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    CV boot broken. Reboot? Replace? What brand?

    CV boot torn. Reboot? replace axle? What brand? Need advice. 2016 Corolla LE CVT. Torn boot outer R cv axle. CV axle part number 4341002A03. Parts.toyota.com says this part fits 2009-2019 with 1.8 engine with AT and a few with manual trans so maybe someone has experience on similar old...
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    Denso 150 3024

    Denso 150 3024 from Corolla. Lacks full end caps. Don't see anything unusual. 8700+ miles. Pleats wide near seam. Pleats firm. No holes or tears seen. No debris seen.
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    How to drain and fill Power transfer unit Ford Escape (clone)

    Trying to service the PTU of a new to me 2005 Ford Escape clone with 4wd and Manual Trans. (actually Mazda Tribute). Does PTU (transfer case in Mazda terms) have a drain bolt? Have not found it from looking. Where is the fill bolt? Is the fill bolt the one marked with red arrow in attached...
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    2005 MAZDA TRIBUTE transfer case or PTU fluid

    Have a new to me 2005 Mazda Tribute 2.3 L manual trans 4 x 4. Similar to Ford Escape. Want to change transfer case fluid (same thing as Ford Escape Power Transfer Unit), manual trans fluid, differential fluid. Don't know anything about 4x4 transfer cases. Owners manual says: For transfer...
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    Base oil price questions. Base oil price spread not as large as retail price spread

    I am sure there are experts who can explain base oil pricing better. From this link, it seems that Group II is may cost less than Group I base oil. Group II+ 5-8% higher than Group II Also, Group III appears about 21% higher than Group II. So it seems that base oil price spread not as large...
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    Is GF-4 rating the same as SM?

    Hope this is not too basic. Concerning newer oil standards, is GF-4 the same as SM? Will a oil meeting GF-4 meet SM standards or the converse? There is Chevron Supreme that is GF4/SL and not SM. I bought it anyway and will use it without any reservation. Further info from the back of the...
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    Photos of Honda oil filters

    Here is a link to discussion and pictures of two Honda filters cut up and dissected. One is made by Fram and the othere Filtech. Filtech is of better construction. The author goes into greater pictorial detail than any other I have seen. There are also photos and discussion of Amsoil, Bosch...
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