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Amsoil euro vs signature

This is my first post,and since I couldn’t see any drawbacks in the specs I want to get more protection since my 5-40 using tuned(2) 11 2.0 tfsi is at 60k and worried about the timing chain.I still...

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Nokian Entyre 2 dry rot issues and extended warranty

I am curious if anyone has Nokians and experienced the premature dry rot problem? I got some mounted recently and didn’t know this was common on pretty much every Nokian Apparently because of the issue...

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New to me 2021 Chevy Traverse

I recently replaced our 2019 Nissan Pathfinder after 52 months of ownership. I would have preferred to keep it longer, but the details in a previous thread of mine led me elsewhere:...

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Too much antifreeze to water?

My car's cooling system is supposed to hold 7.5L. When i got the car i bought a 5L jug of concentrate and drained and refilled the system with a 50/50 mix. Two months ago i had to replace the water...

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Headlight Replacement, What Version to Choose?

Hey all, got a burnt out low beam on my 2012 Mazda6 with stock H7 halogens. Looking on AdvanceAuto website they have Sylvania Silver Star Ultra, Silverstar, Silverstar XtraVision, and Basic... I was...

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Coolant change procedure

Hello everybody, first time posting here!! Long time lurking and learning more than I would ever thought in this forum. Please excuse my language, I'm a southern Europe citizen. I wanted to ask a...

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Three ACdelco PF63 C&P

First filter: 6,135 miles in service 2022 chevy Silverado 1500 5.3l out/off: 8 Quarts bulk 0w-20 ACdelco PF63 in/on: 8 quarts Castrol Edge 0w-20 Fram titanium FS10575

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warranty calls for tool destruction !

I purchased some Knipex carpenters pliers from an online retailer in Canada. Noticed that the cutting edges of the pliers were "slightly" damaged something I would not have cared about that on a "lower...

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Hemi oil weight, is it really that sensitive?

Came across this YouTube short for a Ram 1500 with a Hemi that came in for a check engine light and the code is for “Incorrect engine oil type”. Are these things really that sensitive to the oil...

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Toys you had as a kid and that you kept

As a little kid, I was a toy car nut, now I'm just nuts. My dad used to gift me one toy vehicle every week for several years until I Iost interest in toy cars at about age 10 when I really got into...

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VP Pro-Max 50:1

Hi guys! I havent posted in over a decade, but after buying a new chainsaw this weekend, im back. Ive been diving in to the world of premixed fuel again. Ive ran trufuel in my stihl trimmer for 10...

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Latest BR Video Comparing 3 OEM Oil Filters & Bosch

Posted 1 day ago & you can find it on YT under BR "Car Dealership Oil Filters are a RIP-OFF (Engineer tested)" Ford Motorcraft, AC Delco, Toyota, & Bosch Premium oil filters tested. The...

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Wear indicator on rear brake pad question

My rear brake pads and discs just arrived from RA and noticed only one pad has a wear indicator. I’m certain it goes on the inside, but does it matter if it goes on the driver or passenger side? 2015...

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My own fault for ever subscribing to SIRIUS

Discovered today SIRIUS is charging me $23.95 per month. Has no idea. I had a $5.99 per month subscription, and SIRIUS ran their business plan on me. Tried to call for two days, can't get a human....

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Freezing whole roasted coffee beans

I have heard that it's not a good idea to freeze roasted beans, but I've also heard that problems arise when the beans are removed and replaced from the freezer. A local coffee roaster has a Kenyan...

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What unusual or funny thing does your dog do

Every dog that we have had did one or two unusual things. My current pooch loves to watch television. She is very engaged with it. Every evening around 7:30 she asks to have the tv put on for her. Her...

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BG 109 EPR

My 2010 MDX has finally started burning oil at 93k. Thought I was going to be one of the lucky ones but no dice. I am going to clean engine according to a process used with some success by other MDX...

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William Post dies at 96

You may not recognize the name but have probably eaten something he created.

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2018 f150, amsoil into 10r80 trans and rear differential, 29000 miles

Bottom line, I‘m glad I did it. First, I don’t think there was anything wrong with the truck when I started. I’m an easy driver, as told by the ~20mpg average fuel economy reading, and that includes...

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Porsche Port Hold

Apparently, all new Porsches save for the Macan and 718 are subject to a 'port hold'. Porsche has been tight lipped except for our delivery now being 'undetermined', but rumors are that a chip in one...

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