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    Mercedes Benz spark plug replacement concerns

    Trav, Thank you for your input. Always thorough and enlightening. I will contact you as I get a little closer. Steve
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    Mercedes Benz spark plug replacement concerns

    This 30k mile service is not included. Not sure what else is included in the 30k service besides spark plug change, but I was told the cost is $1500!
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    Mercedes Benz spark plug replacement concerns

    I believe this engine is from the M260/264 family. Originally Posted by slacktide_bitog Honda actually did that indexing thing with the first-gen Insight. They list 4 different part numbers for their spark plugs in that application,one for each cylinder. However, the aftermarket only lists one...
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    Mercedes Benz spark plug replacement concerns

    My wife's car is a 2018 Mercedes Benz GLC 300 with the 2L turbo engine. The car requires spark plug replacement at 30K miles. Seems a bit soon with the current generation of iridium spark plugs but that is a different issue. Feeling fairly mechanically inclined, I was prepared to do this...
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    Critique my purchase: 1962 Dodge Lancer

    Cool car! Brings back memories of my first car, given to me by my grandmother. I was a junior in college and the car was already 10 years old. 1963 Plymouth Valiant V200 light blue with two tone blue vinyl interior. Torque Flite transmission. 170 cubic inch slant six Car never let me down. Sold...
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    Several questions...

    I currently own a 2015 Lexus GS 350 AWD. Manual calls for 75W85 GL5 for the rear diff and 80W-90 GL5 Hypoid for the front diff. Was planning on using Redline 75W85 for the rear and Redline 75W90 for the front. Any concerns or possible problem with the different viscosity of the Redline for the...
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    2012-2014 Lexus GS350 AWD Reliability?

    I own a 2015 GS350 AWD I bought CPO. Had 11k miles on it when I bought it. Now 30k. Totally reliable, although this is not a lot of miles. Mine has the 6 speed transmission. The 8 speed was only on the RWD models. Not sure when that changed. A good friend has a 2013 AWD with 155k. Has only had...
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    BCG Staking

    Bought one of these years ago. Does a great job and very well made. https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/02/20/michiguns-moacks-plain-gas-key-tool/
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    3UR FE Oil help

    I would go with full syn 5w30 or 0w30. Every Toyota or Lexus model in countries other than the USA recommend 0w20 except under severe service such as towing or sustained high speeds. They then recommend a 30w oil. You can look online, as I did, for online manuals for UK or Australia for your...
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    Help me choose 9mm carry ammo

    I would try all the major players. Not all ammo will feed well in all guns. I run at least 50 rounds of self defense ammo after my gun is thoroughly broken in with practice ammo. No jams or malfunctions then good to go. My concealed carry is SA XDs 9mm. My most accurate and 100% reliable is...
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    High miles on older vehicles

    My first car was a 1963 Plymouth Valiant V200. Given to me by my grandmother in 1973 so I could get to work at a hospital while in college. Car was 10 years old with 66k miles. I drove it for 8 more years and sold it with 168k miles. Had a 170 cu slant 6 and the Torqueflite push button...
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    Best Oil filter Toyota 2GR-FKS 3.5L V6

    Been using Mobil1 oil filter for my 2015 350GS 2GR-FSE. M1C-256. Not sure it is the same for yours. Fram recently listed an Ultra cartridge filter XG10158, but no one carries it. Would use that as well.
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    Original belts 2006 Toyota Camry?

    Originally Posted by Trav No, I don't believe it is. IIRC Mitsuboshi or Bando would be original. Even if Dayco or Gates made the original it would be branded Toyota. Thank you Trav, I suspect more maintenance has been done beyond oil changes. My aunt wouldn't be of help. My cousin is not a...
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    Original belts 2006 Toyota Camry?

    Recently purchased a 2006 Toyota Camry XLE V6 with 24K original miles. Driven by my elderly aunt a little less than 2K per year. I have all the receipts for work that was done. Only yearly oil changes. No other maintenance or repairs. The question I have is this. The serpentine accessory belt...
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    First pistol need ideas

    Two of my favorite polymer pistols Steyr S9-A1. Softest shooting pistol ever! Great, but unique, site. Great trigger!! Very accurate but not as good as below. HK VP9-SK. Replaceable side and back panels on grip to customize. Not as soft shooting as above but very nice. Good trigger out of the...
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    New to me 2006 Toyota Camry

    Went over all the maintenance records. Oil changes yearly at about 2k miles. Nothing else done.
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    New to me 2006 Toyota Camry

    Was going by this Toyota customer help sheet. http://toyota.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/7690/~/does-my-vehicle-have-a-timing-belt-or-timing-chain%3F Late 2006 v6 and 2007 v6 on got the 3.3 L engine In 2007 it is listed as having a chain. What i went by.
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    New to me 2006 Toyota Camry

    Turns out it does have the 3.0 L engine with a belt not the 3.3 L with a chain. I will be able to further review all previous maintenance records this evening and keep you updated. thanks all!!
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    New to me 2006 Toyota Camry

    Originally Posted by JC1 I would swap out the pcv valve. That's very low mileage. Wondering if it's had only 8 oil changes since 2006. What about the rest of the fluids? Coolant and transmission to start with? I will be taking delivery of the car tonight for an extended test drive. Our...
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    New to me 2006 Toyota Camry

    Just picked up a 2006 Camry XLE v6 for my son who is going through some rough times. Car was driven by an elderly woman who can no longer drive. She was the original owner. No accidents. 24K miles. Oil changed every 3k miles. All documentation and maintenance records. Anything I should be...
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