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    Purchasing late model Camry

    I have had several Toyotas. All good. The last was an Avalon and it was great. I wanted sporty this time and bought a 22 WRX even though I am 70. I have used Camry rentals a number of times and always try to get one. In terms of driving, a Fusion is very comparable.
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    Painted Caliper Safe Cleaning Product ?

    Meguires waterless wash and wax or equivalent is what i use on painted calipers. Not harsh.
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    What's it like to live with a Mustang as a full time daily driver?

    I'm 70. I drove Mustang GTs for 30 years. No problem. I drive a WRX now. I would never get a 4cyl Mustang. Fine in my WRX but no bueno on a Mustang.
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    Walmart Battery - failed cell

    The original battery was replaced by me at 4 yrs. It did not fail. The walmart battery was the replacement so it was the only battery to fail early.
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    Walmart Battery - failed cell

    It was the top Walmart battery. I got the replacement for $47, including a charge for.the 2nd test. Its a 2018 Highlander 6cyl. I assumed they overcharged and it damaged the AC electricals. You guys are probably right.
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    Walmart Battery - failed cell

    A year and a half ago I bought my first Walmart battery. Now I know that 3 or 4 battery companies make most batteries and that Walmart batteries are rated ok but this battery was slow to start. I took it back to Walmart and the total output rated ok. They said I could drive it and see if it...
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    10 yr Auto loans....yikes!

    I am a 70 year old native Texan who drives a 22 WRX. Most of my neighbors own two deluxe crew cab pick ups, which they use as commuter cars, at 70k or more each, which they get in black even though they park them outside because after all they do not really fit in the garage, and then they get...
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    Benzol oil, how are they?

    Its actually Benzene based. HA!
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    Blending Kirkland and Supertech oils???

    The best is a blend of Pennzoil and Mobil 1. Its twice as good.
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    Pleasant experience at Discount Tire today!

    I have been using Discount for about 30 years. I have never been upset with them. They once put 255x40x18s on my Mustang GT when I wanted 255x45x18. Strictly a mistake. They took care of it pronto. The tech had just picked out the wrong size. Trust but verify.
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    Tire Recommendation for ES350 Grocery Getter

    Nitto is a good value. They are owned by Toyo.
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    Kumho Tires

    My experience with high performance Kumhos on Mustang GT was good.
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    Another new car (Toyota Highlander) owner seeking the: "Best Oil"

    I just go 5k in my wife's 18 Highlander. The Toyota oil, TGM, is fine for the free changes. Now I use regular M1 0w20 that I buy on sale at Costco. I use Toyota filters, a cartridge type. For purposes of disclosure, I own Costco stock. HA.
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    API ratings in relation to Dexos2?

    Is your OCI fairly conservative? I'm seeing now that oci may be a factor. I have a 22 WRX. Just this year they went from 3750 to 6000 oci. I use regular Mobil 1 5w30 but will stay with a shorter interval.
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    "The 2022 Subaru WRX Is So Good It’s Almost Boring"

    I love my 22 WRX with manual and sti shifter, but I am a 70 year old geezer.
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