Recent content by Ed_Flecko

How did you ascertain the % of VII? Ed

Some people wait until all of the lights are on green before leaving the house! Ed

Thank you. Unfortunately, these OSes are for Android...and I have an iPhone 8. Ed

Do you have any info on the custom ROMs you're referring to? Ed

That's an easy question. Go with Figo - https://figopetinsurance.com/pet-insurance-comparison Ed

I wouldn't do it. It's easy to secure a website with an SSL certificate, so I wonder why they don't do it. If you buy without an encrypted connection...anything you transmit (including your credit card info) is sent as clear text. Don't do it. Ed

I wonder if GM ever really solved the transmission problems? I was looking seriously at a GMC Canyon, but just found the web littered with horror stories. "The GM 8-Speed Transmission Needs To Go Away ASAP: Opinion" - https://bit.ly/33gKAxm GM faces possible class action lawsuit over 8-speed...

One of the first things to consider are CC&Rs. Does YOUR property have recorded CC&Rs? You can either call the County Recorder's Office or call a Title Company of your choice (i.e., Fidelity National Title, First American Title, etc.) and ask them if you do, in fact, have CC&Rs. In the case of...

I understand that Ralph Nader is already planning to write a sequel to his first book... Ed

When you change your coolant, should you do it after the motor is warm (and the coolant is, therefore, hot) or when it's stone cold? I sort of think that changing the coolant while it's hot might do a better job of flushing any debris out along with the old coolant, but maybe it doesn't make any...

Ravenol has some pretty impressive approvals (MB 229.5, Porsche A40, VW 502 00, VW505 00, BMW Longlife-01, Renault RN0700, Renault RN0710) ! Ed

..."Toyota only recommends a simple radiator drain and fill when changing the coolant."... How do you know this? Have you seen it in print? Thank you, Ed

I don't need to do any maintenance on my cooling system just yet, but I'm trying to do my research. I'm trying to locate the block installed, coolant drain valve locations for the 3.5L, V-6 motor, but darned if I see where they're located! I think there are two (2) of them, or at least that's...

I live in Sacramento. :) Ed

If it were me...I wouldn't do a flush. The vehicle has been well maintained, runs perfectly, and your new oil choice is an excellent one, I wouldn't do a flush. Why take the risk? The only things I would do, if it were my vehicle, would be to shorten the OCI to 5K, 7.5K or 10K (depending on...