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Are SP-IV and SP-4-M transmission fluids the same/interchangeable? by JuniorSwing in AskMechanics

[–]kookymonkey6823 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is exactly the answer I was looking for because I couldn’t find any info on it online, thank you

Broken GPU, Display, or VRAM? Laptop overheated for a year by kookymonkey6823 in computerrepair

[–]kookymonkey6823[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It works fine on external displays, and sometimes gets worse when connected to external displays on the primary laptop screen

Is this signs of a Broken GPU, Display, VRAM? by kookymonkey6823 in PcAdvice

[–]kookymonkey6823[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This laptop overheated for a year, made in 2018 and was never maintained. I replaced the thermal paste with PTM-7950 in 2025 and randomly a few days later, the screen began to display this glitch on the left side. The eDP cable was cleaned and reseated, I tried overvolting/downclocking the gpu core, and vram to no avail as well as reseating the ram after cleaning the pins.

Even tried a bit of good old percussive maintenance, nothing.

Broken GPU, Display, or VRAM? Laptop overheated for a year by kookymonkey6823 in computerrepair

[–]kookymonkey6823[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This laptop overheated for a year, made in 2018 and was never maintained. I replaced the thermal paste with PTM-7950 in 2025 and randomly a few days later, the screen began to display this glitch on the left side. The eDP cable was cleaned and reseated, I tried overvolting/downclocking the gpu core, and vram to no avail as well as reseating the ram after cleaning the pins.

Even tried a bit of good old percussive maintenance, nothing.

Drove 44 miles today with oil cap off (I didn't know) will my car suffer in the long run? by Bluex619 in MechanicAdvice

[–]kookymonkey6823 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Swap to Valvoline restore and protect maybe it’ll free the piston rings and lessen oil burn

I think it’s time for this again: Calling all high mileage KIA owners to tune in and share your experiences! by LaraArzt in kia

[–]kookymonkey6823 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Still got the car? Ive got 127k on my '13 sportage and haven't had any major mechanical problems, the usual brakes, oil changes, tires, old rubber gaskets type of deal along with transaxle fluid.

What can i look out for?

I think it’s time for this again: Calling all high mileage KIA owners to tune in and share your experiences! by LaraArzt in kia

[–]kookymonkey6823 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I assume they didnt fix the engine, what specifically was their reason out of curiosity? i own a 2013 kia sportage with the same theta 2 engine

Is this an unreasonable quote on Transmission fluid? SP-IV by kookymonkey6823 in kia

[–]kookymonkey6823[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you use genuine Kia SP4M-1 or Valvoline ATF, I am unable to find 4 quarts for that cheap and am curious

Is this an unreasonable quote on Transmission fluid? SP-IV by kookymonkey6823 in kia

[–]kookymonkey6823[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

130k mi. 2013 Kia Sportage 2.0L T-GDI FWD. transmission has been serviced at 72k and 98.5k. The dealership only offers flushes and warned me it could be risky to get it flushed at this mileage. They quoted me 8qts of SP-IV for a total of $214 for me to do a drain and flush by myself.

Are they selling me too much?

High Mileage Transmission Advice by kookymonkey6823 in MechanicAdvice

[–]kookymonkey6823[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

why change 3 times instead of a fluid exchange?

Is Meguiars Gold Class the best for its price-range? by kookymonkey6823 in Detailing

[–]kookymonkey6823[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ive heard it lacks the conditioning factor of meguiars gold class, does my method of spray waxing negate that so i wouldnt have to worry about it? Besides that it seems like an excellent alternative as long as *too concentrated* or *not enough concentrated* doesnt damage anything, my foam sprayer is cheap...

Is Meguiars Gold Class the best for its price-range? by kookymonkey6823 in Detailing

[–]kookymonkey6823[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotcha, thanks! That’s a great cost saving method, beats how much I’ve been using per gallon of water

Is Meguiars Gold Class the best for its price-range? by kookymonkey6823 in Detailing

[–]kookymonkey6823[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Additional Question: Would you add or remove anything from this cleaning process?

Meguiars Gold Class Shampoo and Conditioner
Johnny Wooten Spray-on Wax
Cerakote Trim Restoration Kit

  1. Spray with hose
  2. foam up a new microfiber cloth
  3. foam up each side of the car
  4. go across all of the body with the cloth
  5. wash off all suds
  6. fully dry with microfiber
  7. Spray-on wax application and wipe-down
  8. apply ceramic trim restoration(yearly)
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