Have a H-rated set on a '03 CR-V with 20K miles so far and there was certainly a MPG hit that hasn't fully gone away. However, the tires have great grip due to the rubber having a bit more flex than comparable tires. I'll gladly trade sure footing for a small loss in MPG.
Originally Posted By: Mike242GT
I thought the O'Reilly's Microguard filters were made by Wix? I've used their MGL51334 before in Subarus with no issues.
They were Fram before the switch-over which happened a little over a year ago?
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Originally Posted By: JustinH
We have a costco card and I like the store just fine. Even with 70 dollar off promo their prices are too high for what I buy.
They seem to be only carrying super premium tires.
I don't buy el-cheapos, but...
Vehicle is a 2003 CR-V.
All I've ever heard about Hondas are to use OEM fluid, be it Z-1/DW-1 for the transmission or the specific power steering fluid. Since the power steering fluid on a Honda is an entirely different beast than regular ATF or PSF, I did a turkey baster drain and replaced the...
2003 Honda CR-V (146,000 miles on odo) drain and fill
Out: 3.6 qts of unknown (likely Z-1/DW-1)
In: 3.6 qts of Castrol IMV (Import Multi-Vehicle)
Transmission doesn't feel as lazy, shifts are strong and smooth.
These TDIs can take quite some time for the break-in to occur; I've seen it go as long as 60,000 or more.
Stick with a VW507 oil and drop back to 10K OCI.
I'd stick with the Euro L on 10K changes for now. It's shear stable and TBN retention is strong (must be all the long drives!). I don't believe aluminum tracks with mileage so their suggestion of upping to 12K miles might not be a bad idea given the condition of the oil.
Maybe try Mobil 1 ESP...
Originally Posted By: ram_man
I was reading about the cooper cs5 touring tires. Apparently they d9 very well. Picking between the c5 the altimax and the kumho ta11 and ta71 which way would you lean? Any personal experience with the cooper tires?
Love the CS5 Grand Tourings on our CR-V. Great...