Recent content by andyfish

My independant summarizes the charge into the bill as does my dealer. Even if they get paid for the stuff they still have to deal with it, store it and get rid of it. The bill itself is $24.95 total for dino change at dealer and when I use Mobil 1/Mobil 1 Filter its $52 at independant garage.

With regards to handling you can likely get better tires(performance or somewhat performance) in a larger size. Wet performance is also a function of the tire and even in a wide version they can be well designed to move water out of the way. However with regards to winter/ice traction your...

I think plenty of oppurtunity is out there as long as you move along with the punches and have some luck. I have been layed off three times over my working career in three different careers. However I have moved on. I feel very lucky everyday in this world to live in a beautiful home without...

I found the spring at my local Home Depot. Replace in pairs since strength will be equal and not cause the garage to kink over. I also recommend a friend to help you, its a bit dangerous especially when you wing it as I did on mine.

This is a candidate for a sticky in my humble opinion. Sorry I did not answer but the answer is no one really knows however there are good ideas.

My car(04 Subaru WRX) clearly states 91 octane required. However by accident usually I put 87 octane in it and feel/hear no difference and no significant difference in mileage delivered. After working at no name brand fuel station in college for a few months I learned that it was really just...

IMHO less boring than current Impreza styling. I own a 2004 WRX wagon although I wish I had delayed to pick up its mechanically similar but much prettier Saab 9-2x at the GM discount. They will likely change if public does not like similar to the bug eye version of Impreza(WRX). Also that...

Of course the engine remains somewhat low torque at 128 lb-ft at a relatively high RPM.......This is my major qualm on Honda motors.

Very postive outlook I wholeheartly disagree with your statement. Currently cars are much cheaper vs current wages vs years past. At the same time more powerful, safer, efficient, less maintenance, last longer, and offer more standard equipment.

Change it now! The life is 90k miles OR 7 years. You are three years past. The way its driven is indifferent to belt.

Hello, The salesperson/dealership recommends change the first oil change at 1000 miles. The manual specifically recommends 3750 miles for first change and then every 3750 severe or 7500 miles normal. Which one? The car was delivered with 370 miles to us last week and now has over 800 miles...

The truth is the car will likely be more than fine. I believe nearly any oil will do if changed at a reasonable interval and 5k is that even in a turbo. If the car only required dino than it will be fine. I ran Valvoline with frams in a simplier engine Civic for 140k miles at the same interval...

The reason for the extra measure in the Elise vs a Toyota is that the Elise is basically a street legal track car. On the track they are typically operated at RPM's near redline for sustained periods throughout their run. The average consumer does not do this on public roads or constantly. I...

I just found my golden purchase for $10, a Craftsman 5HP front tine rotortiller used once about 20 years ago had similar colored oil. the paint on the drain bolt was never scratched from a wrench. My fiancee overzealous after getting it fixed for $50 (carb clean/new fuel pump diaphrapm) used it...