Car forums can be a great source of the specific details on your car you'd be hard pressed to find anywhere else, like "which sex toy works best as a replacement for the pinion ring on my Baja Bug?" Whether as a troll or as well-meaning attempt at aid, you'll also hear some of the worst possible ideas for your car online. What's the worst advice you've ever heard on a car forum?
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