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Originally Posted By: berniedd So, what did you do to fix the problem? Corrected the timing using a functioning timing light instead of my broken timing light

I honestly can't tell the difference when running 87 or 91 in my V70 GLT. My boss used nothing but 87 in his C70 HPT and that car scooted around fairly quickly.

Thanks for all of the replies. I feel sorta dumb, but my buddy suggested that perhaps my ancient timing light tool was the issue. He brought out his Mac Tools timing light and problem solved. Guess it's time to retire my old timing light

The ignition distributor in my 90 civic bleeped out on me the other day, so I swapped in a new one and set the timing to factory specifications using the directions on alldatapro.com. Now it feels sluggish while driving. I can put the accelerator to the floor and it won't do much of anything for...

Dang I remember when WM had M1 5qt jugs for less than $20.

checking in for opinions

I'm running a pint of Kreen in my 90 civic and the valve train noise at cold start has reduced considerably.

I apologize if this is a repost: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia...html?tid=pm_pop

Originally Posted By: smc733 My Honda M/T ain't so hot, either. Grinds and sometimes won't fully go into reverse. Might just be the syncros... Ditto in my 04 Civic. Been grinding 2nd & 3rd and reverse won't take sometimes and I change the tranny fluid every two engine oil changes with Amsoil...

I also have a large stash of the cheapy HDMI cables that work fine for all my applications. I had to scold my dad when I found out he paid $99 for the monster cable.

Originally Posted By: scurvy Having worked in food service has made me a better tipper. 10% (of the pre-tax bill, rounded up) for ordinary service. 15% for good service. 20% for exceptional service. Ditto

I've found myself reading more paperbacks versus books on my Kindle. It is nice to be able to get a lot of the classics for free in only seconds on my Kindle. Downside though is sometimes sentences and even paragraphs are lost in the conversion to e-book.

SC rebuild could be anywhere from $300-$1500. I was quoted about $700 to have the nose rebuilt (this included shipping both ways).

How'd you like King City? I grew up there.

Awesome pic. Are those the Pinnacles over Soledad & Hollister?

there are online communities for Elantra owners?

"Luscious Garage is woman-owned and operated." First sign to stay away lol! $110 for an oil change and safety inspection? That's f'n ridiculous. Not surprised it's in SF.

Only place I've hit on BF for the past two years is PepBoys to stock up on Mobil 1 for $3/quart

As mentioned in the last line of my initial post, the car is NOT mine. Was playing poker with some friends of a coworker and one of them told me the scenario and had me look at his VW to see if I had any ideas what happened. Thought I'd post up on here to see what ya'all think.

Originally Posted By: lexus114 Originally Posted By: teambeechstreet My sister's ex-boyfriend bought a brand new Tundra and went 40K without lifting the hood before the engine seized. Kid thought that oil changes were only for cars from the 80s. I maintain a rental car fleet and I've seen at...