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    Actually Had A Good Experience At Jiffy Lube

    I needed a NYS inspection today and the dealer was closed. Went to Jiffy Lube since they were the only place open. The kid working there stalled the car about ten times driving it into the bay, but whatever. I stayed in the car the whole time (too many bad experiences. I don’t let the car out...
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    2020 Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition CrewMax Review

    I recently spent a week driving a 2020 Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition Crewmax. Here are my thoughts. The Exterior Still Looks Good While the third generation Tundra that debuted in 2014 is largely unchanged, there are subtle updates that make the truck look more modern. Things like the chrome...
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    Does Brita Water Go Bad?

    I have one of those Brita pitchers in my fridge. I think it's had the same water in it since summer. I drank it yesterday and have had stomach upset ever since. It's the only thing I've done differently diet-wise. So my question is, how long is that water good for in the pitcher? I tried...
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    Bad ball joint?

    If I grab the tire at 3 and 9, there's a ton of play. If I take the wheel off, the ball joint moves but everything else seems good. Everywhere I read says tie rods at 3 and 9, but mine look good. Zero play in them. https://youtu.be/4QSGofHqbZY So I guess my question is, what else would allow...
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    2019 Mini Cooper Clubman S ALL4 Review

    My time with the Mini Cooper Clubman S All4 was spent on a ski trip in Salt Lake City, Utah. As I crept out of the airport parking garage with my skis securely enclosed in the Yakima rooftop carrier, I immediately noticed how much larger this Mini felt compared to the last generation that I...
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    Help Me Choose A Welder For This Project

    I have a truck bed with rusted wheel arches thanks to a drop in bedliner that trapped water for the past 15 years. Bedliner is now gone but the holes in the wheel arches remain. I acquired some sheet metal and want to weld in a patch. What's the best welder to go with? Can I do this with a...
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    2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Tow Test

    Original thread: https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/foru...ith-new-tacoma-v6-manual-4x4#Post5166631 On paper, the 3.5L looks weak. Only 278 HP, and 265 ft-lbs at a rather high RPM. However, when hooked up to the manual gearbox, it became a surprisingly capable machine. It still felt like an older...
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    $ 1,000 Vehicle Challenge

    So I have this idea to purchase a $ 1,000 car solely for the purpose of driving back and forth to work. I run a blog that has an automotive section and I think this would be a fun addition. What cars would you like to see in this? I'm thinking 2nd gen Cavalier Z24. They're tough to find, but...
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    Any GTO Owners On Here?

    I've been kicking myself ever since my friend's dad sold his 04 with 9,400 miles on it for 10k. Shortly after selling it, the new owner crashed it. I saw the car on CraigsList, WRECKED, for $ 10,500 LOL. Anyway, I found an '06 that seems to fit the bill. Details: 2006 GTO Black with red...
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    New Truck Owners - What Did You Pay?

    I'm looking at a 2019 Silverado Double Cab Custom, 5.3L 4x4. The Custom is the trim between Work Truck and LT. I like it because it has the 6 speed auto. I won't touch the 8 speed with a 34.5' pole. Truck has the following options: Destination Charge $1,595.00 Installed Options Differential...
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    Any Towing Reviews with New Tacoma V6 Manual 4x4?

    I can't seem to find any legitimate reviews of a new Tacoma V6 towing with the manual transmission. Here's what I am thinking: Yes, the new V6 requires you to rev higher. However, with the manual, there are less driveline losses compared to an automatic. As we all know, the Toyota automatic...
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    How To Measure Wax On Surface?

    I want to do a comparison between different types of waxes, sealants, etc. and test how they hold up over time. I'm trying to come up with a way to measure how much protection remains on a surface. Something I can measure, like looking at a surface under a microscope or something similar. I...
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    AC Delco PF457G Professional Cartridge Engine Oil Filter Cut Open

    This was in my 2007 Cobalt SS Supercharged for 514 days and 6,899 miles. I usually wait until the oil life monitor says "change engine oil," but this is the first time it exceeded a year before having the message come on. I drive probably 90% highway at 55 MPH - pretty much ideal conditions for...
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    Adding Fluid to Sealed Cub Cadet Hydrostatic Trans

    LTX1050VT. Hydrostatic trans is dripping fluid. Still works fine, but I prefer to be proactive. I can see where there's a vent plug, but aside from that, it's a "sealed unit that requires no servicing." Anyone ever add fluid to one of these? Also, what'll happen if I just let it leak? Will...
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    Cub Cadet LTX1050VT keeps shredding mower belts

    I have an 03 Cub Cadet with the 50" deck an 3 blade setup. This thing destroys mower belts. I go through 2 or 3 OEM belts a season. My lawn is 2-3 acres and kind of bumpy, but it shouldn't be eating belts at this rate. The mower only has 242 hours on it. I'm going to pull the deck off and...
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    Longest Lasting 1/2 Ton Pickup Truck

    Here is what I am considering for my next vehicle: 2019 Silverado Custom, 5.3 without AFM, 6-speed auto, 4x4 & locking rear diff Custom trim has minimal options, with less things to go wrong. The lack of AFM on the 5.3 means this should go 250,000 miles without a problem. The GM 6 speed is a...
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    Grocery Shopping Tips

    I just finished a blog post on efficient grocery shopping, if anyone cares to read it: http://chrisleoonline.com/grocery-shopping-list/ What tips & tricks do you use to make grocery shopping as painless as possible?
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    2019 GMC Syclone

    Not officially from GM, but still awesome. Press release: https://specialtyvehicleengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/2019-Syclone-PR.pdf This is being offered by the same company that did the SLP Camaro's. Price is $ 40,000, and doesn't include the truck.
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    Wearing Hiking Shoes Full-Time

    A few years ago, I bought a pair of Salomon hiking shoes on Amazon in preparation for a sunrise hike up Phelp's Mountain in the Adirondacks. Amazon Salomon Men's X Ultra 3 GTX Hiking Boot I've found these so comfortable that I wear them pretty much every day, even at the office (we have a...
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    Loose Hitch on Truck

    All four bolts holding the hitch to the frame of my truck were loose. The nuts were all backed out to the end of the bolts! I did have the hitch removed last year to have a leaf spring shackle replaced. I checked the bolts after and all were tight. Is it possible for these bolts to back out...
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