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I had recently picked up a 02 Sebring with the 2.7l with approximately 155 k. The previous owner was running Castrol 5w30 and had did an o/c shortly before selling.The oil was clear so I ran with it instead of changing the oil as soon as I buy a used vehicle which is my usual habit. The vehicle...

I was cleaning a recent purchase (02 Sebring Sedan) and could not find my armor all. The car was not bad interior wise. A day after I got the car I had applied several coats of lemon spray furniture polish which soaked in and disappeared completely within a few minutes leaving no gloss. I also...

I recently bought an 02 Sebring sedan with the 2.7. When ever I get a used vehicle I do fluid replacement as I drive it the first few weeks. This time I am starting with the brake fluid as the brakes feel soft and take most of the pedal to get good action. The fluid was brownish and there is...

PQIA has a mass loss rating in its analysis breakdowns. If I am understanding this industry acceptable loss is 15 percent @250c for 1 hour. Sooo, The lower the rating , the better resistance to heat breakdown . I had never paid much attention to this rating, concentrating on stuff like moly and...

Opinions on these filters. I'm considering ordering some filters for my 02 Sebring 2.7l. Both are available on RockAuto -K&N for $3, Luber for $4. The dimensions show the K&N is an inch longer than the standard size. The Luber doesn't have the length listed so I assume it is standard size. I'm...

The local Ollies has some dusty Valvoline White Bottle oil treatment on the shelves IIRC 14 oz for $2.49. Any good/worth buying?

The grandkid is getting close to graduating high school and wants to get a job and recently passed her driving test. My wife has been giving her lessons and letting her drive the 25 miles home when appropriate in our early 2000's Honda Accord automatic. Kiddo has been hinting that she really...

A few weeks ago I picked up A 1966 Plymouth Valiant 100 2 door. The car is in so-so shape. 170cid/2.8l slant six,1 barrel carb and the modern anti theft device--3 speed on the column manual transmission.The car cranks,runs and moves and stops. Visually the car is pretty ugly.It seems to have...

As the title suggests .........We have a 2003 Honda Accord (180k)4cyl 5 speed.We loaned it to son in law to drive while waiting on an insurance settlement after being hit by a drunk.While driving it the car lost power and he did a tune up to no effect and the car was diagnosed with a burnt...

Wife is out of town on a long girls weekend.So on Saturday I figured I would polish her car(2003 Honda),I don't think it has been done in years.Pitting,clear coat starting to bubble an scratches where the PO dragged luggage or something across the roof and trunk.So I figure I'll polish the car...

I was contemplating adding a few filters to my next RA order.My 97 Ram v6 and 94 Acclaim v6 share the same filter and RA listed 2 different Champ/Luber Finer filters PH2835 and PH253.I've been using Wix sourced filters.But I'm not averse to other brands.I was curious and called the Champ tech...

A few months back I had picked up a couple of tubes of this product in a local Roses store.I tried to find some info on it online and there are 2 video reviews of it on youtube and nothing any where else.It was $1 for a tube of 100ml/3.38oz.It is made in Germany. 2 months ago I washed my wifes...

I bought this truck(v6,5spd) a while back and posted a little bit about the trip to get it.After the purchase I had a tune up and oil change done(traveller 10w40) .At the time of the last posting I complained that this was one of the noisiest trucks I have ever owned. 3 weeks ago I decided to...

I have not made this in a while due to work etc. 5 Boneless chicken thighs 3 Boneless chicken breasts 1 large thinly sliced onion 1 tablespoon dried minced garlic 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/2 spoon coarse black pepper 2 chicken bullion cubes 2 cans tomatoes w/green chiles 1 16 oz can diced...

I have been without a pickup for a few years and have been perusing Craigslist for a cheap truck.So after a number of drives and dealings with the usual C-List shady/clueless and outright dishonest sellers I purchased ..........a white 1997 D1500 3.9 v6 5 speed shortbed with 138k .I live in...

For some odd reason I have a bit of interest in acquiring a mid 80's (84-86 IIRC)ford truck with a 3.8 v6.While looking around craigslist I have noticed a lot of people listing their ford truck as a v6.But when you call them and ask what size engine it has the reply is"4.9 /300 six cylinder" Uhh...

Maybe some one here can help me out.Several years ago I saw a dvd double feature disc,1 of the films was a sci-fi drama about a guy on a limited range courier ship who finds a stowaway that jeopardizes his humanitarian mission to a colony.I think it was based on a Hugo award winning story from...

Yesterday my wife called and asked if we needed anything when she left work.I thought for a second and said hot dog buns and pimento cheese.Hot dogs with pimento cheese and a bit of mustard is pretty good,for a change from hot dogs with kraut,chow chow or mustard/ketchup.Wifey got home and she...

Any one here use Ooma phone service.I'm thinking about ditching my land line to save money and port over my phone number (had it since the year of my birth -1964).Any other alternatives?Tell of your experiences good and bad.Thanks folks

My 94 acclaim v6 developed a crack in the radiator just below and inboard of the upper rad hose.Thankfully it happened after I got home and parked the car.I plan on pulling the rad out of my old Spirit 4 cyl and use it(same part number).However my question is I have the rad in the Acclaim mostly...