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shortyb replied to the thread Deck stained after rain.Yep. Warmer weather in summer brings the tannins closer to the surface. Eventually, they will fade away if your deck is stained/sealed... -
shortyb replied to the thread A couple of nice touches on my new car.Dynamic center caps are pretty cool. Probably dealer installed along with valve stem caps. Hope they didn't charge too much for those...
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shortyb replied to the thread Is Mobil 1 0w-40 too thin?.Are you using a true E85 tune or more of a mix like E30? And do you have an ethanol gauge on the fuel like Fuel-It? When I had my GTI...
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shortyb replied to the thread Post your latest oil change.4th (and hopefully final) VW for the month. 2021 Tiguan, 2.0 Budack, 69K. He doesn't remember last OC, and I didn't do it. He had a...
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An older gentelman buys a new corvette, and is out on the highway enjoying himself at 120mph when he sees the lights of a state trooper...
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shortyb replied to the thread Reliable water pump brands?.How far did the original get you? Amortize the price difference of the OE (AC Delco?) over those miles and compare it to the frustration...
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The problem with most penetrating oils is there not actually a lubricant. The key to sneaking around seals is a lubricant with very low...
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shortyb replied to the thread Mahle LX1607/1, 8 Years, 28.5k mi.Sure ya can. I bought a sheet of Uni filter foam (green) to make replacement filters on an old Shindiawa trimmer. Reckon you could cut...
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I think the learning part for me was if left in for this long the foam will get too brittle & tear causing anything to get into the...
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shortyb replied to the thread Best penetrating lubricant.What about traditional white lithium grease? I have CRC brand and it seems to migrate pretty well. Lubricates for a long time and stays...
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shortyb replied to the thread Mahle LX1607/1, 8 Years, 28.5k mi.Actually doesn't look all that hateful. The foam is a "snow filter" or prefilter to keep water off of the paper element and getting soaked.
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Glad you had a great trip. Thanks for the suggestion. I always wanted to visit the French Quarter someday.
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shortyb replied to the thread Adventures to the Gulf Coast.Yes. They are the last couple that secured housing on base (Kessler AFB) as part of a retired military program they offered. I want to...
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shortyb replied to the thread Post your latest oil change.Must be my month for VW oil changes. Did wife's Tiguan and a coworker of her's Tig, Just finished a former coworker of mine's Passat...
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***CAUTION***CAUTION***CAUTION***LONG READ AHEAD*** Recently traveled to Biloxi Mississippi to visit my sister and brother-in-law after...
