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Looking at winter tires, prefer factory studded vs locally installed: 2015 Accord, winter rims differ from factory summer rims, 215 60 r16 Sumitomo Ice Edge General Altimax Arctic 12, made in Germany (Continental), put these on a Rav at work performed ok but are beyond noisy on bare pavement...

https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/cars/news-blog/former-gm-engineer-explains-industry-s-pathway-to-planned-obsolescence-and-disposable-44514856 Wonder how they have saved by skating to close to the edge then spending millions on recalls.

Still doing research so my knowledge is infantile When I had the sump installed the muny water line was right beside it, if I had known about water pumps- one would have gone in at the time, but I'm not opening the floor back up. existing second sump was installed to separate the house weeping...

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0DK62TCBF?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title Oil....came loaded so no worries for a couple years. The oe AR oil which I would prefer to use has stupid shipping associated with it, I have 30wt ND oil on hand for compressor duty ($10/L) or BE washer oil ($22/L) is this...

For a daily driver that runs ok on 87, filled up with 89- runs better, more responsive, overall nicer drive. But is it a wash on $ differential vs economy? My impression- it is NOT.

Got some winter studded tires for the work Rav4, pleasantly surprised by the made in Germany moniker. Old Michelins had 80% tread but were weather checked out. Disappointed by dry pavement noise tho.

Company truck so thank God I'm not swinging the bills. - 2019 Silverado k1500, auto, 5.3L, 220k km - no towing, runs empty, not abused, serviced as per fleet requirements (not sure if that is sufficient). - 4 months ago it got a reman tansfer case, NOT a catastrphic failure re/re $4000cdn -...

As I get older I am tending to purchase oem replacement parts more than I used to- especially for asian vehicles, saying that I do have a thing about value. Replacing a Honda keyed type ignition switch in a Accord where the local stealership wants $160cdn, usa online Honda is $60usd plus...

1989 K1500 oe R12 fill back in the day- hasn't worked for years, rebuilding from firewall to and including condenser- will also be pulling evap to clean this weekend. No longer a fan of ACD seems this brand are as junky as everything else now, GM Genuine list the hoses I've looked at as suitable...

Throwing a bearing and seal kit at mine- is there any tricks to help these? I'm thinking the stub axle needle bearing upsized to a longer version, is it worth deviating from oe...not sure there is anything else.

Looking at a new fill for reman 4L60E trans- HD build. I read that this is a TES 295 clone (Chevron does have a version that is certified by Allison TES 668- so I don't know what the reason for this oil to be still existing). Anyway price is decent for a 5 gallon pail vs the certified oils. Also...

Company truck just had the transfer case replaced (not impressed by my parts changers- requested a bench rebuild). 170k km they have seen them replaced at 50k km. I treat the truck as my own- wondering what the story is on these, this one has clutches and the auto function which I do not use...

bosch 17025 oxygen sensor with no worries about being genuine? If Denso NGK make a replacement that works the same----OK too.

What is the purpose of the leading edge rubber seal under the hood? Mine was damaged/removed and am unsure whether to replace. I'm of the general opinion that a manufacturer won't spend a dollar unless warranted...?

Replaced the auto with a mt5 used trans G58 I think, doesn't leak, shifts fine- but it's got a high mileage noise, not too bad and I can live with it. Current fill is a recycled GM Syncromesh fill that the Honda didn't like. Any additives that will tone it down a little?

Work truck 2019 dodge 1500 170k km regularly serviced, both cv's fell out of the front end- how common is this or a bad run of oe parts? Personally I've never had a complete failure on my personal vehicles.

Question as I don't do bodywork, 1990 4Runner, surprisingly clean but has the usual rot behind those roack guards at the dogleg (pass side). can this be fixed right with sheet metal or source a rust free dogleg section and weld in. Needs to be done right and no patch panels are available, rest...

Retired neighbor has a six year old Kia hybrid- he's getting into non warranty repairs now, I didn't discuss any details or prices except for his comment that his summer vacation is now a staycation...whether due to car being down, costly repair depleted his fun money- or both. I have in the...

New or reman, or do you have a very good rebuilder who knows what they are doing.....Paid for a Lee high dollar reman years ago and been pissed off with their warranty replacement ever since..Seriously looking at new boxes including Borgeson. 1989 Chev K1500/2500

Heard a new GMC 1500 pass me by- with the I4/turbo, love the turbo whistle- but no manufacturer has ever had a I4 that I could stomach the sound unless it's muffled to oblivion which this one wasn't. Spec's aside- I don't see the 1500/4 banger combo a success (maybe in a Colorado sized truck)...