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    Public car chargers that aren't

    So I Googled up chargers near me and they list a bunch of public chargers that aren't easily accessible to the public. The closest to me is in the parking lot of an apartment complex that has signs all over the lot saying it is for residents only. Another is in a paid parking garage for a hotel...
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    110 charging in the real world

    I ran into a guy who seemed very level headed. He said he only uses 110-volt charging at home for his Nissan Leaf, which he supplements with commercial chargers when roaming further afield. For those who do this, what's the real-world performance you are getting from 110-volt charging at home...
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    No-splash oil drain pan?

    I typically change my oil with various cars up on plastic ramps, so there isn't a lot of room under there. I find that the oil drain pan I have used for years always creates splashes of oil, particularly if the oil is hot and flowing fast...
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    Oil for small 2010 Yamaha 4-stroke 4HP outboard?

    I've read some threads debating what oil is suitable for larger 4-stroke outboards, but didn't see much for smaller engines. I recently purchased a like-new 2010 Yamaha 4HP. Peering at the oil it must have been changed before storage as it is perfectly clean. In fact, everything under the cover...
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    Need a grand oil filter summary thread

    Having not participated much here in a few years I am finding a lot has changed in the oil filter world and it is hard to keep up. It would be great if we had a grand summary that was kept up to date with information like what company produces what brand since when, construction of different...
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    Ultra or Endurance for 2 OCIs?

    I'm wondering about running the new Endurance filters at around $12.95 each for two OCIs instead of the single OCI I have done for years with both old and new Ultras. I cut up a bunch of old filters yesterday and both old and new Ultras look fine after 5-6,000 miles using 5W-30 synthetic. I've...
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    CAV filters?

    I have an on-engine CAV filter on an old Perkins diesel. There are tons of options for filters, but a lot of them look identical other than paint and markings. Does anyone know any reason to choose one brand over another? I just took off a NAPA 3166 and put on a CarQuest 86166. In the past I...
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    Graduated container for oil?

    Anyone using a graduated container to dispense bulk motor oil? I'm thinking of maybe something like this: https://www.wirthco.com/high-density-polyethylene-pitcher I'd like one that is translucent enough to see the level easily.
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    Average new car payment $554

    Quote As a result, the average monthly payment for a new vehicle continued to climb to a new high of $554 and to a record $391 for used vehicles, according to Experian. https://www.cnbc.com/2019/06/06/auto-loans-hit-record-high-sending-borrowers-to-the-used-market.html
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    Water Temperature vs. Air Temp.

    So, looking at my boat's old engine manual (1978) it recommends various oil weights for various temperatures. Thinking about that I wonder if the air temp is as important as the water temp? In other words, in the height of the summer the water will never get over 75 degrees even if the air is 95...
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    Get mechanic to check out used car?

    I am always reading articles on used car buying advice, and they inevitably write something like, "Always have the car inspected by an independent mechanic." I have never had that done and I don't know how that would be possible, based on my many used car transactions. Where I live there is no...
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    ST9688 oil filter on motorcycle?

    I wouldn't seek them out, but has anyone determined if the new SuperTech ST9688 oil filters actually fit and work on motorcycles as well as the old ST7317 filters many used to recommend? I understand the ST9688 is actually different dimensions from the old ST7317. I keep a spreadsheet of...
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    Brand loyalty or hate?

    Why do we exhibit tribal loyalty to particular brands, or enmity to other brands based purely on what company a product comes from? We read statements here all the time like, "that filter brand is garbage," or "I would only drive a Chevy." It makes no sense when you look at the numerous products...
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    Dynamic Radar Cruise Control

    I own older cars and drive them into the ground, so I am new to this Dynamic Radar Cruise Control thing found in today's Toyotas. Rented a Camry with it recently and it was completely frustrating and useless in normal busy highway driving. What am I missing here? For example, on a busy limited...
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    Show us your manual and tell us what oil you use

    My 2003 Impala with the 3.4L engine (128,000 miles) specifies 5W-30 oil in the manual (see below), and I am currently using Mobil 1 5W-30. I see no reason to vary from the recommended oil weight. Startup rattle is minimal, and seems to have improved over the years for some reason. I don't think...
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    Purolator dome-end bypass pics

    Since everyone loved the thread about the Motorcraft thread-end bypass valve I thought I would share some pics of a Purolator dome-end bypass valve from a recently cut PureOne PL24651 (equivalent to a FL820S). Three things struck me. First, the spring is really hard to open--couldn't pry it up...
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    Ultra vs. PureOne or Boss seal

    I had the black nitrile seal from a Fram Ultra stick to the engine when I took the filter off last fall. When I pulled it off the car the ring seemed a bit stretched out and slightly spongy. That's one thing about the PureOnes in the yellow cans, whatever that red ring is made from the filters...
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    Auction of performance Fords. I'll take the GT40!

    Enjoy. Nice video. http://www.motorauthority.com/news/11038...aded-to-auction
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    Cut PureOne PL26451, no drama

    Changed the oil and filter today on a 2008 Chrysler Sebring with the 2.7L engine. Mileage was just shy of 6k with a 6-month OCI over the winter. Combination of mostly shorter trips, with the occasional longer run. The metal end caps came off with little effort, but the glue seemed solid holding...
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    PureOne PL24011 cut open

    Here's a PureOne PL24011 off of a 2003 Chevy Impala with the 3.4L engine after a 6-month OCI and 5,508 miles starting with QS UD 5W-30 and topped up along the way with Mobil Super Synthetic 5W-30. Mostly short runs, but occasional longer runs every few weeks. Wanted to see if there were any...
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