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    Is MotorCraft GL-5 Gear oil THAT expensive ?

    I bought a quart maybe about a year or two ago. 75W140 full syn. With my discount at the dealer, I remember it being about a dollar per ounce. Probably more now. But it does appear to be excellent stuff. Edit: When I bought my 04 Explorer with limited-slip rear diff, it would chatter really bad...
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    RA: oil viscosity and piston ring

    A few years ago my daughter purchased a 2013 Toyota Corolla with about 185k miles on it. With the recommended 0W20, it burned a lot of oil (I forget the exact amount anymore). Once we switched it to 5W30, it would still burn a little, but significantly less. About 230k on it now, I believe it...
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    Replacement PCM

    It is a very long story, but I am thinking I may need to replace the PCM in my 2004 Ford Explorer. Does anyone have experience or know where a good quality reman unit could be purchased from? Over the years, Ford has had some updates for the throttle by wire system (which 04 was the first year...
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    Post your latest oil change

    Perhaps you could do a separate post in the general vehicle section with more details and a lot more photos of your truck, engine, etc. Looks beautiful (and expensive).
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    Post your latest oil change

    2022 Honda Civic Touring, 1.5T (Mother's) 23k on vehicle 6,600 OCI / 7 Months Out and In: Valvoline Full Syn EP 0W20, 4 Qt / OEM filter
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    Battery keeps getting corrosion on it!

    @JHZR2 So, what causes this blue/green corrosion? You mentioned it in your previous posts above, but focused more on the white corrosion. A couple times now I have cleaned everything really well, used a new battery washer and anti-corrosion grease, but it looks like this again in a matter of...
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    Post your latest oil change

    2006 Toyota Tacoma, 2.7L 143k on truck 6,500 OCI Out: M1 T&SUV 5W30 / Fram Ultra In: M1 T&SUV 5W30 (5.5Qt) / Napa Gold Used about 16 oz of oil over the course of the OCI
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    2009 Toyota Tacoma SR5, 11 year review.

    I have a bone stock, base model 2006 Tacoma, 2.7L, RWD. It has the steel 15x6 wheels. I really think this tire/wheel combo in your photos made a huge difference in looks, for probably not too much money. My concern is you said the offset made some "quirks". I am not familiar with buying...
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    Post your latest oil change

    2021 Toyota RAV4 / 2.5L 42,875 on vehicle Out: Castrol EDGE 0W20 / 5,933 OCI Fram Titanium FS4967 / 11,610 - 2 OCI In: Castrol EDGE 0W20, 4.5Qt / Toyota 90915-YZZN1 filter Rotated tires.
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    Why 93 Octane in a GDI engine if it isn’t called for?

    Back to OP original question: From my understanding (which is often flawed, at best): Running 93 does not help prevent intake valve deposits, but it does help reduce fuel dilution in the oil. I'm a little foggy on the reason: If lower octane fuel is used, the system pumps more fuel in to cool...
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    Router Recommendations

    Well, like usual for me, a long delay, but I am finally giving an update. I went to the local Spectrum store and got a new modem for "free". It has their own Spectrum markings on it, not sure who makes it for them. Sticker says "PC20". I purchased the TpLink Deco mesh system listed a few posts...
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    Is this washing machine hose about to blow?

    I was just wondering about this. I was going to make a new thread but searched and found this. My question: How many people routinely replace their washer hoses? If yes, how often? Has anyone ever actually had a hose or wash machine burst/leak?
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    Fake DeWalt Drill?

    I would like to buy a DeWalt drill. I already have an impact, two batteries, and a charger. Seems like Lowe's, Home Depot, etc. are all $99 for a "kit": drill, spare battery, bag, etc. Amazon has a couple listings for bare tools; but they seem "too good to be true". Do you suppose they are...
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    Safelite using wiper upsell to boost profit margin?

    My son-in-law recently had a new windshield installed in his 18 Civic. When the technician installed the new windshield, he then switched to his sales side. He told my son-in-law that unless he had the technician install new wiper blades for $60, the old blades could scratch the new windshield...
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    Tacoma Access Cab?

    I have a 2006 2wd I4 Access Cab. I agree, that in NH you may not want a 2wd pick-up. I disagree that they are "horribly uncomfortable". I rather enjoy long trips in it.
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    Post your latest oil change

    Daughter's boyfriend (his first time doing an oil change. He mainly watched me. Next time I am going to watch him): 2016 Scion TC, 2.5L 70K on vehicle 5k OCI Out: Unknown fill from NTB, Napa gold filter In: Castrol EDGE 0W-20, Fram Titanium ~ 2004 Ford Explorer, 4.0L SOHC 147k on vehicle 3,200...
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    How to determine if purolator or champion makes motorcraft filters?

    Serious question: Does it matter? You see so many threads on BITOG about "Who makes such and such a filter?" "Who makes such and such an oil?" In this example, doesn't Ford have their specifications of how they want the filter made, and then someone makes it the way they want? It's not like they...
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    Is the 6.0 liter powerstroke worth buying now?

    No one has mentioned the good ole' 7.3.
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    2016 Scion TC, 2AR-Fe, 2.5L, How much oil?

    My daughter's boyfriend's vehicle. He came over today and I was teaching him how to change the oil. He had never done so before. He is 18 or 19 years old. My question: How much oil does it hold? The owner's manual and everywhere he looked online said 4.6 Qt with filter change. I put in 4.5 Qt...
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    1/2 Million mile club; new member

    I asked and got some clarification on the OCI: "Well...this motor with that HPOP beats the oil up pretty bad. So early on 3-3.5k. Then later after 250k about 4-5K. Got lazy and cheap. 3.5 gallons per change, always with a filter. Now it uses a bit, turbo is always wet. Lol. Must have put over...
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