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Brand new '21 Mazda CX-5 non-turbo. Changing the oil at about 600 miles to get the metal sparkles out. As the factory Japanese filter is well regarded, should I keep it on until I change the next time (at 3500-4000 miles)? It's said that a partially used filter works better than new.

New '21 Mazda CX-5. Checking dipstick with 300 miles. Getting gray deposits along with fairly clear oil on my clean paper towel. Is this the high moly content? Inquiring/cautious minds want to know.

After lots of years and 122K miles, I am finally replacing my brakes on my moderately driven '03 Mazda Protege' 5. Just looking for basic advice (mostly to avoid questionable rotors). Stock replacement is OK, unless you know of better/less expensive parts. Thanks ahead of time for your replies.

Got a wonderful used generator 2 years ago, battery age unknown. Went to test-run it today, and it is dead. Who manufactures and who sells (Sears, WallyWorld, Auto-whoever) the best battery in the 300+ CCA range. It's starting a 25 hp Kohler v-twin

My other half has been reluctant to upgrade. When's the last day of this one year offer? I know it's really soon. Thanks.

Today has been one of those horrible days. The biggest horror-Changing the oil and filter on my '05 Honda Element/2.4 liter, and partial R and R on the P/S fluid. Had a huge brain poot and ran the engine twice with NO oil, for about 20 seconds each time, when trying to get more P/S fluid into...

On 10/29 I posted asking where we could discuss portable generators. Got lots of good advice which matched up with my online research. I'm having the house wired for a transfer box. Now I'm looking for hard info on brands, performance, "clean" electric output and how important it really is, etc...

I'm in central Arkansas, and if the weather forecasts are to be believed, we're in for another round of ice storms this winter. Been researching portable generators, but before I made a big post, thought I'd get some feedback from the gang. Ideas, anyone?

Last night (Saturday 5/17) saw a Glock television commercial on the FX channel. And the main character was a woman! A competent woman taking measures to protect herself! (Gawd I hate it when the Media portrays women as feeble nitwits.) Let's hear it for Glock!

Got new tires last week Wednesday for my '05 Element. Pulled and cleaned the (cast alloy) wheels yesterday, and noted at least two wheels had four ounces on one side, and about 170 degrees opposite, five quarter-ounce weights. They are about one-third "deep" into the rim as they have to sit just...

Did a drain and refill x3 (90% new fluid) service on my '05 Element with the 4 speed auto. Needed to finish quickly and overestimated spill/splash, and now have the level about 3/8 to 1/2 inch high on the dipstick. Guess-timating about 6-12 ounces overfill on a 7.8 quart capacity. Do I need to...

Hi gang. Recently rotated my tires, and noticed a half-dozen old dirty grease spots (finger print size) on the right front rim, plus a new glob on the wheel spoke. Ball joint right side is leaking/oozing brown grease at the seal. No noises, grinding, or other symptoms noted. Is the ball joint...

Thanks ahead of time for any info. Situation: My wife is on the road with our '05 Honda Element. Standard Honda wiper blades. Caught a hunk of truck tire, driver's side wiper assembly,(BAM!) which broke off the last piece of the wiper arm. Blade lost. The metal arm from the cowl pivot is...

I've developed a cool weather first-minute P/S whine in my '03 Protege w/ 97,xxx miles. Factory fill changed 5 years/59,000 miles ago, with Mobil 1 ATF (spec ATF M-III/Dexron III). Searched, unsure what might be best. Go with M1 again, or RL, or Maxlife Synth? No other problems, and yes, I know...

Hi all. Long time BITOG member and poster, but first time here. My problem... I have a 2003 vintage Dell 4600, 40 Gig Hard drive, Intel, Pentium (R) 4 CPU 2.40 GHz, 2.39 GHz, 2.25 GB RAM. I'm running Windows XP (home) Version 2002, Service Pack 3. Using Internet Explorer 8. Automatic updates...

I've been reading up everything I can find on this section. Still confused... I have a '03 Mazda Protege', 2.0 I-4. I've been running Havoline Dexcool, and it's due for the five year replacement. No problems/sludge noted. Clean and shiny on the radiator core. I've been able to find Peak Global...

I"ve ordered a 12 pack of Valvoline MaxLife ATF (sale-$3.89/qt) from my local NAPA store. The three (older?) bottles they had on the shelf stated "recommended for (among others) Honda. Did not match the newest(?) bottles seen in other stores, which specifically state "honda Z1". If I don't see...

I just discovered that my new-to-me '05 Honda Element has had the "purge valve" unplugged from the intake horn for the last 2000 miles, since some moron tech replaced the air filter. The hole is just over an inch, and there is trace dust on the inside of the valve. It has had mostly gentle...

Hi all. Got a new toy-an '05 Honda Element, 2.4 i-VTEC with an A4. Runs about 3000 rpm at 70 mph. It's my first Honda, and I don't know how much the i-VTEC munches oil when running hard. Due for an oil change, got a few questions: Use will vary, from a lot of 5 mile runs to work, to occasional...

I'v searched, and found nothing, about a short lived option for mid 60's Mopars; I believe it was a Sylvania "Superlight". It was a single grille mounted optional light for, IIRC, Dodge Monaco and/or Plymouth Fury. It was an intense pencil beam for the ultimate in long range lighting. Any of you...