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Reflection on the paint after applying Hydro Silex to protect it. The paint quality of this vintage Volvo XC is the best I have seen. It still looks close to new after nearly 19 years of daily use:

Thanks Astro! So my wife will NEVER want to give this car up so I'm hoping for at least 300,000 miles out of it or dare I say 400,000 miles if major drive line holds together for that long. One reason I go overboard keeping clean fluids in it. If the tranny fails or the engine, not sure we would...

So the Gibbons method is something I came across over on the VolvoXC forum. You can disconnect the transmission line at the radiator and run a clear house into a bucket and pump out 2 qts at a time and get 100% of the old ATF out. There is a detailed sticky at the top of the form explaining the...

Hey guys! Who make the best magnetic oil drain plugs? I see a company called Golden Plug and another called Vortex(both made in the USA) that seem to be pretty good. Any recommendations on the best one to get for a few vehicles? Thanks!

I have a 2004 XC70 that has been a wonderful car over the 15 years we have owned it. It now has 170,000 miles and I have replaced a lot of parts over the years keeping it in tip top shape. Looks new inside and out still. My question is about the transmission. It is still original and I have...

Appreciate al the help gentlemen!

Hello everyone! Sorry for the delay in responding. So I'll follow up on all of your advice and let you guys know how it works out in the end. Much appreciated everyone!

I have a couple engines/motors from Harbor Freight and I need some new aluminum crush washers for the drain plugs. One engine is the big 9500W Predator generator and the other is a 29 gallon oiled air compressor which has a tiny crush washer. Harbor Freight does not sell these washers as far as...

Hello, My mom and dad are in the 80's and are having a problem with their 2015 Honda CRV EXL they bought bran new. It only has 34,000 total miles on it as my parents just dont drive much. About a year ago it started stalling out when they would back it out of their garage. It would shutter and...

Thanks, gentlemen! This is over my head so I'll run it all by the electrician.

Ok Thanks! I'm at 1.3 hours right now already so I'll heat up the oil by running it for 5 minutes and then drain it and re-fill with fresh oil. Hopefully I didn't run it to long for the 1st drain. I varied the idle speed for the 1.3 hours I ran it last night. Put some small loads on it during...

I bet! I'll play it safe and change the oil early and often. I was thinking it may break in better with the initial oil remaining in place for the 30 hours they recommend. I did read the many Honda generators are made in china as well and that the Predators are made in the same factory.

I just purchased my first generator, a big Predator 9500W inverter unit. Runs smooth and quiet. I noticed a big warning that says the generator must be grounded to a grounding rod deep in the ground. I'm having a licensed electrician who specializes in generators hook it up to my house. I plan...

Yes it is possible that I will have to run it in below zero temps. I may call their tech support and run it buy them....

Ok, so the owners manual says to run the initial oil during break in to 30 hours and then drain. That does seem like a really long time. Think it would be better to drain early and often through that 30 hour break in process?

Thanks, gentlemen! I'll probably stick with 10w30 after all. Should I break it in with conventional Castrol GTX 10w30 or Mobil 1 full syn 10w30? Thanks again!

Hello gentlemen! I just purchased a new Harbor Freight 9500W invertor generator to power the whole house in an outage. It requires a 30 hour break in process. What oil would you recommend for this break in process and then what oil would be a good choice there after? It say to use a 10w30 weight...

Thanks! I try not to drive it in the snow ever. If I do get any mag chloride/salt on it, I flush it with fresh water with the pressure washer. She sits protected in the garage full time and only sees about 1,000 miles a years these days. 92,000 total miles in 25 years.

Appreciate it, gentlemen! That is what I was afraid of! Wish they came with white but for only $620 for 5 new tires including new spare tire(discounted price) of this quality, I can live with the black walls. It should have been well over $1000 especially needing the 5th tire to replace the...

Anyone use or know about Star Brite Vinyl Guard?