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Looking for recommendations as to which type of fuel would be best for a senior citizen for both ease and cost. Going to install an airtight wood stove to help heat the house. Should I choose wood, pellets, propane or something else as the fuel to be burned? Didn’t know where else to post...

Just picked up my car from the shop and overheard two mechanics joking about a crank sensor that a customer had ordered from Rock Auto. The conversation was disparaging as the two mechanics were making comments about what a joke parts from Rock Auto are. As a long-time customer of Rock, I wonder...

Three more items in addition to what you listed: Park the tires on some kind of vapor barrier, account for moisture inside the vehicle by using something like DampRid and fight rodents with something like FreshCab.

We have been cooking by induction for three years now and love it. Sure, it means you have to get induction compatible cookware but it is so worth it. The control and programming functions have eliminated most of our electric kitchen appliances as the induction function has replaced them. Go for it!

Hi all—my new to me 1996 Dodge B3500 Pleasureway motorhome makes a noise that I can't figure. 318/5.2 engine runs strong and smooth with 59K miles on the clock. Trans shifts smoothly including the overdrive. At about 1500 RPM or 50-55 mph you hear a "whine". If you take your foot off the...

We like Resolve for quick/spot clean ups. Another good product is the Capture carpet cleaning products.

Hey, we live in New Jersey or as I call it "the training grounds for future demolition derby failures"! I dare you to try to drive the speed limit anywhere in the state. We also travel extensively and find that, in general, people are in a hurry and want you out of their way no matter how fast...

Hi—try www.automotivetouchup.com. I have had luck buying quantities of various sizes including ready-mix spray cans.

‘06 Taurus. Bought used two months ago. 157K miles. Looks and usually runs well. CEL keeps coming on for P304–misfire on cylinder four. Shop says it needs head gasket for about $1K in repairs. Paid $2K for the car. Won’t sell it with defect in good conscience. Should I put money in to this or...

What has happened recently to cause the price of automotive batteries to increase so significantly? Can believe that which was under $100 is now closer to $200! Any info?

I have used this product for about 10 years now in both new and used vehicles. I can honestly say that it works! In the used vehicles, the "clean up" is visual as I can notice the difference after adding RMI25. It takes some time to work, but I can say that I think it does.

Hi all-decided to see what all the heavy oil hype was about and tried it in my 1997 Dodge B2500 van which is a Roadtrek motorhome conversion with a 5.2 (318) engine. Mileage is about 140K and I have always run 10/30W as per specs. I use a Scanguage II to monitor performance. Decided to use 10/40...

Hi all-would like to poll the collective opinion on which oil to use in my Dodge 318. It is in a 1997 2500 Ram Van which has a motorhome conversion by Roadtrek. It currently has 133K miles and in the last 1500 miles, has not used any oil. I am leaning towards Maxlife 10/30 synthetic blend. What...

Hi--mine turned out to be a leak around the water pump shaft. Kept losing coolant--same scene as you described. Timing belt finally broke and mechanic found the leak which eventually deteriorated the timing belt. New belt and pump solved the problem.

Hi all--running my '92 Toyota motorhome with a V-6 engine for the first time in warmer than usual weather. Noticed the temperature gauge seems to ride higher than I remember it doing. Usually registers about 1/3 of the way and now, when running at 65 mph and turning about 2500 rpm, it registers...