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CRV VTC actuator issue
2012 CRV with the Never ending VCT actuator issue. I have read that if I thickened the oil from the 0w-20 it might stick to the actuator and not have that nasty grinding noise on a cold start. I saw a...
View ArticleNokian R5 winter tires, what is your experience?
Curious what people think of the new Nokian Hakka R5 SUV tires? I have them on our 21 Subaru Ascent and they replaced a set of Nitto SN2 winter tires that I sold to a buddy of mine. I only had the...
View ArticleAttach case cover?
Been a (long) while since I've done this sort of thing, 15 years ago maybe. Used product called (I think) hylomar??? to produce leak free fittings. What would be suggested here, RTV only, RTV one side...
View ArticlePost your latest beer consumption
Currently having a Michelob Porter. It's a pretty good beer if you like the porter style and for $6.50 a six pack a good value. I am looking to try Fuller's London Porter next, I hear it is very good....
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Pressure washer locked up.
I have an early 2000s gas pressure washer with a bs flat head engine. Before it got cold out i tipped the unit forward to drain the pump and pulled it over a few times to clear out any water. Well i...
View Article2012 Honda Accord 160K miles
Thinking of going with slightly thicker motor oil, 5w20 maybe, to stop VTC pinging when cranking and quieter engine. Any suggestions?
View ArticleMusk Says Tesla ‘Dug Our Own Grave’ With The Cybertruck
Well well looks like Elon might be waking up to reality or not. " Elon Musk says the Cybertruck is one of those things “that comes along only once in a long while,” but it hasn't "come along" at...
View ArticleWhy the push for Autonomous driving?
All the manufacturers are working on autonomous driving vehicles. Why is it such a big goal? We constantly hear of failures causing bad crashes. These crashes usually occur at higher speeds and are bad.
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Another Osprey crash, 5 Marines dead
Perhaps the several aviators on this forum can explain why this happens so often.
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Hummer Global Debut
For a vehicle still 2 years away.. Looks like it starts at 105/ 110 and the cheaper versions are further out I'm more interested in the Rivian anyway...
View Article2 cycle oil.. what a difference!
I've ran this 2 cycle in my Yamaha CV80 since I got it with 300 miles. Recently the oil line popped off.. like about every other line on the darn thing.. and had to borrow some from a shop along the...
View ArticleUSED ANTIFREEZE $5 a jug at Pick-n-Pull!
I had to go to the Pick-n-pull today to grab a few wiring connectors/pigtails and stuff that you can't get from LKQ and when checking out I noticed they had a rack full of used gallon jugs of...
View ArticleFaulty Motorad Thermostat 281180
I put in a MOTORAD 281180 in my 00 Toyota Celica GTS 6mt last year, and now after 1 yr and 3k miles, it's doing the same thing as mentioned from this earlier thread 13 years ago by another user. Now...
View ArticleTony Stewart to race in Top Fuel in 2024, Leah Pruett taking the year off.
NHRA announced today that the Motorsports Hall of Famer Tony Stewart will get behind the wheel of the 11,000 HP Top Fuel dragster in 2024. He will be racing in place of his wife, Leah Pruett, who is...
View ArticleRate this WiFi access point install quote
In-laws want better access throughout their Florida home. The house is 25 years old and lots of block construction. We tried the mesh system but it didn’t provide coverage throughout the house. They...
View ArticleFan Clutch 2002 GMC 1500
2002 GMC Sierra 1/2 ton 4.8L V-8, fan clutch is always engaged. Is there any way to tell before I start pulling things apart if this fan clutch is thermally controlled or electrically controlled? Thanks!
View ArticleElectric impact able to take off lugs but not wheel locks
I helped a friend so a oil change and tire rotation today. I used my Ryobi electric impact. While the lugs were no issue and zipped right off , the Honda locking lugs would not come off with the key...
View ArticleRubber hose for Diesel fuel
Looking to add a fuel filter/water separator to my diesel tractor, and a diesel medium duty truck. Not sure if we have any bio-diesel blends here, but may in the future. What fuel line would be...
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