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    DRY-LOCK paint

    Hello Folks have a question on DRY-LOCK paint, and rather than ask the guy in Home Depot, I figured there would be more expert advice here. The house has a cinder block foundation, which was last painted --with who knows what---26 years ago, just before we moved in. The white paint on the wall...
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    is Rejendra Petkar of TATA correct--?

    --or is he making a play on words here He states: Speaking on oil consumption, Petkar observed that besides selecting low volatility base oil components, optimum viscosity also has a key role, as higher viscosity oils form thicker oil films, resulting in higher evaporation loss. Reference...
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    break-in different question

    Hi- surprised it took me this long to come up with idea---looking for learned opinions. I will be buying my son 2017 Jetta 1.8T automatic before the end of this month. What are the thoughts on adding Red-Line-Break-In-Additive as soon as the car is out of sight of the dealer---? I follow the...
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    reading a UOA

    does u tube ban users for mis-information, or just plain stupidity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIG_BdsffcU
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    PENTOSIN

    Anyone have experience or detailed product knowledge of Pentosin 5-30 & 5-40 ? I am considering either of these for a 2014 Jetta 1.8T and a 2017 Audi Q5 3.0 supercharged, and can get either at a great price. Pentosin's website provides some product info, but would like to hear about user...
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    Towing a Garden Tractor

    Would appreciate some good advice on the best approach here: I am getting a Craftsman Garden Tractor from a neighbor who lives about 1/2 mile away. I just found out the house was sold and they are moving Saturday--so I need a quick solution Equipment = Craftsman GT model = ? maybe X5000: it is...
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    Any opinions on whether there is cleaning power

    left in the oil after the solvents in KREEN flash off? Is there any benefit to running KREEN longer than the 100 or so miles it takes this to happen?
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    I had no reply

    On Friday afternooon my 14 yo son came home from school and told me he was going over to a friend's house with some other guys to look at an 'audio interface'. I looked at him and kind of chuckled (like what a waste of time,--but I didn't say it). His response was "Well, you look at pictures of...
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    For all of us CORVETTE lovers out there

    For Immediate Release: Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012 All-New 2014 Corvette LT1 V-8 a Technological Powerhouse �� Advanced technologies including direct injection, active fuel management, continuously variable valve timing support advanced combustion system �� Preliminary...
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    Prius owners-for your amusement

    really nice footage of the 1.5 liter engine internals--lots of gum too Steve http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Duf53hK05Qo
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    My sister's directly quoted answer as to what

    happened to my BIL's Ford van? As background, He bought it new and I think it's an early 2000's model Ford with the 5.4. I'll get the mileage, but I believe it is around 300K-My guess is a cracked head or head gasket " All I know is that he's been bandaging this thing for almost a year. The...
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    From our Local News.....

    HOPATCONG, N.J. (AP) — A cable TV repairman got quite a surprise when he walked into the basement of a New Jersey home. There was a 500-pound bear sound asleep on the floor. The bear had been spotted wandering in the neighborhood in Hopatcong earlier Wednesday. It's not clear how it got into the...
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    checked the posts by user name

    and I see Johnny hasn't posted since August--what happened, di he change his user's name? Steve
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    speaking of Amazon bloopers...............

    Have you looked at Amazon's description of some of their products-? they should try getting the product description from the manufacturer--who surely would not have let this blooper go by. Just one of many I've seen tonight, where you cock your head (like a dog) and say what? Motul 814311...
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    help with a Stihl Trimmer

    As a member of our town recycling committee we often work Saturdays to keep the place clean, and help people to decide which dumpster their junk goes in. I found a Stihl FS 36 hanging on a dumpster-which to me, means it works, but someone got tired of it, died, or moved to a condo. I got home...
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    Great clenaer for 2 strokes

    I think I found the missing link for helping to clean gum and sticky rings on a 2 stroke---> AeroKroil a 10 second blast in the gas tank and viola! What do you think?
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    GM Trans Cap

    Hey Guys Vehicle in question is a 2004 Tahoe 4WD. Time for the first trans fluid and filter change. 2 questions Manual says DEX-III which I heard is obsolete. Online searching has led me to believe I should use DEX 6, is this correct? Capacity for refill is not listed in the manual, nor on any...
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    did anyone notice

    the number of new posts for auto Rx--most from almost new members Steve
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    Why do people cut open

    brand new oil filters? You are not going to see anything more than if you cut it used Steve
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    Get a load of this--- from your friends at a

    Tri-state (NY NJ CN) (relatively small) chain auto parts store. Those who live aroound here will know exactly who I am talking about. This is a copy of the letter sent to their customer service department today: Hello Yesterday afternoon just prior to the blizzard getting underway I visited the...
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