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    Prolong EP-2 grease data sheet - thoughts? Experiences?

    I saw this product sheet and was impressed with its test results. I was comparing it with other multipurpose greases and it seems to have a higher drop point as well as EP results, washout, corrosion resistance, etc than other popular multipurpose greases out there like Lucas Red and Tacky that...
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    School me in u-joints for my old gm trucks

    I put those Moog super strength u joints in the Suburban I use to have and liked them a lot. I only had the truck for another 20,000 miles or so after putting them, but they were great during that time. The zerk requiring a needle tip is still less of a hassle than a u joint with a zerk in the...
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    struts leaked / replacing soon

    If one shock fails, there’s three others to pick up the slack to a certain extent. That and there’s usually a decent amount of oil left in them even if they’ve been leaking. Once the internal pressure is gone, there’s nothing to push the rest of the oil out.
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    My wife’s 14 Rogue. I’m not motivated to maintain.

    You’ll probably like it a lot more if you fix it up. I’m always more attached, even to an old beater, once I get it running right and cleaned up and a 2014 with 70k miles is still pretty new/low mileage!
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    Low oil pressure code after oil change 2022 Silverado 2.7l

    Very interesting so it seems like it was caused by not priming the oil filter. Well I really wish I had done that and will next time for sure!
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    Low oil pressure code after oil change 2022 Silverado 2.7l

    Interesting question, but I don’t think it was. I drove the truck up on ramps, shut it off, changed oil and filter, got back in the truck and started it up. Immediately the check engine light was on and reduced engine power message was displayed.
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    Low oil pressure code after oil change 2022 Silverado 2.7l

    Changed the engine oil for the first time on my 2022 Silverado 1500 with the 2.7l. I used Valvoline synthetic 5w-30 and correct AC Delco pf66 oil filter. Made a mess but everything went well. However, when I started the engine afterwards, the check engine light came on. I checked the codes and...
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    Best locally available spray lube ?

    Not a lot of these are locally available. I’ve used fluid film with good results, but a silicone or wax product would collect less dirt.
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    What are you working on today?

    drain and fill of 2019 Chevy Spark CVT. I’ve got an 8000+ page pdf service manual for it so I tried to do all the torque specs and fluid level checks by the book. Dumped in a bottle of lubegard cvt refresh a couple of days ago which made the transmission a lot quieter by itself. Changed out the...
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    Can an aftermarket PCV valve cause crankcase pressure issues if plunger is too heavy?

    The heavier spring may be keeping the pcv valve further open during high vacuum conditions. Then again the internal geometry of the pcv might be different than the oe version so it’s hard to determine based on feel. If you believe it may be causing issues, a new OE valve would provide peace of...
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    Can an aftermarket PCV valve cause crankcase pressure issues if plunger is too heavy?

    The spring actually holds it open not closed. So technically, if everything else is the same a stronger spring will let more air through pcv valve. A bit more is better than less in most cases. My opinion.
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    PCV Valve OEM or Aftermarket

    If the OEM is so good, why does it need replaced🤔? I will use OEM if I’m making rock auto order and they’re cheap. Otherwise whatever the parts store has.
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    Best belt dressing?

    I like CRC belt conditioner, soften the red plastic straw with a lighter and form into u shape to get back of the belt. It that doesn’t work then yep new belt, and probably tensioner and idler time.
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    Another New Denso Oil Filter C&P

    Interesting, I will do that and reply back here later.
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    Another New Denso Oil Filter C&P

    It does feel like silicone. It’s very smooth, slick and flexible.
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    Another New Denso Oil Filter C&P

    Here is a a 150-2074 Denso filter. It is a ph2 equivalent. Next to it is an application-equivalent AC Delco filter just for a size comparison. Made in China. It did have a lubricated gasket and plastic covering the opening. It had a nice caged coil spring bypass valve, nice flexible anti-drain...
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    New 2500 6.4L Hemi - Was hoping for better...

    They never use manual mode during these tests. That makes them more “fair” I guess, but really emphasizes transmission programming over the rest of the truck.
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    Should I buy a "B" Temperature tire for 2016 Pilot?

    The T rated tires are probably B Temp rated as they are slightly softer, more flexible and thus build more heat. They probably would give a slightly softer ride whether or not you could notice it. T rating is still more than enough for cruising at 75-80 mph. I've had tires with B temperature...
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    Who is a reputable instrument cluster re-manufacturer?

    Dakota Digital has a whole new instrument set for your Truck
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    Trouble shooting A/C on a Focus

    Shop might be a good idea at this point if after a full can of refrigerant the gauge still isn't in the "green". Normally the low side pressure will be above the green range on those gauges when the compressor is off and go down into green range when compressor is on. It sounds like either the...
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