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    F150 spare tire weight limit?

    The spare tire carrier design on the f150 and f250 is the same concept, different part number. I would guess your fine. I replace my 113s with 115t tire which is probably a little heavier. Its been fine.
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    Post your latest oil change

    2017 F150 5.0 180350 Miles 1% left on Oil Life Monitor, approx 10000 miles... never ran it out that far but I do 85% highway miles Out: Valvoline Restore and Protect 5w30 Carquest Red In: Valvoline Extended Protection 5w30 Carquest Red
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    Is BITOG Even Necessary Any More?

    Do you think we are made of money? OGs determined long ago Supertech FS is all you need. We drink Folgers not Starbucks Valvoline Restore and Protect!
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    People who trade in vehicles after 0-2 years for silly reasons. Are people really this bad with finances?

    Seems to me most people don't think about Total Cost Of Ownership and Purchase Price is the largest part of this equation. Then forgetting the basic purpose of having the vehicle is to drives miles. So you want to be aware of how much you spent to get your miles driven. And forget or ignore...
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    The Current New Truck Market Is In Trouble

    Whatever you are describing is completely opposite the expirence I have had booking flights to Europe. Each cabin is multiple times more expensive. First class was over 5x the economy fare. Then you say "save less than a grand" that is a 1% er mentality. Pay a little bit more for some kind of...
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    Oil filter for 2016 Ford F150 5.0L Coyote?

    There are so many options on rockauto.com. Put a order in for a few oil, engine air, cabin air, and wiper blades. Even with shipping when spread across 10-12 lightweight items saves you a bunch over automatically stores.
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    Oil filter for 2016 Ford F150 5.0L Coyote?

    I reccomend Motorcraft FL500s My 2017 F150 5.0 with 177k was on FL500s until about 150k then switched to Carquest Red becuase of the RA closeout.
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    Questions for any general contractors

    I think they say yes to all the jobs and try to figure it out on the back end. You gotta make hay when the sun is shining!
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    Hyundai Venue for work ... road warrior

    New / nearly new Altima, having rented and driven them long distance i thought it was pretty good. Basically been production for >10 years should have no unknown issues.
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    first home purchase, with fiancee

    Be aware, You should check into how buy a home with gifted money. I think at a minimum your dad will have to sign some paperwork confirming the source of the money and that there is no obligation the buyer pays him back. This will come up at closing.
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    Advice welcome on helping kids choose family vehicle

    Sounds like your going for a 2 row SUV? Subaru Forester has a very large cabin and trunk. It also checks the AWD and efficiency boxes.
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    2026 Forester hybrid towing

    I would just manage total combined weight. If you dont have any rear seat passengers and a fully load cabin you probably have some headroom that makes a 1500lb trailer manageable.
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    Post your latest parts purchase

    Front wheel bearings for the 2015 Subaru Forester SKF from RockAuto with a Cool Magent to add to the collection!
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    Easy Process to Revive Paint?

    I think you have a good plan. Also, Refinishing or buying new headlights will go a long way to making it look better!
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    Need bank checks…

    I ordered from Sam's Club the last time. They had a good price.
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