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Another great example! I used to live in the NW Suburbs and fondly remember the two-story Portillos on Taylor & Canal. Now we have one outside of Houston. Kinda subtracts from the Chicago charm a bit...

They're fine, but like every other chain that proliferates across the nation, quality suffers while prices go up. It used to be a rare treat to visit In & Out when visiting California. Now they're appearing everywhere. Same goes for Five Guys - which 20 years ago used to be a nice place to go...

Sure...by a millimeter or two. Along with the rest of the suspension to which they're mated. Unless they're rotten - at this point - there's no reason to replace them. And if one wanted to replace them, it shouldn't be with some cheap junk.

Chinese junk. Period. Dot. Buy either OE or a reputable replacement brand like KYB. Unless they're rotten (which is doubtful), there's no reason whatsoever to replace your springs...which are tuned for your vehicle and suspension. If you don't want to tear down and rebuild the struts...

If you consult your owner's manual, you'll probably find your operating temperature falls within a range on the temp gauge rather than a single point. Here's an example from one of my Caravans: The temperature gauge shows engine coolant temperature. Any reading within the normal range...

No worries, brother. That's why we're here! I noticed the price shot up to $4.70, though. Stupid inflation!

Edit: The Litens is $4.68 in the Rock Auto closeout bin. Buy a spare! https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=16357845&cc=0&pt=6956&jsn=330&optionchoice=0-0-1-1

Concur with Slacktide...Litens is OEM for myriad carmakers. $39.79 on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Litens-900371A-Idler-Pulley/dp/B0D51BV1XW

Google isn't authoritative. You have to go to a trusted source. There are lots of owners on the Mitsubishi forums who state it's non-interference until the 2010 model year. https://mitsubishiforum.com/forum/mitsubishi-outlander-10/broken-timing-belt-43065/ Your original query is probably...

Before fretting about it, determine if the 2007 3.0L is an interference engine. Many folks on the Mitsu forums report the 2007-09 three liters are non-interference. If that's the case, a broken belt only costs you a tow. I'd have zero qualms about buying/driving that car. I'd bet you a cold...

If you follow a solid maintenance regimen, it's just not that important as long as the filter meets manufacturer's requirements. I'm just coming to the end of two cases of Group7 (Purolator) V241s (same as Fram 3614) I bought from Rock Auto over three years ago for 10 bucks a case. These fit...

Unless your water supply is heavily mineral-laden well water, there's nothing wrong with using municipal water for flushing/rinsing the cooling system. Don't know what you mean by "properly" flushing the system with distilled water. Whose definition of "proper" is that? The FSMs for all four...

If you are eligible for purchases through AAFES or NEX, I've found the best deal is through their recent partnership with Home Depot. You have to log in to through the Exchange and will link to Home Depot. You will get the 10% off discounted price, no tax, and free delivery. I've used this...

No harm whatsoever. Are you going to paint or lay down a protective clear coat before reassembly?

Great job! I started using the ni-copp brake line a few years ago and will never look back. Once you have a nice cutter and flaring tool it's all pretty simple to work with. I also add stainless sheathing (cheap on Amazon for 25-foot roll) to my brake lines before flaring...if there's any...

Haven't done the cooler on a RAM, but have done a few minivans and a Wrangler. You're correct stating the job is more time consuming than difficult. But, seriously..."Boeeda?" Would you really perform a few hours' labor and a bunch of cleaning to install a Boeeda? Don't cheap out. If you...

That's actually great they're sticking to their guns. The big two formerly exclusive companies - USAA and GEICO - did the opposite and are now almost totally non-competitive due to letting almost anyone with a pulse join in.

Lots of good advice here, but in your case I just can't get past the premium. While you don't disclose the actual amount, you mentioned saving 80-something per month. That tells me your premium is astronomical. I was stationed in AZ for three years, so I'm familiar with the expensive...

Your logic is uncommonly good. I do the same thing with most parts, including easy-to-access engine mounts.

Automotive chemicals were originally colored for differentiation from each other, e.g., red trans fluid, brown oil, green coolant. Today's coolants are largely colored to differentiate them from other coolants -- universal green, Toyota red, Mopar purple, Orange Dexcool, etc. Coloration...