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    Charging battery with battery charger?

    i second the CTek, i have the 4.3 Muse for years + it keeps my rarely used vehicles ready to go + all my batteries are older than average with my 2013 vic hammer motorcycle having the OE battery!! charger has various settings, no fuss!!
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    Basic dumb phone for a kid

    i BELIEVE that EMF is NOT healthy for ANYONE especially youngies + 5 G is worse!! like anything else its a choice!! i have Red Pockets $60 yearly as i rarely use it. GSMA worked fine on my cheep TCL A30 but NOT on my better?? TCL 10 Pro that could only use GSMT both androids, nice to have but a...
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    310,000 Mile 2AZ-FE Innards

    a great reliability record + of course YOUR upkeep helps!! todays cars being more complicated usually means MORE costly repairs!!
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    Discount Tire Direct becomes Tire Rack?

    i shop for the best price on line + my local indy mounts + balances for s GOOD price!! last set for girlfriends car the tire rack guy got the rebate for me because contrary everyone is NOT phone savy which was the ONLY way to file a rebate $$$
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    Air compressor advice-need new one

    you gotta say what is your budget!!! spending more can be best fot the long run + a larger unit will run less which is better, + dont forget the duty cycle, search + learn before you buy!!
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    Early Oil Change on New VW EA888?

    the "oil geek" aka Lake Speed likes early changes on a new vehicle, instead of 10 thou toyota recommended he dis THREE changes on his daughters NEW toyota!!! manufacturers can Recommend oils BUT NOT require them!!!
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    "Ethanol Free" Fuel, May Not Be

    newer Sheets have a DEDICATED hose for E-0 + its priced BETTER than EVERYWHERE else + be aware many CHAIN saws recommend higher oct as well as NO eath!!
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    I used 14 fuel system cleaners in 1 OCI and looked at it with an endoscope

    direct injected or NOT, info on line SHOWS since fuel NEVER touches the valves theres NO help there where its needed $$$$ most!
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    High Performance Lubricants PCMO Series

    i am NOT concerned about the oil itself, BUT every 6 mo-5000 miles comes quick + seeing how BLACK the kia optima oil gets there will be NO extending the time or miles $$$ pays only for the oil + filter, almost
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    The Yellow Metal Debate

    you are on-line + can find + buy most anything + have it delivered to your doorstep!!!!
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    Quick Jack 7000TL $1559 at Home Depot

    a decent deal BUT for a little more a cheap 2 post is better IF only home delivery offered unloading with a small forklift like lumber companies do, even at a small xtra charge sales would increase for sure. my nephew works at a shipper + he said shipping has slowed a lot!! maybe todays price...
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    interesting automotive video from the past

    like me, an oldie but goodie, thanks for posting
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    Automotive Oil Fast Facts Guide

    a lot to read + LEARN!! buy BETTER oils + let the pros handle it!!
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    Is it a bad idea using alloy wheels as the winter set?

    sometimes new CAST alloys as most are can have pinholes as my aftermarket 64 vette knockoffs had. after removing tire + cleaning the inside coating them with shellac cured my slow leak!! smaller narrower setups that have the same OD are better for snow, more weight per sq inch as well as CHEEPER!!
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    Tribologist discusses 0W8 motor oil

    i am a thickie + prefer more PROTECTION + LONGER life + of course these "special" oils are costlier.
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    Tribologist discusses 0W8 motor oil

    i REALLY enjoy his vids as well as from other "in the know" posters!! remember the gapless total seal rings from years past, + had them installed in my great running Racing Head Service "crate" engine. tech never stands still but theres a learning curve that can BITE $$$ early adopters of new...
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    High Performance Lubricants PCMO Series

    ordered 4 gal of "standard" 10-30 as i appreciate the input from HPL, a long time looker but first time buyer. i generally use wallys off the shelf fake synthetics BUT this will hopefully be a step up for my daily 2011 fronty 4.0 + i hesitate with girlfriends 18 kia optima as its oil is VERY...
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    My gen 1 3.5 Ecoboost; An inauspicious Start

    interesting reading + with todays high cost hope your success continues, good luck!!
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    Walmart EverStart Maxx - Warranty

    you NEED a charger when theres limited driving, ALL my batteries are OVER 5 years old + one is OE in my 13 Vic Hammer!! i move my C-Tek from bikes to car + pickup REGULARLY!!
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    Why not just run a Euro oil?

    in GERMANY synthetic oils MUST be REAL unless things changed + reading usually notes that a thicker oil at running temps protects BETTER
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