similar post but not sure really got to the bottom of things..The HTHS in Amsoil Sig 5w30 is only 3.1,( i have been using this oil ) but I wanted more engine wear protection so I...
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...
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Audi 3.0T (Supercharged) Engines
OUCH: Audi 3.0T V6 Engine Failure Leads to $37,000 Dealer Quote - AudiWorld AudiWorld member experiencing shaking issues gets a $37,000 repair bill after the dealership finds a serious engine issue...
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Opened brake fluid: problems OTHER THAN lower boiling point?
I know opened brake fluid is subject to moisture lowering the boiling point. Are there any other risks associated with it? I always have some amount of opened but unused Castrol SRF kicking around....
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Rebuilt my PCM at home for three bucks
So my 91 F150 had a phantom miss, particularly when cold and just going off idle. It felt like all 8 cylinders dropping out for a split second. I tried a rebuilt distributor with the old (NAPA) TFI...
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...
View ArticleBest place to get drain plug washers?
I have a 2012 Honda Civic LX with the R18 engine. My first two times changing oil I reused the crush washer but I noticed a very small leak from the drain plug this last time I changed it. Where is the...
View ArticleDoes engine flush remove oil additives from the engine ?
If the flush for example cleans away the ceratec or another brand oil additive ,id rather not flush before changing the oil. But on the other hand cleaning piston rings and old sludge before adding new...
View ArticleSig 365 - always prove your weapon
Recently picked up a new Sig 365. Though the 365 was not on my short list I opted to get it. It was good deal and I have had good luck with Sigs in the past. Figured why not. Well, first trip to the...
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P0174 main code and secondary code P0171
Hi guys, my Grand Marquis LS 98 just got the Check Engine light, few minutes ago, that came up after a warning from the car when it got 14 liters (3.7 gallons) and economy said you have 80km (50 miles)...
View ArticleWho makes coffee with an an Aeropress? Favorite brew methods?
I got an Aeropress coffee maker a couple of years ago but haven't really used it much. I got it out and used it this morning... Lots of variables involved. How do you like to use your Aeropress?
View Articleanyone ran 16,000 mile oil change on land rover w Castrol Edge Professional...
i noticed tons of the jag's, land rovers come with a 16,000 mile oil change internal or 1 year whichever is sooner. just curious if anyone did a uoa or had experience following the oem interval and how...
View ArticleBrake fluid overflow
After changing front pads and compressing the pistons a small amount of brake fluid overflowed and spilled out of the reservoir. Having changed the pads a couple of times (I change them often due to...
View Article1987 GMC Caballero, 11 year old Chevron Delo 400 LE 5w-40, 2000mi oci
So that Delo 400 that sat on a shelf for 11 years I said i wouldnt use again well decided to pop it in the Caballero and its even worse then in the transam. To be fair both where new to me cars and the...
View ArticleMost aggressive wheel cleaner for painted alloy wheels? (Or DIY formula?)
I am cleaning up a used car that has been sitting for I think almost three years. It will clean up well in the end but one problem is hardened brake dust on the rims. It has painted alloy wheels...
View Article2023 Civic - Valve Cover Leak
Is this a common issue on the current gen Civics? Plastic vs's or poor QC control. The K20C2 is a nice engine. Port injection. Lot of room in engine bay too. Nice commuter cars.
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Is the HPL EC suitable in cold?
Considering getting some HPL EC and running in in the later 2k of the OCI in the truck. See there’s SAE30 and SAE40. Is it a multi grade despite its labeling? How’s this do in the cold? Presently...
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