Dorman OE Solutions 4 WD Actuator 600-100 Review

I received this part today to replace the defective actuator (GM# 26013495) on my 1996 Chevrolet Silverado K1500. I installed it without issue except for the electrical connector. The one that comes attached to this item is designed for vehicles manufactured before 01-02-1996. If you have a newer vehicle (like I do) you will have to cut off theconnector from the new actuator and attached the one from your old actuator. The actuator still works, but it would have been nice to have a "Plug N' Play" installation.

After ordering this item I did discover that it might be possible to use a newer design -- and supposedly better -- actuator. (Maybe that explains why the electrical connector fits older model trucks?) Amazon carries this newer model in the form of the "Dorman OE Solutions 4WD Actuator 600-101". Since I did not install this newer design, I cannot say for sure that it will work in older model trucks. However, I did read a number of posts on websites in which the writers claim to have installed the newer model without any problems. I wish I would have known about this newer design before I ordered the 600-100 model.

I also discovered that Amazon sells a 'manual' actuator system. The part for my truck is the "Posi-Lok PSL600 4x4 for GM / Chevy", but Amazon carries this design for other trucks as well. This system is significantly more expensive, but it also offers benefits over the standard electromechanical designs. It also takes much more effort/skills to install.

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No one in the aftermarket wants to be forced to source parts from, or send their customers to, the OE dealer.The better alternative is Dorman OE Solutions, a line of application-specific, new-to-the-aftermarket hard parts.OE Solutions products are often Dorman-engineered to be better than the original OE design, or 100% NEW products that previously were only available in the aftermarket as remanufactured.OE Solutions products are competitively priced to their OE alternatives and often include components necessary to complete the job that the OE Dealer charges extra for or does not make available.At Dorman®, we take pride in the quality of our products and in your satisfaction with their performance.

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Turtle Wax T-374KTR Black Color Magic - 16 oz. Review

I have a 1998 Dodge Stratus that I need to sell that had many scratches on the trunk lid from a cat that decided to turn the trunk lid into a sleeping spot. Every time I would approach the car at night, the cat would jump off the car in haste, creating deep scratches from its paws each time it did so. I bought the Turtle Wax product at Auto Zone in hope that it would cover the scratches well enough for me to sell the car. "Looks" is everything when trying to sell a car; believe me! After using the product, I was extremely pleased that it not only covered the deep scratches, but made the car look like new; I almost don't want to sell it now that it looks so good!
The bottle the product comes in has a cut-out in it where a lip stick type of applicator is stored. The lip stick type of applicator holds a lip stick style dispensed hard, colored wax the same color as the liquid wax in the bottle. When you have a deep scratch to cover up, you take the lip stick applicator and rub the hard, colored wax into the scratch using a back and forth motion that is perpendicular to the scratch (so the hard wax gets pounded into the grove in the paint). My scratches were so deep that the gray primer was visible in each one of them. When you've rubbed enough wax in the scratch, there will be some wax left on top of the paint next to the scratch, but some buffing with an old, soft, cotton sock will remove all the hard wax except for what's in the scratch. Although this takes a little time, the result is very rewarding, and seems to give you the motivation to "finish the job". After you have all your scratches filled with the hard wax, you can then use the soft wax in a bottle to gloss over rest of the panel the scratches are on. The soft wax can be put on with another soft, cotton sock (I use old, white socks with holes in them for this). I usually do one panel at a time because this does take some work, and seeing one panel "finished" and looking like new frequently makes me want to keep going until the whole car is done. Like I said earlier, the results are amazing. The only limitation is that there are countless shades and colors of car paint, and you have to get kind of lucky that there is a color and shade available that is exactly the same as your car. For instance my car is a "True" red, but the Turtle wax product is kind of a Purplish red, and didn't exactly match. But...from a distance of about 5 or so feet you can't see the difference, and the car looks so shiny that you can shave in the reflection!
I would highly recommend this product to anyone that wants to either put a high-gloss shine on their favorite car, or anyone that wants to camouflage a scratched up car long enough to get it sold.

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Turtle Wax is the number one selling brand of car care products in the world with sales in 90 countries. Founded more than 60 years ago in Chicago, the company is recognized for manufacturing appearance and performance car care products for the retail consumer market and the commercial car care and professional detailing industries.

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FORD CAR STEREO WIRE HARNESS 1986-UP Review

Item as pictured - arrived timely - works fine.Would do business with vendor again.

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ITEM IS NEW, SHELF PULL

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Fram CH6012 Motorcycle Oil Filter Review

My '81 Kawasaki motorcycle takes this filter and I couldn't find it at any retail shops.
I only use them once or twice a year but I bought a few from Amazon
Spend $25 and the shipping's free!
Why not? I'll use them
Fast delivery and exactly what I needed!

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Oil that lubricates and cools the engine is picked up by the engine's oil pump, cleaned by the oil filter, and reused. It is vital that any dirt or contamination picked up by the circulating oil be removed before it is pumped back into the engine.

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AutoEnginuity OBDII Diagnostic Scantool Review

I bought this and the specific software for GM it kind of works, but haslots of errors they sent me new software and told me they had some problems with Gm but myself and 2 full time mechanics and their tech support on a coupleof different computers are unable to get it to work as good as they described ,
I called them numerous times was disconnected per say each time I talked to one particular tech they have, andanother one told me I was just trying to make him mad because I was not happy about their product, not working as they describe.
Minewill not read, all the sensors on my Duramaxit, is not inany way equaled only by Dealerships as they describe, in my opinionmore like a cheap code reader, with manufacturer specific, an old ancient snap on reads better, using a different unit from a different manufacturer I can read tons more sensors,I emailed themthehistory and were supposed to call me back about solutions that has not happened maybe you will be lucky or maybe you won't. .I feel like the support there is trying to figure outhow to make it work but the engineers have not quite grasped the program to make it work

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Our newly updated connector comes with our latest software release. Including new features such as save and print DTC and IM/Mode 6 data, playback, savable configurations, and translated Mode 6 data. Independent service shops and emissions training centers will enjoy being able to print DTC and IM/Mode 6 data for their customers. As with all our software updates--it's free!Having trouble finding an intermittent issue? Data logging can be done in two different formats: 1) XML for browsers; and 2) CSV for spreadsheets. With our proprietary logging methods you can log up to nine sensors with 1ms of accuracy. Whether you logged in XML or CSV, you have the ability to playback and view your logs offline.With AutoEnginuity's ScanTool you have the ability to view all 11 of the inspection/maintenance system tests. These system tests can also be used to determine if the work performed fixed the problem or whether the vehicle will pass your local OBD-II-based emissions tests. Should a system test fail, you can see individual component results (Mode 6) fully translated and the data results scaled per the manufacturer's own specifications.

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Dorman OE Solutions Oil Pan 264-100 Review

Can't complain about the pan.But the drain plug leaks!It left small drips on my driveway.I'll be pulling the old drain plug and putting it in the new pan.

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No one in the aftermarket wants to be forced to source parts from, or send their customers to, the OE dealer.The better alternative is Dorman OE Solutions, a line of application-specific, new-to-the-aftermarket hard parts.OE Solutions products are often Dorman-engineered to be better than the original OE design, or 100% NEW products that previously were only available in the aftermarket as remanufactured.OE Solutions products are competitively priced to their OE alternatives and often include components necessary to complete the job that the OE Dealer charges extra for or does not make available.At Dorman®, we take pride in the quality of our products and in your satisfaction with their performance.

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7181 G.I. TYPE CAMOUFLAGE MECHANICS TOOL BAG Review

This handy canvas bag holds anything from the tiniest screwdriver to a much larger ratchet. It is comfortably sitting in the trunk of my car accessible for the repair of my vehicle. Can't say enough, it is a great piece of military hardware.

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