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    Engine surging/high idle after starter replacement

    Replaced bad starter on my 2003 Accord 2.4l. Had to remove intake manifold and loosen throttle body to access it. New starter works great but now I have a rpm surge/ high idle condition. Car ran fine before starter replaced. I had the battery disconnected for few days and intake manifold...
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    Snap On F936 3/8 in. ratchet purchase at pawn shop

    Bought a Snap On F936 3/8 in. ratchet handle in very good cond. for $5.00 yesterday. It has an inventory/ownership number crudely electric pencil engraved on the handle, but otherwise looks really good. Have not disassembled it to check internals, but it seems to work okay. This one is of the...
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    July 4th fireworks this year.

    The lousy economy and rampant inflation does not seem to have hurt the July 4th firework sales in my area I have lived in same location for 10 yrs. or so, and this 4th of July I have never heard/seen so many fireworks set off by the area residents. That is a good thing in my book. The county...
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    Possible to charge a dead battery to reverse polarity?

    Customer brought in today a DieHard Gold (3 yr. warranty) 86-2 battery (1/2020 mfg. date on battery) that he said was bad. Could not find customer's purchase record in database. He had no receipt, and he could not recall which AAP store battery was purchased at (not unusual at all). Battery...
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    Wix oil filter purchase at thrift store

    Went to nearby thrift store today and found a Wix 57356 oil filter (fits my 03 Accord and 06 Elantra) in box for $1. Production code date is 09/16/2020. I occasionally see an oil filter and/or engine air filter there. Bought a Motorcraft FL-1A (fits my 300 inline F 150) in box from same store a...
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    NAPA/Mac's brand engine oil stop leak part no. 9912 15 oz. bottle

    Does anyone have any experience using this product to stop engine oil leaks (in particular rear main seal)? Bought it at NAPA today and will try it in 94 F150 300 Inline that has a minor rear main seal leak.
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    OEM Hyundai oil filter prices at local businesses

    Purchased an OEM Hyundai filter 26300-35505 yesterday from local Hyundai dealer for $7.89 incl. tax. The Hyundai dealer always tapes a new crush washer (no charge) on top of oil filter box, a nice courtesy. Autozone has them at $14.49 + tax. Local AAP has them for 11.79 + tax. The local Walmart...
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    Valve stem extensions for passenger cars

    Recently bought a couple of new tires for an 06 Elantra. The big box tire store put the really short valve stems on them (I did not specify length and never have). They barely extend beyond the factory wheel covers. Couple days ago bought a package of Slime brand 1 1/4 in. valve stem extensions...
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    Aircraft pollution emission control

    For years now fossil fuel passenger vehicles have been under emissions control reduction policies (stricter over time) by various government agencies. Then it was heavy trucks, heavy construction machinery, and such. Costs and reliability issues have arisen from these emission control mandates...
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    Jiffy Lube techs are all full time to my surprise.

    Looking at retiring from my full time job soon. I've always been a DIYer when it comes to vehicle servicing/light repairs, and would like a part time upon retiring doing this (20-25 hrs/week). Nearby Jiffy Lube has help wanted sign, so I inquired within today. This store does not do brake...
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    Products specifically packaged/marked for certain retail stores

    Was in local Dollar General automotive section and noticed they sell the Lube Guard tranny shudder fix part no. 19680, which all the local big box auto part stores carry as well. Inside the clear blister pack is a small sticker stating that "This item is intended for sale only at Dollar...
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    WW2 era US military aircraft piston engine oils

    During the WW2 era, lots of high performance military aircraft, many with radial type engines were in the air. What type/weight of oil was generally used in the engines themselves ? The logistics of getting oils / fuels and such to remote airfield maintenance locations was very complex I would...
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    Kia Soul recall issued recently

    Friend of mine recently received recall notice for 2016 Soul with 1.6 L engine and 36,000 mi. that involves a programming update in reference to potential connecting rod bearing knock issues so that the check engine light will come on if this issue starts to occur. Assuming regular engine...
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    Local retail stores oil filter price comparison

    I'm not too picky about oil filters for my 03 Accord (239,000 mi.) OCI of 5000 mi. usually. The Fram PH7317 is used sometimes and available within 2 mi. of me at Home Depot $4.48, Lowes $3.98, Walmart $3.88, and Autozone $8.99. That's a big price spread. Anyone else notice such a wide price...
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    NAPA Pro Select filter price (Master Pack vs indivudualy boxed)

    My local Napa store sells the Pro Select "Master Pack" automotive application spin on type oil filters (wrapped in plastic, no box) individually (approx. $3. 70 or so on average depending on filter) to walk in customers if you ask for them, as opposed to the individually boxed Pro Select oil...
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    Velozza ZXV4 225/40ZR/18 tires

    A friend has a '17 Cruze that came from dealer with 18 in. rims. She needed a couple of low budget tires and went with the Velozza ZXV4 225/40/ZR18 tires. Her driving consists mostly of short trip city driving in central GA, rarely any ice or snow. Does anyone have any experience with these...
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    People actually pay this much?

    Looking at various oils for sale online in US, and some are actually outrageous. For example, a quart of Exmark 10w 30 syn. small engine oil for $26.00 (includes economy shipping to US addresses). Wow, what a bargain. People are actually paying theses prices?
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    Good neighbor

    Had a neighbor a couple doors down come by as I was doing some yardwork today. He had a bag with 5 qts. of oil (3qts Kohler 10w 30 small engine and 2qts. Mobil 1 0w 40 European spec.). Said he was doing some garage spring cleaning and thought I might like to have it since he sees me doing oil...
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    Used Troybilt TB30R rear engine rider

    Looking at a year old (2020 year model) Troybilt TB30R rear engine rider. As I understand it is the same as a Craftsman R110 rear engine rider. Does anyone have any experience with either of these as far owning/using? Really good shape overall. Engine is single cyl. overhead valve with a spin on...
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    Labor prices at outdoor equip./ small engine shops

    Went to a large well established ( Augusta GA area) outdoor equip./small engine shop to get a part today. Have not been in there in several years. They had a sign stating labor charge is $85/hr. I'm thinking this is really not too bad nowadays. What are labor prices in your area at a business...
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