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Originally Posted by mk378 The tires that come with a new car are never very good. They're made specifically for that purpose, sold to the factory on a low bid. As for cheap replacements, one time I bought Capitol. They were never round. Kind of wished they would wear out faster. I agree - new...

I put QS UD in my Traverse last time instead of Pennzoil Platinum (store was out of stock in 5W-30). Can't really say I noticed much difference. My engine runs just as good. Since it was a few dollars cheaper than Pennzoil anyhow win, win.

Originally Posted by DGXR Worn suspension / bushings / shocks can lead to these kinds of braking problems. I agree. I had an 87 Aerostar that had that problem - I don't remember why but I replaced all the wheel bearings. Never shook again. The 95 Aerostar would start to shake about every 1 1/2...

On a vehicle that I know uses little if any oil, I check it at the first of every month, or before a long trip. When I first get a vehicle, I check it weekly for about 2 months.

Originally Posted by oldhp Does anybody's tire pressure gauge match the TPM's??? I have a liquid filled $60 gauge.....3 lbs low. My $2 pencil gauge is 2lbs low. On both of my Chevy's the TPMS reads about .5 - 1 psi lower than my digital and analog Accutire gauges.

Originally Posted by Rand its nice if you pick up a nail. Saved me once.. I was down to 14psi in 5min trip home from barber. Same here. I check tire pressure often, but I had it happen in the Impala once. I was on my way home from shopping and got the warning. Made it home and checked the tire...

Originally Posted by bullwinkle Waiting for the inevitable spring refinery fire and/or explosion, seems to happen every year! I think it's the spring fuel changeover, seems like prices here go up until around Mother's Day, then bounce around until after July 4th. Already happened here...

Originally Posted by Jimzz Originally Posted by Garak Originally Posted by Jimzz No they do not and gas companies got sued for trying to make claims like that. Maybe that is where you heard it from. Notice you do not see ads saying that, at least in the US, anymore. Companies still do advertise...

Originally Posted by das_peikko I think my post above is the most thorough answer in this whole thread. I agree with you. I rarely have used a torque wrench on the many hundreds of oil changes I've done over the years (used to help lots of neighbors, friends and family). But . . . I am not as...

Originally Posted by gathermewool Originally Posted by Bud I never watch the halftime show. Same here - they're usually boring. I'd rather watch the puppy bowl or something! Me too. I'm not into most of the "artists" they put on.

I guess my pet peeve is when I see so many fast food type workers coming out of work being on their latest and greatest 1,000.00 phone, and then complaining about they aren't getting paid a "living wage." Close second is parents that give their young kids the latest and greatest phone and then...

Originally Posted by SubieRubyRoo I really love how the people who beat the cheating/conspiracy drum the loudest can't understand how unlikely it is that so many refs, so many play reviews over so many years all "going the Pats' way" is nigh impossible, and also not borne out by the in-depth...

Originally Posted by dave1251 Originally Posted by rshaw125 In one way he is right. Shell has their full on cleaners in their 93 octane not their 87. No where in the advertising does it mention amount of detergents over its other Top-Tier blends. Really? Are my old eyes deceiving me or didn't...

I am using the AC Delco PF-63E in the Traverse, but the old style PF-63 in the Impala. When I bought the Impala I bought a case of the old PF-63, but I'm getting down to the last 2 or 3. Since the Impala is not in warranty anymore, I will probably use Napa filter when the AC Delcos are gone.

Originally Posted by CKN California is actually running about 3.25 or so a gallon. That picture shown must be in an alternate universe. I just checked my old zip code -Shell is 3.35/Mobil is $3.31/Sam's Club is $2.89. Zip code is approximately 40 miles due east of downtown L.A. Yes you nailed...

I just put a set of these on my Traverse. So far I'm very impressed. Just made a trip to Seattle area and the tires were excellent. Very low noise, very good in rain, very smooth ride. They are light years ahead of the Goodyear OEM tires that came on the vehicle. Big thumps up to Discount Tire.

Pretty sad, but I'm not surprised. You have to wonder about some people. I usually try to park a long ways from people and often come out to find someone parked right next to me. You can't win.

I use Torque Pro and I've seen that "miles driven since last codes cleared" but it just came up on mine, I didn't have to do anything.

Originally Posted by Patman Originally Posted by AZjeff I'm going to DT Thursday to replace 4.5 year old/ 50K mile tires with 4/32s because I have a 75 mile/day commute and expect some bad road conditions. So I'm either cautious or wasteful. My main concerns are wet/dry handling/braking, road...

Well since you asked, I agree with Hyundai and Ram both being ugly, not really crazy about the Toyota symbol either (even though there are 2 Toyotas in my household.) Remember - I'm an old man but I always thought the Mercury symbol was rather classy looking.