Recent content by Rappy

Not sure if this is the correct area, but here goes. I changed the oil on my parents vehicle a few days ago. Unfortunately the oil drain plug fell right in the drain hole of the used oil container that I was using, causing it to overflow. I had a piece of cardboard under the container as well...

When I looked, both 3M and Xpel were about $1200 for my Terrain. Went with 3M since I Had 3M on my previous car (13' Nox) before it was totaled. For the windows I paid a little over $200 (I think) for a good 3M window tint (both front windows). I wanted to go with ceramic but the color match...

Originally Posted by Bill_W I leave my soap dispenser alone and use a foam cannon. Right now Meguiar's Deep Crystal car wash and Chemical Guy's Honeydew Snow Foam. 4 cups hot water to 1/4 cup soap in the foam cannon container. Under 2 GPM on your pressure washer I would get the 1.1mm orifice for...

Originally Posted by 2KBMW Congrats on the Terrain. I bought myself a Cadillac XT4 with the 2.0 Turbo but must be different because I have to use 0w20. Anyway, I would use high quality brand name oil. When I'm done with the free oil changes, I'll use Castrol. Would the Kirkland be considered...

Thanks for all the good info! I think for now I will stick with the Kirkland 5W30 @ 5K intervals with the OE fuel filter.

Thanks for the replies! My daily commute is about 16 miles (one way)- all highway, plus 5 or 6 yearly 500 mile round trip drives "Up North". I tend to drive with a heavy foot. Purchased the car new in January. I typically drive around 18K miles a year, but this year drove an 06' Aveo quite a...

New to the forum! Have 12,000 miles on the terrain 2.0L. First oil change at about 2,500 miles then the second one at about 7,500. Both done at the dealer. Would like to start doing my own oil changes. Leaning towards Mobil1(5W30), but should I be ok with the Kirkland brand? Though of course...