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So my lovely new bride has finally let me take over the maintenance on her Kia Forte. I was horrified to find her oil filter was dated 10/19. I asked her when the last time she had her oil changed, and she gave me a puzzled look. I tried not to get angry, and just took a walk. About 3 quarts...

So I’m putting together a little tool roll for my Subaru Outback. Need some suggestions on what specifically to carry. The tools will be used in case of a breakdown (mine or someone else’s). Besides the basics, like a 5 in one screwdriver, pliers, crescent wrench, cutters, and a knife- what...

So I just purchased a new Subaru Outback Onyx XT. I’ll be doing an oil change around 2,500 miles to get all the assembly junk out of the engine. I live in northern IN so hot summers, cold winters. Commute is about 12 miles a day. I’m not brand loyal, and don’t care if I change weights from the...

I'm approaching the 40,000 mile service for my 2015 TDI Passat. I've done everything except the DSG already. I used the appropriate Castrol speced for my TDI added the Liqui Moly ceramic friction modifier. Did the fuel filter, and Liqui Moly diesel purge. OEM cold weather air filter, checked the...

I read all the time that using an oil like 5w-30 in a lawnmower will cause increased consumption. However, I’ve never heard the “why” . Why does this happen?

2003 Honda Accord 4cylinder. Doing the spill and fill thing. Bought a magnafine filter to replace the Honda one. Anyone want to tell me which way the filter goes, I’m guessing arrow (direction of flow) towards the radiator? Thanks!

My girlfriend is tired of me complaining about her dismal maintenance on her van. She would like to get about two more years out of it, so she’s willing to buy reasonable quality parts. Her driving habits, typically involve braking harder than others, and a majority of her driving is city. I’m...

My newly acquired accord currently has around 148,000 miles on it. The previous owner (my mom) did a reasonable job with maintenance, but typically had bargain basement products put in. Transmission fluid was changed at 100,000 miles so it’s time. Any recommendations on what to use, and more...

I’d like to purchase a good walk behind edger to use in my neighborhood. I’ll probably do several of my neighbors too or let them borrow it. What is everyone’s recommendations?

I have an electric motor with a gearbox that calls for Klubersynth UH-1-460 Does anyone know if there’s a more readily available 460 weight oil I can use? The motor is on a stretch wrapper and is a Baldor. The gearbox is also and has a 40:1 ratio and produces 680 in. lbs or torque from...

Should I go and request a tour, and drop off my oil personally? It might be kinda fun.

So as I keep going through my recently purchased Suburban, I noticed I need to put a new air filter in it. It currently has an AC Delco in it that is deformed and has some breakthrough to the clean side. What does everyone feel is my best bet for a new filter? I'd prefer to not use a K&N because...