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    Post your latest oil change

    2008 Acura RDX with 138K Out: Castrol Edge 5W-30 / FRAM XG7317 In: Kirkland 5W-30 / 15400-PLM-A02 (OEM Honda filter for the RDX) Decided to try the Costco full synthetic because why not? I like living on the edge.
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    Post your latest oil purchase or even filter.

    Couldn't resist the new 5W-30 full synthetic at Costco the other day. Two 5 quart jugs for $25...sign me up.
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    Sidwall Cracks

    Similar thing happened with the Bridgestones on my RDX. I've never had tires show cracks like that so early (started around the 2 year mark). I was paranoid and had a couple of tire places check them out - each said it looked superficial. I figured if a tire place doesn't want to sell me new...
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    Ever experience the thrill of an air bag deployment?

    I haven't, but my wife has. She got into our 2000 Saab, turned the key in the ignition, and the driver's side side airbag (in her seat back) blew up. I heard it and went out to find her shocked and bruised - nasty welt on her upper arm. Mechanic said the side impact sensor inside the door had...
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    How often do you check your oil level?

    Maybe once a month at best. Oil levels are always steady on our cars now so I check a few times after an oil change and tend to forget about it. When I had my trusty Saturn SL2 I was checking weekly because that car drank oil!
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    215/50/r17 Bridgestone Turanza Serenity Plus!??

    I see you've made your choice but I'll still add another positive review. I got these for our RDX 3 years ago and I've been really happy with them. Very quiet, good dry/wet traction, and so far the treadwear has been better than expected - I can't remember my last tread depth measurement but it...
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    Are you tire brand loyal?

    Not 100% loyal, but I really like the Yokohama tires (Avid ENVigor, in particular) I've purchased and will likely stick with them. Nice performance at a good price. I've heard they tend to wear faster but we don't put a lot of miles on each year so that's not a factor.
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    Acura Transmission??

    That's pretty much what I did with my RDX. Bought it at 88k and I've done 3 drain-and-fills since then to (I hope) keep things smooth for a long time. Also threw some LG red in there.
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    Turbo Life

    Turbos in our 3 cars, all original, no issues. 2000 SAAB @143K has had Mobil 1 0w-40 for as long as I've been maintaining it (7 years), once a year. 2008 RDX @116K has seen M1, Castrol Edge EP, and PP 5W-30, changed based on MID, roughly every 8 months / 6k miles. The 2010 hasn't hit 100K and...
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    What is it you want?

    I want our two main cars to make it to 10 years (from purchase, both used). Then, I hope they last longer...10 years is my baseline goal. We don't put much mileage on - 8000/year for the RDX, 5000 for the 2010 SAAB - so it'll likely be some non-mileage event or boredom that does them in. I like...
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    Post your latest oil change

    2008 Acura RDX w/ 116K (6600 this interval) Out: Castrol Edge EP 5W-30 In: Same Keeping the Fram Ultra XG7317 for another go-round
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    What kind of Mechanic/DIY person are you?

    I would say I'm in the "average" category. I like to do my own work when I can. Fluid changes, belts, brakes, spark plugs, any component I can get to, basically. I typically approach projects with 2 main criteria: can I do it safely, and can I save money? The second part is the easiest and most...
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    Post your latest oil change

    2008 Acura RDX w/ 110k Out: PP 5W-30, Fram Ultra XG 7317 In: Castrol Edge EP 5W-30, Fram Ultra XG 7317 The RDX is such an easy change. Always 5 qts out, 5 qts in, easy access to the filter. The SAABs always take more level-checking.
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    2nd set of Bridgestone Serenity

    I have them on my RDX and they've been great. I was looking for something quiet (the RDX is noisy enough on its own) and the Serenity tires were a big improvement. They also seem to be wearing well - I measure the tread depth whenever I work on the car and they're only down 2/32" after 18,000...
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    Best local/mail order oil for turbo Saab 9.3?

    Personally, I'd just stick with M1 0w-40 and call it a day. I've also used the Castrol 0w-40 Belgian/German product. I don't think you could go wrong with either. I've bounced between the two for our Saabs and lately with the M1 rebates that's the brand that has won out. Our 2000 has had a...
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