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    OEM carburetor Parts or not

    Well not all parts fit … the reed valves in particular didn’t seem right. The unit ran better but not good. I could never get the low speed circuit tuned. I a last ditch effort I bought an Amazon replacement Zama knock-off that came with an air filter and an LD plug (NGK knock off). I spend...
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    OEM carburetor Parts or not

    Is Oregon the OEM carburetor parts provider for ZAMA? This is what I ordered this for an Echo BG 55 blower… https://www.powerequipmentwarehouse.com/rb89-zama-carb-kit I received this… should I just accept this when the listing says “Manufacturer ZAMA”
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    recent weed eater buyers-- i need one

    I have a Black and Decker GH3000 that spins one string of .080” at one speed fine but it is limited to where you can plug it on and has the power for basic trimming of grass. I then got an 80v Brushless Greenworks because it has the most volts and it’s a bit heavy and doesn’t spin the head...
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    Two Stroke How To

    I want to start mixing my own 2 stroke gas but want to ask how you all do it? What container to store it in, what pump gas, and what oil, and how much oil? I have some lawn and garden tools like an Echo blower, Stihl 2 stroke weed eater, an old hand-held home lite blower, a small Echo...
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    Need a Carb Rebuild Kit

    I want an OEM carb rebuild kit for a Stijl BG55 blower. Where can I find ir on the Internet? Any recommendations for a good vendor?
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    Oil change cost

    Yeah she will throw them out. Dad passes and she threw away a ton of stuff far more valuable than than Ramps.
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    Oil change cost

    Okay. It’s a 2022 CX-5 at Hello Mazda in Temecula that wants that much. I would change the oil myself, but she has no ramps or anything to catch the oil, and it is hard to log it for warranty.
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    Oil change cost

    My Mom was quoted $144 for a Mazda Cx-5 oil change. Iis that excessive? I haven’t paid for an oil change in years myself…
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    Switching Back to old API grade?

    Am I allowed to switch back. Right now I have 5w-30 Mobil 1 Extended Protection API SP in my 2013 G37, which calls for API SN. My father parents got rid of their 5w-30 vehicles and they have a couple 6 quart boxes of Havoline Syntheric 5w-30 SN+. At any rate I always change the oil every 3750...
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    New 2023 Corolla and 0W-8 oil

    This is bad advice overall though it will work, the only proper oil is what the manual calls for…. If it specified a 0w-8 then use that. I agree if it says 0w-16 can be used that’s fine, but when you get to xW-20 that’s not specified and quite different than 0w-8
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    Post your favorite greases for a brake job

    Have found anything in brakes at tracks diet, grime, and dual. Must check ALL rubber boots. I have had the Permetex Purple stuff swell and soften the rubber on the slide pins and had to replace it last brake job on my G37. Thankfully O’Reilly had perfect aftermarket rubber parts because...
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    Shakes finally fully resolved on the 2013 G37 Sedan

    I love the car, but it has been hell trying to chase down vibrations driving and while braking. Last year it would shake while driving but only at certain speeds. I had Perelli P7 Centerato All Season Plus 2 tires. They were the worst tires I had in a decade. I have previously hd two sets of P7...
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    At-Home Tire Inflation

    You need to tell us what you want because there are many options… Do you want a shop air compressor with a big tank or a home garage unit with a small tank? Or is a Pancake unit what you want? Are you looking for a 12v unit that can stay in the trunk for topping off or filling? OR are you...
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    Thousands Miles Road Trip Oil Use

    Look in the oil. If it looks like dark chocolate (black) and NOT like milk chocolate or frothy, you are probably okay. The radiator cap or the coolant lines to the throttle bodies might leak a bit, so you can check there. Otherwise, you aren't going to see white smoke with such a slow burn, but...
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    Mazda 3 just reached 300,000 miles

    I had a Mazda 3 once exactly like the Galaxy Gray one shown. Anyway, I did 5k oil changes on Mobil 1 5w-30 and it was happy. My suggestion on repairs: Scan the codes for the airbag light. Most likely it is the clock-spring on the drives' side steeringwheel because you have used the hell out of...
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    Oil Suggestions for a new car

    My Infiniti loves Mobil 1, but it is a completely different engine.... the VQ37VHR You should get a Dexos Gen2 GF6/API-SP Synthetic oil for sure being you have both a Turbo and a GDI engine. Don't settle for anything less than a High-Quality synthetic. Also why 4k to 5k oil change Intervals? I...
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    Do I really need to change my oil, less than 500 miles in 2.5 years?

    Most motor oil can sit on the shelf for 3 to 5 years per most manufacturers. I don't blame you for not changing it with 500 miles on it. While it is probably okay, I would just change it; besides, you would be upgrading to some API SP from presumably API-SN oil anyway.
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    Should I change Oil

    I can still get a UOA. Have al, the oil on that container, The drain catch can gets only oil from that vehicle and 99%+ emptied each time,
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    Should I change Oil

    I caved... Changed it today April 25, 2021 because I had good weather, all the parts, and the time. Changed at 78,430 /w OE filter and Mobil 1 5w-30 API-SN (my old stock from May of 2018 right before SN plus) Last change was March 21, 2020 at 75,017.... 3,413 miles 1 year 1 month 4 days (400...
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    Should I change Oil

    Occasionally, I drove it just to keep the gasoline from going bad. I purchased a CTEK MXS 5.0 charger to keep the battery maintained for some periods it sat as long as 4 weeks without an engine start. Overall it’s well maintained - I had it new since January 2013... it looks clean under the hood.
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