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    Pureone 34479 air filter clearance advance auto

    Was at advanced Auto online. Few days ago. Pureone 34479 air filters discontinued! Going for way under $2. Thier were 4 left , went too local one east main st Stamford CT. Ordered them. $5 basically for all 4! But I'm averaging replacing filter every 3-4 years. Having 18,000-25,000 miles in that...
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    Is fram conventional a synth blend? Or just reg conventional?

    As title says..tried researching into it last night.ni know it's made by Amalie,great oil! Front says conventional.i thought all conventionals were no more? Know the others are synth blends but usually advertise it on front containers but frams conventional?
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    Have old VSOT use,throw out? Dosage?

    Hi all! I have like 6 small containers of VSOT I bought from local napa around 2005/06. I read it fell out of suspension one user 2006 post,another said it thickened the oil,it's got a lot of zinc ( not good catalytic converter), and recommended dosage was 2 ozs per quart( member used 1.5 ozs...
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    Is stp pro series intake cleaner a CC too?

    As title says, stop intake cleaner. Goes for about $39 AutoZone.grey plastic timer, intake tube insert. Looks like Nate's automotive YouTube's it cleaned up valves terrifically good! The box only seems too market it as a valve cleaner ... Can would does this stp product also clean the combustion...
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    Older wix air filter eBay..use it or no?

    Would you guys use this air filter,?it's on eBay.wix USA made! Can't download the eBay image.white yellow cardboard box.seller. Didn't get back to me regarding a date or anything how old it is. Would this be safe too use!? Compared too a new china made wix air filter?
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    Chinese wix vs older American made?

    Hi all! I was watching project farms air filter test YouTube. Wix performed terrific.followed by Purolator pureone. It appears wix is showing made in china. Anyone think the new Chinese made ones will perform as good as the now no more American made air filters? Or avoid the made in china ones...
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    What makes Mobil EP clean sludge,ingredients?

    Mobil EP says back of container virtually removes all sludge in one oil change.along the lines of that. I know Mobil one is no longer a true synthetic. Like amsoil SS,redline... What ingredient or ingredients are in EP to do all that cleaning? Does it have extra calcium like 0w40 European...
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    Can I use marine terminals on side post battery with posts?

    98 Buick lesabre. My battery is side posts,but they use the small cheap bolts GM style. I want too convert it too posts. I bought a set of posts too replace those small autobolts. Now, I like the look of marine terminals. The set has wing nuts,looks like the positive,negative wires,both ring...
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    Berryman intake cleaner ,pics

    Saw this at local advance auto parts. Went for $34.99. What's the ingredients!? Work as good as a Delco top end cleaner spart, crc gdi intake cleaner ECT? I normally use stp intake cleaner via vacuum hose rear of engine.last oil change n next use ac Delco top end spray. Thought everyone here...
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    Which of these synthetics cleans best.pics

    Was at advance auto .took pics back of bottles of fram synthetic,fram high mileage synthetic, Mobil 0w30,0w40, Mobil extended performance. The fram synthetic says sludge protection .what does that mean? Would it clean as good as Mobil extended protection advertising cleans sludge in one oil...
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    When did Mobil 1 stop being a true synthetic?

    As title says. I know it was a true synthetic when it came out. But when did Mobil move to being a blend I think I read? It's a group v oil now? How about 1992 era,was Mobil 1 all ester, pao a true synthetic then?
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    Horn wouldn't stop today,unplugged..what to do?

    98 LeSabre today! I used my horn and it wouldn't stop it stopped briefly when I turned.then straightening out resumed horn noise. Pushed many times the center steering wheel, didn't really help. Pulled over and unplugged the horns .noted electricity burning my fingers,so used gloves. Went too...
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    Mobil ow40,10w30HM or EP which cleans best!?

    As title says...which one would clean best,or rather has the most ester or AN ? I've read quite a bit here on 0W40 cleaning. Read Mobil HM synthetic said just like the EP back bottle,cleans up sludge in one tank. Any truth too that ,the HM synthetic?
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    98 LeSabre 162k miles, replace timing chain?

    I was reading up on timing chains today! Fun stuff! 98 LeSabre.162,300 miles. Checked out a 3800 forum and a GM forum. Most seems it's smart too have it looked at. Thiers a YouTube guy ,beard hillbilly looking talking about timing belts,chains last night I was watching. He said chains are no...
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    Fram ultra old vs new efficiency?

    Hi all! Been reading up on uktras.i know the new ones are not wire mesh reinforced. The wire mesh ones were they rated 99%+@20 um? That plus sign,just like the fram titaniums are. The new ultras are just 99%@20um.no plus sign. Or are they plus? I saw 6 fram mesh backed on eBay 3387a filters for...
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    Used napa pro select 3311 cut open

    Had this on my car year now.put it on myself back in 2019 or 2020. Prob only had 10-12,000 miles max. Had napa gold one put in.just bored.so! Cut it open for everyone's viewing pleasure:) metal parts going metal scrap bin soon at dump.
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    Does acdelco top end cleaner spray make smoke like seafoam does?vs stp gdi intake cleaner?

    I bought 2 cans of ac Delco top end cleaner spray not to long ago. I've done the seafoam thing many times years ago.boy did it smell sulphur and the smoke out the exhaust! If I spray can Delco into vacuum line,let sit 20 minutes will it do the same as seafoam? I've used stp gdi stuff,it made...
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    What was GM Saturn oil filter efficiency in 1991-2 era?

    This is an odd question..but something I always wanted to know! My parents in 92 bought a used 36,000 mile test Saturn 4 door sedan 91 year model .I remember the filter,having half the planet Saturn n ring on it,it was red or orange and filter was white. Not made anymore. What was the micron...
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    How long have carquest red,blue filters been around?

    As title says! Wondering how long carquest red oil filters been around,starting year,and the blue ones. It's interesting the red ones filter way better than the blue ones. Red ones were 95%@20 um, blue 99%@30 um
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    Bosch fuel filters 99% how about Purolator,fram?

    Was looking at fuel filters.98 LeSabre. Bosch advertises their filters at 99% but no micron efficiency carquest I think was 97/98%> Anyone know fram fuel filters and purolators efficient and micron ratings?
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