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    Hikari LED For Headlights

    I was wanting LED headlights for years.....finally pulled the trigger on THESE...... I'm very pleased with them. These have no fan (which is a failure point and noisy too)Had 'em for about eight months, no issues, still happy.
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    Question on Napa Platinum filter change interval

    I've been running my Platinums through two 8K OCIs and feel good about it!..... 1.6. I'm of the belief that the filter is better the second time around........Miata M1 0w-30AFE
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    Labor Day Weekend plans

    Get started early Saturday replacing timing belt, idlers, water pump, valve cover gaskets, hoses, coolant, etc....on the Tacoma. (M1 0w/30 is too fresh)
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    optimal RPM drop

    I believe the RPM drop is a mechanical constant which cannot be tuned out. To increase the drop rate, you must reduce flywheel mass. (or increase drag somehow)
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    '98 Toyota Tacoma, 3.4L V6, 80k, What to Look For?

    Originally Posted By: Turk Also, I bet the Spark Plugs are original. Which Spark Plugs should I put in this 3.4L V6 engine? NGK Copper, V-Power, or G-Power? This NGK ....This is the original plug and the only one you should consider. Also, when greasing the universals, be sure the grease is...
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    oil filter clogged

    Originally Posted By: loneryder If it's a diesel, it looks normal to me. After 200 km?? New oil and filter??
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    Brake/Rotor recommendation - 94 Pontiac Grand Prix

    Originally Posted By: Galantboy Originally Posted By: Chris Meutsch I have those on my CR-V, they are not quiet. If silence is what you want, look elsewhere. They stop fine, however. When you say they are "not quiet", do they squeak, grind, etc.? For what it's worth, nothing but silence from...
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    Brake/Rotor recommendation - 94 Pontiac Grand Prix

    I've had them (Power Stop) on my Miata for around 30K and love them so far. My reason for looking into the drilled and slotted was because the plain rotors on that car would dwell for about a second in the wet before hooking up....these really did fix that. They have a very slight vibration when...
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    sticky topic - what is the best oil

    Originally Posted By: 901Memphis Originally Posted By: suspiciousmind Can't go wrong with platinum... I love me some Pennzoil Platinum... But Napa Platinums is inferior to all microglass filters with only a 50% efficiency @20 microns while something like a Fram Ultra is 99%+@20 microns If...
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    Are K&N drop ins still bad at filtering?

    Quote: it's kinda silly to risk it with 1950's era filtration technology. Nope....The paper filter is the 1950's technology.
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    Backing into parking spots

    Originally Posted By: Donald I like to pull through but never back in. People are not expecting it and I think it could cause accidents. Right you are. I almost always back in. The other day, as I was backing in, I pull past my target spot and look to see the car adjacent to my target spot...
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    Would you sacrifice engine life......

    The benefit of thinner oil is reduced pumping loss.
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    Engine bay photos.

    Miata... Born June, '89
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    M1 0w-30

    Per my sig, I'm running m1 0w/30 in everything right now. All's well and I only have to keep one oil in my stash. Somehow I believe there's additional anti friction additives to get the AFE label. Just a guess though.
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    Spark Arrestor Screen. Keep Cleaning or Chuck it?

    Get a torch and burn the stuff off....work's good as new.
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    PP + QSUD = DARK brown

    Originally Posted By: satinsilver What are you going to do with that? French onion soup base?
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    Drain Plug stubborn

    When you get it off, put a new crush washer on and it'll make it easier next time.
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    Drain Plug stubborn

    Get a good fitting six point wrench on it and get aggressive. I love my Bosch 18v impact!!
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