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    Have you ever done a piston soak on a vehicle?

    1. 2008 HA EXL 2. Use 1qts every 2k miles 3. Marvel Mineral oil and Berryman's B1. 4. No but smoked out neighbors from walking by.
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    saw horse choices

    This? https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-5-5-in-D-x-4-00-in-W-x-3-74-in-H-Steel-Galvanized-Sawhorse-Brackets-2-Pack-SH107C/314461710 It is on clearance YMMV. It is 2 pcs pack. Subtotal: $6.79 ProXtra Savings: -$0.75 Sales Tax: $0.55 Total: $7.34
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    How do you keep bolts organized when disassembling things

    My processes: 1. Put nuts or bolts back in it's location if applicable (shorts bolts)... 2. Windshield cowls. Separate by functions. 3. Magnetic trays.
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    New tool thread

    Bought Kobalt 1/2-in Drive Digital Torque Wrench (12.5-ft lb to 250-ft lb) for $147.60 + tax. https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-1-2-in-Drive-Digital-Torque-Wrench-12-5-ft-lb-to-250-ft-lb/5001994789 Haven't open it yet. Reviews are not good compares to it's brother Quinn. To keep or not to keep...
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    New tool thread

    I replaced a vtc actuator and re-do the chain on an 08 Accord last weekend. I have 4 different brands of short ratchets. They all came in handy but I couldn't get any ratchet (manual or electric) between the chain cover and the frame on a few bolts, even with stubby sockets. You'll appreciate...
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    DOT 3 in a honda?

    Could be. The rear parking brakes on the MDX uses brake shoes. On the other hand, I rarely use hand brake on the Accord.
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    DOT 3 in a honda?

    For what it's worth, my experience: I own 2008 Honda Accord elx-4 since new, 16 yrs in MN. Flush brake fluid every 2-3 yrs. Never have any problem with calipers. I bought 2011 MDX in 2019, 13 yrs in MN. Brake fluid looked original when I bought it but flush afterward. Last Oct., right rear...
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    New tool thread

    Mityvac MV6410 from where and how much? 2 people pump is getting old for me. HF Pneumatic Brake Fluid Bleeder with Auto-Refill Kit sucks. Maybe the operator sucks. Either way, I saw a utube of similar Mityvac and I'm sold on one man bleeder. This one:
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    YMMV Mobil 1 European 5w-40 5 qt 3 pack $24.47 at select Walmart stores

    Only delivered one box so far. Why don't they put on the same truck. Is the first box MIA? First box tracking: Arriving today but no detail.
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    YMMV Mobil 1 European 5w-40 5 qt 3 pack $24.47 at select Walmart stores

    I ordered two (2) boxes. Charged two boxes. Only showed 1 item? Shipping shows 29.2lbs
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    Aging Spare Tire

    My 12 year old Highlander has original spare that has never been used and TPMS warning light keeps going off every few months; until I add air.
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    YMMV Mobil 1 European 5w-40 5 qt 3 pack $24.47 at select Walmart stores

    Wish I have the use for this. All I have are Hondas and Toyota, 0-20 to 5-20s.
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    AutoZone clearance SKUs

    Can you use TLS without the LV in a 2011 Highlander?
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