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  1. 2strokeNorthstar

    What are you eating right now?

    Tostada with chauplines.
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    How common are torn boots on suspension components?

    They advertise a little grease opening so they can't be over greased. I've had terrible luck with Moog boots either way
  3. 2strokeNorthstar

    Anyone running Large A/T tires that are "quiet"

    I like how the sidewall looks like old ATC tires. I wasnt a fan of the center tread.
  4. 2strokeNorthstar

    Interesting video about older vehicle ownership

    I agree, it does get tiring sometimes when you always have something on the back burner to maintain. Sometimes it is nice to be able to go where you want when you want and not worry about something. I have an 01 f150 and 2000 Honda. Both are pretty reliable but I would not drive them across the...
  5. 2strokeNorthstar

    Caught by surprise- BOA savings account interest rates

    BOA is consistently the worst. No idea why anyone would give them money.
  6. 2strokeNorthstar

    Home Depot for Auto Parts? Yes.

    Kind of like looking for something in their stores
  7. 2strokeNorthstar

    What are you eating right now?

    Buffalo Wild Wings, watching the Stanley cup playoffs. Not the best food but always great service and TVs
  8. 2strokeNorthstar

    Is *THIS* a proper method for replacing brake calipers without the need to bleed brakes?

    Depends on the car. I've done that on 90s Toyotas and BMWs with success. I would also tap the caliper lightly with a hammer or whatever to free up some bubbles.
  9. 2strokeNorthstar

    {Really worried} Accidentally poured 2 20 oz of Techron

    There was a TSB for GM vehicles a long time ago recommending 2 bottles of techron in a tank of fuel to fix fuel level sender problems.
  10. 2strokeNorthstar

    Who else doesn't use tire dressings?

    Sometimes 303 protectant but never the high gloss junk
  11. 2strokeNorthstar

    Opinion article- Landfill economy

    You live under a Chinese rock? You CANNOT get quality parts at any price for many things now. This is a car based site and that's one of the more obvious places flooded with junk parts. You simply can't get good quality replacement parts. Even OEM isn't the same as what it was built with. Also I...
  12. 2strokeNorthstar

    AP Exhaust Catalytic Converters?

    OEM CARB catalytic converter prices are sometimes out of the world post 2020. My 98 BMW 328i was over $4k for the cat assembly. Car was worth about $4k. I got it to pass and sold it, I did disclose it to the seller. He owned a BMW shop and didn't care.
  13. 2strokeNorthstar

    Increase in pad slaps

    Everyone wants to save money when they don't have a lot of it. Now is one of those times for many.
  14. 2strokeNorthstar

    Noise under load, rattling cat?

    I've only been lucky enough 1 time for it to be the heat shield.
  15. 2strokeNorthstar

    Piston found metal detecting in my yard.

    Lucas UCL and Stabilizer and you'll be good for another 100 years
  16. 2strokeNorthstar

    SKF or TIMKEN or BCA/NTN wheel bearing?

    Ive had bad luck with Timken on Fords in recent years. Their quality has tanked like so many other companies. Too bad
  17. 2strokeNorthstar

    Home Upgrades That Are A Waste Of Money, According To HGTV's Mike Holmes

    Really? Never sealed? Good to know. That seems to be a whole different topic. Ours were sealed when installed but recently opened a can of worms when trying to find out when to do it again
  18. 2strokeNorthstar

    Home Upgrades That Are A Waste Of Money, According To HGTV's Mike Holmes

    I have never put anything over 300 degrees directly on any countertop. Not really a concern.
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