Recent content by haggler

What a ridiculous dealership. If there's a problem, they need to diagnose it especially if you're under warranty. Usually that entails changing the fluid, I'm willing to bet Mazda would tell them to do it. Go to another dealership. It might not even be the fluid, maybe the tranny has problems...

Couldn't disagree more. We have both models in 2018 model year. The toyota handles better with actual steering feel, soaks up the bumps better, and seems quicker due to shorter gearing and 8 speed. Quality wise, especially in the interior, I'd say its about equal with an edge to the Kia. Toyota...

If I ever get it built, I have an order in for a '23 2ss 6mt. I drove the v6, and it felt quick - like my old 08' G37 S 6mt - but I have never owned a V8 sports car. I fell in love with the low end torque of the small block. The mustang GT engine had more thrilling top end, but the rest of the...

From what I read, if you disconnect the ATF cooler line, it will allow air to displace and fill much more smoothly. Takes an extra step but might save time overall.

ah good ole wally I have used only 4/15 Castrol EP bottles. I think I will have to start using them in my Kia too...even though 10w30 is better.

I maintain my Dad's 2020 Equinox with the 1.5t. I use 5w20 Castrol EP because that's what I have. The car runs fine. I recommend the PF64 ACDelco filter, its pretty good. OLM hits 10% or so after 6-7k. Not a fan of the vehicle because of the numb handling, but people that buy these cars that's...

I had a 08 G37 6mt for over 8 years. change every 5-7k and use Mobil 1 0w40. I used 5w30 in the beginning but those engines like the thicker oil.

i bought my 2018 kia used in fall of 2020. I was going to replace all the brake until I realized I should try flushing the fluid first. Huge difference, no more sponge feel - yet the car was only 2 years old. Now I am going to change the front rotors since they are vibrating badly on the...

nope, just shake it real well.

Not sure I would deviate. Numbers look ok. 10w30 not a bad idea either.

This is what Toyota thinks of 10k OCI...They provide it for Toyota care to make the maintenance costs low for them and you... but when they sell you Toyota Care Plus maintenance package they change it every 5k...go figure.

Prefer xw-20, the engine doesn't get as loud at high RPM and sounds healthier. Changing at 5k too, mostly city though.

I needed brake clean to replace my front rotors this weekend. Only 37k but heavy vibration on fwy. So instead of going to wally, I noticed AZ has this deal. The 12 oz bottle of DOT3 is 5$ and 32oz is 7$. I didn't need the fluid but regular price is 4.99 for a 14oz can of store brand brake...

If you tied your license to a microsoft account and were logged in, then yes. If not, the license is tied to the motherboard. But in your case since the motherboard is likely to have a license, I think you're good. But its unclear to me what would happen if that refurb had been tied to a MS account.

autozone takes oil/filter so does the local tire shop.