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    We live in a near perfect world

    Just how high is the quality of today’s automobiles: last level This is a Short
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    VW 1.5L vs 1.4L — what a difference

    It’s a Short. Above average fascinating, in my estimation:
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    Engine Oil choices at a Ukrainian version of American Lowe’s

    Dropping this here for kicks: types of engine oils one can be at Ukrainian version of America’s Lowe’s/Home Depot, called Epicenter:
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    TRD trim on Tacoma is superficially tokenistic

    Ditto for PRO4X on Nissan and likely for all the rest of Z71s and what not:
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    Sticky steering wheel buttons

    I just bought this truck. It’s all near mint, but the cluster of buttons on the left side of the steering wheel gets sticky when it’s 32F or less, but not on the right side. The free up once the heater brings interior temp up — is spraying electric cleaner onto the problem is the best way to...
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    2018 Nissan Navara (NP 300) ATF spec?

    Could anyone please tell me what certification is required for the ATF for the 7 speed automatic transmission on that Nissan?
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    Locating service fluids specs for 2018 Mercedes X250 4Matic

    Could someone please point me to a website where I can find exact manufacturer approvals (approval designation/number) for the engine oil, ATF, and differential fluid, for a specific vehicle: — 2018 Mercedes X250 4matic Google doesn’t lead me to anything specific Thanks
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    Ford windshield or quality aftermarket?

    A 2020 Ford Ranger Raptor original windshield has a rock damage. Seller can replace it for free through insurance, but only AGC Automotive variant is available immediately and waiting for Ford’s original windshield to arrive and be installed is not an option for me. I’ve decoded all of the...
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    2020 Ford Ranger Raptor Red Flags and Must-Knows

    — MY 2020 — It’s a euro version — 212 hp dual turbo 4 cyl diesel — 93k miles on odometer What are the must-knows? Thanks https://ru.m.autoplius.lt/objavlenija/ford-ranger-2-0-l-pikap-2020-dizel-27094891.html
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    Pick up for a frontline use

    I’ve made a somewhat similar thread awhile back. Need a new vehicle again. I’m an officer in Ukrainian Armed Forces. The theater I’m in today is Ukraine Sumy/Kursk People’s Republic. Muddy tracks that get frozen is what I need to navigate to get to my position, which is usually 3-6 km from the...
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    Vehicle recommendation for the war zone use

    I would like to tap into your collective mind. I’m back home again for yet another tour of defending my fatherland — The Ukraine 🇺🇦 I need a vehicle to travel around and near the front lines. Roads here often resemble the worst of the metro Detroit and then some. Often there is no time to slow...
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    New tire blow out

    I’m specifically curious about the mechanics that caused the tire to tear along its entire circumference on the back side of the wheel Tires have less than 10k mi on them. Driving about 80 I hear a soft “pop”, as if a small piece of rubber hose bounced against the bottom of the car. Within 2...
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    Anyone ever heard of a scam like this?

    It’s a 30 second video explaining it:
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    Unsinkable Dreadnought

    African-level poverty is a boon to ingenuity: somehow this is still being used for its intended purpose. The camera actually makes it a tad more lithe than it was in person 😁 Observed on my resent business trip to Midwest
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    Tesla air suspension longevity’s not too shabby

    In a Tesla Facebook page, someone asked how had the air suspension held up on members cars. I was in disbelief with 99% of the answers that claimed to be on original air springs after serious mileage, as much as 200k+ mi.
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    Desolate towns

    Is there anyone on this board old enough to remember when things were otherwise?
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    High Mileage Vehicle Thread

    Just a few to get this going, from around the internet: VW with 506,000 miles Old Pathfinder with nearly 640,000 miles Land Rover with 223,000 miles
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    2016 Mercedes E350 spark plugs 60k mi

    Maintenance schedule specifies 60k mile interval because it’s a multi-spark per tact affair. And yet, the plugs look nearly new, as far as I’m concerned 🤷‍♂️ New on the left: 5 old ones on the left and 2 new ones on the right
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    2016 Mercedes E350 trace of oil in vacuum lines

    Was replacing spark plugs on wife’s car and noticed traces of oil in 2 vacuum lines that I had to disconnect for the job. Anyone familiar with these cars/engine, what could be the cause? 1st vacuum line in question: A close up photo: 2nd on that had traces of oil was at the back of the...
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