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I have a few brick steps leading up to the front porch on my house. They are not tied into the brick on the house wall, so I assume there is a bit of different expansion rates. Is there a product that would work well for this joint? Durable yet a bit flexible.

My son is considering a used car purchase. He is looking at quite a few, but most recently spotted a 21 Subaru Crosstrek Limited 2.5L he likes. Is there a significant difference between the 2.0L and 2.5L Subaru engines? Mileage, reliability, performance, etc. Are there major known issues with...

I have a 2021 RAV-4 with about 62k miles on it. I planned on doing a fluid change around 60k anyhow, but I also have a big road trip planned so I want to get it done before that. It appears (sadly) to be the same nonsense as my 20-year old Explorer. Get the fluid to a certain temp (35-45 C in...

2021 Toyota RAV-4 XLE All windows work fine from driver's control; both manual up/down (1st-click) and auto up/down (2nd click). Three doors work fine from their respective switches. The left rear door works auto up/down from its switch, but neither manual up nor down will work. The child lock...

~ As I first mentioned in a separate post, that in my humble opinion, other than the "bonus" mentioned in the video, it seems to be a pretty solid filter. I think, from several other C&P posts on here over the years, there is some improvements. The pleating looks much better than in the past...

Any recommendations for a good quality oil filter wrench for Honda? (Nearly all Honda oil filters are the same, correct?). My Mom has a 22 Civic 1.5T. It is a little difficult for me to get the filter tight enough. It is kind of up in a hole that makes it tough for me to get it tight enough by...

06 Tacoma, 2.7L, 4-speed auto, 2WD, X-cab, bone stock. I bought used Jan of 20 with 111k miles on it.150k miles now. I have just done general preventative maintenance, no break-downs or issues yet. Fluid changes, filters, spark plugs, front brakes, etc. I don't drive it very often, my daughter...

2006 Toyota Tacoma, 2.7L I purchased this vehicle used from a Ford dealer, Jan 9, 2020. It had 111k miles on it. I, of course, knew nothing of its maintenance history. I waited 2k miles then I changed the oil. I hemmed and hawed about what oil I should use in it. At the time, I had a Fusion and...

2004 Ford Explorer XLT, 4.0L SOHC, 2WD, 150k miles Drove it a few miles this morning, no issues. It sat for an hour or so, then would not start. Cranks fine, I have fuel. In the fuse/relay box near the battery in the engine compartment is a 15 amp fuse labeled Ignition Coil. It was blown. Put a...

It is a very long story, but I am thinking I may need to replace the PCM in my 2004 Ford Explorer. Does anyone have experience or know where a good quality reman unit could be purchased from? Over the years, Ford has had some updates for the throttle by wire system (which 04 was the first year...

I would like to buy a DeWalt drill. I already have an impact, two batteries, and a charger. Seems like Lowe's, Home Depot, etc. are all $99 for a "kit": drill, spare battery, bag, etc. Amazon has a couple listings for bare tools; but they seem "too good to be true". Do you suppose they are...

My son-in-law recently had a new windshield installed in his 18 Civic. When the technician installed the new windshield, he then switched to his sales side. He told my son-in-law that unless he had the technician install new wiper blades for $60, the old blades could scratch the new windshield...

My daughter's boyfriend's vehicle. He came over today and I was teaching him how to change the oil. He had never done so before. He is 18 or 19 years old. My question: How much oil does it hold? The owner's manual and everywhere he looked online said 4.6 Qt with filter change. I put in 4.5 Qt...

My cousin in South Florida. He purchased his F-250 HD brand new July of 1995. 7.3 P/S, manual trans, 2WD, X-cab. Paid $24k. He had just started out on his own as an electrician (mainly does residential service/repair). So, most of the truck's life has been pulling a trailer. The motor itself has...

On my 2006 Toyota Tacoma, 2.7L, I run a longer oil filter than stock, just to get a bit more filter area. It calls for a MC FL910-S, Fram Ultra XG3614, or Wix 51348; just a few examples. I run MC FL400-S, Ultra XG3600, Wix 51516; again, just for a few examples. According to Fram's website, the...

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Many newer vehicles seem to have these different modes to select (For example, 2021 Toyota RAV4). What does it do? I assume change shift points a bit; anything else? Is there any significant difference between them in terms of mileage, performance, drivetrain abuse, etc.?

I don't want to get into the weeds / details too much; let me try to keep it brief. My current commute to work is 2.5 miles one way, about six minutes. I am considering changing jobs to where my commute would be 50 miles and 50 minutes. Insurance and benefits are comparable, perhaps just...

2021 Toyota RAV4, FWD, 30k miles. Firestone Destination LE 2, have between 5 and 6 / 32 tread now. Will likely be 5/32 by the time we leave. Planning on driving from NC to CO, about 3k miles round trip, plus what driving we do when there. I am torn if I should put new tires on before the trip or...

Has anyone seen proven results using any of these products? I like the idea of pouring an ounce or two of something in my drain once a week if it can help prevent a future clog.