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This is from LH forums. Pretty neat info if you're looking for oil filters (besides the Mopar one, unless you own a Mopar). Oil Filters - Dissected I was wondering what the differences were between some of the current oil filters. The study done at Engine Oil Filter Study is quite dated. So, I bought some oil filters from the local stores, grabbed my hacksaw and away I went. All filters had an anti-back flow gasket. Findings: The basic Fram is still crap. Fewest pleats and therefore least amount of filter area. Cardboard end-caps. The TG Fram is better. Still has cardboard end-caps but has 15% more filter media and a screened by-pass valve. The XG …
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How often do you change your oil and what oil do you use? If you have more than one car and different schedules, list them.
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i own an 88 crx and need distributor not sure how to tell # on distributor
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/ Is one better than the other? If yes, which one? Since there are a few little areas that require some attention, I figured having a repair manual will be very helpful. I know at least the Haynes book is available at my local Advance Auto and Auto Zone parts stores, not sure about the Chilton. The wife needs some gift suggestions and I think this would be a great gift. Your thoughts/advise/input is appreciated, as always!
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I just had my break-in oil change completed at a little over 1700 miles and finally swapped on the all-season Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 tires that have been sitting in my guest shower for a month (no garage). The factory equipment Bridgestone Potenza RE050A summer tires were sufficiently sporty and handled wet conditions well enough, but were loud with poor ride quality. Living in Maryland, all season tires are essential for daily driver duty because of fairly harsh winters. Price: I don't know how Continental sells some of the best tires on the market for the prices they offer, when other brands easily go for $50-100 more per tire. I got my whole set shippe…
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Believe it or not I get the question of just how much vinyl it would take to wrap an entire car sometimes. In so many ways I think it would be easier to just have your car painted but, since I'm in the business of vinyl, I felt compelled to figure it out. I wrote up the following article a few years back and have just updated it on our site here: https://www.rvinyl.com/DIY-Wrap-Buying-Guide.html So, if you're really interested in finding out how many yards you need for an average, USDM sedan please read on.
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My plan is to take my car to the track, so I need track day tires that are still decent for street use. Right now, I'm thinking of a set of Mickey Thompson tires particularly the ET Street S/S. I also heard good things about the Potenza RE-71R. Any suggestions? Tread life is not a big concern; I just need tires that can give the best grip and ride handling.
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I recently purchased Surf City Garage's Killer Chrome All Metal Polish for use on my 2015 GMC Canyon SLT chrome metal parts. If anyone here has used this product, I'd like to know if it would be safe to use this polish on the plastic chrome trim parts of my truck, such as the plastic chrome grille surround, front bumper plate, rear view mirror caps, and door handles. I don't want to damage the chrome finish of these plastic parts but would love them to shine after the next wash/wax/detail I do.
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Been forever since I made a thread, so here's a fun one! I love gadgets, especially useful ones. First up, I have this GearWrench 1/4" drive Roto Ratchet These things are super handy in tight spaces, plus I like how you can use them like a screwdriver once the bolt/nut is loosened up. Some people complain they are fragile (they are 72 tooth), but I think that has more to do with the tool being misused to try and break loose really stuck bolts/nuts. I've had this for several years and never had a problem. Now for breaking stuck nuts and bolts loose, you need a proper tool, like one of these: I have a GearWrench 24" Breaker Bar too, but this one is cool because it …
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It's been three years now since I purchased Michelin Energey Saver A/S tires for my wife's 2008 Pontiac G6 V6 Sedan with 17" tires. We've put approximately 55k miles on them and they're in need of replacement. Not a big fan of these Michelin's - tread life wasn't what I was hoping for and they didn't give me the ride/handling I was expecting from a Michelin. They were way better than the factory Hancock Optima tires that came on the G6 new, but the cost of these tires was not cheap. So I seek input from the automotive experts here at C&G. The car will see at least another 12-15 months of daily 70-mile roundtrip commuting duty, so I don't want to to skimp out on q…
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Anyone have any experience with Dupli-Color caliper paints? I mean, I like the idea because of the the fact that they may actually protect your calipers from rust an corrosion but it almost seems like you just won't notice it unless you go for the yellow. Still, the fact that you can paint the disc and all of the brake parts makes it more likely to be seen I suppose. This is in comparison to caliper covers which can only be used on the calipers. Anyway, I just wanted to get everyone's thoughts on the subject and the following blog post may actually give more grist for the mill since it shows both: http://auto-trim.org/2014/01/20/dupli-color-caliper-paint-vs-caliper-covers…
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Hey everyone, There's a thread on Gearhead Central about using N2 in your tires. Supposedly there is evidence that it reduces deflation from seepage and can give you a 1% gain on MPG overall. The claim is that the N2 is larger than O2 but just looking at the Period Table you see that N has a weight of 7 and O has a weight of 8. These gases are diatomic so that means N2 weighs in at 14 and molecular oxygen at 16.From the weights at leat it seems that oxygen might be the bigger molecule so it should seep less. Then again it's been awhile so there may be more to this than meets the eye (think VSEPR theory). Thoughts anyone?
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I just finished a post here http://ford-tail-light-tint.blogspot.com/2013/11/smoked-tail-lights-how-and-where-to-do.html detailing the different options available for those of you looking or considering tinting your head loghts and tailights. Take a look and let me know what you think.
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So, I have been doing a little research and it seems that the consensus is that four-point harnesses should NOT be used in regular cars that don't have roll bars and where the driver isn't wearing a helmet. I have just revised our product descriptions on our site to include these details but then I read that this may not be the case. What are your thoughts? Have you ever used four or five point harnesses in non-race cars?
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Has anyone had any experience with installing these and using them? Here is an example: http://www.k2motor.com/spec-d-2-inch-meter-oil-temp.html I have heard that they are one too accurate. I'm also looking to find wiring and mounting how-tos so I can learn how to install these bad boys myself.
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Not sure where to put this since there isn't a DIY mod or customization sub-forum so apologies if this is miscategorized. A new product we're developing is custom rim wraps and, from what I can find on the interwebs this looks to be a pretty popular thing: http://customized-wheels.blogspot.com/2013/10/custom-rim-wraps.html So, what are everyone's thoughts? Would you wrap your rims or would you go with chrome or aluminum rims? I think there is so much more room for personalization (if you check that link above you'll see a company that did a set of custom camo wrapped rims) with vinyl wraps but maybe that's my bias.
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So I have that black plastic cladding on the CR-V. I'd like to find something that will rejuvenate it a bit. Anyone have any product tips?
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So I installed these on my Subaru 6 months ago and thought I'd share my review. PIAA Super Silicone Wipers "18 Passenger Side "24 Driver's Side I ordered these from tirerack.com. They're about $25 each. I'm from Canada so the conversion and shipping almost came up to $100. So they're obviously the most expensive pair of wipers I've ever purchased. Installation was quite simple. The wipers come with several clips adaptors so there should be one suitable for the type of wiper assembly your car has. Mine is the hook type so it was just a matter of taking off the old wipers and clipping on the new one. Once installed, it is recommended to leave your wipers running for…
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Yes, the time has finally come for new tires for the Intrepid. These will actually be the first brand new, complete set I've bought for a car. After much research I've decided to try Falken Azenis PT722 A/S 245/45/R18 tires. These are V Rated, Ultra High Performance All Season Tires. I chose these because they seem to have excellent dry grip, good wet grip, and excellent wear. I'm not concerned about snow performance, since the car is stored during the winter. I'm super excited to get these on next week and take the car up my favorite driving road with its new R/T rotors and ceramic pads. I'll give first impressions next weekend.
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We were at HersheyPark on Friday and returned late at night to a dead battery in my Envoy. Thankfully I had jumper cables and my wife's car there (step-son drove a friend), so I was able to drive it home with no problem (charged for 2 hours). Started up yesterday morning and got me where I needed & back home, but last night went to park it in the garage and it was dead. I know Pep Boys isn't the preferred repair shop. but they install batteries free. They recommend the Bosch Premium Performance Battery Group SIze 78: http://www.pepboys.com/product/details/9151284/40/parts/batteries_accessories/automotive_batteries/?quantity=1 Anyone else have any other recommenda…
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I happened to find this stuff on clearance for $1.95 a while ago and picked it up for some of the older lawn mower I work on which have chrome handlebars. It actually works very well on chrome, removing surface rust and stains with easy and really shining the stuff up. I'm pretty sure the main ingredient in it magic, and I'll show you why. Today I was detailing the car and had the hood open to top off he washer fluid. While open I got the idea to try this stuff on the aluminum of the engine, recalling it saying it worked well for aluminum. Always wanting to see if the oxidized metal would clean up at all I decided to give it a try. See for yourselves. Mind …
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If you guys remember from the top-end overhaul on my green tahoe, I borrowed a special puller to remove the power steering pulley from the pump. The tool I borrowed was a Snap-on and it costs about $150. Here's the problem, I want to buy an equivalent puller kit. The trouble is, though many are out there on the market, I can find no application information beyond "fits most GM". Many of the descriptions on these puller/installer kits list a few engines they apply to, but none I could find list a GM 5.7! I know that some parts houses will loan out the tools, but I want to buy a set that covers a few models I expect to mess with in the future. I'll be needing to do thi…
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Well its a bit sooner than I was planning, but it looks like tires are on order for the Intrepid. Girlfriend wants to go to KS for Thanksgiving, and we want to take my car because its the most comfortable. However, the Michelin Pilot Alpines are starting to show tread wear, but more importantly they are showing dry rot. I was leaning towards Eagle GTs, but as I was planning for tires next year, they probably aren't in the budget. I think I'm going to go with Sumitomo HTR A/S P01 Ultra High Performance All-Season tires. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Sumitomo&tireModel=HTR+A%2FS+P01+%28W-Speed+Rated%29&partnum=445WR8HTRAS&vehicleSearch=fals…
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I have been using a brand-name bug & tar remover for about two years, want to say it's the Turle Wax spray brand. Anyway, getting low on the stuff and having to make a run to the local Pep Boys Saturday, I decided to pick up another bottle. I spotted the Surf City Garage - Road Trip Grime Destoyer bottle among the select offerings and decided to give it a try. I used it yesterday and what a difference! Surf City's formula is a gel, and the directions tell you to spray the area, wait 30 seconds and then rinse off (use a soft bristle brush if needed). I sprayed a small area for trial, waited 30 seconds, rinsed and most of the grime came off. I sprayed another smal…
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For anyone who is curious about how well compounds and polishes work on restoring paint, I thought I'd share a few examples using Meguiar's Ultimate line. Lawnmowers are lucky if they ever get washed in their lifetime. I wash mine after each use, and I also do a thorough detailing of the ones I repair. Check this out.
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Was talking to my buddy, for some reason he has a new Jetta. He's also into stereo competition. So today he says he wants to tear out the entire interior and Dyna-Mat the pass compartment & trunk. He found Dyna-Mat on eBay for $150 for 36 sq ft., says he'll need a bit over 1 'kit'. As I would like to do the interior of the B-59 also, we discuss splitting a kit. I dont want/need to do my trunk, and I really have no 'pillar area' to cover, plus the roof is rather small (shorter than it is wide), but I wonder exactly how much area the B-59 has inside. While I'm obviously aware my car is somewhat wider than a Jetta, perhaps without the trunk I might be closer than I th…
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Myself and a friend put a 3M headlight restoration kit I got when I bought my brakes to work today. I'll let the photos speak for themselves. Before: After: Before: After: Before: After: Short of buying a brand new headlight these things are as could as you could possibly hope for. The 3M works amazingly. I went a step further and put 3M ScotchGuard on the lens. This will protect it keep it from yellowing again. The driver's side already had it applied a couple years ago and still looks new. 3M rocks!
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http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/pts/2539984957.html My step-son's Regal: These look exactly like the set of aluminum rims that are on my step-son's '98 Regal LS... does anyone know if they are a match? I emailed the seller and he still has them - quite the bargain for $150 OBO
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We've had a few threads about tire opinions, now its my turn. Getting to be time for tires for my car. Anyone used or know someone who has run Hankook tires? Specifically Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110s. Price seems pretty good for these 245/45ZR18 summer tires ($147 each, set of 4 for $588) and on Tire Rack at least they have good reviews. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Hankook&tireModel=Ventus+V12+evo+K110&partnum=445YR8K110XL&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes Not planning to buy them right away, it would probably be next year, but nothing like getting a head start on research.
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Goodyear Assurance TripleTred (Passenger All-Season): Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus (Ultra High Performance All-Season): Cooper CS4 Touring V-Rated (Passenger All-Season): Tax return is in and new tires for both vehicles was earmarked from that money. I'm going to start contacting local tire shops for price quotes on a set of tires for the wife's G6. I'm also going to get a set for the Envoy, and decided on the Goodyear Fortera TripleTred; that is, unless the Goodyear Wrangler SilentArmor comes in at a much better price (though I need more Highway/All-Season than On-Off-Road/All Terrain tires). Since I think a shop may offer me a better deal if I get two sets …
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I like these 2005-2007 GMC Sierra 1500 rims, and I'm curious if I could install and use them on my 2006 GMC Envoy: The size information I found is as follows: 6-bolt, 17x7.5, 31 offset, bolt pattern 6x139.7 This is the factory rim on the Envoy currently (size information I found is 6-bolt, 17x7, 50 offset, bolt pattern 6x127): I know they are not matching sizes, but can the larger Sierra rim be used on my Envoy? I need someone that can educate me on rim sizing please. TIA!
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The back light on the readout on my radio in my 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix has burnt out, so I can no longer see the clock, which I find frustrating. Anyone know how involved replacing the radio is on an 04 Grand Prix? I also was planning to get a radio from either ebay (if I can find one) or a local salvage yard, if they have any, but my concern would be putting a new radio in that will burn out soon also. Any ideas if the lighting in the radio is something that burns out regularly, or if this is an isolated issue with my particular car? Any advice on getting a factory radio, new or used? I can't really see how to remove the old radio, just by looking at it. Just wo…
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As you probably can tell, I want to start personalizing my '06 GMC Envoy SLT to an extent. Thanks to all the input on the rim question in the other post. Now for something else... One "luxury" feature of modern vehicles I like is the leather and wood steering wheel. The Envoy SLT model never offered it, but the Envoy Denali came standard with one (pictured above). The "wood" on the wheel matches the "wood" on my dash, so I think it would be a great item for me to enjoy. Of course I don't have the tools needed, so either I would have to find someone that does or take it to a shop/dealer to have it done. Anyone have an idea of how difficult this is, or how expensiv…
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So I decided to shell out $50 a pop for K&N drop-in air filters for the Cobalt and the Colorado after reading a few Cobalt owners report some mpg and hp gains after replacing the conventional filter. I won't get to do the installs till the weekend (when I also do the fuel filter on the car) but have any of you experienced any worthwhile increases in power or economy from one of these filter? If nothing else, they'll pay for themselves over time since they are reusable.
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Took advantage of the Buy one, get one 50% off promo after I clocked out from work today. All I can say is: Wow! It's almost distracting just how well they work. They completely clear the windshield with no chatter or streaking. Completely silent, and for a brief moment the windshield is 100% water free. Those combined with Rain-X meant on my trip home in the rain on the highway I had the wipers on slowest speed. I'm sold.
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I'm going to need to replace the factory/OEM Michelin Cross Terrain tires (P245/65-17) on my 2006 GMC Envoy soon. Almost two weeks ago I started working at my wife's company, and this means my previous commute went from 7 miles one-way to a current commute of now 34 miles one-way. The good thing is that we drive in together, so the G6 gets driven 3 days a week and the Envoy 2 days to balance out the mileage. Since I will no longer have "snow days" off (I'll miss teaching for that alone!), I'll need a good set of tires for any snow I'll have to drive in to work, plus tires that handle well in rain/wet weather will also be beneficial. Here's what I'm considering: 1. G…
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Since I work at Advance now and have info on the specials we have, I figured I might share them with the bargain hunters (dave ) Oil change: 5 Quarts of Valvoline or Pennzoil conventional oil and a Pureolator Classic for $17.99 or a Pureolator PureOne for $2 more. 5 Quarts of Pennzoil Platinum or Quaker State Q Synthetic oil and a Purolator PureOne filter for $26.99 5 Quarts of Quaker or Pennzoil State High Mileage oil and a Purelator Purone filter $19.99 5 Quarts of Mobil 1 or Mobil 1 High Mileage Synthetic Oil and a Mobil 1 filter for $32.99 5 Quarts of Mobil 1 Extended Performance Synthetic Oil and a Mobil 1 filter for $34.99 Antifreeze: Peak Long Life or Prest…
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I recently purchased this product to use on both my '06 GMC Envoy and the wife's '08 Pontiac G6 during my spring break (less than two weeks away!!). If you have used this product before, care to share your opinion(s) on it? Any issues to be aware of? Will the kit be enough to do both of my vehicles? Anything else you want to share? TIA!!
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Well, I guess there is a first time for everything... The like the first time ever, I'm not detailing the wife's car. (At least the interior, anyways). With my back healing, along with the real cleaning it needs, means letting someone else do it for me. Within the next few weeks, after a bit of research, Ziebart looks to be the best option. Heck, the manager even allowed me back into the garage to show me exactly what they do. I'm still planning to detail the other two myself, as they are in pretty good shape. And I'm still waxing her car too...... Her poor car really has not had the cleaning it deserves since our tot was born, and I simply don't have all the tools to …
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A couple of quick oil deals for spring: 5 qts Napa oil w/proselect filter 9.99 5 qts Napa full syn w/ napa gold filter 14.99 Both after MIR Advance auto- 5qts Mobil 1 w/ M1 filter 27.99 Same deal w/ EP 29.99 Oreiliey's -5qts Royal Purple w/ RP filter 39.99 For DF
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I'm going to be moving in the next couple of months. I found a condo that's perfect with one exception, possibly: No hoses to wash the car. With me being me, the tiny detail of not being able to wash my car myself is a dealbreaker. A popular solution for this problem seems to be using one of these waterless car wash liquids. Of course I'm skeptical because the last thing I want to do is scratch my paint. The one that seems to be the best one out there is Optimum No Rise. All the folklore I've read/seen points to this being a pretty good product. Does anyone else have experience with either ONA or one of the other waterless car wash products? if not, what do you condo/apar…
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Okay, I'm just wondering which you guys do...and what you think does better. I've heard of bit of everything the last few weeks. I've always done very well using a system wax (Mothers/Meg's), and the paint on my cars are in great shape. I've debated about using a clay bar on the Cobalt to see if I can really bring the paint out. As a matter of fact, it was the only car that did not get a system wax last year. Your thought on the subject?
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My engine has what's known as the "3.x tick". On cold start ups the car will tick. Speeding on the temperature the tick would either go away after a few seconds or last until the engine has fully warmed up (the colder it is the longer the tick lasts). This is considered normal with the 3.2/3.5 motors in the LH cars (possibly the Pacficia as well). However, it annoys the hell out of me, especially when the ticking lasts until the engine has achieved operating temperature. Now that it's getting cold out (anything 50 and below) this happens on a daily basis. While this is considered normal and doesn't harm the engine (I believe it has something to do with the lifters but I …
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One of the things I've always liked about the '80s & '90s and some '00s Pontiac models was the dark-tinted taillights that came on the uplevel or GT trim lines. One of the things I never liked about the G6 Sedan is the bright red taillights (see attached picture). I was searching eBay for something and found this product: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Taillight-S...sQ5fAccessories Does anyone recommend this procedure, or not reccomend it? With the car being White Diamond Tricoat, I think a darker-colored taillight would look nice. If there's something better to use, I'd like to know about it too. Opinions, thoughts, ideas would be appreciated!!
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Well after only 29,000 miles with the factory Good Year Eagle RS-A's the Bonneville is in need of some new tires. I have two options that won't break the bank, and I will post both of them. Having said that I am open to suggestions, the tires must be 17 inch P235/55 high performance (or better) all season tires, with a speeding rating of H *130 mph* (or higher). I am looking to spend no MORE than $125 a tire, and am willing to drive to a larger city for example Madison, Quad Cities or Cedar Rapids, for tires. I do refuse to go to Chicago. Anyways the options... <i>**I also would prefer something with a 40,000 mile or more warrenty**</i> Option I <a href=…
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So, I'm still car shopping for myself... not that I have the money right now to buy anything... but I wanted to get your take on 3 ideas. The heaviest load I'd need to trailer is a trailer full of cord wood probably 4 x 8. I still own apartments and this vehicle would be used for that kind of work. Keep in mind that my BF's CRV has been doing remarkably well with the apartment work stuff. Only once in a while do I need to Zipcar a truck. 1. Chevy HHR, can trailer up to 1,000, can find them used with mileage in the 20k range for about $11k, able to buy as a FlexFuel (I have my reasons for wanting this) 2. Buick Rainier I6 AWD, can trailer up to 5,600, can find them u…
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Well I finally got around to giving the Prizm some lovin' and bought it some new front tires and got it a front end alignment. The tires had dry rot and it was pulling bad to the right. I talked with the shop. they had cheap tires but of course they were Chinese junk. The receptionist (who handles tires and phone calls and so on) recommended Bridgestone Insignias, more pricey but she said they were worth it. Good all weather traction and 65k life. So $210 later teh fronts are new. Will do the rears before the first rotation is due. It's like driving a new car. The wobble is gone (the tires were worn improperly), and it goes straight down the road, not fighting me to…
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Sadly, since it's been a while since we've seen 76, I am asking you guys what you think about Carquest stuff. It's pretty much the only parts store that is far away from me (about 40 miles) I know in many ways they are like Napa, but since I've not shopped there before, I'd figured I'd ask. I've been eyeballing KYB struts for the wife's car, and I found that most of CQ's struts and shocks are made by KYB. And for the price, I'm willing to drive. I just wish you could order online.......
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Pep Boys has 50% off all Bosch wipers until October 4th. According to their site the 22" and 24" are both $22 so they would be on sale for $11 each. http://pepboys.shoplocal.com/pepboys/defau...epBoys-090830RF I plan to pick me up a couple sets. I hear these things are awesome and last like 2 years.
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Well, I had to replace a size 168 marker lamp in the rear bumper of the car. Without going into details, it was a pain in the ass. I've never had to remove so many parts just to gain access to a lamp socket. I reviewed the other lamps for what they required for access and shook my head. Head and tail lamp housings all need to be removed just to change out a lamp. One of my rear tail lamps must have been burning hot as the filament has blackened and dimmed the light. No biggie, but I just don't want to deal with all the hassle for a third time later. Anywho, is an LED replacement lamp worth it? Seeing as the cost is, oh, 23x the price? I did some research on eba…
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One of the things I want to do is get a security system of some kind for, well, both cars. IMHO alarms are useless wastes of money. I like teh idea of a kill switch, we have one on the old Caravan and that prevented it from being stolen a second time. However, I'm not big on cutting into my electrical systems. I came across a product called Starter Sentry by Masterlock. Seems like just what I'm looking for. Has anyone had any experience with it?
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Yesterday I woke up at 8 AM spent 6 hours washing, claying, and waxing with Turtle Wax Car Wash, Meguiar's Smooth Surface Clay Kit, and Meguiar's Next Tech 2.0 Wax. I'm sold and will swear by the stuff...my car was shiny before, but now the paint is like glass and when sunlight hits it, light bounces off in all directions. I didn't do any polish although it could use it in a few places, so I may do that in the spring. Anyway, take a gander.
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I like my 2008 Vue so far - I've put 18000 miles on it and the more I drive it, the more I can honestly say that I like it. But at the end of the day, I really miss my old pick up trucks. So for giggles I went and test drove a new Z71 with the 5.3L V8 and the 6 speed auto during my lunch hour. Compared to how I remember my 2001 and 2004 Sierras, I thought it felt a little bit sluggish off the line, despite more power than my previous trucks. It didn't feel like a vehicle that can do 0-60 in the mid 7s. Perhaps the 3.42 axle ratio kind of holds it back a little bit? I just couldn't get over how I felt as if I really kind of had to dig into the go pedal a little bi…
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I used some Duplicolor touch up paint on a few rock chips a few days ago and as I was doing it I noticed the brush that comes with it isn't that great. It's too large and it made it hard to get the paint evened out. I did my best and thought maybe it would even out as the paint dried, but it came out looking like crap. I tried applying some clear coat over top hoping that might help, but it really didn't do much either. What would you guys recommend doing to fix this if it's possible? Do I need to find a small sandblock and re-do it, or is there a polish that could help even it out?
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So I got a replacement plenum for my 3.5 yesterday. The guys at Jack's have been really good about letting me get parts that they forgot or were broken for free. The only had one though, from a`99 intrepid. This car's hood was opened to the point where it was laying on the windshield, and as such it's been baking in the sun for at least a year (its been there a while). Luckily the plenum looks intact, but the sun has faded the plastic. Before I put it on the car I figured I'd clean it up and see if I could make it look a little more presentable. Cleaning got the dirt off but did little to actually make it look nicer. Then I remembered I had a can of tire shine kicking…
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I'm curious to see which one everyone is using... I switched from Mother's to Meg's this year, to see if the wax will last a bit longer...
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Ok, what is your favorite tire? Goodyear, cooper, the cheapest tire you can find? Let us know.....
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