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First of all, I am looking for advice for my Champion 6000/7000 watts generator. Has anyone used RP 5w40 or 0w40 in their OPE. I know M1 TDT 5w40 is a proven product, but would like to know RP 0/5w40's shear stability compared to TDT 5w40. I am somewhat interested in the RP is because I have...

Good evening Bitogers! I just bought a Champion 6,000/7,000 running/surging watts. I would like to run a Craftsman 5hp/25gal compressor. Will the generator be able to run just the compressor by itself? I read in the manual reference that a 1.5hp compressor takes about 2500 watts running and...

I am looking for your opinions or observations on the efficiency of different car manufacturers over long term of 7 years/100,000 miles or more. To make things simple, the top criteria for efficiency would be fuel economy then performance (power wise). I understand the notion that if a car is...

Hi guys, I have heard there are All Data, Mitchell, and etc. online technical sources. What do you recommend and the pros/cons of each? Let's just say I only want to change the timing belt and would like to purchase just that part of the manual, can I do that? I would also like to be able to...

I have some questions on changing spark plugs on RX330 and RX350 with drive by wire. By the look, I will have to disconnect the throttle body from the rear intake manifold to reach the rear spark plugs. I read in a Haynes manual on a 2003 Accord and up, it says that if one removes the throttle...

I am having problem with my Honda HRR216, which I have two of them with same symptom. The engine starts fine but when running at optimal speed, it would surge up and down. You can even see the spring mechanism (governor?) moving back and forth. If you move the level *with the rabbit and...

Hi everyone! I will be changing brake pads on a 2008 Rx350, possibly front and rear. I am looking at Duralast Gold CMax, Duralast Gold, and Wagner Ceramic Thermoquiet. Wagner Ceramic - I have used these for most cars and very satisfied with them. Duralast Gold - I have only used these once...

Lets discuss Valvoline! I have used Valvoline oil in the past and liked it. Haven't used them for the past 5 years and I am looking to use them back. Has their oil formulation changed since after they were sold? It appears to me after looking at various UOAs is that their oils, especially...

I have a 2000 Corolla in which I changed the oxygen sensor before the cat with an aftermarket Bosch 02. After changing I realize that there is a noticeable hesitation most of the time pressing on the gas from a stop. It would have a delay for about 2 seconds than it would catch up quick and...

Just letting you guys know Valv. Synpower 0w20 is available at Walmart. For those have used it, what are your thoughts?

I just had my transmission rebuilt on 98 Accord V6 auto. After driving about 1000 miles code P1739 appears, 3rd clutch pressure circuit. The car shifts fine and everything. I already erase the code to see if it comes back. Heard it is a commmon problem on my model and generation. I have 12K...

I have an 03 Accord V6 and there is a removable transmission filter. I believe starting with this generation Honda use removable trans filter. Is it necessary to change these? I mean no one ever talks about them and most likely owners may not even know for the ownership of the vehicle. I don't...

Discount tires sells them. They are the budget value line and heard they are made by Michelin. I am on a tight budget now and this fits my bill. Anyone experience with this tire? The customer reviews seems very favorable. TIA

I have a 98 Accord with over 200K. I just pour in M1 0w20 b/c I heard my year was backspec and the engine in good condition, no burning oil. Here is my observation, on cold start it rev freer and higher about 250 rpm than 5w30 and drop slowly and quickly. Today the weather is in the low 50s...

I am attempting to paint my car this week. I am painting with OEM color acrylic enamel single stage b/c I am on a budget. Most of the clear coat has been burned through more than 2 years in Texas heat. I am spraying and has bought pretty much everything except paint and primer. I just tried...

I just noticed my car passenger side engine mount is broken. I called the dealer and cost $117. I looked at duralast from autozone for 43 bucks with LLT. My car is 98 Accord v6 with 202K. I want to save money and install it asap. Whats your input? Have a good day.

Hello Bitogers, I have a 1998 accord v6. The transmission has been making a hard shift from 1-2nd gear for quite a long time and I ignored it. The car still runs as normal, but I have noticed one thing that it only shifts hard when going straight. When making a left turn, it shifts almost...