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    Looking for advice on gas air compressors.

    I know I've asked about compressors before. I didn't end up buying one. I'm slowly shopping for a gas powered one now. I'm looking at the wheelbarrow style ones with the honda engines. My question is how much do I have to worry about the pumps? They usually just say "cast iron oil...
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    Help me choose between 2 air compressors

    Hi. I'm looking for a bigger air compressor to run my tire maching better. I narrowed it down to 2 on Facebook marketplace. 1st one Campbell hausfld 20 gallon $150 2nd one is a craftsman 25 gallon. $200 Both are belt driven, look in great shape and have close to the same cfm. I'm leaning...
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    4l60e how often to drop the pan?

    I have a 09 Sierra with the 4l60e about 50,000 km ago i changed the filter and bled the system with mobil dexron vi. since then about every 20,000km ive been using a fluid vac pump to remove what's in the pan and top off with the same fluid. I think my truck falls under the severe use category...
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    thinking of re-coating my asphalt driveway

    my asphalt driveway is sort of worn down so that the gravel sits higher then the tar. when I'm sweeping or using the leaf blower the odd piece of gravel comes out. i was wondering if a driveway sealer would help or if its just for looks. black knight is a popular brand in my area. just...
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    diff oil brand?

    I have a 2009 Sierra 4x4 1500. I just had the differential gears changed from 342 to 410s. after brake in I plan to change out the oil. i bought some house brand synthetic 75 90 I'll prob take back. just google searching it looks like amsoil and royle purple are the top 2. I know I'll use...
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    spider gears fell out....

    hi everyone. I'm changing a rear axle seal in my truck today. its an open diff. when i removed the locking pin to take the c clip out i rotated the axle and both spider gears fell out of place. i cleaned everything up and re installed the spider gears. my concern is i mixed them up, they look...
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    would you add an additional transmission cooler?

    hey everyone. my truck is a 2009 sierra 1500 4.8 vortec 4l60e trans 342 axle ratio. I replaced the stock trans cooler with a big derale stacked plate cooler fan combo. it has worked great and i run the fan when needed. I went and bought a travel trailer that weighs just over 5000 lbs loaded...
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    not sure what spark plugs to buy now

    hi all i have an 09 sierra with the 4.8 vortec. its time for new spark plugs but im a bit confused. acdelco no longer makes the 41-985 plugs ive read their new part number is 41-110 however when i go on the rock auto website it lists 41-162 for my truck. i have done alot of looking online...
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    steel rims out of round?

    i decided to make a new post for this one. its regarding the same truck and my new tires its just more about rims then tire shops. after buying new all terrain tires for my truck i noticed vibration from the back. can feel it in the seat opposed to the steering wheel. went back to the tire...
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    tire shops getting strict.

    had a flat on my pickup truck. the tire shop told me it couldn't be repaired and I would need another one. i didnt think that was a big deal until they told me a new one would be about $380.00 apparently i had fancy street tires. i asked if they could sell me something thats looked sort of like...
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    messed up

    so i was changing the fluid and filter on my truck with a 4l60e. when removing the old filter seal i managed to scratch the inside of the bore on the trans. just like they say not to do. the damage about half the depth of the new seal. the filter seal is metal where it contacts the trans bore. i...
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    trans lubrication on startup

    Hi everyone. Ive found lots of good information on this forum for years and only just signed up. this could be a dumb question but im having trouble finding clear information on the topic. I'll try and keep the story short. I just installed a bigger trans cooler on my truck. its a 09 gm with...
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