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    NSFBITOG - 2016 Chevy Tahoe 140k possibly the 1st change

    Family member has a neglected tahoe with a 6L80. I helped do a fluid and filter change as band aid. They were quoted to have a new transmission installed, but in general it drives and shifts ok most of the time. Seems overkill to pay $6k for a transmission when it still works. Here is what we...
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    2015 Forester AC Compressor Leak

    AC went out on the Forester this week. The oil stain on the pulley and spray pattern around it tells me the shaft seal failed. Hoses and condenser all look dry. I was going to replace only the compressor, hose orings, and recharge. But got to thinking the hoses and condenser are 10 years old...
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    2009 Silverado Misfire

    I'm diagnosing a Multiple Cylinder Misfire on 2009 Silverado 5.3 with 220k miles. It the threw a P300 code and is running rough at idle. I took a data log using Torque Pro, cylinders 1,2,4,5 all have misfire history. Not wanting to go full parts cannon, we first replaced the spark plugs...
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    E15 replacing E10?

    Noticed at my last 2 fill ups one at a Pilot and other at Walmart the E10 pump is now labeled E15. So I purchased E15. Is E15 officially replacing E10?
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    2015 Subaru Forester TR580 CVT Transmission Bearing Replacement

    I decided to tackle fixing a TR580 with bearing noise. There is some information available online but not much. Parts are hard to find also. Couple of Youtube Videos and the Forester Factory Service manual has enough info to disassemble to the point of removing the primary and secondary pulleys...
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    Are SKP suspension parts good?

    I'm looking at SKP ball joints and bushings to rebuild the front controls arms on my 2015 subaru forester. Normally I would just swap the whole arm but now I own a press and pull kit and could rebuild both arms for less than half the price of 1 control arm. Are SKP suspension parts any good?
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    Wind Turbine Oil Leaks

    Driving past a couple large wind farms I cant help but notice the brown oil leaks or stains on the turbines. It looks like around half of turbines have experienced some kind of leak. Does anyone know what normally fails on this kind of machinery?
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    Travel Trailer Refrigerator

    The refrigerator in my travel trailer finally bit the dust. Does anyone have a reccomendation on sourcing a replacement? Used Facebook or Craigslist Vs. New?
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