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    Are PH3614 filters all the same size whereby an filter wrench would work to loosen too tight filters?

    I just took home a SuperTech ST3614, to see if I had an end cap wrench to fit it. This is because the knock off Briggs Stratton equivalent filter (cheap no name without a country-of-origin label) I just bought and installed on my John Deere zero turn--it would NOT fit any end cap tools already...
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    Straight 30 or 15W40 for hard use air cooled small engine?

    I'm trying to figure this out, right now, with my fleet. I've got my son's garden tractor with a Kohler Pro 25 hp twin cylinder, CV730 type. It's almost running, new parts arrived, got to get them on. The tractor's owners manual (Pict_1) and the Kohler service manual (Pict_2) both recommend...
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    Vredestein tires?

    They are great tires. I'm running Quatrac's on my Miata. It's NOT listed in the Vredestein US website, but IS listed in the English version. I just did some serious driving, into Dallas for a Miata fix-it-up. Fast, serious driving, the Quatrac's are serious tires. Also made in Hungary. Tire rack...
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    All Weather or Winter Tires ?

    I wavered on the new tires for a special commuter car, a Mazda Miata 1st generation. The generic all seasons were good, but the 3 peak snowflake rated Vredestein Quatrac were outstanding, and they published a rebate of $20 per tire. I can report they are quiet as all hell and track superbly. Had...
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    Vredestein High Trac vs Yokohama Ascend GT vs Goodyear Assurance Comfortred

    I just put the Vredestein Quatrac on my Miata. It's a Euro tire, can find on the British Vredestein page but not the American page. A really nice 3-peak snowflake tire. Very confidential feel now in the car, no more joint slappy twangs anymore. Old old Korean tires came off.
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    Goodyear's reputation

    Goodyear is not my choice tire, but their Reliant line at Walmart is a decent value. On sale with free install, is an unbeatable deal. The trailer pulling SUV now has a set, for months now. Absolutely no complaints. Smooth and quiet, nicely balanced. Much quieter than the very noisy Pirelli's...
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    Tire Recommendation for ES350 Grocery Getter

    We went with a very similar tread to the video shot. It's a 3-peak-snowflake rated tire, the Vredestein Quatrac. We had to order it now for the rebate (from in-stock). This is for an older Miata, 195-50-15. Tire Rack has the H rated tire in stock, but the V rated tire is back ordered. The lower...
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    To EV or not to EV

    Very interesting discussion, one I've been mulling recently. The idea of getting an electric vehicle of sorts--maybe not a full EV but a hybrid. We just completed a family visit trip of 300 miles, without interstates and only 1 medium sized city in route. Mostly small depressed towns to drive...
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    Kumho Tires

    I had a set of Korean made Kumho Solus KH16 tires on a Chrysler minivan. They were very good tires. My purchase was influenced by a favorable Consumer Reports rating, their price and availability through a local tire vender and wholesaler (Hibdon Tires), and a good review of Korean tires in...
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    WM Exclusive: Goodyear Reliant All-Season

    I just put them on a Chevy Equinox front driver, replacing some very noisy Pirelli Scorpio Verde's. Ther were a black friday deal, $46 markdown ($20 off per tire and free installation). A good deal; on the road they're great. Quiet and comfortable; no discernable deficiencies.
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    CHECK YOUR TIRE PRESSURE!

    Been adding lots of pressure with the dropping temperatures. I use a small, cheap 12-volt inflator that I carry in the primary vehicle, as free air hoses are very hard to find. We follow the door post spec, except on front drivers I always bump up the heavy side a little. On the AWD Pilot, 35...
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    questions about handguns

    Second the concealed carry class, as they get into the rules as well as spending an hour at the range. You can't just carry one in the open, as well as restrictions in carrying concealed. There are so many types, brands, and calibers that it's very confusing. Nobody has talked about revolvers...
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    SuperTech Filter Changed to Cheaper Construction

    The anti-drainback gasket has always been just below the baseplate. The other set of holes was concealed by the valve. It's not there now, either between the baseplates nor below the second plate.
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    SuperTech Filter Changed to Cheaper Construction

    Yes--the ChampLabs link has a pict that looks the same as the pict on the side of the SuperTech box. I know Champ made these. Now, not so sure. The drainback valve gasket was absolutely not there. I could look through the baseplate holes and see another series of holes below.
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    SuperTech Filter Changed to Cheaper Construction

    No picts possible--took the blasted thing back and got my money. Go to your nearest WallyWorld and look at them for yourself. I also sent their customer service a note, too, as I don't like their quality going down. It's a good thing I looked before I got my greasy oily fingers all over it...
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