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Originally Posted By: CapriRacer Originally Posted By: Hokiefyd This is very interesting. I've posted before about the cracking I've experienced with previous Michelin car tires before (more on that in a second). The cracking has always been circumferentially down near the bead area, and indeed...

Originally Posted By: motor_oil_madman It's interesting how I've had this thing aligned a couple times now and never heard a peep and on the third time I bring it in for this lifetime alignment thing and they try to sell parts to me. A competent alignment technician should check basic...

Originally Posted By: Garak Originally Posted By: CapriRacer How did I miss this discussion? Oh, well. It seems the party is winding down, but there's still some dip left...... I thought you'd never get here! Even after all of Capri's clarification (and I too was wondering when he'd chime...

Originally Posted By: The Critic This system is actually very clean. My 2011 Prius uses the same system. With the proper cap, turn the cap SLOWLY until the cut-outs line-up with the correct part of the housing. Most of the oil will drain out. When you remove the filter, the mess should be...

Just an update: The brakes were starting to squeak a bit upon light brake pressure, I attributed it to the cheap hardware wearing out that came with the Bendix CT-3 pads. I purchased on rockauto and replaced with Carlson brand with the rubberized coating and squeaks are gone. The Raybestos...

I remember when I installed one of these a while back on when I used to service an Audi A6, I opened up the mirror and I believe the leads were abbreviated with their function where they met on the circuit board. Not sure if this is the case here. Or I could just be remembering the diagram...

Mounted a set of these today on a Mercedes in a staggered 225/45R17 and 245/40R17 and they balance nicely; none of the assemblies needed any more than a half-once total to balance out. Overall a a nice tire from an installation standpoint, though I haven't yet driven on them. The asymmetric...

Originally Posted By: bdcardinal Originally Posted By: eljefino The nut on the outside needs a very specific torque. This is true. I usually sell a new nut with new sensors, they don't come with on Mazda. Ford uses a rubber stem attached to the sensor on the newer systems. The older ones were...

Originally Posted By: mene We had a set of XT installed in our Town & Country at Costco, the car is used mainly as "highway cruiser" I love them and hate them, they grip very very well in dry or water almost as good as the Hydroedge they replace, very quiet, smooth as silk Did I say quiet...

One time I was traveling the freeway and a CHP officer actually stopped traffic. two-lanes worth, during rush hour, to move the 'gator (as we call them) to the shoulder. I've never had one go beside me, but I too have seen plenty of them on the freeways here in California and fortunately have...

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Originally Posted By: vq35de_touring I've changed the plugs in my Z. No big deal. Not worried bout longevity as these plugs are for my wife's FX35. She doesn't put too many miles. I wonder if the plug metal material would really affect the "daily driving" performance. I noticed that there are...

Are you cutting dimensional lumber? If you're trying to cut an exact 1x4 tenon on a non-dimensional 2x4, you would be cutting less material than one may think. But what others have said should work, and I agree setting up your compound miter saw would produce the most consistent results.

Thanks Steve. For plugs, Im going with the AC Delcos. I found the correct application for the 4.8L V8 engine, its part number 41-110. $6.04 each on Amazon plus a $2 rebate each. As for the wires, I'm going either the AC Delco or BWD Select based of this in-depth review of wires: Spark Plug Wire...

TAP Plastics double-sided perm tape it looks like TAP markets something that bonds plastic to plastic, though I'm guessing it's something 3M as I wouldn't think TAP to make their own adhesive tapes. VHB/UHB tapes and looking here it appears there is a higher class of tape than VHB. I am one of...

I know the stuff you're talking about for the antenna; if I recall correctly from when I installed my DEI antenna on a previous vehicle, it was a gray/dark-gray dense foam tape with red peel liner which would appear to be consistent with the 3M stuff you linked. When I went to Walmart a few...

When my lady said all she knows about cars is how to put gas in them and drive them, I should have believed her. I took a look at the truck in person today, and what would you know, it's a 4.8L V8 not the V6 she told me over the phone the other day. With that being said, most if not all the...

Does anyone happen to have a link to a website that shows fluid capacities on this truck? Diff/Trans/Coolant etc And yes, if it has a cabin filter I'll order one I don't think all models came with it depending on trim package. The fuel system cleaner/seafoam isn't a bad idea either. I should...

The lady just acquired an '04 Chevy 1500 with the 4.3L V6. It has about 108k miles so it's a bit overdue for the 100k maintenance. I haven't yet seen the vehicle so some of this stuff is just general. I'll admit that I haven't yet worked on a Chevy 4.3L V6, but this is what I've come up with so...

I know I've seen these blue rubber {at least they appear to be blue rubber] washers that are in the carded package next to the aftermarket replacement oil drain plugs. The rubber would be more compressible than plastic or aluminum. If your drain plug is what stripped out prompting you to...