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    Mercedes GLE brake pad

    I would buy Genuine MB pads and Zimmerman rotors if I were in your shoes. That said if you want ceramic, Akebono is the appropriate answer. I would not resurface those rotors, buy new.
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    2012 Rav4 V6 alternator replacement cost

    I’d want to make sure you get a Denso
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    Has anyone used an Elring valve cover?

    We’ve installed quite a few of these at work and have had no problems
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    Oil seepage question -2013 Ford 3.7 v6

    Timing cover is seeping. At some point you are gonna have to do chains, just wait until then.
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    Advics - made in China?

    Akebono or Advics for Toyota
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    The best suspension parts in todays world?

    Euro stuff - Lemforder, TRW, Delphi Asian - 555, CTR, Delphi Shocks/struts - Sachs or Bilstein
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    2006 Tacoma Ball Joints

    I’d buy Genuine, 2nd choice 555
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    Any reason to not use Advics pads over OEM Toyota?

    I have Advics pads and Akebono rotors on my 3rd gen 4Runner. No complaints and would buy again.
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    Starter motor from Lexus is remanufactured

    I believe on the _UZ engines you have to pull the intake. That’s all
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    Starter motor from Lexus is remanufactured

    Most starters and alternators are reman
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    New interstate batteries at Costco

    We have an interstate rack at work and some of the newer ones are made in Malaysia. Also have new/different stickers
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    VW 1.4T with Non-Euro 0w-30 in it

    I’m sure it will be fine for a 5k interval
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    Thoughts on taking high mileage car on long trip?

    I wouldn’t sweat it, especially on a Honda. Have 3 cars with decent mileage - 09 VW Rabbit 2.5 185k, 13 VW GTI 165k, and 02 4Runner 285k and have no problem taking them on trips of that distance. All have been maintained to a very high standard however.
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    Mercedes coolant no more at dealership

    Zerex G48 is fantastic. We run it in the MB and BMW at work. No need to worry about flushing or anything like that.
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    Oil for B58 Ineos Grenadier

    I’d probably do a LL04 with a 5k OCI
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    Are there any professional mechanics that actually let RTV cure for 24 hours?

    Stuff like oil pans or timing covers our guys will let it sit overnight before filling it with fluid and starting it.
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