Let me preface this by saying I am not a mechanic by any means. I can do basic stuff (oil/transmission fluid change, belts, alternator, starter, etc). Just wanted to see what some of you like to use. Yes, I know routine maintenance is the #1 thing to do when it comes to cars. What do you think is BS? A few things I use or that were recommended over the years:
1. Motorkote. My oldest brother is a truck driver and first told me about this. He says several truckers swear by it. He uses it and based on his recommendation I use it. A test done by Project Farm (you'll see I enjoy his videos):
2. Seafoam and Techron. Seafoam was recommended by a family member. Regarding Techron, the mechanic that works on my lawnmowers recommended it. I was having a carb issue and he recommended I run a couple of tanks of Techron through it to see if it improved before carrying it to him.
3. Name brand oils. I recently picked up another work car and bought a Mobil1 oil filter and Mobil 1 synthetic oil to do an oil change. My older brother said I was just paying for the name and Super Tech synthetic oil from Walmart is perfectly fine. Your thoughts?
Added bonus for those of you that know how to trace shorts in wiring this may interest you:
How To Make Your Own Test Lights
1. Motorkote. My oldest brother is a truck driver and first told me about this. He says several truckers swear by it. He uses it and based on his recommendation I use it. A test done by Project Farm (you'll see I enjoy his videos):
2. Seafoam and Techron. Seafoam was recommended by a family member. Regarding Techron, the mechanic that works on my lawnmowers recommended it. I was having a carb issue and he recommended I run a couple of tanks of Techron through it to see if it improved before carrying it to him.
3. Name brand oils. I recently picked up another work car and bought a Mobil1 oil filter and Mobil 1 synthetic oil to do an oil change. My older brother said I was just paying for the name and Super Tech synthetic oil from Walmart is perfectly fine. Your thoughts?
Added bonus for those of you that know how to trace shorts in wiring this may interest you:
How To Make Your Own Test Lights
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