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Whats the difference between a Throttle body cleaner vs. a Carburetor cleaner? I didnt find anything on a search of the site.

I've got a few ratchets that I can't open up. What's the best lubricant? Would a silicone spray work? ATF? Oil?

Huh? I just saw Honda genuine brake fluidf, sealed, at a flea market. The guy had like 20 bottles, selling them at $2.50ea. I saw no expiration date on these, and they were still sealed. Trustworthy? Personally I passed, figuring paying more from a dealership would be fine, for peace of...

Is the carburetor cleaner sold these days equivalent to a throttle body cleaner? Or should I look specifically for a throttle body cleaner to clean ... Well the throttle body and the IACV.

Hi guys, Just out of curiosity, would you consider Los Angeles traffic in the category of normal or severe service? Say, 50 mile drive, 2 hours, a little stop and go, averaging 25 mph on the freeway... I mean, it is stop and go. But certainly there has been enough time for the oil to reach...

Do you guys use fuel system cleaners/treatments at just after an oil change or do you add it in a few hundred miles before an oil change or does it not matter at all?

Im looking for a quality home garaged floor jack. Does anyone have experience with Zinko, Hein werner, American Forge and Foundry, AC Hydraulic or Ranger products? Thanks!

I have a Duralast SUV 2.5ton hydralic floor jack. It's only had light use, and is 1.5yrs old. It no longer lifts, and I've done an air purge 4-5 times and refilled the oil. It leaks seemingly excessively from the piston/piston chamber interface. darn thing was about $90. Its warranty was 1...

Hi guys, Is there any calculation where I can say if I have a xxx psi on an air compressor for an impact tool, that it correlated with zzz amount of torque in ft-lbs?

Hey guys, what do yo uthink about Torin toolboxes? i saw one of these at pepboys for $349. http://www.shoplocal.com/lid-2088642663prid-99798_-torin-27-2pc-tool-box-chest-.fp Or would I be better off with this for $399 from sears? http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_009C0533000B?adCell=B3...

So, how do you guys prevent the spark plugs from sticking to sparkplug sockets? After I place the new plugs into the engine, sometimes the socket sticks to the plug, so that the socket separates from the extension bar ... often it takes me a few minutes to get the socket to stay on the...

I'm looking into a 24 inch length 1/2 in drive Flex T handle breaker bar. I'm finding them online for: Gearwrench $30, SK $55, Snap-On $110. Anyone got opinions on the 3 brands?

Hi, regarding the failed smog check on this thread: http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1541339&page=1 We had a diagnostic done on the car, they said that the EGR and Fuel system needed cleaning, at a cost of $265. so my question is: what do you use to...

LOL! So one of my other hobbies is inline skating. If you guys know or don't know, skate wheels are mounted around bearings and an axle -- the bearings are serviceable, you can take them apart, clean them, and re-lubricate... was wondering what you guys thought about bearing lubrication in...

Have friend with 02 camry, recently failed smog check in california, High HC at 200, limit 140. any insight or suggestions?

Friend's 2002 Camry is having difficulty starting in the afternoons during the hot summer sun in southern california. The starter turns over ok, but the engine has difficulty starting. She usually remidies it by stepping on the gas slightly while starting the car, which pretty much starts it...

The two retaining screws on my front rotors for a 03 honda CRV are stuck. I even used an impact driver (hand held - hit with hammer type) on it. No movement. I've heard folks "drilling out" the screws. Does this mean you guys are using a screw extractor set, or does it mean you're simply...

http://cacolbertmd.gosyntek.com/ please advise/comment. i got a sample of this stuff - wondering if it's worth trying out.

Anyone got opinions on Pepboys ProStop rotors? They're on sale at $25ea

newbie question: I have a 2.5T hydraulic jack that has lost a bit of fluid. Are all jack fluids "the same"? Are they incompatible that I have to drain the prior fluid before adding the new? Are there any "favorites"?