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I just got a 2010 impala 3.9l with 100k. There’s a lot of play on the engine when changing gears from park to neutral to reverse etc. I believe that means it’s time for new engine mounts. Are the anchor brand mounts any good? I see they are priced well and sold in various places like rockauto...

I see it’s rated SN GF-5. Anyone use this for an oil change? How’s the additive package looking? Would you use it without worries?

The ‘07-‘13 5.3L vortec calls for 5w-30 The ‘14-‘18 5.3L vortec calls for 0w-20 isn’t it the same exact engine? I have a ‘09 Silverado (5w-30) but a stash of 0w-20 oil on me. Is it ok for me to use it on this truck? People with knowledge on the GM vortec engines please reply.

I had a tire that was slowly leaking air. Went to the tire shop today and they found a small nail. He also showed me there were 4 other plugs on the tread in different spots around the tire. He asked if i wanted a plug, patch, or get a new tire. Told him to plug it. Now am thinking should’ve of...

First time ever experiencing this. 2010 mits galant. Fwd. I had an alignment done about 1.5 mnths ago and she drives straight as an arrow. Today i decided to do my 10k tire rotation. Simple back to front and front to back. Now the car pulls to the left. What in the world?!

Had the valve cover gaskets done. Have owned this car for about 1k miles now. Here's a peek of how we are looking under the cover.

Saw this today. It's $1 per half quart. Anyone had any experience with it of have the specs on it?

I just bought the car has 132k. I want to change the tranny fluid. What is the equivalent of sp iii fluid at walmart? Someone told me i can get ST atf +4 but I want to confirm Also does anyone know how many qt's and transmission fluid change will be? I know the full capacity is 8.1 qts but...

Follow up to my recent post- https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/foru...ng-low-side-is-high-and-high-side-is-low It seems that I put my orifice tube in backwards stupid me. I tried to get it out with need nose pliers and orifice tube extraction tool but it is stuck too far inside for either to...

New compressor, new lines, new orifice tube, new cycling switch. Fan works and clutch comes on for a second then turns off and repeat. Static reading- low: 82, high: 83 reading with AC turned on: Low- 100~ High- 50~ Outside temp- 80F Thoughts on what could it be? I was thinking bad...

When I turn my wheel there's a loud whining noise and sometimes the steering wheel vibrates. I checked my power steering fluid and the reservoir was close to empty. Called my mechanic and he said it could be a bad power steering pump but most likely it's the rack and pinion that went. He advised...

This is the first UOA. I recently bought the vehicle. Here are the results. Enjoy oil tested: unk miles on oil: unk Total miles: 130,420 filter out: unk- black exterior couldn't make out name oil in: 5 qts 5w-30 Castrol GTX Magnatec and 3 qts PP filter in: SuperTech ST10060 uoa by gallydif...

Which would be your choice? I've never used either but I see those are the 2 cheapest listed for my car on RA

Light scratches and swirl marks using Meguiars m105. https://m.harborfreight.com/6-in-compact-palm-polisher-69487.html It only costs $18 at harbor freight. Or am I better off going with something like this...

Most durable longest lasting ‘wax’ on the market?

I bought this product today. My question is in what step do I use it? After I clay bar- do I wax first and then apply ultimate fast finish? OR apply ultimate fast finish first and then apply wax? (wax I'll be using is 303 spray wax) Thanks!

Thinking about doing it to my 95 caprice. Has anyone used it before? Thoughts?

Thought of adding sta-bil to my gas tank? I have a 84 caprice landau with 14k on it. Showroom condition. She sits a lot. I know gas eventually goes bad so I’m worried about gas being kept in the gas tank of the car too long. Please don’t answer with drive her more. thanks

Hello, here is my second uoa on the car. I've been using it a lot more recently. Silicone is high at 162. Could it be because I had the valve covers changed? Lead went up from 20 to 71 when comparing it to the first uoa. Below are the results and the thread to the first uoa of this car to...

Things that have been done recently to the roadmaster- New: ac drier, hose assembly, condenser, orifice tube. System was vacuumed out and charged. Oil in. It is leak free Compressor only has 66k miles on. Doesnt make any wierd noises. Still engages. After all of this my ac comes out...