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    How to freshen up a battery?

    You need to charge it and put it on a Load tester (NOT Voltage tester) to test the health. That is the better and proper way to see if battery is still healthy to be used.
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    Do engines get fatigue wear?

    Just fix it as it go. Contrary to popular belief, truck is not human so it should not have fatigue. :)
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    Car prices to rise due to tariffs and certain vehicles possibly ...

    There is a recent article that said that car prices going up to subsidize for EV cars. Those EV tax credit have to come from other source and they are not free. The tariff will force the car manufacturer and other manufacturer like Semiconductor, to turn up production in the US plants. All...
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    Will seafoam save me?

    If you have it open like that, just use something like brake cleaner or equivalent? And a good brush? It is still expensive, though.
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    So what's the deal with Kia 2.4L spark plugs?

    I usually go to RockAuto website to find the correct part no. or equivalent part no. It is correct most of the time especially for something like spark plugs.
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    90915-YZZN1 toyota filter

    Have you checked 51516? Looks like we are going back for Canister filter in the latest Toyota model year?
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    90915-YZZN1 toyota filter

    It is a consensus among Toyota owners that the OCI should be around 5K despite Toyota recommendation of 10K. Something about the VVT filter gets clogged when the oil gets old.
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    Brand recommendation for Power tools (drill, small impact, screwdriver) for apartment?

    At Amazon, you can buy non Dewalt tools that can use Dewalt battery. You may want to check to see if there are some tools there that can use the batteries that you have now e.g. Ridgid, if it is just for household chores not professional mechanics.
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    I changed the spark plugs on my 2015 Subaru Crosstrek and found oil in one spark plug tube

    Clean the spark plugs and put it back till you have the time and part to do the seals and vc gasket?
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    Refurbish computer

    Check Dellrefurbished.com They should have some refurbished fairly new generation of Intel CPU for reasonable price after coupons. The coupons are on the site itself under "Coupon" and also check "Hot Deals". The coupons usually give around 40% to 50% off.
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    Mixing Differential fluids 75W-90 and 75W-110

    I don't think this viscosity is Linear which means you cannot average it like average of 5 and 7 equal 6. They are made to operate within a certain range. So, if you want to use it, you may want to see the range of the Amsoil product and see which one closer to the Castrol.
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    Toyota Highlander 2015 - No Trac - error codes p0328, c1280

    Whatever you do, my suggestion is to buy OEM part especially if it cost that much to install. Trust me, you don't want to ask somebody to install it and it does not work. Don't ask me how I know.
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    2025 Toyota Rav4 personal engine oil struggle.

    You have a new car. No need for additive, just straight whatever oil you want (cheap or expensive). And 325 miles is still too early for an OC. When I bought my new Sienna in 2017, I changed at 1000 and 5000 mi myself using some dino oil that was stashed in my garage. The car still runs...
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    Just ordered a new "Super" work station laptop

    Looks like an awesome powerful laptop. (y)
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    1994 G20 Chevy van; transmission lines leaking.

    Your best solution may be going to a hydraulic shop and bring the current line. They can make a similar high pressure lines that will work.
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    First car for son: 3800 Buick vs Crown Vic vs Camry 2.2L....need advice

    The camry is my pick, IMO. The 2.2L is easy to maintain, easy to change oil, the oil filter is accessible from the top and you can oversize it easy with 3600 oil filter. The trans fluid is easy to change also. Only 4 spark plugs. Now, unfortunately, the price has gone up. I know some people say...
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    You gotta get one of those spark plug sockets with the extension

    I bought mine in 2012. Great tool, I have used it more than just the spark plugs. Recently, on the PCV for Toyota with difficult to reach location next to the passenger side wheel well on the back of the engine under the intake. I used it to start screwing the new part without dropping the...
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