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    ANY reccomended off shelf oil for protecting CAM on ‘86 305?

    Any oil on store shelves these days with zinc protection for ‘86 Chevy 305?
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    2014 Ram wheel FIT on a 2005 Ram?

    Just triple checking guys. I have a 2005 ram 1500 SLT four-wheel-drive and I am putting 2015 factory alloy 20 inch rims on the 2005. Everything seems to be feeling fine. 20 inch alloy rims are what came off of the 2005. Ret I have a 2005 ram 1500 SLT four-wheel-drive and I am putting 2015...
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    Reduce TORQUE to COMPENSATE for lubed threads?

    Ram 1500 specs 135 ft lbs. but previous owner used neberseeze in lug studs. How much should I reduce toque on wrench? I will clean the threads as best as can with terry cloth but we must assume “some” residue.
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    Which PLIERS do I really need?!

    What type of constant tension pluers do I need for the coolant hose constant tension clamp on my 2005 5.7L Hemi? Something called Mobea type? Another style called flat band? Or some other kind of name?
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    TECH NERDS HELP! Large popup ads on Galaxy S7

    Wife has random (like as in when not even using phone) popup full screen ads on her Galaxy S7. No new games no new apps. 2 weeks happening. Nobody will help and its making the phone drain and basically useless.
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    How “over” is too much over torque?

    I have a torque wrench that i cant really read accruatly as the lines dont match up perfectly so.... If the spec is 76 ftlbs on my lugs would an accidental 90 be horrbly damaging?
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    NEW Jean Jacket ..... SMELL

    Got a new black Wrangler Jean Jacket. Obviously all new products smell of sizing and dye.. however.... I washed it and it still smells BAD ... like the black dye. ( no need to tell me to return it ). I am CURIOUS... anybody know what or why thes smell is? And a far second... other than...
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    Can CAR CLUB use a THREE PATCH jacket system?

    I think I have seen the three patch system used before by many non motorcycle club organizations such as the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and others. BUT... Can anyone tell me, is it really ok to use the top/bottom rocker and center logo "method" to club jackets or is such a...
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    I AM LOST! Need sleuths! What fuse for dash light

    2008 Scion Xb. "The box". aka "the Toaster" ... For the life of me I cannot find online what fuse and where is the dash lights fuse (guages/CEL/cruise) If anyone helps me find the actual fuse and location for those lights... I will take you out for a steak dinner when you next visit LaCrosse,Wi.
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    WORRIED: CT scan Dangers

    Family history of blood pressure related Aortic problems. I have no high BP but cardiologist wants a nearly FULL body CT scan. My understanding is that it is many many times the radiation of a traditional Xray and if they use an ECG (heart rythm synced photographing method) that slows the...
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    HELP needed: School may ignore my Autistic Son

    School is considering a schedule change which will jeopardize my autistic son's therapy, it would be devastating to us financially as his therapy schedule would be scrapped. They have a survey and if you would please consider helping by taking the survey and voting for the "September 4th school...
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    2 YEARS ok on FILTER in a stored vehicle?

    Still recovering from back work... So mightyvac oil chage is the best I can do on my 5.7L 2005 Hemi Ram. The Bosch filter has been on a calendar year (cold upper midwest damp winters hot summers). Stored safe and "dry" indoors non climate controlled storage unit. .Vehicle has seen 500miles at...
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    Oh boy.... teen son wants to go ROTC.... good/bad?

    Son in HS exploring military as career, was leaning Air Force and now Army. Main point is...Thinking going via ROTC. Anyone have recent experience in such matters themselves or as a parent? The good the bad and the ugly? Let me know.
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    OVERFILLED...again... by dealership. Leave it?

    Well the first time they did it on my 2013 Camry 2AR-FE it was over by about a quart, yes... a full 32 oz. I caught It when I got home from oil change and did the ol "park 10min and check" procedure. So in the dead of winter I drained the extra. That was 2013. I try to have at least an oil...
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    Drive on SNOWS for ONE "warm day"?

    Time to change the Camry over to the Altimax Artics for winter #2. It went cold here like a light switch. Brrrr. I may have an opportunity next week with a final 47F day to put them on in the driveway, which is what I have, in relative comfort. But the coming day then will be 47F and rainy...
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    Would SUPERTECH syn be ok for 10k?

    Wondering if a run on 10k on SuperTech 5w-20 full syn would be ok in my 2013 Camry 2.5L 2AR-FE? Car has 65k on it. The oem filter always looks ok after 10k with 5k oil change. It does 50miles a day at 55, reaches what should be full temp of course. We have four seasons if that is a factor with...
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    Dodge "muscle strategy" versus Chevy/Ford?

    Seems like since say '04 seems that Dodge has unabashedly gone big on cubic inches and horsepower and special sports series of vehicles. While Ford's "toughest" Raptor can't even be had with a V8 anymore from factory.... Dodge is slapping SRT and 390+ cubic inches in almost anything. I can't...
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    Student Driver just took YEARS off my motor?

    Victim: 2013 Toyota Camry 60k 2AR-FE And this happens JUST PAST WARRANTY! Clueless Perpetrator: 15 1/2 year old family member student driver Events: 70F cold start after 48 hours sitting, mistakes gas pedal for brake, starts car with gas to the floor, motor fliiiiies up to around 5,000 RPM then...
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    KINDA dreading today .. gotta use the DEALERSHIP

    Well, wish me luck. Because if the dealership messes this up it will cost me up to $2k. I have some work I can't do on my own due to tools but mostly due to a recent surgery recovery. My pinion seal is leaking on the 9.25 Dodge corporate rearend on my 2005 Ram 1500. She runs fine with no...
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    TECH GUYS HELP! : Need to a shut FB Bully Down

    I need help shutting down a FB bully. Any tricks? They have been harassing my wife, who must use FB for work (so pulling the plug isnt an option) FB is not helping as the bully is posting in generic ways such as "the lady that lives in the blue house two doors down is a slut" And things like...
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