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2003 BMW M3. A classic. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2123979567714985/

Perhaps designs have changed on more modern cars, but, back in my old autoshop class days we were taught that braking in reverse is what caused drum brakes to adjust. The normal stopping you do when reversing out of a parking space or driveway should do it. Unless you are one of THOSE people...

If the switch has been finicky in the past then it sounds like it might be one of the cheaper alternatives to try first.

Lots of hits for "2009 escape hybrid won't start" on google. Seems like the ignition switch is a common problem. Try turning the switch off and back on 20 or 30 times. Turn hard. Good luck.

I have used the TopSider oil vacuum pump many times over many years. Works great. I also included a link to a cheaper alternative, but, I don't know how well it works...

You mentioned you previously did some longer OCI's. I'd never go more than 5k regardless of which oil you choose.

I understand your desire to use GL-4 since there is a fear that GL-5 will harm yellow metal even though the labels claim they are safe. Unfortunately I couldn't find ANY gear oil sold at the major auto parts stores that I know of, that are GL-4 only oil (just a quick search). There are several...

2007 vintage Dodge Grand Caravan. Will probably look like crap, but, very utilitarian. Front wheel drive is very good in snow. Way less than 5K. Reliability may not be the best, but, generally fairly cheap to fix.

+1 on the paint protection film. I'm trying to keep my Miata pristine, but, the tiny rock chips on the front fascia and hood are driving me crazy. When I try to leave a bigger gap with the car in front of me on the highway, people inevitably pass me and kick up even more small chips when...

I once rode on the airport shuttle bus to Kokomo Transmission plant with a Chrysler transmission engineer. I asked him how to make the trans. on my 2001 Caravan last. He was adamant that ONLY Certified trans. fluid be used. Not some "equivalent" or with some additive that makes it "just as...

A) If you want to continue to use that battery make sure to top off the cells with distilled water after it cools down. Sounds like you boiled off a lot of fluid. B) There should be a sticker on the battery somewhere that shows how old it is. If it's more the 4 years old and you are having...

I'm not an expert, but, I believe a "jump box" is meant to supply enough power to start the car and then be disconnected. Once the car is started the alternator is charging the battery. Leaving the jump box connected would overcharge the battery, hence the overheating. Don't leave the jump box...

Many AirBNB's give a substantial discount if you rent for a month.

I have rid my garage of several red squirrels and zapped one large "regular squirrel" with the rat zapper. Just a little peanut butter on a plastic water bottle cap at the back of the trap. It's also been very effective on mice. https://www.amazon.com/Victor-RZC001-Zapper-Classic-Trap/dp/B002665ZTC

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I've had great luck with my "Rat Zapper" over the years. I had rodents in my garage even though I thought I had it well sealed. I had success with old fashioned wood mouse traps, but, my wife hated seeing the sometimes gory results. Some peanut butter on a plastic water bottle cap. Slide it to...

Googled "1996 ford explorer fuel shut off switch location". Lots of info. It's an inertia switch located in the passenger foot well on the upper right nearest door. A button on top resets it. The youtube video from Sparky's Garage seemed to show it quite well...

Nice driving! Gorgeous car! JEALOUS!

Thanks for your responses everyone! I feel a lot more confident that major damage hasn't been done.