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    Summit Tires?

    Anyone have any knowledge on Summit tires? The specs are what Im looking for,price is fairly cheap. I need something fairly "grippy" older General rt 45's on now and with my 12 Regal turbo they spin waay to easy. need something with good grip. Thanks
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    GM brake pads with shims

    Looking to renew the front pads on my 12 BuickRegal Turbo. I like to use GM parts,the pad Im looking at comes with "shims"https://www.gmpartscorp.com/p/Chevrolet__Silverado-1500/Disc-Brake-Pad-Set-Front/78858061/84233325.html I never had to use shims before. Is this rather normal and what do...
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    Need to Find Manufactor Date

    I puchased a 2012 Buick Regal turbo in July. It has General rt43's on it. Trying to find out how old they are. 235/50/18 made in Brazil sidewall says 18.97v.380 kpa,2989413606, 4133836 dot65p,3220. Hope I didn't miss anything with my senior eyes,LOL Thanks
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    BG Fuel System Service

    Recently picked up a used 12 Buick Regal 2.0 Turbo. According to the CarFax report maintenance has been decent but I see nothing regards to a fuel system cleaning. Anyone have experience with the BG fuel system cleaning? Thanks
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    Towing brake pads/rotors for F250 pick up

    A buddy of mine tows a horse trailer with a 2003 Ford F250 diesel pickup truck. He says that it is losing brake ability while stopping on a long decline. He can't recall what was used before on the last brake job. He is getting real anxious about the brake performance. I do not know the total...
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    Installing Brake Pads

    I become aggravated every time I install pads. Seems like most installs the ears of the bad won't go into harware and need to be filed down to fit. That just seems weird to me, Did a 2010 Impala front brake pads and had to grind on the ears. Does everyone have this issue? Thanks
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    Any one have knowledge about a 2012 Fusion?

    Hello All, Looking to pick up a used vehicle for a spare. I seen a 2012 Fusion that looked decent. Im not familiar with Ford 4 clys. It has a 2.5 engine. Are these any good? Thanks
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    Is there a decent inexpensive mower?

    Looking to pick up a spare mower,to use mostly around flower beds,bushes etc. Don't like to get too close with my tractor. Don't really need self propelled. Im gun shy on how the dependability is on the cheaper mowers. Thanks
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    Mixing 0w20 with 0w40?

    Hi, My 14 Silverado 5.3 calls for 8qts for a oil change with filter. The recommended weight by GM is 0w20. I have a few quarts of 0w40. Can I safely mix these two weights? Like 6 qts 0w20 to 2 qts 0w40? I only put on about a 1000 miles a year on this truck,change oil every year. Thanks
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    Brake Rotor Weight

    Hi, Does a heavy rotor help stopping power? I know it will add rotating weight but that in in material to me. Thanks
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    Are there any decent used car warrenty compainies?

    Looking to get a used spare car to use. Getting up in age and I don't want to tackle big jobs any decent aftermarket used car warretny companies? Thanks
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    Cruze vs Focus

    Hi, Looking to pick up a spare vehicle to use when I don't want to drive my Silverado. Been considering either a Cruze or Focus. Unsure as to which one would be the better pick. I lean more towards the Focus but leering about that dual clutch auto trans. Is there any years that don't have that...
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    Considering a used Caddy ATS

    Looking to get a spare car. Sometimes I need a break from my truck lol Seems like there are three engines for them, 2.0,2.5,,,,and 3.6. Which would be the best option? Im a v8 guy and don't know much about the 4's. Thanks
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    Tire Advise

    Hi All, I have a 14 Silverado 4x4. Bought it new and now has 17k on it. The OEM Bridgestones are now showing alot of cracking on the sidewalls. I would like to get a 3 Peak rated tire due to the snow fall total in my area. This truck came with LT tires but I don't plow, tow or off road so I...
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    Can't get rear rotor off!!!

    Hi All, Decieded to renew the rear rotors and pads on my 2014 Silverado 1500 4x4. Caliper and rotor bracket came off nice. I can;t seem to get the dam rotor off. Any suggestions? I don't see any screws on the rotor like the front had. Im stumped
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    Anyone sell a car to Vroom?

    Ihave a 2018 Buick Regal Sportback that a purchased about a year ago and have only put 810 miles on it. Seems senseless to me to keep it around. Anyway I filled out a form to see what Vroom offered,I was happy with the amount that they would give me. They request a sign a contract and send them...
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    What Brand Oil for a 2018 Buick Regal Sportback

    Hi All, Recently purchased a 2018 Buick Regal Sportback with the turbo 2.0 engine. Never owned a tubo before or a 4 cylinder either. Maunal calls for Dexos 5/20. Curious if any brand is superior with a turbo engine Thanks
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    Bleeding Hydralic Jack

    Tried to bleed and refill a old Crafstman jack. Got the air out and filled the clyinder. I can not get that small rubber plug back in. Not much room there and I have big hands/fingers. Any suggestins? Feel like a knucklehead now.
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    New,Unopened Old Coolant

    I have three gallons of GM dex cool that where never opened. Their at least 3 years old. Would it be safe to use? Thanks
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    Question for Liquid Glass Users

    Hello, Just started to apply Liquid Glass to my truck. Just wondering if anyone coats over it with wax or? Thanks
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