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    Ford V10

    My sister just purchased a used motor home 2016 with a Ford V10 only 10,000 miles. Unfortunately the previous owner took out the Ford motor specification manual and prob kept it. Can someone tell me what oil filter to use on this V10? A few options would be great. As for oil I have 20 quarts of...
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    Europen car maint cost

    My sister and I purchased new/used cars several months ago at the same time I bought a 2017 Lincoln MKZ loaded with only 6,000 miles it is a Lincoln CPO car so it comes with a 6 year 100,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty. My sister bought a new/used BMW 5 series 2017 with 8,000 miles it came...
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    327 Federal Mag

    Today I was looking at a Ruger LCR revolver in 327 Federal Maginum nice gun with a six round capacity. Anyone shoot 327 Fed Mag? What is your opinion of this caliber?
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    Military small arms ammo

    I know that the US military was experimenting with a replacement ammo cartridge for the M16 and its 5.56mm round. From what I understand in areas like Afganistan where long range shooting is common the 5.56 just does not have the knock down power at range. There are many reports of shooting an...
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    Cartridge filter?

    Are there any brands of cartridge filters I should avoid for my 2017 Lincoln 3.0 turbo? I usually use the Motorcraft but WM was out in my size so I bought a Fram cartridge. I am a bit worried about cartridge filter collapse with an aftermarket brand.
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    Homemade baked beans

    Every year the wife and I go to visit an old family friend and she cooks some simple comfort food but always makes her homemade baked beans as a side dish and they are fantastic! Anyone here make homemade baked beans? Is it difficult? Living in Massachusetts and going to Boston quite often...
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    Fav Crockpot meal

    Today it's cold here in western Massachusetts and it got me thinking about cooking in the Crockpot. So what is your favorite fall/winter Crockpot meal? Mine is quite simple take a small turkey Brest put it in the crock add one or two packages of onion soup mix and cook for about 7.5-8 hrs on low...
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    Milestar tires?

    Who makes Milestar tires? Is this another Chinese brand?
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    STP Synthetic Oil Treatment

    My father has a bottle of STP synthetic oil treatment on his shelf and I'm thinking about sending it in for a VOA just for kicks. I just want to see what is in this stuff? My question is is there any need to get the TBN on this?
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    Falken tires

    Are today's Falken tires any good? I don't hear much about them.
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    Lincoln tire update!

    My wife reminded me that I have tires that are like new that I removed from my Mustang before I sold it in our shed (To much Chemotherapy over the years makes you forget) .... They are Cooper RS3A in size 255/40/19 with less than 5,000 miles on them. Here is the issue I am facing the Lincoln MKZ...
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    Shotgun for home protection

    Just wondering how many of you here own a shotgun for home protection? And if your house ever gets invaded and you can grab a gun would you choose a shotgun? I have a Rem 870 home defense model that I have improved upon "improved extractor, polished chamber, Wolf feed spring with better...
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    New tires for Lincoln

    The stock Michelin Pilot Sport tires are finished on my 2017 Lincoln MKZ 3.0T at 16,000 miles so I am looking for a replacement. I don't want or need a pure sports summer tire like the M Pilots I want a more all season sports tire with a quiet ride with real good rain performance and tread life...
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    MMO in a pinch?

    So I shot my Rem 870 over the weekend and took it apart for a good cleaning with my usual Hops No.9 and then could not find my gun oil! So I used MMO in a pinch on inside of barrel and outside of the gun. Is it ok for storage or do I need to take it all apart and go over it with some gun...
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    STP Was dad right?

    Years ago my dad had a rather large and heavy 35 foot travel trailer that was around 9,000 pounds empty. His first tow vehicle was a late 1960's Ford LTD station wagon with a 390 V8 and later he purchased the same wagon with a 429 V8. When he would change the oil he used Oilzum 10w40 (popular in...
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    What does your cat catch!

    What does your cat catch or bring home to you? Does your cat bring home mice and drop them at your feet for sharing? Our current cat is an indoor cat we live in an area with a large Coyote population and she would disappear. Our past cat was a huge hunter. Mice, birds, rats (some rather large)...
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    Ford V10 RV what oil?

    My sister just picked up a used RV built on a F-450 cab with a Ford V10 Gas motor. The rig is two years old and only has 900 miles on it. Unfortunately the owner lost all the owners manuals so my sister ordered all new ones but they take time to come in and she wants to get going on a trip. So...
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    Maine Coon cats

    So I have always enjoyed cats growing up and I am thinking about a pure bred Maine Coon cat or Kitten. I hear they are intelligent, fun, playful and effectionate. Anyone hear have one or ever have one they could comment on?
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    Ford and LSPI

    I see several car brands have some issues with LSPI but I don't hear much about Ford having this problem with the eccoboost motors is it an issue with the eccoboost motors or no?
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    New/Old F1 guy?

    So I often watched Formula 1 back in the 1980's - the early 1990's but I have really lost touch with the sport. The other day I was in a bar restaurant and on the TV there was some F1 race on and all the cars sounded like electric motors! They all had that (whine to them) are they all hybrid...
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