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    Save me some time researching before I order fuel conditioner/cleaner.

    B12 Chemtool dissolves varnish and carbon extremely well. I had great results cleaning carburetors, piston rings and combustion chambers with it (piston soak).
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    Why did I pick up 1.8mpg going to a higher viscosity oil ?

    My wife experiences the same thing as you with the same engine. Her 2015 Wrangler calls for 5w-20. I change to 10w-40 during the Summers. She reports better mpg's with it also. Over 190,000 hard miles (high loads, high rpm's) and still works well.
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    Recomend grease on this snow blower differential bevel gears.

    A soak in something acidic would clean off most of the rust. Dry it well with a hair dryer or heat gun. Try to seal it well with rtv where the metal cover meets the housing and keep it full of marine grease in case water/moisture enters the housing, marine grease will not absorb any moisture to...
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    Mens after shave

    Perhaps someone mentioned the price went up on a certain brand recently prompting the "Target eliminated, heading back to the base" action. I too was looking forward to an informative discussion about after shave.
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    New car smell after 2 years?

    My 21' Honda Pilot never had much of any scent even when brand new. The light scent when running the heat smells like carbon filtration to me.
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    East Penn Duracell battery failure in one year

    An overcharged or undercharged battery will leak acid/snow around it's terminals. Lots of different circumstances cause that to happen and it isn't the battery thats the problem.
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    ATF for 2002 Toyota Corolla CE with A131L

    His A131L 3 speed isn't too picky about fluid. I'd lean towards the thicker Castrol Transmax ATF since its closer to its original dexron 3 viscosity. Its a very durable, smooth operating transmission. The differential on the 3 speed version has a front differential thats a separate unit from the...
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    Pressure washer locked up.

    Its possible the rope on the pull start mechanism got caught / jammed inside the mechanism. Its very quick and easy to remove the 3 or 4 little bolts holding the starter mechanism on top of your vertical engine to inspect it for that issue. Otherwise, I've found many small engines get an intake...
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    2016 VW Passat for the daughter

    My stepson has the same car, same year, trim and color. He's spent thousands of dollars fixing many issues. The turbo and high pressure fuel pump failed. The climate control had the driver side blowing hot air this past summer while cold air was blowing on the passenger side. The front passenger...
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    What are the driving characteristics of using too (1) low and (2) high of a viscosity ATF in an automatic transmission?

    I've noticed quicker firmer shifts with thinner atf. I prefer it for good performance in extremely cold conditions. There is a fan on my aftermarket atf cooler so the atf doesn't get too thin when under heavy loads for long periods.
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    Inexpensive catalytic converter worth it?

    I believe your cat would be covered under the federal mandated emissions warranty. Hyundai covered the cat on my 99 Elantra when it was a few years old, no charge.
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    Best 5/10w50 oil for winter, high RPM/high oil temperatures. Lowest outside temp -10F.

    Any idea if there is excessive fuel dilution of your oil? If so, leaning it out a bit might keep your oil from thinning too much. I'm also wondering if there is an upgraded oil pump that can keep the pressure from dropping too low when the oil is hot. Ever considered a thermostatically...
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    2006 Pontiac vibe 1.8 1zze auto help!

    My bad Bry1234, I didn't read your initial post thoroughly. Came home from my teaching job utterly drained, brain fried lol. I cured an extended crank before starting issue on my 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix by cleaning out it's intake manifold and throttle body. What a difference that made. Worth...
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    2006 Pontiac vibe 1.8 1zze auto help!

    I've noticed the same duration of extended cranking before starting on many other 1zzfe Toyota engines as well as it's little 1.5 liter sibling 1nzfe made by Toyota. They are prone to fuel injector varnish buildup. A strong fuel system cleaner added to the gas tank usually solves that issue if...
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    Rislone additives

    I used the Rislone High Mileage Engine Treatment for 6 months/ 4500 miles in my beater 2008 Yaris with an oversized oil filter. I found a lot of small black carbon bits in all of the filter pleats after cutting it open. I just bought a very neglected 2015 Focus manual with 46,000 miles and only...
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    Counterfeit champion spark plugs?

    When I changed the spark plugs in my made in Italy Aprilia motorcycle, I was surprised to find Champion spark plugs come out. The quality and performance of that bike is outstanding. After 7,000 hard miles, the Champions looked close to new. I strongly advise against ordering spark plugs from...
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    Honda coolant. Car vs motorcycle???

    I was told on Honda bike forums that both Honda car/SUV and Honda motorcycle coolants are identical in formula. Obviously the car gallon jugs are more economical.
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    Hyundai Kia Recalls 91,000 Vehicles for Fire Risk

    But... but... but, they said only Teslas catch on fire!
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    Brake Cleaner Substitutes?

    Brake cleaner is only useful for brakes and pinpointing a vacuum leak on an engine as far as I know. Kerosene applied with a paint brush on grimey motorcycle chains, then wiped clean with a used detail towel after a few minutes works well.
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    Another Sludge Engine help Question pls. *w/pics*

    A Nissan VQ 3.5 engine would be thrilled to get an Euro oil, Mobil 0w-40 is widely available, fairly priced and does a good job cleaning engine internals. Cheap diesel rated oil would be useful as well. The Motor Medic flush the previous owner ran through the engine isn't that strong so I doubt...
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