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    Recommendations for car project

    All replies so far have been very thought provoking. I really appreciate the comments. I'm sitting on the fence as to whether to commit to this project, or scrap the whole idea. There's a whole lot of wisdom on this site
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    Recommendations for car project

    This was my original thought, but use an El Camino body for the build or put in a VW bug for a Baja bug
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    Recommendations for car project

    Wow, I really appreciate all the responses! I have no intention of putting it in the Jeep, it's in too nice of shape, just going to do a restoration on that one. Like I said earlier, I know the 305 isn't a powerhouse, I'm not trying to chase horsepower with this build. Just a fun, relatively...
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    Recommendations for car project

    Recently I purchased a 82 jeep CJ for a very good price. After the sale, while I was loading it on the trailer, I was given a Chevy 305 motor and trans for free(owner wanted it out of the garage). I know that some years of this engine suffered soft camshaft lobes, and it's not as good as the...
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    Trying to consolidate oil filters

    I'm trying to streamline and minimize the amount of parts and materials I keep in my shop. I've noticed that several of my vehicles might/could use the same filter, but am having a hard time verifying fitment between them. The vehicles are: 99 Ford Ranger 2.5L 98 Ford Ranger 4L 86 and 87 Suzuki...
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    2014 Ram C/V oil question

    Thanks for all the replies, it definitely gives me a few different options to consider. I was primarily considering the 5w-20 and 0w-20 options, but am now considering 5w-30 as well. I'm trying to find a single weight that I can run full time that will work well in all environments, while being...
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    2014 Ram C/V oil question

    I've searched around and can't seem to find a solid answer to this question. I travel the country for work and just picked up a new vehicle to convert into a camper. It's my understanding that the ram c/v is just a grand caravan converted into a cargo van. It has the 3.6 with vvt, and has a...
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    Should I change out this transmission fluid?

    Thanks everyone for the responses, I really appreciate it!
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    Should I change out this transmission fluid?

    I know this questions been beat to death, just figured I'd ask because I'm in a bit of a unique situation. I recently got out of the military and after a brief stint as a maintenance mechanic, am getting back to my old occupation- commercial and industrial electrician. I will be traveling...
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    Grease recomendation for fleet application

    Hello all, had a question for the group here. I recently accepted a job with an environmental consulting firm as their equipment mechanic/tool crib manager. This company does everything from water and soil sampling to assessing train derailments to cutting down as well as planting trees, if it's...
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    2004 Polaris Sportsman 400

    Just recently did some wheeling and dealing and ended up with a 2004 Polaris Sportsman 400. Got it off an older gentleman, single owner, he takes great care of his equipment, I know him well. He goes out once a year(1 weekend), and that's the only use this thing sees. It has 130 hrs on the...
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    Rotella gas truck vs Valvoline modern engine

    I recently (with the excellent help from this website) I picked up a 2014 Prius c. Also with the help from this website, I picked up a respectable amount of rotella gas truck and Valvoline modern engine in 0w-20 flavor. I fully understand that I can run either of these in this engine with no...
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    Looking for a reliable, fuel efficient car

    Just wanted to say thank you to all who posted in this thread, it has truly been a great help! I actually just purchased a Prius C and, I can't believe I'm saying it but, I actually love it! It fits every parameter I set. Now to start agonizing over oil, oci, transmission fluid...
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    Looking for a reliable, fuel efficient car

    Just as supton had posted earlier, I couldn't help but notice as well how many people were recommending Toyotas. That's really interesting to me
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    Looking for a reliable, fuel efficient car

    Also, I had never thought of mpg's/efficiency in the way that cujet had posted, that was really eye opening! While I appreciate and understand what was brought to light about efficiency (or the diminishing returns) as well as the possibility of sacrificing enjoyability for fuel economy, I feel...
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    Looking for a reliable, fuel efficient car

    Wow, seriously thanks everyone! Before I started this thread I was thinking about Mitsubishi mirage's, fiesta's, and civics. I had not even began to consider all these other options. This has really got me thinking. This site is great!
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    Looking for a reliable, fuel efficient car

    In regards to size, I'm completely impartial. I can work with just about any size. Thanks for all the great recommendations! This is really helpful! Any other recommendations, please feel free to drop them off!
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    Looking for a reliable, fuel efficient car

    The vehicle that's currently filling this role is a Subaru legacy. I'm very seriously considering trading this for a new vehicle because of the above points (Max 32 mpg, problems sourcing parts for repairs, etc.) I haven't run into an issue yet where I felt the awd was necessary ( if that helps...
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    Looking for a reliable, fuel efficient car

    Hello all, was looking for a recommendation for a car. I put at least 3,000 miles a month on the car I'm driving now going to national forests, national parks, little towns...just exploring, hiking, fishing, things like that. I'm looking for a car with the following features: -At least 35 mpg...
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    Best way to remove oil filter

    I cut the front(where the front label would be off a quart oil bottle) and slip it underneath the filter to be removed, and use it as a catch tray.
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