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Recently I restocked my filter stash: I noticed that the new wix 51356 looked different inside. The old ones had a spring near the adbv and a smooth bottom: The new ones do not have a visible spring near the adbv and have a "bump" at the bottom of the filter is one design supior to...

I took my honda lawnmower out of winter hibernation today. It had leaked a fair amount of oil from the lower shaft seal. The past few winters it had leaked a few drops, but this time it dumped enough to cover a floor mat thay i had underneath it. Does anyone have any hints or tricks before I...

This past weekend I installed a block heater in my 2011 Hyundai Accent. I needed some coolant and no one had the asian formula zerex. The part stores could get it, but I needed it now. So went to a Ford dealer ( I have never owned a Ford ). I purchased a gallon of motorcraft specialty green. It...

My daughter will have her 06 Buick Lucerne 3.8 this weekend. The car has over 80,000 miles on it and I thought I would replace the original plugs. I have the delco plugs, but I thought I would research 1st the best way to get at the rear plugs before I start the job. Any hints?

My first UOA ever. I will attempt to do this properly. 2009 Saturn Outlook 3.6L direct injection. 18,294 on car and 4,681 on Valvoline Synpower 5w30 sm gf-4 with 3oz of auto-rx maintenance dose. This car has only seen this oil from day one. I chose this oil cause it is suppose to have a lower...

I am going to order my first DA polisher. I have searched and concluded that the Griots machines is best for my 1st time user needs. It comes with a 6 inch backing plate. I want to order some smaller backing plates. Will the LC or 3M smaller backing plates that fiat the PC also fit the Griots...

Felpro thermostat gascket for a 3 cylinder geo metro. There is a bead of sealant on one side, but not the other. So which side faces the engine, and which side faces the radiator, or doesn't it matter. Also, would you use any other dressing or sealant on this gasket?

Like many on the forum, I can't stand drips on the driveway. I noticed a couple of spotts under my 06 buick lucerne the other day and my first reaction was to blame it on the UPS delivery truck, cause my cars don't drip oil. Well I found a few more drops so I got jack out and got under the car...

I have had good luck with China made rotors for years. So when one of the rear wheel bearings/hubs on my son's mitsubishi made sebring went out, I decided to use the cheap China made ones on E-bay. I paid about $90 for two rear hubs, made in China. They appeared to be well built when I installed...

I am looking into purchasing a machine polisher. I have always used the hand zaino system in the past. Questions: 1. Do you guys still use a calybar before you bring out the polisher? 2. Is the PC still the best unit for a 1st time user? I only plan on doing my 6 cars, not the entire...

I recently obtained an 06 buick lucerne 60,000 miles with oem 17x7 chrome wheels with 235/55-17 tires. The car came from a salt state and the rims are highly corroded and have a history of air leakes. I am going to have to replace the wheels at some point. There is also corrosion in the valve...

I am looking at purchasing a scanner for my personal use. I have been told that the actron lineup is easy to use and an overall great value. I am thinking of either the 9180 or 9185. The 9185 is about $100 more and the only thing that it can do over the 9180 is the real time "graphing". Is this...

My dad just gave me his 2006 Buick Lucerne cxl 3.8L series 3 that he bought new back in 4/06. I flew to Chicago and drove it home. I am new to this GM platform. I searched and couldn't find any forums that were very active. I would like to know what are the weak spots or issues to look out...

I have a geo metro that has speedometer that freaks out (needle bounces and is loud) when the temps get below freezing. I have found that I can lubricate the speedo cable once a year in the fall with that black graphite liquid speedo lube stuff. That helps, but when the temps get really cold...

I just pruchased a 2009 Saturn Outlook with the 3.6L VVT and new to 2009 something called direct fuel injection. I wasn't going to buy a new car for a couple of years but the 5,000 GM card points that I was able to use, sealed the deal for me. I have used FP (60/3000/+) in every tankful in...

Got a letter from my GM card and they upped the limits that you can use on Saturns and Pontiacs. I can now take and additional $5,000 of the dealers best deal by using my GM card points. So I am looking at a new 09 Ponitac Vibe base with automatic, after all the rebates and GM points, my cost...

I have been using Zanio products for the past 7 years and have always done it by hand. This spring I am going to try the "machine method" and have decided on the porter cable 7424 (based on reviews read here). My question is, which or what type of pads are you guys using for which Zaino product...

A local person has discoverd a new way to "pre-heat" your car before starting. http://www.bismarcktribune.com/articles/2009/02/04/news/local/175651.txt

I have several Chrysler products and always use Z05 (yellow) or stock mopar (orange) antifreeze. I just bought a gallon of the mopar stuff from the dealer dated 8/08 and the color is no longer orange, its more pink/red. It's been orange for the past 8 years for me, so is this something new...