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    Car & Driver - winter tire test

    I've been very happy with Blizzaks. The WS-60s I had on my Subaru lasted 6 seasons. I am very careful to swap them out when the temps rise above 45*f to prevent wear. My previous snow tires for the Honda were studded. The problem I've found with studded tires is that when the studs wear (>2...
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    2009 Subaru Impreza recommendation (2.5NA)

    In February 2014 I had a leaking head gasket repaired (at 62k miles) and it alerted me to the fact that the engine is consuming oil, so I've been monitoring it fairly closely since then. I've always used M1 5W-30. Post head gasket repair I've tried three different oils: M1 5W-30, 1350 miles/qt...
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    2015 Audi A3 2.0 Quattro recommendation

    Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete Originally Posted By: ak737pilot 1. This is my first turbo motor. Given winter conditions for half the year, would you stay with 10k interval or use 5k? How long does it take her to accumulate 10K miles? We put the car in service in April, and it currently...
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    2015 Audi A3 2.0 Quattro recommendation

    I'm new to the forum, and while I've done all our oil changes for quite some time, I now realize I have much to learn about engine oil. I have a few questions for the experts, but first a little more info. My wife is the primary driver. She likes to drive fast (road conditions permitting), but I...
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