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    Post your latest oil change

    2009 Ford Flex Out Valvoline WB 5w20 approx 5200 miles In Valvoline Maxlife 5w30 Pulled the Fram toughguard off and turned it upside down to drain for 30 seconds then reinstalled. Made a couple of long trips including a 1000 mile round trip to S. Carolina during this run. Approx 157k miles -...
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    Do hybrids last as long as naturally aspirated engine and do they make sense?

    I could buy a $100k vehicle, but I usually buy a $10k good running used car. Why anyone would waste all that money on a vehicle is nuts. Of course this is just my personality, I have really good friends at work that make more than me who drive expensive German cars and start sweating on...
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    2025 Mazda CX30 filter question.

    If my Fords ever die, this may be my next vehicle. Is there any way to override the cylinder deactivation?
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    Diesels have doubled in hp.

    The 5.0 in my 96 F150 is rated at 215HP (maybe 225 I cannot remember). The modern Coyote 5.0 is 480 HP...
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    What are you working on today?

    Replaced the Trans mount on my Mustang, giant pain in the rear end. Ended up using a cutting wheel on an exhaust hanger just to get the old one off.
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    TPMS tool for Toyota

    After getting a $350 quote to replace the battery in our Lexus, I am not sure that I will ever go back to the dealer.
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    Is 112k miles too high mileage for a Transmission service?

    DO NOT get the flush. Do, do a pan drop and refill. Just my opinion. Use the fluid that was installed at the factory. Not sure about replacing the filter, check a Kia specific forum or wait for someone here that has done this service to see if the filter is serviceable and if it actually does...
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    Help with Engine knock - rod bearing/hydaulic lifter/fuel injector, which one?

    Any chance it is an exhaust manifold leak? Does the noise go away after the engine is hot?
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    Engine diagnosis (4.7 Toyota)

    Nice, glad you got it our...i bet it runs fine with very little damage done. Would definately change oil.
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    Potential 1999 Camry purchase

    I would buy it in a second if you feel decent about the trans. Worst case you try some cheap fixes and rhey do not work, you can still sell it.
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    Virgin Black Magic Light Tests: ST MP7317, Champ PH2835XL

    I like a lot of your logic, could also contribute to why cars that short trip generally have much higher wear than cars that get driven for long periods all at once.
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    Engine diagnosis (4.7 Toyota)

    It is an 06 Sequoia, not a show car
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    Engine diagnosis (4.7 Toyota)

    Wonder if, after 157k miles that plug got a little loose and tried to hang in there..then the threads got a little sideways, then she blew.
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    Engine diagnosis (4.7 Toyota)

    And you need to post pics because this should not happen on a well maintained Toyota and we all need to know what happened.
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    Did my wife's rear brakes on 2009 Lincoln MKs

    My 51 year old self replaced the disposal under our kitchen sink a few months ago...my left knee still hurts from that. Thinking about getting one of those rolling stools for driveway repairs. My 2007 Mustang had a sticky caliper. Bought a motorcradt off of rockauto and a new brake hose as...
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    Engine diagnosis (4.7 Toyota)

    How long have you owned this vehicle?
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    Engine diagnosis (4.7 Toyota)

    Any chance you recently changed spark plugs? 🙈
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    Broken Wheel Studs

    Just curious, is this on a long flat area or is this on dead mans curve?
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    Vehicle Sighting - Ancient Minty VW Beetle

    Never been a fan of VWs, but I love the look of this one
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    My personal "battery longevity" record!

    Just replaced the original battery in my 2018 Lexus rx350 last month. It was usable but slowing down and the dealer tested and said it was not going to make it another year so I replaced before winter.
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