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    PUP 5W30 quieted Toyota 2.5L startup rattle completely

    I had startup rattle from the VVT- for several years on Chevrolet Atlas motor.I always ran Wix oil filters and I decided to try a Fram ultra oil filter,I was shocked startup rattle vanished!!
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    Cat Is urinating outside of catbox.

    Try google -enter cat peeing outside litter box ,You will get a ton of helpfull tips!
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    Post your latest differential oil/transfer case change

    For 15 years I drove 2002 silverado with auto-trac always came out dark colored ,I believe that color is due to the clutch plates in transfer case shedding a small amount of material. I bought a super low mileage Chevy Colorado with NON Auto Trac transfer case after 60,000 miles the fluid came...
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    Always feeling tired, waking up tired.......

    Have thyroid levels been checked? Thyroid disorders can have a noticeable impact on your energy level and mood. Hypothyroidism tends to make people feel tired, sluggish, and depressed. Hyperthyroidism can cause anxiety, problems sleeping, restlessness, and irritability.
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    Are my new struts leaking? *Pics inside*

    I bought some upper line Monroe shocks for my silverado, had 1 with some very minor weepage.When I did some research online it seems like a tiny amount of seepage is OK.That weepage could possibly clear up as shock gets some breakin miles.
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    Better Power Steering performace at Cold Start (weather)

    This works good in subzero temperatures--- ACDelco GM Original Equipment 10-5044 Cold Climate Power Steering Fluid - 32 oz Minimizes pump squeal for quieter ride Low temperature fluidity to improve power steering response in cold weather
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    Tires for GMC Canyon

    Have had good luck on this site, there are ratings of wet and dry traction for each brand and model of tires. Tirerack.com
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    What are you watching in YouTube?

    The winter freeze is impacting residents across Chicagoland, but some EV drivers are facing an additional handful of problems as they deal with long lines at charging stations and reduced battery life.There is several hour wait times at charging stations. EV drivers struggle to keep batteries...
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    GM truck steering gears = OEM, Reman, Redhead, Bluetop or something else?

    Put ACDELCO REMAN. in 10 years ago, was marked rebuilt in Acdelco facility.Ran it for 110,000 miles was still tight and leak free when I sold truck!
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    GM truck steering gears = OEM, Reman, Redhead, Bluetop or something else?

    On my 2000 Silverado I bought ACDELCO Reman. Steering box on rock auto, had real good luck with that.The box looked factory new.
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    Battery voltage goes down

    Battery charging at 13.1 by alternator seems low. I check my chevy truck twice a year, reads 14.5 from voltmeter readout on batt. terminals ,truck running.
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    Everstart Value ?

    I have had amazing luck with both Duralast batteries and Everstart Max ,which were both marked Johnson controls. The Duralast was pulled from daily driver pickup 8 1/2 years old still started motor in winter,but was kind of slow turnover speed.My muscle car has a Everstart Max stamped 4/13 date...
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    2002 Silverado 5.3L RWD Rack and Pinion (Steering Gear)

    I just had my 2011 chevy colorado rack replaced, my mechanic would absolutely not install any brand remanufactured.He said they had too many problems with Reman.So I requested AC DELCO I saw the box it came in,it had ACDELCO stickers.The rack was marked - New Mando Steering Rack and Pinion...
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    East Penn Duracell battery failure in one year

    I have had amazing luck with both Duralast batteries and Everstart Max ,which were both marked Johnson controls. The Duralast was pulled from daily driver pickup 8 1/2 years old still started motor in winter,but was kind of slow turnover speed.My muscle car has a Everstart Max stamped 4/13 date...
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