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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SLCraig</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LT4 Vette</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I love their spray on wax. EagleOne makes quality low cost...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: johnsmellsalot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I would wait a month for the paint to cure. After that, I would clay bar it and then wax it. I like Nu Finish and Turtle Wax Ice paste wax. </div></div> It is not likely...

The most charitable thing I could say is that they were misguided. I"ll leave it at that.

My issue is that they were measuring it wrong, whatever the motivation may have been. How to properly measure the remaining tread is a separate issue from when a tire should be replaced. Maybe you like others making your decisions for you. I don't.

Research Results I was hoping to find a definite answer either from a tire manufacture or from a government source. When could not, I inquired of the California Bureau of Automotive Repair, and obtained a definite answer for California. It is in the California Vehicle Code. Section 27465...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mshu7</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Sounds like the service manager and technician are trying to pull one over on you. Here's what TireRack.com has to say: <a...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CapriRacer</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Big Jim, No, there hasn't been a change. However, there has been a series of bulletins coming out that recommend that tires be replaced at 4/32nds for wet traction purposes -...

This is a question for anyone actively involved in the tire industry. Has there been a change over the last few years on how to measure tread depth? I ask because a service manager and one of his technicians told me today that the correct way to measure tread depth is from the top of the...

I'm looking for some insight about these in-line filters. I have seen these filters installed, especially after transmission repairs so I'm somewhat familiar with them. I have heard recently that they are intended to be disassembled and cleaned rather than replaced, as shown with the...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: exranger06</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I was on the Motorcraft website, and stumbled upon this: <a href="http://www.fcsdchemicalsandlubricants.com/Main/product.asp?product=Full Synthetic Manual Transmission...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Zaedock</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: modularv8</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Ford claims to its dealers that the formulation is unique and...

For the transaxle, you want a GL5 that is specifically blended for MANUAL TRANS use. The front trans final drive is not a hypoid gear so the need for an oil that is specifically blended for them. For the rear, use a GL5 is is specifically blended for differentials.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: OVERK1LL</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: badtlc</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div...

Winter? What's that?

I vote for the fresh oil. I do agree that today's cars and today's oils make it less critical. I also vote for a full tank of gas. The less air in the tank, the less trouble with condensation. Stabil would not hurt, but that is a short enough time that I don't think it is really needed...

I would never suggest using Mercon where Mercon V was originally specified. Stick with factory recommendation or better, not worse.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jtfmdyk</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: pbm</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> I adjusted the valves on my 01' Accord for the first time recently...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Gary Allan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It's a HONDA!! They're 3rd world rated. This insult will be shrugged off like so much water off a duck's back. I expect no loss in utility whatsoever. Over extended...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: fdcg27</div><div class="ubbcode-body">There are a number of respected users here who prefer M1. I do not pretend to their level of knowledge, but I have used it extensively myself, and have seen no ill effects. The...

Motorcraft is excellent oil. That said, I also don't think the synthetic content really means much. It is just the path they chose to blend the oil to meet specs. They could have chosen another path and still ended up with excellent oil.