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    Oil with best anti-wear for Chevy 3.6 timing chain protection?

    I think you mean the LLT. The LLT was riddled with timing chain issues. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2012/SB-10043857-3386.pdf The LFX, LGX, and LGZ don’t have an inherent timing chain issue. Timing system failures on these engines are most always from result of neglected oil change...
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    Foods you loved that make you gag now

    As I've gotten older I cannot stand the smell of ham. It tastes yummy but the smell is downright disgusting to me now.
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    My recently sold house is back on the market, 5 months later

    Nice looking house! Interior looks nicely done.
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    Nissan threatens to move Its prized Rogue production from TN

    I have no complaints with this. The cost of goods and services have gone up way too much. We need more affordability in the automotive segment.
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    are people using leds as daytime running lights?

    I see this all the time with Toyota owners. Not sure why, but in the DFW area it’s become an endemic for Toyota owners to replace the halogen headlight bulbs to LED, which causes the DRL to flicker. It’s very annoying to be driving a car with flickering lights.
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    Chevy Colorado, am I missing something?

    I’ve had both the Tacoma and the Colorado as rentals. The Colorado V6 was quick, comfortable, had a nice smooth ride, decent fuel economy 25-26mpg as calculated by the onboard computer. I’d consider owning one. The Tacoma was miserable to drive. Slow, unbelievably slow. That 3.5 V6 really felt...
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    Mercedes coolant no more at dealership

    If it were me, I’d just use the AMAM Prestone and sleep soundly at night.
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    Trouble adding coolant/water to empty cooling system 3800

    Always use the bleeder screw when servicing the GM 3800.
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    Would like some seasoned advice on a recent purchase, and detergents ?

    If it’s got the LFX version of the 3.6 then you don’t need to do anything special. Mobil 1 is perfectly fine for these engines along with a good filter. I’ve seen plenty of neglected GM LFX engines and they still hold up. The LLT V6 is the one you gotta be careful about. The LFX was totally...
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    Change viscosity? High mile 4.6 2V burns oil

    Not saying this will help, but many of us here have oil consumption issues with Pennzoil Platinum and Pennzoil Ultra Platinum. Maybe worth trying a different brand for a few runs.
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    GM Ecotec 2.2 non-VVT durability question

    I have 227,000 miles on an ‘08 2.2 Ecotec (no VVT). No major issues, just normal maintenance. Water pump started leaking just after 220,000 miles and was replaced. You do not need to removing the timing cover to do the water pump. Not sure why people do that. There is a water pump access plate...
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    M1 5W30 EP D1 / Gen 3 Users ?

    My 2018 Sonata 2.4 Theta II doesn’t burn any oil during an OCI. Currently at 52,000 miles, I change the oil every 5K miles. I switch between 5W-20 and 5W-30. I always use Full Synthetic and have used everything from Pennzoil, Havoline, Quaker State, and Valvoline. Oil filters I always use the...
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    Rate of Oil Consumption - Increases with Oil Aging?

    I’ve experienced this as well with PP and now QSFS. No oil consumption (dipstick level remained at FULL mark) all the way to 3,000-3,500 miles. After the 3k-3,500mile mark is when the consumption starts. Multiple different vehicles, I assume it has something to do with the natural gas base oil...
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    PEA Concentrations at the Gas Pump

    Yes, tank cleaning is a thing. Also yes, leaks are common. Google underground storage tank leakage and you’ll find that a lot of leaks go undetected or unreported.
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    PEA Concentrations at the Gas Pump

    Not sure how the average motorist will be able to test for PEA without expensive equipment and a lab. I will say this though. Just buy fuel from locations that deliver good results for your vehicle. In my area Dallas/FT Worth, best consistency is QT, RaceTrac, Murphy Express. Exxon, Mobil...
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