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    Extended Drain Oils

    I did 10K oil changes for almost 20 years. Did it on my 2004 Ram 1500 5.7. I gave it away in 2018 with 275k miles to young man in neighborhood that need a car. It's still zipping around town. I did the same with wife's 2000 Caravan for 160K miles. By that time we were tired of patching up the...
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    2018 Ram 1500 v6 pentastar pcv replacement?

    The PCV on this truck is at back off engine close to firewall. Visual and physical access very limited. Looks like It has to be done blind. I bought a low profile mini ratchet wrench for the T25 screws. Anyway, has anyone here done it on this truck? Any tips appreciated.
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    Picture of two cartridge filters for 3.6 after 8k miles.

    The do seem beefier, at least by first impression.
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    Picture of two cartridge filters for 3.6 after 8k miles.

    Thank you for the replies. I usually buy my filters at walmart. The M1 seems (via eye examination) the best built, but not always available. Priced about the same as Mopar so I grab it when available. I'll check out that Wix/Napa.
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    Picture of two cartridge filters for 3.6 after 8k miles.

    This is a side by side of two used filters from my 2018 Ram 1500. Both run about 8K miles. The one with the wavy pleats is a Fram ultra synthetic and the other a mopar. Both made in Korea. Should I be worried about that Fram? this is the first time the filter has come out wavy like that. I've...
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    Buh Bye Rain X

    I use the washer fluid. I also use put it in small sprayer bottle for other windows. Might give some of the other interesting suggestions here a chance.
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    HF Maddox 21 PC. Front Wheel Bearing remover?

    I did one side of the vehicle this afternoon. The Astro Pneumatic kit made easy work of it. High grade bolt, the bearing came out, and the new one back in effortlessly. Stay away from the HF Maddox version. It's about 47 bucks more and lower quality.
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    HF Maddox 21 PC. Front Wheel Bearing remover?

    I ordered some thrust ball bearings to use between the washers in the kit. I tried to get the ones in this video but instead taking my chances with some cheaper ones on Amazon.
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    HF Maddox 21 PC. Front Wheel Bearing remover?

    Will do. Thanks again.
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    HF Maddox 21 PC. Front Wheel Bearing remover?

    Thanks! Been doing some research. The HF kit overpriced. For less money the astro pneumatic kit comes with higher grade bolt and nut with more threadings. I just ordered it. 73 bucks vs 119 for HF. This video convinced me. Youtube: Harbor Freight vs Astro wheel bearing adapter kit
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    HF Maddox 21 PC. Front Wheel Bearing remover?

    Thanks. Yes I tried all three local part stores. No luck, 2 said they didn't carry and the other said "it's currently being borrowed." I figured I'll buy an inexpensive kit and be done with it. I did hear about thread failures being common in these cheap tools. Any link to high grade replacement...
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    Post Your Latest Power Steering Fluid Change

    Changed the power steering fluid on wife's 2007 Sonata. It was pretty disgusting, never been changed (my bad). I used Lubegard 23232 Complete Synthetic Power Steering Fluid.
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    HF Maddox 21 PC. Front Wheel Bearing remover?

    Greetings gentlemen. I changed the wheel hub/bearing on wife's 2007 Sonata. Those were easy, yank them out and bolt back on. Will be doing the front bearings and don't plan on buying a press. HF sells the 21 pc bearing removing kit for 119 bucks. Maddox 21 pc, The harbor freight version I've...
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    Coated rotors, do they work?

    This is my first time using coated rotors. I got the NAPA ultra premium coated. My oem ones are 3 years old and got very crusty. Up here in the rust belt I usually change brakes when there's still most of the meat left on them because of corrosion issues on pad backing and rotors. Does that...
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    Wagner OEX pads, poor performance

    I thought the same thing (about decreased surface area of the pads) when I bought them. I got 17K miles on my front ones, didn't notice difference in performance in my Ram pickup.
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    Woolwax for inside rocker panels, etc?

    Yeah I like doing the cavity spraying in the hottest, most miserable summer days. I know it's doing the most creeping.
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    Strut spring compressor questions

    I usually buy them loaded now, but I used to pay a mechanic 20 bucks to load them for me. I've loaded one set years ago and didn't think it was worth the trouble.
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    Preferred 1/4 torque wrench?

    Nevermind. I pulled the trigger and bought it. Black friday sale for 108 on Tooltopia. Amazon wanted 150.
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    Preferred 1/4 torque wrench?

    I've been using Precision instruments 1/2 in and 3/8in split beam torque wrenches. I'm a fan of this style. Easy to set and I don't have to worry about releasing the tension afterwards. I've never owned a 1/4in torque wrench and thinking of getting one for more delicate torque settings. Any...
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