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Greetings, Have any of you had experience with Suprotek semi-synthetic ATF fluid? It is sold as a universal fluid except for Dex VI applications. It is marketed by Hutchens Petroleum. My guarage wants to used it as the house fluid. The specs look good but I have never heard of it. Thanks in...

My eyes arent as good as they used to be and I am having trouble seeing the wax when detailing my white truck. Any tricks to help visualise the dried wax before buffing? I was thinking of some low intensity UV light or the like. I have also thought of using a polymeric sealer that requires no...

Thanks for the comments about the air dryer. I will use my money for more MF towels. Another question: I can never get the glass truly clean (interior) on my car. Shortly after cleaning, a white haze forms where I have cleaned. Very noticeable in direct sunlight. I have tried many cleaners...

Greetings, I was considering an air dryer for my cars to replace towels, etc. Please share likes, dislikes, and experience if you have one of these items. They come in differet sizes ranging from a handheld size at 12,800 cfm up to a dual motor 8 hp size at 48,000 cfm. I like the small one for...

Greetings, Any tips on how to get a good wax job on a white vehicle? My middle age eyes have trouble seeing the haze when buffing. Thanks, ebc

Greetings, I tried using a clay bar for cleaning the finish on my car. Not sure I am doing it right since I found imbedded dirt and bug spots after the job. I used the quick detailer lubricant liberally. The clay seemed quite stiff even after kneeding for several minutes. Any suggestions...

Greetings, While perusing the automotive section at the local Wally world, I noticed a new flavor of M1; 0W-30. Nice lime green cap. Claim is that it saves enough fuel at 3$/gallon to pay for itself. M1 now has an oil for all occasions. I remember when it just came in one grade. Regards, ebc

Greetings, I live in the southeast. Our water supply is in trouble due to a very dry year. I have cut way back on car washing and other non-essential uses of water. Any thoughts on ways to get the most out of a car wash? How about a bug and spot remover that works with minimal water? Thanks, ebc

Greetings, My 2001 Chevy silverado 1500 had developed a "wheez" that is rpm dependent. I have checked for vacuum leaks with a leak detector but it only works in the ultrasound range. It sounds like it is coming from the alternator or just beneath it. I checked the bearings on the alternator and...

Hello, I drive a 2001 2wd Silverado 1500/5.3l. The washer pump needed replacing last week. After I finished the job and refilled the reservoir, the "Low Washer Fluid" alert comes on every restart for about ten seconds although the tank is nearly full. Any ideas about this one? Thanks, ebc

Hello, Has GM finally upgraded to current crop of V6 engines to intake gaskets that dont leak? Been lookin at a new Malibu with the 3.6 VVT. I sure dont want to go through with the teardown/replace again. Thanks, bc

Greetings, I would appreciate any feedback about the V6/6speed Accord. Does anyone wish they had went with the auto? How do you like it? Thanks, ebc

Greetings, I was looking over a new Civic 5 speed and liked the car overall. Where is the oil filter on this engine? As a dedicated do it yourselfer, how is the car for the routine stuff? The topside of the motor looked reasonably accesible but I could not see below because of the minimal ground...

Greetings, Looks like I will soon be the owner of a new Low Rider. This is the first HD bike I have ridden. I plan on opting for the oil cooler, but still have some lube questions. This bike has the 6 speed transmission. Any comments on that are appreciated. I will definately run synthetic in...

Greetings, It looks like my supplier of TSUV 5-40 (walmart) will now stock only the 5-30 grade. My jeep really did well on that oil. I can get it via mail order at a premium price with freight tacked on or find another off the shelf oil. Any thoughts would be appreciated. I was thinking of using...

Greetings, We are considering trading our 2003 Pilot for a new model. The earlier models had some transmission troubles. Question is, are the current models any better? I have had 70K of trouble free running with our current vehicle (bought it with an oil cooler installed). Thanks, ebc

Greetings, I had planned to change the platinum plugs on our 1998 Legacy Outback (2.5L) until I found that no wrench I could imagine could get down in that recess without raising the engine. Am I missing something or should I just make an appointment with the dealer? Thanks, ebc

Greetings, The new Camry V6 looks strong on paper. Any thoughts, rumors, or opinins? That 6 speed tranny sounds like a complicated piece of work. Regards, EBC

Hello, To those HD experts, where is the oil tank on the Super Glide models? Just looking at one, it appears to share oil with the gearbox. Thanks, ebc

Greetings, Its time to change the cabin air filter on my Pilot (2003). Where is it located? Any suggestions on changing it? Thanks, EBC