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    Need recommendations for a battery charger

    Hello I am in the market for a battery charger for home use, our household has 4 vehicles. Are any of these recommended? https://www.amazon.com/s?k=battery+charger&i=automotive&crid=2CPEGY6MEK1R1&sprefix=battery+charger%2Cautomotive%2C267&ref=nb_sb_noss_1
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    Charging battery with battery charger?

    Hello I found the positive battery cable terminal loose on my vehicle, I guess the shop that worked on it last didn't tighten it down all the way. I tightened the cable terminal and drove the car a good bit however want to put a battery charger on it. I have a 4 amp charger and the...
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    Discount Tire Direct becomes Tire Rack?

    Discount Tire Direct becomes Tire Rack? Is this old news? Who bought who? Is this good or bad news for the average customer?
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    Battery for 2021 Rav4 non hybrid with auto start stop

    Hello I wanted to know what type of battery I need to replace the stock battery in my: 2021 Toyota RAV4 gas - non hybrid with automatic start stop what is the group type size? H4? H5?H6? group 47? 48? I jsut found ths chart H5 is also called Group 47 H6 is also called Group 48 H7 is also...
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    CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH2840 Spin-On Oil Filter?

    Hi Anyone have experience with CHAMP / LUBER-FINER oil filters? I am looking to get a coupl eof filters for my moms 2018 Corolla, she just drives it a few miles a week to the store and church, and maybe once a month takes in on the freeway. I am looking at Rock Auto and see the CHAMP /...
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    What causes windshield wipers not to pivot / alternate ?

    Hello I have a vehicle and noticed that the wipers do not pivot, alternate when the arm goes up and down. This causes skidding and jumping of the blade and the noise that comes along with it. Is it caused by having too much tension in the arm? That bhing said I don't believe this is...
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    2021 RAV4 front Caster of out spec

    Hello I have a 2021 RAV4 LE AWD. While driving on the highway my RAV4 encountered some type of impact to the front suspension. I had an alignment done and the front toe was out as well as the front left caster. They adjusted the toe however the caster is still out. The front caster spec is...
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    2018 Toyota Corolla Oil Change Interval?

    Hello My mom has a 2018 Toyota Corolla, she bought it from Hertz rental cars sales division in 2020. She is a senior and only drives a couple of times a week, usually about a mile each way to and from the super market and about the same to go to church. Every other week she might drive it...
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    3PMSF tires - Requirement / Specification Document ? Standard?

    Hello Does anyone know where I can find the governing document that specifies the requirements or the standards that a 3PMSF tire needs to have to qualify for the rating? Related there must be a certification checklist or report document that shows the data that was recorded for a given tire...
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    Subaru oil change interval 6k or 6 months?

    Hi We just got an Impreza for my wife. Its basically a grocery getter. I noticed that the oil change interval on it is 6months / 6k. Does this seem a bit aggressive? Why such a short duration / mileage?
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    Milestar WeatherGuard AW365 in snow?

    Hi How does these do in the snow? Anyone have the Milestar WeatherGuard AW365 I am wondering how they do in snow?
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    Auto Insurance deductibles on collision and comprehensive?

    Hello I was reviewing my insurance for my vehicle and noticed the following for a 6 month pay period Cost for Collision $266 ($500 deductible) Cost for Comprehensive $35 ($500 deductible) Does it make sense to lower the deductible for the Comprehensive and pay a little more?
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    Storage Box of Bin for hubcaps?

    Hello I run two sets of wheels / tires. A steel set with hubcaps with snow tires, and a set of alloys with regular tires. I need a box or a bin to store the hubcaps / wheel covers during the non winter months. The hub caps wheel covers are 18-1/2 " in diameter. Anyone know of a good...
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    Looking for Antifreeze recommendations for 2006 Jetta 2.5?

    Hello Two years ago I got a 2006 Jetta 2.5L I noticed the coolant / anti freeze is a little low, When it is cold it is just a little below the min line. Looking for antifreeze / coolant recommendations, best if I could get from walmart online or amazon Thanks
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    other uses for starting fluid?

    hello I just removed my lawn and got rid of my lawn mower and no longer need the can of starting fluid that I have, not sure if should hang onto it... are there any other uses for it?
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    Oil that is currently available for a 2000 Passat VR6

    Hello - My sister is in town with her 2000 Passat VR6 Her oil is low and dirty and I was going to change it for her. Does the engine take 502.00 oil? Any recommendations for oil that is on amazon? she lives in the San Francisco bay area so not too cool and not too hot I believe it takes...
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    17mm hex allen wrench tool uses?

    Hello I have a 17mm hex allen tool used to remove the transmission / transaxel manual transmission oil fill and drain plus for the first generation water cooled VWs, think 1975-1985 VW Rabbit. I no longer have the vehicle and have the tool sitting around. Are there any other popular...
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    new tpms installation slow leak

    HI I recently got a new set of wheels, tires and tpms sensors. I had the tpms sensors installed and then the tires. I have a slow leak in one of the tires. I suspect the valve core is not fully tight. Can I tighten it while it is under pressure (36 psi)? Can I just tightened it or do I...
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    My Joes Tire Pressure gauge reads 3 psi high. Recommendations for a new one?

    Hello I have had a Joe's Racing 0-60 psi tire pressure gauge for about 5 or so years. Before I bought it I did a bit of research and it seemed to be one of the better ones on the market. I just came from the tire shop and learned that my gauge reads 3psi high compared to the system that is...
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    Storing Winder Snow Set of Wheels what to do with hubcaps?

    Hello I have a sent of winter wheels/tires that I just removed from my vehicle. They are steel wheels with hub caps. Kind of a silly questions but should I store the hub caps separately or snap them back onto the wheels? I was going to lean them against the side of my house as compared to...
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