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How many here replace the whole assembly, hub with bearing to avoid hassle. How many use the old hub and press out and press in bearings? Is there a reason you do this?

So I have a 2014 Ford flex with a PTU. First time I changed the PTU (supposedly lifetime) fluid it let out all the magical slivery sparkles. It looked like oil got mixed with glitter. Changed it again recently and I did not see any glitter 10k miles later. Normally when you see a lot of glitter...

Hey folks my wife has N/A 3.5 ford engine and I was changing the air filter on it and it was filthy. More importantly the air filter was covered in oil. Why does this happen and how do I fix it?

How does one bleed the brakes in a ford equipped with ABS? Does it need to be bled? If yes how? Do I need a special computer to make the pump activate?

Hey folks, my old Moto Guzzi needed to have high zinc oil due to tappets lifters or some such valve related stuff. I was browsing subaru forums and heard people talking about how subaru boxer engine could use the zinc too. I think zinc amount in oil was reduced due to emissions and or harm to...

Hey folks, trying to keep rust away from the car. I live by the great lakes so it is muggy as hell and my garage also gets muggy and WET. I saw these clear bubble car storage with with fans circulating air? Do they actually work for slowing down rust?

So I drained the factory fill at 5600 miles and put in Mobil 1 0w20 AFE. M1 AFE makes the valve train louder idling and especially on startup, but the car starts noticeably better here in 12°F weather.

Hey folks trying to help my friend out. He needs a set of winter tires and rims. I checked out discount tire and tirerack.com and it seems that steel wheels are not avaliable for this SUV. I do not trust aftermarket rims at all. Any one has any idea if steel wheels are avaliable in 18" rims size...

Dealer did the oil change, car calls for 5W-20 looks like they put in 5W-30 https://flic.kr/p/A4RNNa

I bought a brand new Ford Fiesta with the 6 speed "powershift" automatic transmission. I usually take a trip to Rochester area from Buffalo one a week to see friends and inlaws and their "collection" of German shepereds and huskies. I filled up with my local no name gas station with 91 octane...

My grandpa is an old eastern european fella who is at that ripe age that makes him always right. He doesnt speak much english so he called me for some help, the 7 or so year old battery in his Lincon MKZ or MKS I forgot which one died. I offered to take him to NAPA auto parts or look up a local...

Hey folks, I about 3-4 short trips a day 6 days a week and probably 150 mile drive on weekend normally with my ford fiesta 1.6NA. Is there a specific oil that performs better with the short trips where the car doesnt get up to temperature (Especially here in cold Buffalo). Or just make sure that...

So I have a 1.6 NA Ford fiesta. From what I read here ford specifies a particular location for certain parts in the filter? Anti drain back valves or something like that? Other filters have it located in the back of the filter instead of the threaded part like Motrocraft. How important is that...

Hey guys, a lot of folks religiously wash their cars as often as they can during the winter to "wash off the salt". Dont most car washes retain and recycle their water? Would they just be paying for salt spray under the car? Or is the water filtered and they get rid of salt?

I could write the book about the insane things dealerships have done and pulled on me. Wife bought a used 2007 Mazda 6, I had her take it to the dealership because I was busy and how could they possibly screw up a simple oil change. Wife calls me after leaving the dealership, car lost most of...

Wasn't sure where to posts this. I have a Mazda/Ford fusion 2.3 engine with a separate engine oil cartridge filter housing. I wanted to take a sample of the oil from the engine pan but I was busy being angry and fuming I forgot to do it. Is it ok if I take an oil sample from the oil filter...

So my ford fiesta has electric power steering. Does any one know if this power steering assist still require a hydraulic pump and power steering fluid or is this a gear driven deal?

Hey folks I was wondering if some one with machinist inclinations and knowledge could help me out. Went to measure my 10 year old ford focus rims. I set the rim on a no-mar wheel balancer and locked it in with 2 polyurethane cones. Here are some pictures: instagram.com/p/8g4vBcMvED...

My ford focus was totaled got a ford fiesta. Kept the OEM 15" rims from the focus because they fit the fiesta. After spending 3 hours yesterday breaking the bead I had a good look at the wheels. There is a bunch of oxidation on the wheels and the clear coat is missing. Could I use a wire wheel...

Hey folks Between having to swap winter tires on my car and my wifes and all the maintenance stuff I am thinking of getting a scissor lift, they look to be about 1800$ USD with all said and done. I was looking at this one: http://www.bestbuyautoequipment.com/auto...CFUKRHwodBKUDmw I figured It...