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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...

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...

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...

My cousin in South Florida. He purchased his F-250 HD brand new July of 1995. 7.3 P/S, manual trans, 2WD, X-cab. Paid $24k. He had just started out on his own as an electrician (mainly does residential service/repair). So, most of the truck's life has been pulling a trailer. The motor itself has...

On my 2006 Toyota Tacoma, 2.7L, I run a longer oil filter than stock, just to get a bit more filter area. It calls for a MC FL910-S, Fram Ultra XG3614, or Wix 51348; just a few examples. I run MC FL400-S, Ultra XG3600, Wix 51516; again, just for a few examples. According to Fram's website, the...

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Many newer vehicles seem to have these different modes to select (For example, 2021 Toyota RAV4). What does it do? I assume change shift points a bit; anything else? Is there any significant difference between them in terms of mileage, performance, drivetrain abuse, etc.?

I don't want to get into the weeds / details too much; let me try to keep it brief. My current commute to work is 2.5 miles one way, about six minutes. I am considering changing jobs to where my commute would be 50 miles and 50 minutes. Insurance and benefits are comparable, perhaps just...

2021 Toyota RAV4, FWD, 30k miles. Firestone Destination LE 2, have between 5 and 6 / 32 tread now. Will likely be 5/32 by the time we leave. Planning on driving from NC to CO, about 3k miles round trip, plus what driving we do when there. I am torn if I should put new tires on before the trip or...

Has anyone seen proven results using any of these products? I like the idea of pouring an ounce or two of something in my drain once a week if it can help prevent a future clog.

I just purchased a 2021 Toyota RAV 4 with 30k miles on it. We are planning a road trip to CO and back this fall. About 3k miles there and back alone, plus whatever driving around we do while there. Being an OCD BITOG kind of guy, I wanted to change the trans fluid and filter before we left. I...

We just purchased a 2021 Toyota RAV 4. Bought it at a dealership, so it is "Toyota Certified". Has 30k miles on it. My out the door price with all of the taxes, fees, blah, blah added on was $29,850. Being certified, it has 1 year, 10k miles bumper to bumper warranty and 7 year, 100k mile...

My son-in-law is a lineman for Duke Energy. Duke is quite large in the south-east. They have their own fleet mechanics. He brought home a fairly new F-550 bucket truck with a Power Stroke. I thought "I wonder what they use for filters?". I took a peek, and it has Napa Gold on it. I wonder if...

Spent some time yesterday cleaning out the barn. (Two truckloads to the dump). Ran across these left behind by the previous owner. They seem to be made out of cast iron. Weighted balls with a little cast eye-hole and then separate covers (also cast iron). I feel like I should know what these...

These “things” just started appearing in one section of my landscaping this year. You go out in the morning and one will have appeared overnight. If you leave it a couple of days, it quickly dissolves and flattens out and turns dark like the last picture. It is kind of hard and will crack open...

Over many decades, I have never had an engine running when bleeding brakes (after a caliper replacement, etc.). My cousin (knowledgeable, whom I respect) said "Oh yea, you have to have the engine running". Does it matter? I guess it would be a bit easier for the person pushing the pedal. And you...

The copyright date on the back says 1989. I certainly don’t remember where or when I bought it. I think there is a little bit left in it, but the tube split open, so it is a bit messy to try to get more out of. I guess I’ll let it go.

Pretty cool video showing a few different modifications. You can skip the first five minutes of the video. (Sorry if this has already been posted.)

I very rarely purchase vehicles; I tend to keep them "forever". I hate buying a vehicle. I feel like I am getting ripped off every time. Anyhow. My wife and I are going Monday to perhaps seal the deal. Maybe a 20 or 21 Toyota Camry. Base model, 2.5L. A few random thoughts / questions, etc...

2004 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0L SOHC, 145k miles, RWD ABS light came on a couple weeks ago. Symptoms are very consistent each day. Go out in the morning to leave for work and start the engine. ABS light is on. As soon as the vehicle starts moving, the light goes off. However fast you get moving in...