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  1. marc1

    Are you brand neutral?

    I would say I am neutral on my pickup trucks, I have owned Dodge, GMC, Chevrolet and now a Toyota. I have shopped for all the brands at one point or another. Looking to get another 5+ years on the current pickup and I can't say right now what I will be looking for then. If I had to buy...
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    RIP Jeff Beck...

    Definitely one of the great guitarists, very sad. Here is a great video that all gear head and Beck guitar fans will appreciate I am sure:
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    Mechanic charging for diagnostics?

    LOL! Best line I have ever heard on that repair methodology, thanks. (y)
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    Oil life expectancy - in the crankcase -vs unopened on the shelf?

    I do not. Once I am out of warranty, I go by mileage and duty. I will, however, short change oil if something extraordinary happens eg. an overheat, dust storm, contamination etc.
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    List Of The Oldest Touring Bands

    Roxy Music did a 13 date tour this year: Formed in late 1970
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    blower motor brand?

    I have never had any issues with Four Seasons products.
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    Who of our West Coast CA Friends were Affected by or Felt the Earthquake?

    Good to know, thanks for the detail. We live on the West Coast (in Canada) and have purchased earthquake insurance on our policy but like all insurance dealings, you never know how good (or bad) the coverage / provider's care is until something happens.
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    Post your latest oil purchase or even filter.

    Grabbed 5L of PUP 0w20 on sale for $36.99 + the $15 rebate for the Tacoma, so $21.99 for 5L.
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    how much oil do you keep on hand?

    About two oil changes worth for each vehicle. I only buy on sale / clearance oil that meets the vehicle requirements, if I ever pay full pop for oil that will be a dark day.
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    Cool distributor for my classics!

    That is an awesome looking product. Available for other engine families as well and you can even choose the female distributor cap. I am very interested.
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    Post Your Latest Coolant Change.

    1967 Impala - Recored the radiator with HE tubes, new Gates hoses Out - Unknown In - Prestone® All Vehicles Antifreeze + Coolant Concentrate mixed to roughly 50/50
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    Are these spark plugs shot?

    Re: Heat Range - Just be aware it is different between plug manufacturers as to whether the higher number is hotter or colder. It is more or less the case that "Domestic" (a misnomer now as all plugs are made offshore) plugs eg. AC Delco, Autolite, Champion etc. - the higher numbers are hotter...
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    Your Favorite Non - OEM Air Filter ?

    Wix or Fram no preference. A Wix is in the Impala right now and a Fram is in the Tacoma.
  14. marc1

    Oldest battery (ICE vehicles)?

    These are the ones I remember: 1996 Chevrolet K1500 - Original Delco 8 years, replacement Kirkland went 6 more years then I sold the vehicle not sure how long it ultimately went 2001 Jetta TDI - Original 6 years, then I sold the vehicle not sure how long it ultimately went 2006 GMC Sierra -...
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    Warm Up Question

    That is not the choke as I recall. The choke is the third from the left pullout on the left side (it goes headlights, wiper / washer, choke) and someone has altered it in the truck's life, the knob is not stock, not a big deal just an observation. The OP should be able to follow the choke cable...
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    Warm Up Question

    This is very true in most cases.
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    Warm Up Question

    If you remove the air cleaner and take a couple high res pictures of your carb from a few angles I will tell you exactly what style of choke your vehicle has. Original will be a mechanical choke (choke coil ensconced in a well in the manifold, with a linkage connected to the carb), aftermarket...
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    Warm Up Question

    You need to have the choke system adjusted. Any old carbureted vehicle is perfectly capable of being driven away as easily as an EFI car if the choke system is properly adjusted. I sit only long enough to put my seat belt on in my Impala (and any of the other cars I have owned, Rochester or...
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    Windsor Eggnog

    50% Jack Daniel's 50% Sailor Jerry and I get great reviews on it (y)
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