Recent content by shortyb

Is it though? Well it HAS evolved from strictly forum format over the years to more social media-like, BUT, it had not devolved into the mindless time-suck that will be the death of humanity like FaceBook, Instagram, X, and all the other drivel out there that fosters insanity. Oh, forgot to add...

So, let me get this straight. You're asking about oil changes for a company car? Do you get reimbursed for doing them yourself?

You should. There, fixed ;).

10-4 for change schedule. Thats Oct. and April 😁. SC's recommendation for for fuel is good idea as well. I like Ethanol Shield for stuff that sits using anything containing ethanol.

And folks wonder why I don't have anything to do with social media :rolleyes:.

Yep, all this. Have done a few brake jobs for folks who insisted on using the Akebono Euros on their VW, BMW, Audis because they wanted "less dust" and still have the Euro feel to the brakes. Each time I say ok, but you DO get less. Less dust, bite, stopping power, feel, modulation etc. After a...

Why? Because most folks that would drive a manual Jetta vs. a more performance oriented S3 would complain that the shift throws are too short/tight, can't tell what gear their in, or money shift the trans and wonder why they cant get it fixed under warranty 😁.

Not mine. Bought the last 5 jugs they had yesterday 😁.

Ford has been in the police/LE vehicle business for many years and has used most of their 4 door fleet, sedan, SUV, or pick-up, in some form or another to supply departments. I've driven all of the ones that they did from the battle tank Crown Vics all the way to my most recent whip, the...

A lot of Euro stuff I do requires that the caliper piston be rotated while compressing it. I use this kit from ECS Tuning: More recent cars with electronic e-brakes, I have to use a diagnostic tool such as Ross-Tech or OBD11 to retract the pistons. Otherwise I use a racheting spreader tool from...

Yep. Warmer weather in summer brings the tannins closer to the surface. Eventually, they will fade away if your deck is stained/sealed well. Either clean each time or just let nature do it's thing. That, or cut down the source 😁.

Dynamic center caps are pretty cool. Probably dealer installed along with valve stem caps. Hope they didn't charge too much for those "nice touches" 😁. Aside; it looks like the wheels have conventional TPMS sensors installed. Thats odd for modern VWs as the ABS sensor doubles as a low tire...

Are you using a true E85 tune or more of a mix like E30? And do you have an ethanol gauge on the fuel like Fuel-It? When I had my GTI with a custom E30 EQT tune on a stock IS20, but Autotech HPFP, I had to be very cautious that I had an exact percentage, otherwise my fuel headroom would take a...

4th (and hopefully final) VW for the month. 2021 Tiguan, 2.0 Budack, 69K. He doesn't remember last OC, and I didn't do it. He had a reputable local shop do it. Oil looked ok and didn't smell like anything strange, so probably 10K or less. Did convince him we need to do tranny service next OCI...

How far did the original get you? Amortize the price difference of the OE (AC Delco?) over those miles and compare it to the frustration cost of having to replace some cheap W/P because it was, well, cheaper.