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^^^ what he said ^^^ Permatex 81950

A SawStop saw is very expensive, the one I used was probably around $4k just for the saw. It was at a middle school and according to the shop teacher has already paid for itself by saving some fingers. And get this, it wasn't some goofy 8th grader that tried to chop his fingers off, it was a...

I just wire tied it together with one of those plastic wire ties. It's probably stronger then the little plastic clip I snapped off Thanks everyone for their reply

I too would go with what the manufacture recommends especially if they are already using Iridiums. The engine was designed for those plugs and probably run best with them. On my 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan I switched from the double platinums to Iridums because it takes several hours to change...

Last night I was working on my 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan in 20 degree temps. I had to disconnect my electrical connector to my Coil Pack and broke off the tab that keeps it together. Is there a easy fix for this to ensure it doesn't come apart while I am driving? I put it back together and the...

I use the Scan Gauge tool which runs about $170. It's for measuring MPG and other interesting stuff, but it also works as a OBD2 scanner.

Not auto related but a tool non the less. I am considering getting the sliding compound miter saw for $89.99. I don't really need it, so I am still undecided if I want to spend the money to get it. I already have a super cheap Kmart branded compound miter saw that has worked fine for the 8 years...

My theory on what could have happened... Is it possible that the mechanic left the old rubber seal from the last filter on. Then snugged it down so tight that it didn't show an intial leak. After time it became loose and just spun off because the filter was never infact tight to begin with due...

Update Talked to my Father in law Last night concerning the Prius, but I wanted to clarify what happened prior to his oil light coming on… He had his oil changed by his local mechanic around 96k miles (Incident at 98k miles). Everything work as normal, no oil leaking... car runs fine. On his...

My Father in law purchased the extended warranty the salesman pushes... So he feels he's entitled to something. The only thing he knows is that its not his fault the car is in need of repair. Now I've told him several times not to use Fram filters and even change his oil every time he visits...

My father in law has had conversations with Toyota of America. So far no progress made, but he’s trying to force Toyota to pay for the damages. Right now there are no Long blocks avail from Jasper engines for the Prius. So the alternative is to have a crate engine shipped from the manufacture...

The filter was on for several thousand miles before it came off with no signs of leakage. I let my father in law know that someone could be out to get him and loosened it while he was at work. But the oil would have leaked out as soon as he started the car, and I can't imagine he would have...

Hello everyone, My father in law owns a Toyota Prius, recently while driving on a local expressway his Oil Filter spun off and he lost all his oil in his car. The car had 98k on it, he had driven it for over 15 minutes before the oil filter light came on which he then pulled over and had the...

well I know I will probably go OEM for now on. I tried to save money and buy a cheaper non-OEM radiator for my 97 saturns SC2. I think the thing was made out of aluminum pepsi cans and one of the tabs got stuck and caused a big hole to blow right through the center. Anyway a lesson learned...

I added the Magnfine 3/8 inline filter, easy to do and easy to change, It osts $35 at the napa dealer, but u can get it cheaper online. I was in a hurry and just spent the money at the napa dealer. I have a 1996 Dodge Caravan, the orginal tranny was replaced at 100k by the previous owner at the...