It damaged your wallet. Gumout HM has 1% of PEA, the cleaning agent. Redline has up to 50%.

Take pictures before you remove the pins.

Fliud Film has stopped the progression of rust on my vehicle for seven years. https://www.fluid-film.com/automotive-applications/

Have it sprayed by Fluid Film if you live in a salt state.

Which is closer? A battery supplier or the gas station?

If the reflective coating is flaking, you’ll need to replace the unit.

Search “The Club” for a steering wheel lock.

They can’t compete with OEM: https://www.nicoclub.com/archives/kn-vs-oem-filter.html

Redline has the highest concentration of cleaning agents. It can work with one tank of gas. https://www.redlineoil.com/Content/files/tech/SI-1_Tech_6.20_.pdf