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I think most of us don't have the dedicated time, money or facilities to do professional quality detailing that we all know would bring out the best shine & protection for our cars. This is where AIO Sealants seem to be a godsend: Saves time while protecting & shining. My weapon of choice is...

How widely available is 0W-40 (Euro) M1 @ Walmart? I seem to never be able to find it at any Walmart that I go to but then I see people posting on the net that they get it regularly at their local. Just trying to find if it's a regional thing or marketing or what?

Actually, the OEM tires on my Mercedes GLK350 4Matic are listed as the [cenored] Dunlop Grandtrek Touring A/S (Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season) on Tire Rack. I wanted to upsize from the 20" tires from OEM 235/45/20 to 245/45/20 which will take a 1) Reason being a bit taller sidewall to to...

The current gen Camry is a never ending noogie machine. Since we've bought her - besides the 2 recalls we've had to: Coil packs. Wheel bearings. & now the driver visor won't stay up flat against the roof. Wife got mad that it kept coming down & she tore it out. So now I need to search for one...

Doing my first brake job this weekend on 2007 Camry. It's the fronts - Centric Rotors & Wagner Thermo Quiet Pads. What is the recommendation for a brake noise lubricant? Any other tips for a good brake job would be appreciated. Thanks!

Didn't notice this thread before I posted in the maintenance section so pardon the double posts. We're looking to do our '07 Camry's (wife's) front rotors & pads. Been searching the board & haven't seen much discussion pertaining to Camry brakes. Can community makes some parts suggestions...

We're looking to do our '07 Camry's (wife's) front rotors & pads. Been searching the board & haven't seen much discussion pertaining to Camry brakes. Can community makes some parts suggestions please for daily driver with lots of stop & go. Of course price & value are considerations but...

My Dad's '01 Isuzu Rodeo's headlights only are out. He checked fuse, bulbs. What else can we check before we have to go for a professional mechanic diagnosis? Thanks in advance for any insights!

My '06 Mazda3 daily driver has about 86K on it. Never has let me down. But I also realize - even without beating it - I still need to do some preventive maintenance to keep it running towards 200k. Brake Fluid is next on the list. @ around 50K I had my rear pads changed but no brake fluid was...

Saw Rotella 5W-40 Synth @ Wally World this past weekend. Was wondering if I can subsitute it for my Mom's next oil change in her 2009 C300? Obviously the car is still in warranty but I really doubt this oil would cause trouble. More concerned with the OCI range & can it last 1 year like M1...

I am changing my 2006 Mazda 3 2.3's manual tranny's gear oil this week at 88k miles from the still original factory gear oil. Typical yearly driving of extremely short trips or long trip & midatlantic weather of all types - this summer being 90+ degrees since June. Any recommendations? Manual...

Approaching 90k on Mazda3 - used to be on some older modern cars - you had to change the water pump, AC belt, along with the timing belt (along w/ coolant, gaskets, might as well replace the hoses and belts and water pump while you have them all off, put it all back on) Now these newer modern...

Will be changing my spark plugs this weekend - do I need to spray any Anti Seize on them?

Since my daily commute is mainly 2 miles round trip with a weekend hwy romp thrown in @ the end of each week. I am interested in seeing if there are any UOA's for cars with mainly short commutes. Can some point to them? Thanks in advance

Hi - last year I asked the board for some inputs on what OCI regimen & oil type to use (see below in blue). Things have changed in 2009/10. Can I get your inputs again please. 2009-10 situation: Weekdays ~ 2 miles round trip or ~ 10 miles per work week. 2 out of 4 weekends ~ 50 miles. 2 out...

Switched out a PURE ONE Filter for an OEM on my Mazda3 2.3 & the valve clatter went away. Had switched to PO 2 OC ago ~14k miles. Clatter started in all temps upon startup even sitting in 100 degrees asphalt. Have always used PP & QSHP for brief period of time - latter which I though was the...

I want to change my Mom's 2009 C300 oil for her instead of the $100 o/c the dealer charges. They charge ~$15 for a filter from the parts counter or online. She drives about 5-7k miles a year & gets 1 oil change per computer lights or manual's rec. Can I use an aftermarket filter like...

So a dumpster truck let go a rock of some size into my windshield yest. on the hwy. The tiny meteorite caused a crack that I could see slowly moved from point of impact (indention) to now almost 2 feet wide. Getting it mobile repair tomorrow @ my office. What are some things I should be aware...

I have a '06 Mazda3 that since winter has developed a noise right after start-up. Since I don't have any experience on what lifters or valve noise sound like, I can only say it's not a tick or ping but a continuous churning that is louder than what I am used to during idling. No temperature...

How can water get into my unmodified car? I had the front end repaired from a front end collision 1 month ago. Could the engine have been rained on?