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    Honda Wiper inserts

    Does anyone have experience with Honda wiper blade inserts? You can purchase just the rubber blade insert and not have to change out the whole blade. They can be had only through dealers and OEM online parts, don't seem to be available aftermarket. So, the list price is ~$7.5, but then you gotta...
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    Battery Charging from Alternator Question

    I have been pondering this question, and have searched the internet and this forum for an answer without success. When charging an auto battery from an external charger it is generally recommended to charge at a rate of 1/10 of the battery size. So, 4Amp for 40AH battery. A similar sized...
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    Shell Rotella Gas Truck 0W-20 UOA Honda Civic

    Results are in for Shell Rotella Gas Truck 0W-20 in a 2013 Honda Civic (1.8L, non-turbo) From this earlier post I was looking for High Ca/High Moly oil: https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/5250127/1 I arrived at Shell Rotella Gas/Truck. It was also on rebate. Results are...
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    Decking Rework

    Hello all, I need to embark on redoing some decking so I have some questions... The Posts in the ground and joists appear to be in decent condition. The main issue is top deck boards have to be replaced. So, what should i use on the posts and joists to make sure they last as long as the new...
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    Walmart tire price mystery

    Ok, so i recently bought these Continental TrueContact Tours for my 13 Honda Civic. It was a little bit higher than currently listed price, but this seems to be a great deal if anyone is interested, especially with continental rebate currently going...
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    High Calcium/No Magnesium, High Moly 0W-20

    I have been using Zepro Eco Medalist Advanced Moly 0w-20 with fantastic results. It's price has gotten too high where i'd like a good alternative. It has only calcium detergent, no magnesium. I don't have a direct injection vehicle or turbo, so magnesium seems unnecessary if not a hindrance. It...
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    Coolant quick change

    Can anyone recommend a national chain that does a good job on Coolant exchange? I'd prefer not to make a mess and do it myself. Here are some criteria: 1. Uses some type of machine to get 95%+ change out. 2. Also pump out reservoir and refill it. 3. Will use the right coolant. In my case I...
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    Air Filter Hole

    So, I changed the engine air filter (OEM) on my wife's 2016 Kia Soul. 1.6 GDI (non-turbo). And what I discovered was the worst horror that could ever be. A rodent had eaten a hole in the air filter, about the size of a half dollar. Who knows how many miles its been like that. So, the question...
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    Tri Nuclear Moly Additive?

    Are there any oil additives that specifically contain Tri Nuclear Moly? [Pretty sure the answer is no] And how would MoS2 (as in Liqui moly product) behave in a base oil that contains Tri Nuclear Moly?
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    Mannich Additives

    I've been reading this forum for quite some time and as such have heard a lot about polyetheramine (PEA) type additives...especially as advertised by Chevron in their Techron product(s). Trying to find more information on this detergent I stumbled upon information about Mannich type detergents...
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