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    2018 Nissan Frontier reliability (4 cyl, RWD)

    Hi guys! Wondering if anyone has experience with the Nissan Frontier in 4 cyl base trim? I'm looking for a cheap truck for my business, and there is a nice deal on one Ive had my eyes on. Its got just over 60k miles, 4cyl RWD. I know theyre outdated.....I care about safety and reliability...
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    Downstream O2 code.....then immediate US code after change?

    Hi guys, The Sube has been throwing an 0137 code, bank 1 sensor 2 code. I changed the downstream sensor and it immediately showed a code for the upstream sensor. Odd. The car only has 70k miles, wondering if I toasted them both doing a seafoam cleaning. Im hoping its not the CAT, but no...
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    Caliper pin rubber vs steel

    Hi guys, Replacing the second caliper pin in the Outback front calipers. The kit came with two pins.....one with a rubber sleeve and one thats solid steel. Its odd because both pins have the rubber sleeve. Can I use them interchangeably? The steel pin fits with no slop and is the same...
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    Clicking sound on left turns - Subaru

    Hi folks, This is on our 2015 Outback with roughly 70k miles. I've heard that CV axles are common on these and I have one ready to go in. I dont see any signs of boot wear, but it really lines up to be a CV issue. Is there a way to check for a CV issue without just swapping the axle out? I...
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    Good source for old Speedvision World Challenge races

    Hi guys, Im wondering if anyone knows a good resource for 90s.and 2000s Speedvision / Speed World Challenge races? There are a handful on youtube, but Id love to find the whole series. The series has changed hands a few time so I have no idea. Amazing racing! Ryan
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    Are there still easily available re-refined motor oils available?

    Hi folks! Im curious about this. Any available off the shelf in Canada? They seem to have gone over like a lead balloon. Its a shame
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    Good quality seat covers?

    Hi guys, Wondering if anyone has had luck with finding a good quality seat cover? Out Outback has a typical drivers side tear and its in a spot it just wont take a patch or glue. Id thought about taking it to an upholstery shop, but wondered about this route as I may be using it for work /...
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    Wierd roof rack / carrier trend

    Hi guys, Not that I didnt do strange things with my cars in my 20's, but whats with the strange roof top carrier trend the past few years? Never anything in them.....and usually on modified cars. I have a Subaru and wouldnt consider one now because I see so many slammed VWs and Hondas with...
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    Vintage CB Honda bike market

    Hi guys, For sentimental purposes and some fun, im looking at a mid 70s Honda CB650. Dad used to ride one, and Id love to do mild restoration on this one. Its a friend of mine who I trust dearly. Hes asking enough to cover the carb rebuild. Whats the market for these old Hondas? Id fix it...
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    Tan Suede cowboy boots....age like wine or milk?

    Hi guys, Looking locally at a pair of new Boulet Suede boots. Theyre a medium tan color. Has anyone had a pair of suede CB boots? Do they look good.when their banged up, or should I stick to smooth leather? Thanks! Ryan
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    Transmission cooler for Subaru CVT?

    Hi guys, My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed some light offroading / hill climbs in our Outback today I was wondering if the car would benefit from a trans cooler? I change the fluid religiously, and also understand thw cvt needs a bit of heat to engage. Would.a trans cooler parked behind the...
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    2007 Jeep Wrangler reliability vs TJ

    Hi guys, wondering about the first year wrangler. All things being equal, did they have any really standout issues? I had an 05 TJ and it was solid as a rock. Im looking at one with just over 100k miles. Ryan
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    2007 Jeep Wrangler reliability vs TJ

    Hi guys, wondering about the first year wrangler. All things being equal, did they have any really standout issues? I had an 05 TJ and it was solid as a rock. Im looking at one with just over 100k miles. Ryan
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    6k miles with Mobil 1 AFE in our Subaru outback 2.5

    So this is interesting! This was a run of the same oil, M1 0w20 AFE, but run to 6k miles and 8 months. I've installed a custom bypass filtration setup, with a parker 7 micron filter from the oil sensor port, back to a modified oil cap. The filter in the factory location is a WIX gold. We run...
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    Dodge Ram 4X4 not engaging, electrical issue, any thoughts?

    Hi guys, I have a friend thats having an issue with the 4X4 on his Ram. It's a 2012. Electric switch, it was slow, stubborn to engage last season, and with this huge slam of snow now its given up. No wierd noises or other issues? Electric control box? fuse? solenoid? Thanks for any thoughts.
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    Dealership wants to charge for a full brake service with brake rotor replacement under warranty

    Hi guys, mildly annoyed. What are your thoughts on this.... Our '21 Kona EV has bad rear rotors. The pads aren't making contact and they've become grooved at 10k miles. The dealer is replacing the rotors under warranty but wants to charge an hour for a brake service. I can do the brake...
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    Oil maintenance suggestions for 80's Marinized V8's

    Hi guys, Wondering what your thoughts are on my parents oil situation. Dad uses Wix equivalent filters for the two engines in their cabin cruiser. They usually have the marina change the oil in the sumps, and use whatever they use. The guys in the shop are really quite good, just wondering...
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    Speed rating

    Hi guys, Still on this tire thing. I know in Europe, it's actually illegal to install a lower speed rated tire Is this mainly due to the potential for higher speed limits? I know in Quebec it's the same, but in Ontario apparently not Very strange. I have this set of v rated Pirelli P7...
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    Any long term Eibach Pro-Kit users?

    Hi guys, Wondering if there are any long term Eibach Pro Kit users? Our struts / shocks are fresh, and I'm wondering about adding a set for a slight range improvement in the Kona, and to reduce a bit of the brake dive, acceleration squat. I may just have to live with it, as our streets are...
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    Tire suggestions for an EV or MPG

    Hi guys, Frustrated with tires on our Kona. We tossed the horrible Nexens which were the OE tire. Zero traction dry or wet I've had a set of Toyo Extensa ASii for the season so far and they're just........not great. We seem to have lost a bit of range and never recovered. In the...
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