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Was concerned,this being our first direct injected powered vehicle, about fuel dilution after reading many, many horror stories about other manufacturers problems. Apparently that this is not an issue with Mazda. As many of you know from my previous post and UOA's that I'm a big believer in...

Boo on NuFinish! I loved the Spray Polish! LOVED IT! Spray on and wipe off. Panels were slick as owl #hit! Man I hate that. Only spray polish that I know of. I'd pop a coat of Turtle Wax Hybird ceramic on top of it. I really do hate that. Arrgggghhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is the dealer fill from a CX-5 we bought from a Mazda dealer. This is my first direct injection vehicle so I will not be pushing the limits of my oil as I have with my Focus, CX-9, Scion XD, etc. I regularly go 15K miles on my port injected engines but will not do that with my direct...

Tried the Valvoline SynBlend Premium "Blue" HDEO. It was golden brown so maybe they used to dye it blue! As expected, for a synblend HDEO it's results landed where the Delvac 1300 15w-40 Synblend and Delo 15w-40 Conventional did. No surprises. Presently have STP/Amalie 5w-40 HDEO in the crank...

Found this while scouting some antique stores in North Alabama.

No kidding guys. I am prepping a 2009 Mazda for sale and used Mean Green to try and clean the wheels. I can not honsetly say that it did anything at all. Well, there was a bottle of Lexol sitting there from a few hours before when I was detailing the interior. What the hell! I sprayed the Lexol...

My daughter crashed her mint 2005 CR-V and I am searching for her a new ride. Amconsidering the 2.5(Mazda Engine)2008-2012 Ford Escape and not the 3.0 V6. Mainly because the CD4E transmission that are attached to the V6's are pure garbage and rarely last 60K miles. Will only buy a "Southern" car...

Question: By looking and observing the interior of a repair shop, can one get a general idea as to the quality of the work being done? The reason I ask is that the shop I have used for close to 20 years underwent an ownership change and all but one tech left. The single biggest thing I have...

I found a decent 2014 Acura RDX with the 3.5 V6. The engine is 2000 miles(107K miles) past due for the timing belt service and new spark plugs. Just called and researched around and the timing belt service and spark plug replacement runs about $2000. Subtract this off what I was gonna offer for...

My wife's 2009 CX-9 Mazda has 245K miles and recently had a 2nd in two years water pump replacement! This CX-9 has the FoMoCo 3.7 V6 with the water pump hidden behind the timing cover and requires pulling the drive train. $4500 in two years and no more. Time to get a replacement. Wife likes the...

I recently ordered a custom cross draw pistol holster from a leathercrafter in NC. True custom where I selected a dark mahogony color, double black stiching and body shield. Price was around $130. While ordering the website brings up a warning that they are 8-12 behind in filling orders and it...

I started my 2010 Scion XD early last week. I run 15w-40. On start up I hear this ticking! What! OMG! NO! I sit in the car listening as the 1.8 Toyota engine warms and the ticking is constant! I rev it a bit and the ticking is still steady. I roll the window down and then I feel shook STOOPID. I...

Is Pennzoil Platinum and Ultra Platinum the only Shell Oils sold in America that uses the GTL process? Shell seems to have a lot of overseas brands that use the GTL process but it seems that the previously mentioned Pennzoils are the only ones they mention here in the states. Am I missing any?

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Can anyone recommend a better than usually made in China CV Axle? Need an axle for my daughters 2005 CRV. I cannot afford an OEM. $550 and up! Moog and TRW and others used to be a better quality part but no more I guess. Anyway, any ideas or personal experience with any certain brands you would...

Took my wife's 2009 Mazda 3.7 CX-9 to shop and got it back Wednesday. It's got 235K miles. Had techs replace: 1. Plugs and Coil Paks 2. Valve Cover Gasgets 3. PCV Valve 4. Intake Plenum Gaskets 5. Belts and Tensioner Just got in from checking it out and there is motor oil slung all over and...

Was in Tractor Supply today and checked out their supply of HDEO and low and behold the "SN" designation is back on the Rotella T4 and T5 15w-40 gallon jugs! I noticed the "SN" disappeared from the Blue and white jug Rotella when the Rotella Truck Oil in the red bottles was being marketed. Since...

I got distracted and forgot to post this UOA from January of this year. Used the Delo I got on clearance at WM. I currently have the same oil in my 2010 ScionXD. Sometimes next week I will turn 20K on that oil fill and will send it to Blackstone for UOA. This 3.7 has always been an "oil...

I need some advice! I left a bottle of liquid polish/wax in my wife's car. She didn't see and flopped the back row of seats down and loaded some heavy items. This causes the product to spill and leak out onto the carpet and leather/pleather seat surfaces. Any ideas the best way to start cleaning...

Anyone own or have any experience with a late 90's Trooper or Rodeo, 4WD, V6? Looking for a semi-beater class SUV to take hunting and pull a smaller cargo trailer. I know the auto tranny is a GM that has a less than stellar rep but that is most likely from no filter and fluid changes. The 4WD...