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    Can anything reliable be purchased these days for $5k?

    My in-law came from Ukraine, while all the docs are pending she needs to get around with her out-of-country license. Adding to my vehicles' insurance will be as expensive as buying a used car. Can you think of any vehicle I can get her for about $5k these days? I know I'm asking for too much...
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    Sold my car to CarMax

    The used cars market is crazy. Just sold my 17 Kia Sportage (bought 8/2016) with 50k miles for $17.8k to CarMax. In&out in 2 hours The car is great mechanically but started to age. Lots of swirls on black paint and scratches on plastic. Some 1.5 years ago, I thought of trading it and got an...
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    VW to become Voltswagen in the US

    https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/29/vw-accidentally-leaks-new-name-for-its-us-operations-voltswagen.html They should name their first car "Ampere", I'd buy one
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    Oil leak / Mercedes GLA250

    Hey folks, will appreciate if you can look at it and maybe have an idea of what can be the source of the leak. Went to my local self service shop to change oil and seeing this. The dealer did transmission service in Sep 2020 so it might be the tranny? Got an appt with them too, but wanted to...
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    Castrol filters @ Amazon

    Seems like they've launched a new line of Castrol filters, never seen this before
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    Mercedes 2701840225 (Mann HU 711/6)

    Ironically, this is my #1000 post here 🎆 Rebranded Mann filter, 5k miles OCI Replaced with this exact Hengst https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/hengst-e818h-d238-for-mb-gla250.301554/
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    Dent repair scam

    Got this in my Ring Neighbors app, Bellevue WA. Not sure how anyone can fall for this, but apparently some do
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    Dreamt about Castrol 0w22

    So I probably spend too much time in here. Been reading some threads yesterday, and dreamt about this. My buddy needs an oil change for his Mazda so I head to the nearest Walmart to pick up a 0w20 oil. I see this dark green (darker and greener than Magnatec) Castrol jug and it says “0w22 with...
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    Mobil1 Truck & SUV from 10 years ago

    So, this YT algo lured me into watching one Scotty's video from 2010 and right there at 1:12 you can see a purple Mobil1 truck & suv oil jug. I just thought it's funny since I was sure tuck&suv is smth new I wanted to apologize beforehand to 1. Anyone who's annoyed with Scotty (I just...
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    How often do you change spark plugs?

    My Kia is at 50k miles now, the manual says change at 100k miles. I know that some folks change it earlier, some just follow the book. What do you guys think?
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    BMW diesel advice needed

    Hello folks. Sorry if this was discussed before, but I couldn’t find a definitive answer. Trying to help my dad with an oil purchase for his 15 BMW X5 diesel, it calls for LL-12FE oil. While doing search on bitog, most threads just start with ll-12 and end up with ll-04 discussions. Is it safe...
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    Prius' exhaust stolen

    Enjoy
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    Mobil 1 vs Amsoil / Cheap copy of the Project farm

    The title says it all, enjoy :)
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    Are there synblend 0w20s?

    Till today I was sure that 0w20 is only available in a full synthetic flavor. Found a blend today @ Walmart https://www.walmart.com/ip/Castrol-GTX-ULTRACLEAN-0W-20-Synthetic-Blend-Motor-Oil-5-Quarts/752307232 So I wonder, is it really syn blend or do they just bottle 0w20 synthetic for...
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    17 Sportage moulding clip

    Vehicle in question - my 17 Sportage EX Location: left rear door Basically I havent opened that door forever, and now when I did - the middle section of the rubber seal unclipped (if that's the right word) from the door and won't stay in place. I think the reason is these small clips, can...
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    1967 Shelby GT500 found in a barn in Iowa

    In case you're sick of all the discussions about oil and filters - here's some proper content https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PebxokXOzs
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    Electrocars strike back

    Meanwhile in Croatia
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    Cars with rebuilt title

    I wanted to understand this matter for a while now. My understanding is that an insurance company will only write a car off if the repair bill is more than what the car costs. I've been to multiple accidents myself, as an example once some lady reared my leased Prius and the repair was like $5k...
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    Camry Hybrid 2008-2010

    I'm thinking about selling one of my vehicles to invest extra cash into the home refinancing. Still need a car and found a few options of Camry Hybrid at ~$6-7k with 100k miles on them Go or no go?
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    Ford Mustang Mach-E

    Would you guys use conventional or synthetic? https://www.theverge.com/2019/11/15...price-leak-website-range-design-electric
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