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    Why don't Honda/Acura V-6 Owners Replace Their Timing Belts?

    We see a ton of them coming into the shop with timing belts over the recommendation for replacement. They really don't take that long and are not hard to do compared to other engines. We recommend replacement to the customer and normally they are unaware of a general replacement interval.
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    Post your latest oil change

    Wife's 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4, 213,316 od. Out= Mobil 1 Extended Performance High Mileage 5w-20 and OEM filter. In= same. 4k oci
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    Having someone else work on your car.... car guy sin or not?

    Even as a technician there are certain things that I would rather have my buddy do who's also a technician then myself. I trust his work and there's certain things I just don't want to mess around with unless I'm getting paid
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    Box end ratchet wrenches

    as a technician I have stubby flex head ratchet wrenches. Regular length fixed ratchet wrenches. I also have regular length flex ratchet wrenches and super long double box and flex ratchet wrenches with the offset. I use them all constantly depending on what I'm doing
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    Tire techs: What’s the best balancing AT tire?

    While I am not a tire tech more of a general service and heavy line tech I do do tires as well. With that said I am sure there are other tires out there that I just don't see enough of to really know
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    Jeep 3.6 filter

    Keep an eye on the oil cooler/ filter housing on that jeep. Those have a high failure for leaks on the 3.6 and 3.2
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    Cost of .22 Ammo

    Golden tiger is some of the best ak ammo ever
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    Tire techs: What’s the best balancing AT tire?

    Hankook balances pretty well along with Michelin, Bridgestone and for cheap tires lionsport
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    Manual Transmission Calling for ATF. Why?

    Manual transmissions have been using ATF for 30 plus years. Depending on what manual transmission it is and what the OEM specifies
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    Unbelievable Tire Shop quality

    They have no business working on cars. I see so many problems in that picture it's just a case of dumbassness
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    Mower oil recommendations

    I run 15w-40 in my older Ryder. Where I live it gets hot in the South
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    Automatic transmission slightly overfilled. Drain some?

    If you replaced what you took out you should be good
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    Shop recommended maintenance, your opinions please

    Yes on diff service. As far as brake disassemble and clean/lube any technician that knows anything can physically check brakes and condition without total disassemble. I would offer the brake items as complimentary service no charge
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    Question: New Belt Tensioner w/Pic...

    Belt tensioners do weaken over time.
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    Super Tech High Mileage Synthetic Oil

    Re-refined according to warren
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    Super Tech High Mileage Synthetic Oil

    Re refined base stocks per warren. Still good enough for vehicles as long as it meets the specs of said vehicle
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    Auto Industry Employment

    I have been an auto technician non stop for 30yrs in shops.
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    Help me pick a new water pump -> 2000 Dodge Durango 4.7L

    Of the options listed Gates or Mopar
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    Why don't Honda/Acura V-6 Owners Replace Their Timing Belts?

    Lots of heat, lisle harmonic Balancer socket, good impact
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    Why don't Honda/Acura V-6 Owners Replace Their Timing Belts?

    Those 3.5 V6 timing belts are so easy to do and those cars will last if proper maintenance is done
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