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  1. DriveHard

    Pentastar 11hr road trip E85 or 87?

    Do the math...for your specific vehicle. Some make better use of E85 than the difference in BTU might suggest due to the cooling effect of ethanol and the knock resistance that allows more aggressive timing. I ran it almost exclusively in my Silverado with a 6.2L that required premium. More...
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    Spooky Action at a Distance, or Quantum Computing and the Entanglement Frontier

    added to my calendar! Looks like fun!
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    Hydraulic Oil Filter... Why?

    @BigJohn Former Hydraulics engineer and hydraulic system designer... Several good answers here, pumps (especially gear pumps) do make some contamination. There is some left over from machining, that is also correct. There are some wear metals in the "clean" oil added to the system. The...
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    Where is the best place to list and/or get a boat value for a private owner sale?

    NADA watch the hot ads in your own area search your boat online and see what others are listing for (boat trader)
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    What Factors Are Swaying EV Adoption in the U.S.?

    Right...same for Kia. Requires specialized products which are readily available on Amazon. I do use touch free car washes...but they must be wax free, so the rare wash that does just a touchless wash and spot free rinse. No waxes, polishes, soft-touch washes, or even brushes or terry towels...
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    What Factors Are Swaying EV Adoption in the U.S.?

    It really isn't that hard to care for...our Kia has matte paint
  7. DriveHard

    Question about Rotella T6 oil for my 84 300SD Mercedes

    For the price, T6 is hard to beat. I ran my diesel Jetta to about 10K or yearly...whichever was first on that oil.
  8. DriveHard

    Best Free GPS Speed Phone App ?

    I use "Speed Box"
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    AitLift 1000 spring helpers - squeak help!

    Installed a set of these, part number suggested by Air Lift for my specific model, to help with rear end sag while loaded. https://www.airliftcompany.com/products/air-springs/air-lift-1000 I have used the AirLift 1000 on two previous family cars with rear coil springs...a Saturn Outlook, and a...
  10. DriveHard

    Bobcat t740 hydraulic oil...

    Any quality AW46 hydraulic oil will work. I would steer away from tractor fluid, it has additives you don't need.
  11. DriveHard

    2023 Kia EV6 21" rims, tires, TPMS

    Drop to $650
  12. DriveHard

    Things we see driving around - original content (pictures you snapped)

    Cool idea, but I would have it lower than where the tailgate rests when it is open. Someone will someday forget it is there and drop the tailgate down on it and leave a nice dent/crease.
  13. DriveHard

    Only year old Honda push mower won't pull start without starter fluid...

    Because it helps me sleep at night... Search, it has been debated to death here.
  14. DriveHard

    Only year old Honda push mower won't pull start without starter fluid...

    Mine does the same thing...new gas, no alcohol, choke works. If it sits for more than a couple days it is impossible to start. I also use 1 ounce tcw-3 per 3 gallons gas.
  15. DriveHard

    Which off these Lexus

    I'd get the NX every time between those two.
  16. DriveHard

    Need recommendations for a battery charger

    Hook up another battery in parallel to the battery you want to charge, and then the "smart" charger will start. Remove the good battery a couple minutes after the charger gets going, and you should be good to go.
  17. DriveHard

    2007 Dodge Grand Caravan - leaking radiator - Spectra brand OK?

    I have used two Spectra...both worked fine, and fit perfectly.
  18. DriveHard

    Using fuel stored with Stabil?

    nope, run it with glee :cool:
  19. DriveHard

    Water Spots on Paint

    Didn't work in the past for me. I usually end up with Meg's cleaner wax to solve this problem.
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