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I run 40 in front and 38 in rear on both cars. My tires wear much better at 40, at 35 or 36 they tend to wear on both outside edges.

Interesting. Daughter's 2008 Prius is a 5W30 and my 2012 Hybrid Lincoln is a 5W20. Without the 0W20 I guess they should have been destroyed by now

Use them on all vehicles since late 1990s. Even ran one over a concrete island and shave the nipple off and it did not break and kept it on for years later. Yes, they drain slow but I let mine drain overnight so not an issue. No longer need ramps as no need to wrestle with the plug and filters I...

It is fuel, I have it in both my cars. Also, checking oil 15 min after stopping is okay but oil is still hot and not all of it have drained back down. Overnight is the most consistent for me although most people don's care as long as it is between the hash marks and thus, checking at any point...

I can get 87 octane 100% gas and have been using it a few years now. I get 2-3 mpg higher on the econobox Elantra and maybe 3-4 more on the Hybrid Lincoln. For me it is about a breakeven though as the cost for the 100% is 40 cents a gal higher so no cost savings but I believe the engines stay...

A spray can of carburetor cleaner, works well on an amazing number of uses for cleaning oil based paint to dirt and grease removal.

About 2 years with OCIs that occur every 9 months or so, even stretched out more now with staying home

I have a hybrid and the stop/start is very smooth, having driven a few stop starts it appears they are much more noticeable on start up, why can't the manufacturers use the same technology for the start stop as they do in a hybrid.

THE OCI for the Volt (per the manual) is every two years or (I forgot how many miles) but my son in law has one, every two years appears to work fine for him. His oil is actually pretty much amber color at two years. I would do the trip and see what it looks like afterwards or spend the $$$ for...

Do you still have the original hybrid batteries. That, not the engine is my greatest fear on my 8 year old hybrid. Estimated cost to replace 5,000, obviously not worth it. I have read where the estimate life of the batteries is about 150,000 or 10 years. You are doing well if on the original.

Moved to truck country 6 years ago and it just amazes me how many trucks I see that are spotless, just detailed and driven by people that probably need a truck twice a year but want one for other reasons. Fine, however, they proceed over railroad tracks at 5 mph due to it being a truck whereas a...

Volvo (sworn off since 1992), Any Chrysler product since 1985. Have not even considered either brand since the lemon I got, never will. I don't care how much any company turns around in the future, they sell me a lemon once and I am done for life, only way to punish a company for garbage is to...

I have a 12 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid with CVT and 77,000. Fluid partially changed when a front wheel seal went at 25,000. I decided to get a drain and fill at the closer Ford dealer. (Lincoln dealer wanted close to $500 for a flush). The ford dealer did not really want to do it claiming a lifetime...

I have had good experience with this one https://www.automotivetouchup.com/touch-up-paint

Would be nice to know the source of your friends statement? Anecdotal evidence on his part, hearsay, studies etc. Otherwise just some person's opinion and everyone has one.

recently purchased two tires at Discount Tire. Got home and looked at the date and they were 15 months old. I expected somewhere in the 6 month range. Returned to store and they researched other stores and all of them only had 2018 tires in stock in my size and specific brand. So the manager...

why the HM oil on an engine with 44,000 miles?

fascinating training film for station owners. In many ways, same pitch today for smaller engines.

Look online and there are several OTC foods that are almost as low as the prescription brands for the couple of ingredients that are harmful to kidneys. Do a search for cat foods low in the two or three ingredients that the prescription ones have. I did that and no issues. Very specific cans...