Recent content by cak446

On my 2014 Ram 1500 with the hemi, I find the block heater typically warms up the coolant 40-45°C, and the oil 20-25°C over ambient. As it gets colder, or if there is a significant wind, the less it is able to warm up the fluid.

My recommendation would be a 2007+ Infiniti G35/G37 sedan with the 6-Speed manual. This is exactly what I have, and it fits my needs wonderfully, it sounds like it's also the perfect car for you! They are a luxurious sporty car. Not very flashy, but the interior looks, good, and with 300+...

Keep an eye on Calgary kijiji, you'll find lots of BMW wheels on there. http://www.kijiji.ca/b-tires-rims/calgary/bmw/17+inch+tires__18+inch+tires/k0c320l1700199a25 Do some research into what your backspacing is for your wheels, and find out what other models of BMW wheels will fit your car...

GM has really stepped up the rebates since I was looking for trucks a couple months ago. I can get money through my home line of credit at 2.59%, so the poor financing Dodge was offering really wasn't a factor. Since all three trucks are relatively close in cost, I think you should just make...

You might also want to check out this site for the dealer invoice cost of the trucks you are considering. https://www.carcostcanada.com/en/ I ended up getting my truck at invoice plus a $350 "dealer fee". There was a couple extra taxes such as tires and a/c on top of that as well. Although I...

I'm surprised that the Ram trucks are not priced competitively. They are currently offering $8500 off MSRP, plus another $1500 if you can prove you already own a truck (any brand). Auto Clearing in Saskatoon was willing to knock another four grand off that for a total of $14000 off MSRP on a...

Originally Posted By: Number21 Can we get back to the question I asked? This isn't a discussion about oil pan heaters. It's about why my oil pan heater does not work. Am I the only one with a magnetic heater? This thread has nothing to do with my oil temperatures or outside temperatures. I...

Originally Posted By: Colt45ws More than 7psi whenever it is on. Same here, the oil pressure gauge on my 2006 Dodge Ram with a Cummins is nothing more then a glorified idiot light. The sensor is just a switch that activates at 7psi. From there the computer just displays some made up value on...

1987 Chev Suburban C10 6.2L diesel 700r4 transmission, family owned since new. 250,000 miles Total of 5 oil/filter changes. Store brand Canadian Tire atf used for last 4 oil changes. I attribute the long life to keeping the tranny temps in check. I installed an auxiliary oil cooler as soon...

Originally Posted By: Popinski Every morning at 6:00 A.M, he starts his truck. It is so poorly maintained, it takes him 5 minutes just to start it(glow plugs too?). Then 5 more minutes after starting, the engine knocks really bad and loud. Another 5 minutes after the engine stops knocking, he...

2008 Acura TL or TSX.

2004 or newer Acura TL with a 6-speed manual. Great on gas for a six cylinder

The flywheel on the 2005.5 and up Dodge ram have a dual mass flywheel, similar to this pic. Clutch They haven't been the most reliable units, and don't hold up to abuse very well. South bend offers several products that replace the troublesome dual mass flywheel set...

Originally Posted By: parimento1 is it bad to drive with a thernmostat stuck open? Only for fuel economy, and possibly emissions.

Decent hot tubs up here in Canada are well over 10 grand. Since our dollar is par with the US dollar I took a chance and bought one off of ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...N:IT&ih=008 I added a few options and it worked out to be just a bit over 7000 grand with shipping and...