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Looking for recommendations as to which type of fuel would be best for a senior citizen for both ease and cost. Going to install an airtight wood stove to help heat the house. Should I choose wood, pellets, propane or something else as the fuel to be burned? Didn’t know where else to post...

Just picked up my car from the shop and overheard two mechanics joking about a crank sensor that a customer had ordered from Rock Auto. The conversation was disparaging as the two mechanics were making comments about what a joke parts from Rock Auto are. As a long-time customer of Rock, I wonder...

Hi all—my new to me 1996 Dodge B3500 Pleasureway motorhome makes a noise that I can't figure. 318/5.2 engine runs strong and smooth with 59K miles on the clock. Trans shifts smoothly including the overdrive. At about 1500 RPM or 50-55 mph you hear a "whine". If you take your foot off the...

‘06 Taurus. Bought used two months ago. 157K miles. Looks and usually runs well. CEL keeps coming on for P304–misfire on cylinder four. Shop says it needs head gasket for about $1K in repairs. Paid $2K for the car. Won’t sell it with defect in good conscience. Should I put money in to this or...

What has happened recently to cause the price of automotive batteries to increase so significantly? Can believe that which was under $100 is now closer to $200! Any info?

Hi all-decided to see what all the heavy oil hype was about and tried it in my 1997 Dodge B2500 van which is a Roadtrek motorhome conversion with a 5.2 (318) engine. Mileage is about 140K and I have always run 10/30W as per specs. I use a Scanguage II to monitor performance. Decided to use 10/40...

Hi all-would like to poll the collective opinion on which oil to use in my Dodge 318. It is in a 1997 2500 Ram Van which has a motorhome conversion by Roadtrek. It currently has 133K miles and in the last 1500 miles, has not used any oil. I am leaning towards Maxlife 10/30 synthetic blend. What...

Hi all--running my '92 Toyota motorhome with a V-6 engine for the first time in warmer than usual weather. Noticed the temperature gauge seems to ride higher than I remember it doing. Usually registers about 1/3 of the way and now, when running at 65 mph and turning about 2500 rpm, it registers...

Hi all--suggestions needed as to how to remove the rusted nuts off the studs that hold the O2 sensor on my '92 Toyota truck. Have tried soaking in PB Blaster and Liquid Wrench but the very rusted condition has prevented my removing them so far. What do you suggest?

Hi--my '92 Toyota motorhome with the V-6 was just serviced by the dealer. Claimed that the fuel system needed a good cleaning including injectors and throttle body. Most use is on the highway and I usually try to lube the top end with MMO or Lucas Fuel Injector cleaner. Either the dealer is just...

Hi all--'99 Escort 4-banger turns on the check engine light about every 100 miles. Not so trusted mechanic says my catalytic converter is beginning to clog. Is is possible to clean them by running solvent through? Bought some Cataclean ($) and have run three bottles through, but no change...

Hi all--would like input on which oil you guys think is best for the maximum protection of my 1992 Toyota V-6 which is in a micro-mini motorhome. Currently have 95K miles and have been using Valvoline MaxLife for the past 10K miles or so. Using MaxLife semi-synthetic and am wondering if there is...

Hey all you oil gurus--I need some advice in choosing the best oil for my vehicle. I am currently using Valvoline Maxlife in my 1992 Toyota motorhome with the V-6 engine. As it is a Toyota pickup in a heavy duty application, I want to use the best oil possible for the maximum protection. Engine...

Hi all--Is there a big difference between Valvoline MaxLife synthetic and the synthetic blend? I want to run Valvoline in my 1992 Toyota 3.0 VZe V-6 which is in a motorhome. Their website recommended the full synthetic but I can only find the synthetic blend. Plan to run the 10W40. What do you...

Hey all--hope to pick your brain on a choice of motor oil for my Toyota micro-mini motorhome. New to us, 1992 with the 3.0VZ engine with 84k miles. Always have used synthetic in all other vehicles so put Castrol Edge 10W30 in the Toyota. Have driven about 3000 miles and it doesn't use any oil...