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All the plugs I've used from Bosch either said "Germany" or "USA". I really think all the Bosch bashing is just the result of NGK internet marketing campaigns mostly. The reason I tend to believe it is because the striking similarity of postings when NGK and Bosch plugs come up in any car...

I agree about the possibility of the mating surface being damaged or warped. If not that a bad batch of OEM pumps??? Keep us updated on this one.

Originally Posted By: PT1 [ True ...but it is too late...the barn door is open and the horse is long gone. Signing NAFTA with Mexico was our downfall. Remember how everyone snickered at old Ross Perot when he was saying that we'd all here that giant sucking sound when NAFTA became law.

Got to be Volkswagen of America vw.com. COmpared to the excellent and informative German VW site along with the UK site. The VWoA site is a joke, and always has been. I love VW cars but the US distributor is the worst VW distributor in the entire developed world.

Originally Posted By: addyguy People on this thread are saying that this advertising from Shell is [censored], but just HOW MANY people on this thread and others are 'trying this gas out'? I'd say its a success! The real question is how many of those that like trendy tag lines and pitches...

Make sure you check the cabin "exhaust vents" at the rear end of the car. Most cars have these, many times they are located in the trunk or near the rear wheel wells (you may see a vent duct on the inside of the rear door frame). If they are clogged with debris you will get lots of condensation...

Unfortunately there are lots of dim witted people out there. I find the "nitrogen" campaign to be patronizing and insulting, even though I do think they make a quality product. I noticed that Shell uses radically different marketing campaigns from country to country. The US content seems to be...

Originally Posted By: The Critic The price difference between Regane and SI-1 is $1/bottle... Not at the stores I 've been to. Usually it is at least 5 bucks or more difference. Redline is never on sale, at least I've never seen it on sale. Then again most of the Chain auto parts stores have...

Regane is the best value for the dollar. You pay through the putucka for Redline.

I'm not too sure WHY Shell went to this kind of marketing campaign. I believe that the nitrogen is a form of amine, related to the very same PEA (PEA is the most effective detergent when it comes to cleaning carbon desposits from fuel systems) that is a detergent used in a number of high...

I wouldn't buy the stealth marketing drivel from posters bashing Bosch here. My bet is that some of these folks are marketing folks for NGK. I've used Bosch OEM parts in my various VWs for over 20 years now and never once had an issue. I will say that you should replace your parts with the...

Originally Posted By: es350 Bingo, I do not buy it anymore...Stuff is junk...I would take Amsoil Powerfoam over it, Yep. Sea Foam must have the BEST stealth marketing campaign going on in automotive maintenance history. I would say go get yourself a can of cheap throttle body cleaner and you...

All this nonsense about Bosch parts being poor quality is absurd! Perhaps a few "stealth marketing" folks posting around the car sites over the past few years.? Bosch parts are very good quality on par with Denso (did you know that Denso and Bosch work in partnership as well?) The only thing...

Originally Posted By: demarpaint MMO is not a fuel injector cleaner. MMO will keep injectors clean, but they suggest running a good FI Cleaner through the car first. Then use MMO to keep it clean, lubed, and as a top oil. I wouldn't waste my time with it period. Change the oil at reasonable...

Not worth the effort.

Most "additives" today are snake oil. Only fuel adds with any real ability to clean carbon from dirty fuel and engine intakes are ones with PEA detergents. Techron Complete Fuel system cleaner Regane total fuel system cleaner Redline The above actually WILL clean and decarbon ...

For the price Regane has the most PEA for the dollar, followed by Techron. Redline is way overpriced!!!!!!!! Especially since regane and redline have about the same percentage of PEA.

Originally Posted By: Papa Bear I just got my latest C.R. in the mail and was looking at the new small cars listed. Why do so many vehicles have poor/fair/ weak ratings while a few have good ratings ?? What is involved in designing and building a very good headlight assy. ?? P.B. European...

Originally Posted By: StevieC I still want a FIAT ABARTHA 500 Very very sexy... When Tpo Gear tested it they essentially said it was like a modern day MKI Rabbit/Golf GTI. That is a good thing. A REALLY REALLY GOOD thing!!!!!!!!! I used to own a MKI Rabbit GTI from brand new and the thing...

Originally Posted By: another Todd If you "know" how to drive, then ABS is craap! I have almost been in two accidents due to ABS releasing my brakes and taking too long to reapply them. I finally pulled my fuse and now drive around with that stupid ABS light on all the time, but the brakes work...