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    Hybrid-Engine not shutting down

    My Hybrid is 9 years old, about 89,000 miles. Past few weeks the engine refuses to shut down when it is coasting or sometimes even at stop sign. MPG is down also. If I hit the brakes it will go into EV mode but then it starts up again when brake releases. Obviously some chip or module...
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    Oil cover spark plug threads

    I changed the plugs recently on my 2012 Lincoln Hybrid, 87,000 miles. Two of the 4 plugs had oil on the threads, one of them just loaded with oil on the threads. The electrode was fine, iridium and platinum tips seemed fine, just oil coating and yellow on part of insulator. So, after a couple of...
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    How many months when manufacture date too old?

    recently purchased two tires at Discount Tire. Got home and looked at the date and they were 15 months old. I expected somewhere in the 6 month range. Returned to store and they researched other stores and all of them only had 2018 tires in stock in my size and specific brand. So the manager...
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    Hybrid-Keep or Trade

    2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, 72,000 miles. Hybrid battery warranty expires in May 2020 and estimated cost to replace is $4,000-$5,000. Basically, car is almost worthless if battery dies. I did not save enough in gas over the years (40 MPG) with only 72,000 miles on it. When I purchased the car I...
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    New Subarua and Oil Filter

    Looking at a possible Subaru and noticed the filter is at top of engine facing down into a lipped cup. How does one get an accurate dipstick reading. When I look at videos online it appears that when the filter is removed little or no oil comes out indicating the ADBV is not working and oil has...
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    Recent Toyota Dealer Experience

    While waiting for a car in service I was looking at the maintenance section of owner's manual for a Rav 4. Salesperson arrives and we discuss OCIs and he states that the oil changes must be done at the dealer! After a discussion he says, well they can be done elsewhere but must be done by an ASE...
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    Directional tire on axle with non directional

    had to order one new tire and in error got a directional. Installer refused to mount it stating the other side is non directional. I say as long as tread design is close it makes no difference as long as in the future one adheres to the directional issue when rotating. thoughts?
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    Mitsubishi-Last Dealer in City Closing Shop

    Just received notice from last dealership in the area that they are closing up and moving service to one of their Kia locations. Saw the handwriting on the wall months ago as visits to service department noted slow activity, few customers, showrooms empty. now my issue is what to do with mine...
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    Ford Extended Warranties

    I need some opinions/expertise on how extended service plans (warranties) work with Ford. I am considering one for my 2012 Ford Product due to the electronics mostly, which would extend my current warranty from 4 years 50,000 to 7 years 75,000. I do not wish to debate whether this is sound...
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    Scothcgurad for Leather

    Not interesting if what one believes is the best leather product etc. My question is simple, has any used Scotchguard for Leather on their vehicles LEATHER seats? If yes I would appreciate some feedback on results. thanks
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    Removing belt and jean dyes from tan leather seats

    New vehicle has light tan leather seats and very black thick dirt/crud has transferred to seat, lower back area. Leather restore shop says it is due to belt and dye in jeans rubbing against the leather. They wanted to clean and resurface. Anyone find a product that will remove it and once...
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    Ford Hybrids-Lifetime Air Filter

    Visited dealer for touch up paint and spoke with service rep about the Owner's Manual stating that the Engine Air Filter in the Hybrids (Fusion/Lincoln) is a lifetime filter. Does not make sense to me. He did not know which is kind of scary in itself. Cabin air filter is a normal change...
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    Keep Car?

    A 2000 Buick Regal, SC 3.8L 100,500 miles. Body in very good shape, engine runs fine, rear valve cover seepage. No work needs to be done except for seepage. This week a rear wheel brake line ruptured (totally corroded) causing complete loss of brakes (no damage or injuries). Over the past few...
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    Honda Small Claims Court

    The Southern California owner of a Honda hybrid car has won her unusual small-claims court lawsuit against the auto giant over the vehicle's failure to deliver the promised mileage," The Associated Press reports. It says that "a Los Angeles Superior Court commissioner has awarded Heather Peters...
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    Can Engine Run Well w/o SC Engaged?

    GM 3800 Series II with Eaton MP90 SC on a 2000 Buick Regal. The SC appears to be going bad, will know results of diagnostics from dealer on Mon. A high pitched whine that gets louder as RPMs increase etc. Yes, SC do whistle but I have had this car a while, definitely a huge increase in the...
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    Fuel tank capacity of 2004 Explorer w Tow Package

    A work question. Person at work with a company vehicle consistently charges over 23 gallons a fill up on company card. All of my research says the tank has a 22.5 gal capacity. he says the tow package has a larger tank, 25 gallons. No owners manual and other than following him to fill up some...
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    Manual Transmission Gear Oil-My Experience

    1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 6spd OEM gear oils changed at 6700 miles, shifting kind of clunky and especially when cold Changed to Amsoil Synthetic gear lube 75W90 GL-4 available at the time, 2001 At 14000 miles not happy with the Amsoil as no improvement. Went to Redline 50-50 mix of MTL and...
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    Wal-Mart Oil Specs VS other Outlets

    As we all know manufacturers alter their product specs in order to meet Wal-Mart mandated prices, the question is with oil, and in many cases Wal-Mart is the only outlet to carry 5 quart jugs, do the Pennzoils and Mobils of the world alter their oils for Wal-Mart sales, use fewer or less potent...
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    MMO and Oil Consumption

    A totally unscientific observation on MMO as a fuel additive and oil consumption. My Series II 3800 SC used about a quart of oil in 7500 miles consistently since owning it (6 years now). In the past OCI the only change I made has been the use of MMO as a fuel additive, same oil, driving...
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    UOA Forum Short Intervals

    I am kind of amazed that after all the years this forum has been around plus all the synthetics available, manufacturer recommendations and all the great results with OCIs over 5000 miles I looked at the recent posts on the used oil analysis forum and the majority continue to be in the 3000-5000...
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