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    Running heavier oil than spec

    Hard to predict. I've seen engines in horrible condition continuing to run. They may consume oil or have lots of blow-by or smoky exhaust but still running. Those 4.3 engines were awesome. I have a 1994 4.3. they did tend to shed lots of iron that had you not had the magnet drain plug you...
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    Running heavier oil than spec

    Hard to say without looking at it
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    Oil recommendations for new 460/7.5L Ford

    Run exactly what they tell you to until the warranty Is over. Otherwise they will try to wiggle out of the warranty if you have any issues
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    Why is painting so hard? Even a simple metal bracket.

    Prep is 90% of your outcome. Sand every inch and edge with 80 grit, spray with brake cleaner or other degreaser, apply primer, let dry, apply top coat let cure
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    Oil for cars that sit for months at a time

    10w-30 on all of them
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    1988 Ford Ranger replace alternator, new sound?

    Did anything get disconnected and causing vacuum leak?
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    Running heavier oil than spec

    Current mileage? Current oil viscosity used and dino or synthetic?
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    Subaru Maintenance Strategy

    I would do timing belt if applicable at 60k . If it's a chain engine than not required
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    Brakes feel squishy after service

    I would start with an ABS bleed through a scan tool, then a traditional bleed process. It's hard to say without knowing much more about the vehicle. We do pressure bleeds with the machine to ensure no Air after an ABS bleed with a scan tool
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    Castrol GTX Full Synthetic at Sams

    Solid brand, run it for 5k and dump it. Castrol makes good products.
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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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