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    Toyota Oil Filters

    Hi all, Have 2 Toyotas in the fleet currently. Was looking into the Toyo Filter and overall consenus is positive. I'm aware that they have a higher flow rating but lower filtering efficiency. I'm not usually too particular with filters but this got me curious. For a Toyota, is flow more...
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    2022 Ram with 176 miles?!

    I'm helping my brother look for a Ram pickup. He's interested in a '22-24 w/ the Hemi engine. I came across this 2022 RAM. The oddity of course is the low miles and that it's never been registered to an owner. The Carfax shows dealers touching it but no sale. In Aug 2023 it was listed for sale...
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    New car purchase with evidence of accident, concern?

    So a family member of mine bought a vehicle yesterday, it is a 2024 model with 20,000 miles or so. Clean Carfax, good maintenance history. Today I see the vehicle in some good sunlight and notice that the door on the driver right side and the fender seem to be an ever so slightly different...
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    Tire Rub on Driver Side But Not Passenger

    After I replaced the tires on my Titan recently; I noticed the rub on the left inner part of the mudflap. I thought just removing the flap would solve it but still getting some. If it's happening on one side and not the other, is this cause for concern? The truck is a 2024 with a Rough Country...
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    Right Way to Road Force Balance?

    If I were to walk into a discount tire and assume the technician only knows the basics; what would you tell them to do? I've heard a few things in regard to the right way to do it; is there an article or chart that lays out the "proper" way to get the best results with a RF balance? I'm...
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    Aftermarket Subaru Blue Coolant Ok?

    Have a good buddy of mine who has a '19 Forester 2.5. He typically gets things done at a dealer local to him. They recently told him he needs several services including Coolant exchange. I would like to help him by saving a considerable amount of cashola. I was reading about the blue coolant...
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    ES350 Tapping when car is off

    Hello, My brother recently purchased a 2008 ES350. Overall the car is very nice. He sent me a short video today of what sounds like a tapping noise he recorded from the front of the vehicle. He said it happens after the car is shut off. Said it lasts about 30 seconds. Normal for these cars?
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    Anyone running Large A/T tires that are "quiet"

    My recently purchased Titan has 33x12.5R20 tires on it. The previous owner did some tasteful mods but cheaped out on the tires, they are "Predator New Mutant". They are pretty noisy and also have a bit of vibration at highway speed. I might try to have discount balance them for me and get at...
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    Bought a '24 Titan after long search ....

    Been shopping around for several months. A lot of Internet research and finally started looking at them on the lots a few weeks ago. I looked at: - New Tundra SR5 asking 54k. Loved the turbo motor, transmission was well sorted. Some areas that I thought had poor quality such as switches and...
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    Info on modern Ram 6.7 Cummins

    Been casually truck shopping for a while now, very careful/not in a rush to buy. One of the trucks I'm looking at are Ram 6.4's but the 6.7 keeps popping up, often for a similar price to the 6.4. I've always had it in my mind to avoid diesel but wanted any feedback that you all may have. I...
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    Thoughts on Buyback Vehicle

    Let me first say, for the most part; I won't even consider a buyback vehicle due to fear of the "unknown". However, I know that the reasons a buyback occur can vary greatly. I have seen a lot of major stuff like engine noise or differential loud etc. But I've also encountered things like...
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    Bad transmission mount?

    Recently replaced The motor mounts on my 2003 Corolla, Which eliminated I'd say about 90% of the vibrations. However when I put it in reverse and reverse only there is significantly more vibration than in drive. I replaced the transmission mount a month or two ago and remembered that it was...
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    Mazda CX-9 AWD - replace two tires okay?

    So my wife accidentally hit a curb the other day, pretty hard. At first I didn't think there was any damage, but today while I was doing the brakes I noticed a gash on the sidewall of one of the tires. It is holding air just fine and riding okay, but I can see some of the belt so I'm thinking...
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    Any Red Flags with this Subaru?

    Casually looking at a newer vehicle, the Forester is one I'm looking at. Test drove one near me and was impressed overall. This one caught my eye but was wondering why it was traded(assumed) with such little mileage? No issues I see on Carfax but any input appreciated 🙏 2025 Forester
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    Rotor/Pad Options for 2018 Mazda CX-9

    Our CX-9 is soon in need of front/rear brakes at about 83K miles. I like the Rockauto package deals, but unsure of which might be the best choice. Here's the options: - Raybestos R-Line w/ Ceramic pads - Powerstop - Dynamic Friction OE 5000 I'm also not opposed to an alternative; RA appears...
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    2003 Corolla: motor mounts?

    Good morning all, When I bought this car back from my buddy a few months ago I noticed that it had vibration at idle in drive. Also there was sort of a buzzing sound but only when cold. As soon as the car warms up it smooths out to some degree and does not make the buzzing sound. Definitely...
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    Nu Finish 3 in 1- did I do something wrong?

    I've used nu finish for many years with no issues. It's been quite a while since I've polished or waxed a car however. I bought some of this new stuff of theirs smells like the old stuff. I decided to do a 2-ft area test spot on our CX-9. Went on really easily, but after I removed it it left...
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    Any decent aftermarket Motor mounts?

    Just bought back my 2003 Corolla from my buddy that I had sold to him 11 yrs ago. Still runs amazingly well, especially now that she's at 247K miles. Of course there is some TLC needed. I was looking at OEM (which I know are best), but for just 2 of the 4 mounts they run 275. Any reputable...
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    Crown Victoria wagging the dog at low speed

    That is the best way I could describe it haha. At low speeds, I can feel what seems like the back end ever so slightly swaying side to side. at higher speeds I don't notice that, however between 60 and 72 mph there is definitely more vibration than there used to be. Could it be tires needing...
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    What do you have in your emergency Food supplies?

    I have been building onto my Food and supplies in general as of late. Nothing to crazy but maybe a 2-4 week supply. All the talk of potential cyberattacks is a good reminder to me to make sure I have the "just in case" stockpile. Anyways, what are some essentials you all have in your supply? In...
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