Recent content by bowlofturtle

I've done this on two different cars and never needed to use the axle. The $50-75 replacement axle never had issues. I spent $50-75 on an OEM reboot kit. And it just sat in my garage for like 8 years. I would just get the aftermarket axled. I've only replaced like 8 or so but never had an...

I've done this a few times. As many others says as long as you looking at this with the correct mind set, no issues. - No warranty at all - Have them do simple repairs. - Provide parts so you dont get the bottom of the barrel stuff. - Tons of no shows or completely odd timing. I had them...

Well got my refund. UPS tracking showed it on the dock last Thursday. Emailed confirmation on Wendsday, posted on the account on Thursday. I agree with Tigeo, the system is designed for a simple return process. Like for like. Because they have so many variations. Like my 1L x 5 VS 5L x 1...

sounds good. I'm only watching it cause i want to use the credits for another order.

I tired this as my local VW dealership but was declined. "the price is the price, i dont have control over that sorry". Sadly these were like random bolts and gaskets we needed TODAY because more things broke. I think it was like $21 local but $9 online per part But at a BMW dealerships, we...

Our 2020 Tiguan, had the housing crap out around the 5 year mark at 32k. We was low on coolant and on the 2nd time i started to go hunting for the pink crusty. Ours was leaking at the top of the plastic housing, shining a light either by the belts you could have seen the top thru the manifold...

What's the normal turnaround time for processing returns? This is my first for 2026 and its on day 5. Guess it seems like they are busier, a few years back it was like next day. UPS drops it off at the doc on Thursday around 9-10am and Friday around noon i got the email about the credits. I...

Mixing oils, The Jetta has a 504 spec I believe we use the blue 5w40 LiquidMoly The Tiguan has 508 spec and we use the silver 0w20 Liquidmoly. Now both engines are out of warranty. And i've been doing a good job of 4-5k miles per change. I've noticed the Tiguan is normally .5 quart low and...

I've just been buying Costco's Michelin wipers when they go on sale for the fleet. They normally are on sale for $7 each or something like that. I think technically they have a lifetime warranty but I'd rather not. They are cheap enough and last me roughly a year. In the mid-west with snow and...

Honestly this was my biggest fear, when i saw both not ready. I was thinking best case i need 1 or more oxygen sensors. Worst case i need cats and sensors. Which normally isn't too hard to do but in the rust belt you need the red wrench every time.

Update... After 200 miles over the weekend. All monitors are completed and Emission has been passed. Hopefully i dont run into this issue 2 years from now. Took his car friday and drove it to work 25 miles each way. Woke up early saturday and makea nice long 50 mile down the highway. Got some...

Maybe we start a little game of who can post up the highest store credit screen shot. I dont stand a chance at around $300ish. I'm getting close to our annual oil change time. But i've never seen oils jugs sealed like what people are posting up. 2-3 years ago, they put all liquids in a big...

Hm... my father rarely goes on the highway, almost all city driving. So maybe i'll take it out this weekend. Fuel is almost always around 1/2 tank. From that link, i think i need to hold it steady at 25mph and 40-70mph.

Here in the wonderful state of IL, we have "emissions" testing which is simply checking to see if your emission readiness monitors are all "OK". We are allowed to have 1 incomplete. I'm not sure how other states do them or if are even done at all outside of like SMOG in CA. My father's 2009 V6...

I'm the type that buys loves the $50-70 el-cheapo walmart batteries. Mainly because i have a USB portable jump pack in every car I own, and these batteries are awesome. $50 and they last me 5 years VS spending $200 on a AGM one. But I realize times are changing and cars are getting too...