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    I saw this and thought of us… 40k miles oil change interval damage

    On the bright side, they've saved a couple hundred bucks in oil changes that they can use to pay for the repair bill
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    5w-30 for new Honda 3.5L v6

    ANY oil is better than NO oil :) Also, you'll be fine, right up until you're not :)
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    Gave Up On Valvoline - Havoline?

    This is an excellent strategy, especially when switching to a winter weight oil. Brrrrr
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    Bought a cheap 9mm pistol

    Neato. Prices are dropping, and thats a good thing. I've got a couple Taurs G guns, and they've given me no problems, so yes...it is possible to find inexpensive, reliable pistols. The issue seems to be more with quality control, so if u have a good one, enjoy.
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    Harvest King now Providence

    It looked like my RK inventory of their $1.99 oil filters was running low. I've had no problems with these, so I think I'll grab a couple more.
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    PRIME GUARD POF 4476 CUT OPEN

    Originally Posted by kstanf150 Subie Where did you find or order this brand filter ? Rural King $1.99
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    Car Ramps for low profile cars

    I put a piece of scrap wood in front of my ramps. I think it's a 2x6 or 2x8 I keep telling myself that I'm going to attach the boards to my ramps so I don't lose them or so they don't slip, but I haven't bothered doing that.
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    Post Your Latest Power Steering Fluid Change

    08 Infiniti M35X, unknown out, Valvoline MaxLife ATF in (suck n pump) 12 Odyssey, Honda out, Honda in (suck n pump) 97 Dodge Ram 1500, store brand out, Valvoline Power steering fluid in
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    Learning Paintless Dent Removal on your own

    Originally Posted by RhondaHonda Go to a junkyard and buy a hail damaged hood or decklid for cheap to practice on. Yup. Go to a junkyard and have some fun
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    Scratched My New Car. Help Me Fix

    Have you tried one if those headlight restorer kits? I use a drill sponge attachment and Meguiars Ultimate compound to buff out stuff. It works fine for most stuff, but none of my cars are new
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    shop vac : which noozle for car cleaning

    I bought a bag of some cheap attachments online (eBay, AliExpress, etc) for next to nothing ( I've heard tales of resourceful individuals making or modifying their own using heat gun and other stuff from their workshop. $5 was too easy for me.
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    post your latest differential fluid change

    I'm sucking and pumping 2 quarts from my rear diff on my 97 Ram 1500 this weekend (not removing the screws, not messing with new gasket). I have Super Tech full synthetic 75-90 on deck (it's rated for limited slip differentials).
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    Post your latest oil change

    2004 Honda Odyssey 217,000 miles WalMart pit crew oil change $19.88 (I think they use Quaker State conventional and orange can Fram)
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    Rural King Synthetic Quality & Price

    Originally Posted By: BlueOvalFitter Originally Posted By: CrackyWainwright We just got a big Rural King store close by in beautiful Muscle Shoals, Alabama. I can't believe how good the oil prices are . . . better than Wal-Mart by several dollars. The full synthetic oil (all weights/grades) are...
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    First time doing a "full" detail

    Originally Posted By: SatinSilver Originally Posted By: mclasser I know a DA polisher will be the best but I'm afraid I won't properly use it. A little too much pressure in one spot, and BAM, I end up burning through the paint. I agree especially considering the clear coat is as thick as a...
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    How long does it take you to wash the car?

    Originally Posted By: Warstud Spray the van directly with your foam gun and wipe with a mitt then rinse. To further improve your excellent response, I would merely suggest getting/using 2 or 3 mitts (4 or 5 would be even "better") If you foam your car first, you can make quick work with a mitt...
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    Got Suds ?

    Originally Posted By: Malo83 Meguiars Gold Class is my favorite, lots of foam, smells good and leaves the paint smooth and slick I also use Meguars Gold Class and like it. It's not to expensive and readily available. It makes more bubbles for me than the cheap soap. There may be something out...
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    best way to wash with pressure washer

    Foam canon with several wash mitts. You can find inexpensive wash mitts at dollar stores. Get several, foam the car, and use separate mitt for each section. Rinse. https://youtu.be/_qpjOR--Zxg
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