Recent content by edyvw

I think that would be safe amount. Or even a quart.

SPare tire, Dunlop for BMW X5, 18": $129 Spare tire, Dunlop for Sienna, 17": $305. My question: I paid an 18" Dunlop tire for BMW for $129; how is this Dunlop donut so much more expensive? Answer: Well, this is Toyota. Discount tire across the street did not hear of specific Toyota "quality"...

Non issue unless oil burner.

Definitely not on the dot. So would not worry about those 4f. Again, the quality of the thermostat is what matters.

They're still "all" tire. Apparently, there is a substantial drop in snow performance once they go to 6-7/32. I would put them as best tire if compromise is sought after.

Those are all scare tactics, hoping that their bureaucratic practices will discourage you from DIY, hoping you will bring car to them. Here is another one: VW dealership tried to convince one customer (read it on forum) that if they don;t use BG additives in an engine, warranty will be voided...

They point that on Toyota and VW forums for Atlas. Also, no vehicle of that type should need 1000 mile gentle break in. It is an appliance vehicle not Porsche GT3. Even cars like BMW M3 don't have break in time with regular pads. The only time that is required is racing pads or track capable...

Which is extremely inaccurate on gauge to figure it out. The gauge is designed in such a way that a needle stays at one spot, whether the actual temperature is 190 or 210. The reason for that is that many people would find it problematic if the needle starts to move, especially toward the...

Filter on the top of the engine has been on many vehicles for like 35 years.

I am not sure that is pad build up. Generally Japanese vehicles come with undersized rotors and quality is really not that great. They are not high carbon rotors and if vehicle is heavy, they can’t sustain that much heat. Same happened on my Sienna and EBC rotors were definitive solution. There...

Who cares about 4 degrees Fahrenheit. The real issue is quality of thermostat. That is strictly OE part! Anything else is calling for a trouble.

BMW buys components from ATE, Jurid, Textar and Brembo. They buy same component from various suppliers when it comes to brakes, unless specific design (calipers by Brembo or ATE). There is also no indication that BMW fluid has same properties as ISO4925 Class 6. Numerous brake fluids exceed that...

Ah, than I truly missed it 😂

Does it come with a different interior, better plastic, and better assembly? RWD?

I rented one in 2007, I think. That boxy one. I still cannot unsee that. When GM went bankrupt that car always came to my mind.