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  1. irv

    No heated seats, AC, defrost, front or rear, (HVAC settings) when remote starting 17 Chev Impala premier?

    The car has these features as they are in the EVIC/Menu settings and I shut them off then back on again just recently to make sure. We've had this car 4-5 yrs now and I told my wife, despite her telling me differently, that her heated seats, defrost (front and rear) and her AC in the summer do...
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    Steering wheel radio station change push button wearing out.

    Not sure if this is the right section but here goes anyways. 2013 Ram 1500 QC hemi Bighorn. On the backside of my steering wheel, it has the push buttons for changing the radio channels, volume up and down etc. The button that I mostly use is the small domed push button on the back of the left...
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    2013 Ram Hemi 1500 rad/heater hose tension clamps?

    2 of these tension clamps have broken on me so far. 1 heater hose clamp at the water pump and the other on the lower rad hose at the rad. Doing some research, there doesn't seem to be another alternative other that gear/worm clamps or T-Bolt clamps. Just curious if others are having issues with...
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    2017 Chevy Impala 3.6 coolant change/flush

    My wife's car, 2017 Impala 3.6, is due for a coolant change as it is over the 5yr mark and is getting somewhat discolored/weak. Is there much to this, much to be cautious about or is it pretty much straight forward? I believe there is a drain petcock on the lower portion of the rad on the...
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    2013 Ram 1500 QC 6 speed transmission fluid/filter change fluid level?

    Finally got around to changing out the 6 speed transmission fluid/filters on my 13 1500 Ram Bighorn 4x4 (95,000km') and I am curious, as the info is tough to find, imo, where, exactly the level should be on the dipstick when hot? Should the level be between the 2 "HOT" dots at the top of the...
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    2017 Chevy Impala Transmission fluid change.

    With 50,000 km's on my wife's car now, I want to change out the fluid. (we purchased it used) Is this simply a drain and fill or is there a pan with filter(s) inside that can be changed out as well? I've never really paid attention while under there doing an oil change but my gut tells me...
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    Wax longevity?

    I know some waxes/polishes last longer than others but after recently waxing my friends 30's-40's Hot Rod with Collinite 845, he stated his car likely wouldn't need another coat of wax for 2-3 years based on it only being a summer vehicle and that it is normally stored in an underground parking...
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    Fogging a EFI 90 HP Merc 4 stroke?

    Just curious who all fogs their EFI 4 stroke engines? Last year, with mine, I only squirted some into the cylinders and rolled the engine over a few times prior to storage but this year I am strongly considering spraying directly into the air filter/plenum area and spraying until the engine...
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    Cooper SRX truck tires

    I just purchased these today as my stockers were no longer cutting it. $1220 OTD (CDN) and I liked the reviews and vids I seen. Only about a 10 mile drive today after having them installed but they definitely ride smooth and are quiet. With tomorrow's rain I will test them out for sure. I have...
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    Marine cranking/starting or deep cycle?

    I am currently in the need of a cranking battery for my 07 90 H/P Merc 4 stroke and I am unsure if I should just get a dedicated automotivr starting battery, a Marine starting battery or just go with a deep cycle dual battery?? My boat has 2 batteries, one for trolling and accessories and the...
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    Planet of Humans/Michael Moore documenatary

    This is free for the next month from Michael Moore, a global warming/climate change activist who has now done a 180 after he was shown how destructive the green energy was. It's an hour and 40 minutes long but is a very good watch and should be watched by both climate change believers and those...
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    Thinking about dropping Avast. Windows 10

    My Avast paid subscription is about to expire and I am thinking about just using Windows defender. My computer is Windows 10 and from what I have read, defender is a very good choice but I want to hear some personal thoughts/experience from those that just use Windows Defender. I've had a...
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    Yuasa AGM battery and a Battery Tender Jr?

    I just purchased this battery, Yuasa High Performance AGM battery, back in November and with the lack of snow or snowmobile trails open hardly anywhere, I have not used it yet. Just wondering/curious if my Battery Tender JR is adequate/safe to use on this battery? My routine has been to charge...
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    Basement sewer smell/Plumbers info req'd.

    I might have posted about this problem before? In our basement in our laundry room we have a floor drain, which I assume most households would have, and we periodically get a sewer smell from it. My routine has been to fill a bucket with hot water with some dish soap, vinegar, bleach, etc then...
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    Student laptop needed.

    My son, who is in college taking electrical engineering, is in need of a new laptop. I know zero about them other than knowing the current one we have is dated and no longer suits/fits his needs. I just tried to get some info out of what he needs/requires in a laptop but he also doesn't really...
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    Mouse disconnecting/Connecting sounds/freezing?

    I recently did a bunch of Windows 10 updates (not sure if it is related or not?) and now I can constantly hear my mouse doing this connect and reconnect thing and occasionally it will freeze? I did some looking and updated my drivers and unchecked my "Allow this computer to save energy" under...
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    Tire size difference/affect on speedometer?

    I just purchased some snow tires for my son's GF. The girlfriends mother wanted snowy's on her daughters car asap with the 3-4 inches of snow we received last night/this morning so since I was the chosen one to do this, I purchased some I found online but chose a different size tire/wheel. The...
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    Bubbles/foam in rear diff fluid?

    I put this in the "latest diff fluid change" thread but thought I'd ask in case some/most don't see it? Is this normal? Sorry, no pics. My truck only tows occasionally and nothing with any severe weight to it. Boat and sleds only since new. Finally got around to doing my rear diff fluid change...
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    QSUD and cleaning?

    I just purchased a 5 Lt jug of 5W-30 for my son's girlfriends car (2005 3.5 L Malibu with 74,000 kms) because it was on sale. The car, surprisingly, only takes 4 Lts but what I am curious about is the cleaning properties of this oil? Is it just as good as others or is it known not to be as...
  20. irv

    Add water then charge?

    I asked in this thread but it might have been missed? https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/5233378/is-my-battery-toast#Post5233378 I recently just pulled my battery prior to storage and while checking the water level, I noticed it was down but still above the plates...
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