If your mechanical work is as detailed as your inspection process, you should consider adding PCV repair to your own work capability. It is not that hard to do. I would add to inspection: Use a scanner with current engine operation parameters to read things like intake air temp, fuel adjustments, an...

Use a low cost scan tool to check for codes. If you do not have one, go to one of the many parts store that offer free code reading. Has the Electronic Throttle Module (ETM) been replaced? It would be well past typical failure miles if it has not been replaced or up graded to contact less type ETM. ...

I am cynical. A common reason for selling after making many repairs is a problem has still not been fixed and the seller has given up on finding the problem and repairing the car.
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The seed starting indoors was a success. Yesterday I planted outside seedings for Okra, Spinach, Lettuce , and three kinds of peppers. Today they are not dead yet. I hardened off the seedings by taking them outside in the afternoons for increasing time over about a week.
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I suggest you buy two tools before you do much work on any vehicle:
1. A magnetic retrieval tool on a flexible stick.
2. A retractable claw retrieval tool on a flexible stick.
Both will save you much frustration. They are very cheap if you find generic brands.
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Let's do the math. Assume 33 T5 Volvo engines with tune for 500 HP (over boost for short period) equals 16,500 HP total. Maybe not enough to launch straight up, but great fun to launch sideways.
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Soak the boot a while in hot water to expand and soften the boot.
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A lease may be the smart way to own an EV. US credits are better for a lease on many EVs because purchase credits have more restrictions on location of manufacture of car and battery.
Also, a lease avoids worry about battery replacement cost and value of the vehicle in few years.
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After a few seconds of deep thought, I think I have the answer for light trucks being lower average age. Many trucks are purchased for business use and they replace sooner after lots of miles.
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Dang, The fun police have arrived on the scene.



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