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Hello, Anyone used those tires ? Will be used in IL so occasional deep snow, slush and everything else. Kumho Wintercraft WP71 I normally run Blizzaks which were top notch but have a good offer on those Thank you

Hello, My car calls for winters in 245 50 18 …. But I do have set of tires pretty much new … from another car that are 245 45 18 ? Beside the speed being off … do I risk any damage to awd (x-drive) system or any other issues ? Thank you

Hi Friends, What is best lube for breaks, back pad, sliders, pads ears. I have some 3M silicone… but reading around here Silicone/Moly based product is recommended. Molykote M-77 I can’t source it in small container… I can get CRC stuff but that’s 3% Moly I have some Permatex purple/blue...

Hi Friends, Need recommendations… Pagid - OE Jurid - OE Akebono Euro Bosch EuroLine Bosch QuietCast Semi Metalic or Ceramic Centric Pq Pro Bosch Blue Don’t care about dust … but need good cold grip and no squeaks. Everyone seems to be raving about Akebonos but apparently they destroy rotors...

Hi Guys, I had yesterday replaced the “tension struts with hydrobearings ” on my 7 F series by the dealer. - I was going diy but not enough hours in the day. I was watching mechanic via the glass in to bay … car lift was luckily right in front of me. Manual said: Important! Do notrelease...

Hi Guys, I do have motive bleeder but looking for alternatives … Has anyone used the Snapon One Any other suggestions ? ( it must be one person operation ) Bleeding Brembo brakes https://shop.snapon.com/product/Vacuum-Type-Brake-Bleeders/Vacuum-Brake-Bleeder/BB9008 Thx

Hi Friends, Any suggestions on brands for control arms. Suspensia ( Never heard of them ) Delphi Moog Mevotech Acdelco Doorman Uro Lemforder ( availability issues ) BMW OE ( availability issues ) I have capability to press in and press out hydraulic bushing, but new arm comes with ball joint...

Hi @ll Going to be replacing “trust arms” and not sure if I understand this part of manual Does rebound = preloaded ? And tbh I have no idea what they are measuring. I’m planning to use this technique here - ( but I will be using lift, I will lower car - my problem is that my rotors use...

Hi Friends, Since I’m currently in Canada ( oil deals are limited ) Castrol 0w40 is no longer available in large jugs around me. Engines V8 DI 4.8 2 turbos V8 4.8 NA DI Technically certs to meet LL-01? and A-40 ( but I’m ok with not having one as either will have stout oil ) Options: M1...

Hi Friends, Looking for Dial Indicator with Flexible/Cable arm. Are the premium options worth extra $$ Same looking kits are one eBay/Amazon 50$ Please note that I have solid dial indicators that I can use, quality arm is what I’m after...

Has anyone ever undone nuts with torque wrench. Stay put ( I’m not talking to use it as ratchet ) Service manual calls for 19ft lb; tighten - loose, tighten - loose, tighten I obviously could switch back to other ratchet set, but wondering … Thank you

Getting some random fuel smell in cabin, not very consistent. ( my guess is injector or fuel rail ), I had rail out to replace thermostat housing, what is odd that smell is not continuous. Does anyone have experience with using UV Dyes in Fuel ? Are they safe for HPFP ( high pressure fuel...

Hi, Since I have intake off on my DI car … thinking about cleaning the intake ports… Car is V8 4.8 DI I read somewhere to confirm that valves are closed, I should spray some wd40 if it’s stays they are closed and if it drains open…. Any opinion on this ? Should I manually crank car after...

Hi can this be repaired, I’m pretty sure I can hear stone rumbling inside ... those Run on Flat tires Gash is pretty long

Hi Guys! Castrol 0w40 is no longer available where I’m based now. I can get Mobil 1 Delvac ESP 0w40 easily I have 3 Cars to maintain. 8 Cyl BMW Turbo Direct Injection 6 Cyl BMW NA Direct Injection 8 Cyl Porsche NA Direct Injection All out of warranty so not worried about that. I can do...

Hi Guys, Any issues with leaving UV Dye in cooling system .. I'm chasing a coolant smell in Porsche but no visible leaks.... I recently flushed the system. Long story short can I leave uv dye for another 80k ? What brand of u. Dye you guys recommend ...

Hi Guys, I need to replace plugs on both cars ... Both I believe are are Bosch from Factory Any good source for legit Bosch plugs Dealer is asking 20$ each ... Maybe I should just splurge for that ... RA - is like 4.50$ each lol... Both cars are v8 so nice saving Bosch FGR-5-NQE-04...

Hi Guys, Looking for decent quality torque wrench with very low range I have 15Nm+ but nothing below and BMW has bunch of bolts in 3Nm - 6Nm range Thank you

Hi Guys, The TEE fittings on my N63TU started leaking... They are made out of plastic.... And this engine runs very hot ( two turbos and catalytic converters are under hood on top of the engine ) The OEM fitting is 3/8 on one side and then 1/2 but at the end of the hose... It's 3/8 again. I...

Hi Guys, The bike has only 600km on it... Should I change the oil before winter... In spring it will go for the first maintenance What fuel stabilizer should I use? I can drain oil quickly and add new... But I don't have any filters in stock. Thx