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    Lowest temp you ever started an engine.

    OK, this is a reprint of my post from Jan 16, 2009 Note how many things did not want to work at -40, real air temp, not chill factor. Clutch pedal frozen, gas peddle stuck down (warm up resulted!) power steering left me cross wise in the street with no steering, etc. Here goes:THURSDAY...
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    Black box tale from used car salesman, whaa???

    You will likely also be provided with a printout from the rental company. This will include all service items including recall service, safety checks, etc. Oil changes are also recorded. Be aware that they will likely often not match the ECM. Many cars do not allow the oil change required to be...
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    Black box tale from used car salesman, whaa???

    Originally Posted By: tomcat27 Tell him you have a smart watch that can tell when a used car salesman is lying.... Best answer so far! I work for a MAJOR car rental company....here is how its done. At check in, mileage is verified and if an oil change is needed per manufacturers schedule, it...
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    100K Durability Test - 1964 Comet

    Film clip #1 at 2:49 shows all 5 cars parked on the track ready to go.
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    100K Durability Test - 1964 Comet

    The advertising jingle....song.....100,000 miles at one hundred miles an hour.....was a constant in Ford ads for a year or more. Still burned into my head. Need to do a little online research. There were 5 cars in the test, 4 were to run the 100 mph plan, one was to go somewhat faster. It...
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    Thicker oil better for engine start up?

    Just a few quick thoughts: The oil pump is a positive flow pump...but the oil pressure relief valve dumps it all back into the crankcase. The multifaceted report....funded by GM and several major oil companies and published years ago in the SAE journal (sadly, you need to be a member to read)...
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    Toyota and 0w-20

    Agreed: If it delivers even slightly better mileage than its worth it! My 2008 Sienna has now completed 160,000 miles with the exclusive use of 0W20 Mobil 1. As the Sienna is a "constant tow vehicle for a commercial operation, towing well above its factory recommendation, it seems that the 0W20...
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    Why do they put such tiny tires on travel trailers

    Curtis hitch, 5,000 lbs. Factory rated. Great brakes on the trailer. Are you a troll.....following me just to harass me? I only mentioned the tow vehicle to make the point that it and the boat weighed the same amount and had similar tire load ratings.....but the Chinese boat tires blew steadily...
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    left a new filter out in the rain, still good?

    I vote for "dump it out and use it immediately". Water is a common contaminate, especially up here in the northland. Cars used for days on end during winter on very short trips build up large amounts of water in the oil and the filter and elements are constructed of materials that withstand...
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    Why do they put such tiny tires on travel trailers

    Thanks Killer for some calming words. I am always interested in informative information as many are giving on here, not here for a lecture. I would add that the Sienna has a factory rated hitch, etc to tow what I am towing. FWD and Unibody construction do not limit tow ratings. Interestingly...
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    Why do they put such tiny tires on travel trailers

    No worries about me running over you....never squealed a tire in 40 years of towing. No close calls, no emergencies, etc. And I am towing a stable vehicle that does not tail wag!! You can always find somebody that had a wreck even not towing.....or other accidents. Our last long distance show...
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    Why do they put such tiny tires on travel trailers

    Your not towing 5,000 pounds with your Toyota Van -or Lumina van. Yes, let me make it clear, I AM towing 5,000 lbs with my Sienna. Most hitch manufacturers sell a 5,000 lb hitch for that vehicle. We have lots of options of what our boats can be towed with. Triple engine towboats are very low...
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    Why do they put such tiny tires on travel trailers

    I suspect that the Michelin trailer tires are among the best! And I am sure that Chinese tires built with oversight from their retailers can also be good...that was the whole point of my comments. Customers need to report on those that work and those that do not. I would also like to hear from...
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    Why do they put such tiny tires on travel trailers

    With all due respect. Your towing any weight with the tow vehicles you mention. Once your move up to a 30 foot-5,000 pound (or more) travel trailer, 5th wheel, or tow hauler it's an entirely different ballgame. ?? Not sure what you are suggesting here, I noted that these are boats ranging in...
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    Why do they put such tiny tires on travel trailers

    I feel compelled to add another item to this discussion. I notice several posters claiming that its the owners fault for driving too fast without enough air, or not parking on 2 x 8's at night! These seem to just be opinions, not data driven information. Perhaps they can inform us what pressure...
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