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I've run into an odd issues with the ladies 2008 Ford Escape (V6 FWD). I don't drive the vehicle much, but noticed the other day the Tach is stuck around the 5k mark. It will react with throttle and move past the 5k mark. It seems to use that spot for the normal idle position. Everything else in...

Hey Everyone, I'm in the market for a nice cordless grease gun. The Lincoln PowerLuber 18v was my top choice. I wasn't sure what the quality is like these days with the battery powered units? The gun with be used daily working on heavy equipment/semis pumping #2 grease. I want something that...

Here's the link to the tool: harbor freight I was looking at this tool to replace the front wheel bearings on my Audi A4. Usually I would do the job at my work with a press. I can't really stay after or go in on the weekends because someone has to be there if I'm working on a project. It's...

Hey guys, My a4 has around 140k on it and will see winter use most of the time. I'm looking for a good syn oil. I believe the old 12v v6 has a wide range of viscosities. It has a small oil leak from the valley pan gasket right now. I just don't have the time to pull the intake manifold with the...

Hey guys, I've been putting together a winter beater ('96 Audi A4 quattro) and just have one problem to solve. I sometimes get a noise similar to loose change clanking around when going over bumps. It doesn't happen all the time, and I can only hear it with the window down at highway speeds...

Hey everyone, I was just wondering what the correct tension would be on a timing belt. The car is a 1996 Audi A4 with the 2.8 v6/12v. It has the old style tensioner where you have to set the tension manually. The manual says you should be able to bend the belt 90 degrees between the pass. side...

Hey guys, Just looking for some advice for some spark plugs for a 1996 A4 with the 12v v6. Would it be wise to stick with a bosch oem equivalent plug, or is there better out there? I just want an oem replacement (car is a daily winter driver). Also the car still has oem plug wires on it at...

Hello everyone, I was hoping that some of you could give me some ideas with issues I’m having at work. I’m a diesel tech for a living and made a switch to a new job a few months ago. This place is a used truck dealer that is family owned. The family is super nice and seem like decent people to...

Hey everyone, I'm looking to purchase a used Audi A4 from a buddy of mine (1996 2.8 quattro w/ a 5speed). The car has been sitting for the last few months with a leaking water pump. He gave up on it because he's not mechanically inclined, and doesn't want to deal with the repair costs. On these...

I talked to my step-father today about an issues he had after a local quick lube performed an oil change on his Pontiac Montana. According to him he came home today and noticed a huge oil slick in the middle of the driveway leading to the garage. He followed it to the van and found it was coming...

Hey everyone, I haven't had the best of luck with in store pickup at the local auto part stores. None of them seem to have the order ready and look confused when I go there. It's not like I order online and hurry to the store to grab my order either. The parts won't be pulled and I end up...

Hey everyone, I just had a question for the guys that turn wrenches for a living. I always have a hard time explaining the costs of being a tech for a living to my lady. I'm a heavy duty mechanic for a living and there's such a wide range of tools. Some of my sockets are $100-200 a piece. I...

Did anyone have any advice on a good shop floor squeegee? I'm just tired of cheap ones that break or chatter when pushing across the floor. Thanks

Hey everyone, I just picked up a contour svt with a 3.0L swap done to it. It's going to be a fun summer toy and maybe hit the track a few times a year. Just looking for some advice on what oil to run. I believe the factory is a 5w-20. I was thinking about running some schaeffers 9000 5w-30 and...

Hey Everyone, I went over to the local Advanced Auto the other night and over heard two younger gentlemen talking about the valvoline nextgen oil. They said it's junk and you might as well only run it half the mileage because it's recycled garbage. The clerk at the store agree, and it just made...

Hey everyone, I have a svt focus with about 60k miles on it. I was just wondering what would be a good oil choice for it. It only had one owner before me and only had M1 for oil. I've been running Schaeffer 9000 5w-30 in it with a Napa Gold filter. I wanted to try some Redline or Motul in the...