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It looks like I will be needing such a device. I would appreciate any advice I can get on the subject from fellow members. Light weight seems like a good thing and quiet is necessity, got stuck next to someone with one that sounded like a ford tri-motor. All comments welcome. Smoky

I'm trying to restore the shine to a shower and could use tips on techniques and products. All help is appreciated. Smoky

At 83 it is getting painful to elevate the car and crawl around. I need to know how effective extractors are and will they empty the oil pan. I welcome any hints,tips,and advice on the subject including the best equipment. I do appreciate quality tools but only have one car so it will only be...

Car in my signature failed me for the first time in 172000 miles, failed to crank and we were 80 miles from home. Now the good side, thanks to having a stick shift I was able to bump start the old girl and drive home. Parts are on order for a starter rebuild and hopefully another 100000 trouble...

Had my first service on the Passat yesterday. Results were as follows, oil of unknown quality changed, almost a quart low. Tires were not rotated, tire pressure was different in each tire. Replacement interior trim part was wrong color, put that transaction on hold. This is a MB/ VW dealer...

The title says it all, I need to clean my tires and car wash soap isn’t getting it done. The WBW was great back in the days of white wall tires. Thanks Smoky

Having a difficult time getting the tires I want, the Dunlops mentioned are available. My riding could be classified as sport touring. If any of you could give me some feedback I’d appreciate the comments. Application in signature Thanks Smoky

I wear out the front tire before the rear. I'm not a heavy braker. In days gone by I would go through 2 rears to one front but since the advent of radial tires I have noticed that the front is on the wear bars long before the rear. Anybody else experiencing the same thing, or have an idea as to...

I’ve been looking for a set of quality carpet mats for my Passat with no success. Can you recommend a good source? TIA Smoky

This is my first experience with a VW and after reading the owner's manual I'm full of questions and CAUTIONS. The book says to only let a VW dealer charge or change the battery. Can you charge the battery like most other cars? Is some special procedure required etc. The oil specs and change...

Thinking of a 2022 to replace the Fusion. If you own or have rented one I would appreciate your opinions, good bad or indifferent. Lot of wisdom here which I value. I’m looking for a good road car with decent MPG and handling, quiet a real plus. TIA Smoky

I have some minor scratches in a cultured marble counter top. Can I get some ideas on a good compound/polish to work them out. I know it ain’t car stuff but I have found many car products to be superior to household products in the bath and kitchen. TIA Smoky

I've found it impossible to find an effective antiperspirant/ "pit stop" recently. Have you gentlemen any recommendations for a guy who is in need of help? My section of the country is rather warm, Covid distancing has been a godsend, but with social distancing being dropped I need some help...

What gas mileage do you get from an Avalon 6 cyl in actual use? I read things and hear things, but trust the guys here to give me the best information. Thanks Smoky

Different sensations with this tire. Initial turn in is quite normal and very stable, however when lean angle increases the back end starts to steer the front. It was quite controllable but up setting. This is more pronounced at lower speed i.e. Under thirty mph, at higher speeds it is not so...

I have an iphone and can't seem to communicate with folks who have the other brands. Works sometimes but mostly not. Is there a setting or app or education you can help me with. Remember, I confess to being a troglodyte Smoky

At 8500 miles the front has 2/32 before the wear bar and the rear has 4/32 left. They are still quite serviceable and have not set up the flat profile on the rear. I'm going to replace them with with the new T32 for a comparison. I assume there was a good 2k left on the 31s but I'm planning a...

My desktop will not bring up the hotmail site. My wife's laptop is the same. My Ipad will still receive mail. Trouble shooter say DNS malfunction. I cleared my DNS cache on my computer. Where to next? Thanks guys Smoky

Went riding Sunday, 82 degrees sunny and beautiful. Today I woke up to snow and a current high of 29 degrees and it is 3PM. Hopefully will be riding by the weekend. If you don't like the weather, wait a couple days. Never boring. Smoky

Is CS oil anything special? At $10+per quart is there an oil of reasonable price that will work just as well? Thanks guys Smoky