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    Brake Fluid Shelf Life

    Good question: people drive with 10 year old brake fluid in their cars, that fluid is probably more degraded in use, than sealed in a bottle.. I think you're good (just an opinion.)
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    I spent about 1.5 hours JUST TO inserting brake pads into a brand new caliper. Do I need to redo it again? A few queries.

    I am reminded, YET AGAIN, how simple things can become so complex once you actually do it. Question 1: How much brake lubricant is acceptable on brake pads? As it is right now, there a few spots with a thin film of brake lubricant, I wiped it off carefully so as to not introduce more brake...
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    2024 Honda Civic Si (11th gen.)

    15 years on a single DSG or several?
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    If you have ever wondered how much those Toyota, GM, Honda, etc. factory alloy wheels weigh.. you can find out here.

    Yes, that's a delight--wait till you see my soon-to-be-delivered wheel+tire combo. It'll come in at 26.
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    If you have ever wondered how much those Toyota, GM, Honda, etc. factory alloy wheels weigh.. you can find out here.

    If you have ever wondered how much a particular factory wheel weighs, you either try to hunt down that information through the forums hoping someone has accurately weighed it and published it somewhere, at some time, but you can also find a lot of that info here, all in a single place. Link...
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    New Rock Auto Discont code until 9 Feb 2024

    Thanks for this fren! I was just about to make a purchase and I forgot about the COUPON!!!!!! It'll save me about 10 dollars on a brake system overhaul: calipers (don't really need to replace them but why not) rotors, brake pads, brake drums.
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    Good Samaritan correcting my stupidity (no jackstands)

    What happens if a 'sinkhole event' happens? :)
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    Chassis braces

    Do you mean to say that it's 'all in one's head' ? ? ? I too wonder if a front tower bar would make a difference---honestly, I have doubts, a lot of doubt. THINK about it: if a car can be truly improved just with a bar---it'd be a no-brainer for the factory to install one and upcharge for it...
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    Raybestos Element3 calipers vs. ACDELCO brand-new calipers (They are EXACTLY the same, but priced very differently, BUT WHY???)

    Thanks for chiming in folks. I just figured that market mechanisms wouldn't allow this sort of thing to happen--I haven't been around that long so the ACDELCO name means nothing to me basically. In fact, the Raybestos name is more well-known to me. So, this definitely wouldn't work.
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    Raybestos Element3 calipers vs. ACDELCO brand-new calipers (They are EXACTLY the same, but priced very differently, BUT WHY???)

    Here's just an example: Raybestos https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=10999940&cc=1502550&pt=1704&jsn=434 https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=10999940&cc=1502550&pt=1704&jsn=434 ACDELO https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=11115525&cc=1502550&pt=1704&jsn=433 You will...
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    Mazda 3 - 1st gen review after ~3yrs

    Thanks for the write-up. I almost bought a 2008 Hatchback 2.3, but got nervous because I heard the 2.3L was unreliable. I didn't want to replace my 2007 Corolla's indestructible powertrain with something that would give me problems. I kind of wavered back and forth on it, hoping to get one of...
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    I just had success with this fun CarFax "Money Hack"

    FUN FYI: You can buy a 50 dollar CarFax report for 4 dollars here https://carfaxcheck.com/ I bought 2 reports this morning, one for each car I own. It just works, exactly as well as you hope and expect. (I believe these reports are European Imports, thus avoids custom taxes and so it's so...
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    Walmart Store Brand EverStart batteries - Do they typically last 5 years or do they need frequent replacement?

    I might have been just 'lucky' but the ValuPower (Everstart value) I got in 26R size is lasting 5 years now (which is longer than the Kirkland Signature battery from Costco, and the Toyota OEM battery.)
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    A strange question: are cars made in this time of shortage (pandemic related) of the same quality as before?

    You know, there may reallllly be something to this idea: https://www.yahoo.com/autos/2023-j-d-power-initial-160000286.html https://www.yahoo.com/autos/2023-j-d-power-initial-160000286.html I've noticed a number of brand new computer purchases that came defective straight from the factory: 2...
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    A strange question: are cars made in this time of shortage (pandemic related) of the same quality as before?

    The basic idea is this: if there are shortages, there may be corners cut. If you can't source a particular part, or a part of equal quality, you may relax your standards a bit. We know for a fact that some features normally offered were no longer offered (temporarily.) This seems to be the way...
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    I'm recommending a Subaru Impreza for a fren's daughter (do you agree?)

    A fren has come to me seeking advice for a new car for his just-turned-20 daughter. He's been out of the loop (he was never in the loop) when it comes to cars, so they will take my advice seriously. Naturally, he's leaning towards the Honda Civic and the Toyota Corolla as people generally do...
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    YouTube Mechanics

    This guy is excellent for Toyotas: https://www.youtube.com/c/thecarcarenut
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    Automotive theory: tire sizes (how is this decided?)

    How do automotive engineers/designers decide what tire size to give their cars? cars = any automotive vehicle, including electric cars. SUVs, trucks, crossovers, etc. are all included tires = the total size of the tire including the rolling diameter and the width (we will ignore wheel sizes)...
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