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I have a couple extra powersports AGM batteries for our jetskis and 4wheelers. I like to keep them for the unexpected dead batteries that come up on these machines. I generally intermittently put them on a charger. Would it also help to keep them stored in a refrigerator vs just in my garage on...

So I have getting into chainsaws over the past few years. I have property with a lot of hardwood, and have frequent treefalls from rain, wind, ice and crappy root systems in this Georgia clay. I have muffler modded and tuned all my saws and generally like piddling to try to tweak performance...

I bought 2 new rear tires for my old John Deere ( I think it is an LA 110) and the first wheel came off easily after removing dust boot, C-clip and washer. Unfortunately, the other will not budge. Have tried 2 different penetrating oils and have tried hammering with a large dowel to the back of...

My daughter and her husband have asked me to help find them a vehicle. They have a baby on the way, so are looking at above vehicles for family/pet hauling. They are pretty narrowed down to above choices, but I'm hoping for input on issues, general experience with the V6, tranny and reliability...

I've noticed a strange, oscillating, rhythmic grind/growl/rattle sound coming from underhood of my Jeep over the past couple weeks, most noticeable after engine warmed up. It's not scary loud, but definitely noticeable. I'm suspecting it may be the water pump again. Had the original pump...

See attachment below for 3 consecutive UOAs on 2010 Jeep Hemi. Jeep now has a little over 90000 miles and has had several Redline 5w30 fills to try to quiet "Hemi tick" (it has). Have posted previous threads on first 2 UOAs, as well. Added about 0.5qt during the 6140 mi interval. Mobil 1 filter...

So this is the second UOA on the Commander. Posted the first back in Jan 2020(Sorry, don't know how to link to a prior thread). Overall, I think this is the 4th Redline fill. Certainly some findings not as good as the previous. Could the fact that I sampled this Sept 12 and just now got results...

We are having to change our 401k plan at my business and have looked at American Fund plans and also the ADP Advisor Access. The fees and costs on the ADP plan look very competitive. Our payroll company recently got bought out by ADP and led us to at least consider it since it integrates nicely...

I live on Lake Lanier in Georgia and am looking at buying a 17 to 19 foot pontoon boat set up for fishing. Probably a 60 to 90 HP motor. We have local dealers that carry Lowe, Suncatcher(G3),Suntracker, Avalon, Landau and a few others. I haven't owned a pontoon before, so am looking for any...

Hi all. I'm not exactly a computer geek, so I apologize if this is a stupid question. We just moved my dad into a seniors apt. and they have free WiFi for his use. Unfortunately, his computer is a desktop Acer from 2015 and was previously hooked up to Ethernet cable and doesn't seem to have WiFi...

First UOA on Jeep with Hemi. Redline has now been used for 2 consecutive 6000 mile intervals. Has definitely quieted, but not eliminated "tick" sounds. Oil filter is FL820s Motorcraft. Vehicle has AFE dry filter intake and Diablosport tune with MDS turned off .Sorry that image is sideways. Not...

Wondering what is the easiest quality, comprehensive oil analysis for a first-timer. Coming up on oil change time on my Jeep Hemi Commander that is running Redline 5w30 for last 2 intervals. Has quieted the engine to some degree(Hemi tick) and coming up on 78000 miles. I run 6000 mile intervals...

So our 2009 Escape hybrid is no longer a daily driver and I parked it in my garage about a month ago. Usually keep a charger on the starting battery but didn't this last time I parked it. Went to start it recently and no crank. Starting battery was a bit down on charge so put charger on it and...

Took my 2008 Waverunner FX HO for a ride yesterday. Started and idles fine, but vibrates and minimal forward motion when give it gas. I checked the intake grate and its clear by feel. Seems like it would be a drive issue. ?impeller? Could I limp it to the nearest boat ramp to bring it to dealer...

I took my 69 Mach 1 Mustang for one of its periodic rides last Sunday. After 4-5 miles, while running at hwy speeds, the engine gradually lost power and died, necessitating a coast to the side of the hwy. Ended up towed back to my garage. Of note, essentially the same thing happened a few mos...

I'm looking for a used car for my daughter. She has narrowed down her desires(which I'll take into consideration!) to either a mini cooper or "new beetle" coupes. Auto transmission. Any comments, opinions on either? Thanks

Does anyone have any suggestions for an alternative to Yahoo as my main homepage to follow news,my forums and serve as my primary email address? I'm looking for something with perhaps less spam, ads and obvious worldview/political slant. Thanks

My sister-in-law takes care of foster kids and just received 5 siblings. She is needing a van, ideally 8 passenger, for hauling them and her own family around. Used, would like to spend 5-6000 max. Any advice on what to look for/avoid? Thanks!

Advice and recommendations wanted. Just got the car. For engine, BMW 5-30 was evidently recommended but I've read that even the 2002 S62 motor should run the special 10-60, like the 2000 and earlier were backspecced to. Would Mobil 0-40 be a good easily available option? For transmission...

I'm considering a 1998-2003 M5 for myself and a Z3 for the wife. Never have owned a BMW but we like these models and used ones are a fraction of what they were new. Any advice or experience from BITOG crowd? Thanks