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    scan tool recommendations?

    Hi Bitogers: Need to update my current scanner. Auto Xray 6000. Budget: up to $1,000. Needed for advanced DIY. Presently looking at: Innova 3160b and a Maxidas 708 (slightly over budget). What are you using? Like/dislike? Any suggestions would be appreciated. (Topic probably should be in tool...
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    Tranny/clutch rattling. Any help appreciated.

    My 91 S10 in sig has developed a rattling noise from either the transmission or the clutch. Not very loud, but noticeable. I've googled this issue to death and ended up overwhelmed with (mis) information. Here's the problem: Slight rattling noise at idle (with foot off the clutch and in...
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    Oil filters from "FilterDump"/Amazon

    Amazon has FilterDump listed as an affiliated supplier. They sell OCOD's and Mobil One filters. Odd combination, one of the lower rated (by some Bitogers) filters and a top ranked one. Prices on 6 pack of M1 filters seems reasonable: $6.50 per filter plus shipping. Any Bitogers ever use this...
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    End to Flush and Fill for trans-Automotive News

    End of tranny flush and fill. Article states may even damage newer trannys. http://www.autonews.com/article/20120109/RETAIL07/301099953/1434 What say you? Joe
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    GM 3.4 Leaking Anti freeze, need temporary fix

    Hi Guys thx for all the previous help I've received. Today's problem: 3.4 in Chevy Venture leaking anti freeze, appears to be from rear bank. It's probably the typical intake gasket problem. What stop leak do you guys recommend to slow this down until warmer weather arrives? Used my Stant to...
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    Air compressor foam intake filter-lightly oil?

    I have an older Craftsman air compressor that I'm doing some long neglected maintenance on. It has two small foam air filters held down by a clip. I gently washed them. Do I install them dry or lightly oil them for better filtering? I don't have the original owner's manual. Also, what...
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    Shelf life of opened Amsoil air compressor oil

    I have a Craftsman air compressor and it's time to change the oil. I bought a quart of Amsoil compressor oil some time ago (long). Compressor uses one pint. Is the one pint remaining in the unsealed, but capped bottle OK to use? It may be more than five years old. thx in advance, I know there...
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    Toyota guys: sepentine belt question

    Rock Auto lists two serpentine belts for '03 Corolla. One for hydraulic tensioner another for spring tensioner. How do I tell which one I have? Just bought this '03 Corolla. Prior posts, bitogers helped me decide whether to buy it. Posted under General automotive. The car belonged to older woman...
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    Update 2003 Corolla-discovered field mice inside

    Sorry for starting a new thread. Was ready with checkbook to buy the Corolla in previous thread. Update on Corolla: Gave it a long test drive, everything seems OK. Need more advice tho. The car wasn't driven in 18 months. Older lady, assisted living in country setting. Kept snacks in the...
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    Advice needed: 2003 Corolla low mles, good buy?

    Hi guys. Don't post much but read a lot. Question: I have a chance to buy a 2003 Corolla from a resident in assisted living. Hasn't been driven in around 18 months. I put a battery in it and it fired right up. Expired plates = no test drive. Wants 5k for it. Has only 36k miles. Worth taking a...
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