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Cylinder deactivation unfortunately is here to stay for the forseeable future. General Motors is changing its cylinder deactivation technology for next-generation V8 overhead-valve engines (expected to be the Gen VI small block) by moving the deactivation mechanism from the lifter to the...

It struck me as being a what came first question, the debris or the bearing failure ? I think the main bearing configuration is the culprit, too much load on too little surface in a boosted engine. I dont think anyones going to get a straight answer.

The Government wont allow it. Theres rumors of a different system going forward, one that uses the rocker arm shaft as the means to disable the cylinder. I have seen similar on teardowns done on Ido car YT page but I dont recall what brand. Its likely we will see that sometime in the 2027's

Twice I have gotten bad diesel with water in it. Once in my hometown that I didnt figure out until I was 50 miles into a trip and once at a Speedway in Cincinnati on I-75 that left me on the wrecker the day after I got home and it froze up in 5 degree weather.

I sent an e-mail to the address with the pics and within 24 hrs received a reply stating my rebate was being re-processed and I should receive it within 4 weeks. I guess it pays to call their bluff. Thanks for the help.

Will you message me that e-mail address? they tried to say the code on the receipt isnt right but after looking at the jugs in the pic above its 100% right. I want to send them that pic. I also googled that UPC and it came back as a 4pk of 5w30 jugs which is exactly what the woman at the...

I just bought a Toro timecutter Max 54" zero turn with the 23 hp Kawasaki. I have been shopping for quite a while. Toro had a sale on but I am not sure if its still valid. All in got mine for $4600 with tax and delivery. I felt like that was a solid deal. The one thing I learned is to buy from...

Oddly enough the number in the description on my receipt is exactly the same number as whats on these 2 gallons. I believe they are counting on people not following up in order to cut costs. They dont realize I am retired and its either this or yelling at clouds, unfortunately for them its a...

Mine just hit two months. Pretty sure I am going to get hosed on this one. I might call or I might not. I am sure theyre just trying to cut their losses. Edit, I just called and they stated it wasnt a qualified product. The receipt says "Delv 15w40" with a number code. The rep said that code...

There is no "maybe you should" they are mandated changes that the OEM's have no choice in. I wasnt trying to argue against any of the features, I was trying to frame when and how they got implemented. On the other hand, if the OEM's were left to their own devices I dont doubt we would still...

The way you vote also impacts the "electronic garbage" content of new vehicles. The Government hand lies heavy on the auto industry.

My hitch sticks out less than a foot. If youre that close to my truck youve got bigger problems than the hitch.

Better fold your mirrors in, some dope might walk into them.

Around here I know the places where they have done that in the past and there arent any there. I trust a dealer like I trust a drinking fountain in Tijuana during the pandemic.

Strictly anecdotal, our local Chevrolet dealer has fewer trucks and every other vehicles in stock than I have seen in over 20+ yrs. Their parking lot is pretty sparse. This is a dealer that my son worked for pre pandemic selling cars for 3 years. I see this at many other dealers in MI. I dont...