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    Storing oil and other automotive fluids

    Mine is stored in a unconditioned enclosed garage on a shelf. Summers can get up to 90 in there while winters can make get as cold as 35. Oil is providing performance as expected in my cars.
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    Finally had to change out my battery

    Originally Posted By: Donald On the MAXX at Walymart it says Johnson Controls or JCI. At least mine did. But if the corners of the caps are cut at 45 degrees, its a JCI. See pic. I was mainly taking a pic of the caps, and its pitch black outside. But also look just below the handle and you can...
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    Crossover Tires

    Originally Posted By: dave63 I just picked up a set of General Grabber HTS based on Tire Rack tests. So far they are great, a quiet good handling tire and with price matching they were also inexpensive. Only real downside I've read is tread wear is not too great on some vehicles. I think a lot...
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    Dash dressing that actually protects the dash?

    Originally Posted By: mshu7 Also, just to note. Even though Optimum Protectant Plus does contain cleaners, it's not a replacement for actually cleaning the surface prior to treating it with OPP. Again, I clean interiors with Woolite & Water diluted 1:20 (this is what Cadillac used to recommend...
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    All In One (AIO) Sealants - Opinions?

    Originally Posted By: RTexasF Quote: My weapon of choice is Optimum's Poli Seal & Opti Seal. & then follow-up with strategic polishing if needed. I'm confused......using a polish after Poli seal or Opti seal would remove them. Why would you do that? Sorry I miswrote. You are correct...
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    All In One (AIO) Sealants - Opinions?

    I think most of us don't have the dedicated time, money or facilities to do professional quality detailing that we all know would bring out the best shine & protection for our cars. This is where AIO Sealants seem to be a godsend: Saves time while protecting & shining. My weapon of choice is...
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    For those familiar with Optimum No Rinse

    Originally Posted By: The Critic ONR is great because you do not need to worry about water oozing out of certain spots. IMO the potential for marring is far greater since you are not loosening up dirt before wiping each panel. I've been using ONR for most of my washes since I live in an apt...
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    For those familiar with Optimum No Rinse

    Just used this past weekend as a wash. Love it! I did it on both our silver Camry & Mazda3 so less obvious of any scratches. Didn't use a hose @ all. Not sure how much time I save by not using the hose, but definitely saved on water usage. I didn't use the 2 bucket & did fear of using dirty...
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    Mazda 3 Tire Choice

    General Altimax HP. Have had them for 40+k glorious miles of stickiness & wet traction excellence on my '06 Mazda3. Goto TireRack & see what people are saying now. I knew about them when they were not very well known.
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    Any difference between CrossOver vs. Sedan tires?

    Originally Posted By: CapriRacer Some tire manufacturers will advertise a certain tire line as being for cross-overs or for SUV's, but that is more advertising hype than anything else. So if you are looking for a tire for your vehicle, I'd advise you NOT to pay much attention to that sort of...
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    Is 0W-40 (Euro) M1 widely available @ Walmart?

    How widely available is 0W-40 (Euro) M1 @ Walmart? I seem to never be able to find it at any Walmart that I go to but then I see people posting on the net that they get it regularly at their local. Just trying to find if it's a regional thing or marketing or what?
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    Any difference between CrossOver vs. Sedan tires?

    Originally Posted By: Astro14 As is the case with oil, the question is one of spec... Does Tire Rack show the load or speed range on the tires? Your change in sidewall height is small...about 1/4" (10mm increase in section width, 45% aspect ratio = 4.5mm sidewall change...) but it's enough to...
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    Any difference between CrossOver vs. Sedan tires?

    Actually, the OEM tires on my Mercedes GLK350 4Matic are listed as the [cenored] Dunlop Grandtrek Touring A/S (Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season) on Tire Rack. I wanted to upsize from the 20" tires from OEM 235/45/20 to 245/45/20 which will take a 1) Reason being a bit taller sidewall to to...
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    Which Mityvac to get?????

    Originally Posted By: HTSS_TR I always switch the rubber stopper to off as soon as I finish dispensing old fluid to a recycle container, that way the rubber goes back to normal size and easy to pull up. Unfortunately, I pour recycle oil out the Mityvac rubber stopper's opening! I usually...
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    Which Mityvac to get?????

    Can some of your experienced Mityvac 7201 owners tell me how this is done: REMOVING THE RUBBER STOPPER? I swear my thumbs hurt like [censored] trying to remove it even after greasing it up with oil to remove it. The seal is tight & wont let go.
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