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    OE or aftermarket brand for thermostats

    car is 2004 TSX, thinking of replace the waterpump, thermostat. I had determine to get the OE waterpump, but I wonder if I shall stick with OE or aftermarket thermostat? what aftermarket brand can be trusted? thanks for suggestion.
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    need advice on the condition of CV boot

    Dear BITOG, 2009 MDX (8900km) was in the dealer for warranty work last week to replace all strut, the dealer report have list critical area as need to resurface rotor, and replace pad on all corner (which i already have parts at home and was going to do it myself) and tear in the front cv boot...
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    Thermoquiet or Wearever Platinum?

    Anyone has experience on both? i wonder how wearever platinum from Advanced vs Thermoquiet? and thinking of picking up a set for the 2009 mdx.
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    grinding away some"ear" of the brake pad?

    I notice the pad are not sliding on the caliper retaining clip while i am installing a set a new pad. then i read some post on the internet and my freidns also told me, just file or grind some materials on the ear to get more space between pad and caliper support bracket. however i am wondering...
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    Raybestos ATF/PS filter?

    have anyone used Raybestos ATF/PS filter? or have any knowledge about this filter? it's looks almost identical to the Magnefine, the only differences i can see is that Raybestos filter is made in China. not saying it's inferior, I did a search and can not find much info about it. thanks.
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    Honda ATF-DW1

    Canadian Version of ATF-DW1 MSDS @40C= 25.09 cSt; @100C = 6.835 cSt Flash Point 170°C / 338°F I also notice the low flash point of ATF-DW1 - 170c, where most of other major brand are around 200c. anyone know if this due to different test method? Does this also an (as one of) indicate the...
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    what is varnish and and what is sludge?

    I often read the varnish is not harmful but sludge is, what are the differences between them? thanks..
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    suggestion needed.. which one of 0w20?

    i want to add some 0w20 to my stash living in Canada I have access to Honda Canada, Toyota, and M1 0w20 at similar price. which one of three is the better oil for my Acura in winter? I would have picked Honda in he past but seeing how well Toyota 0w20 on paper and uoa, (and other...
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    lubricant price for the future?

    saw the crazy market today and i am wondering what will happen to the lubricant price. the oil price is down but borrowing rate may go up, anyone know if this will affect the PP, PU, GC, Maxlife that we buy at the store?
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    looking for best placement for mangefine

    vehicle is 09 MDX with 15,000km and i had my stuff ready to perform a cooler line flush and install a magnefine filter. now i thought of a question; where shall i place the filter in the return line? the transmission send ATF through aux ATF cooler first, then to radiator, then back to the...
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    ATF and power steering hose interchangeable?

    they look the same, feel the same, smell the same. but the label print on the hose are not the same. and store like AAP or Napa list them as separate product. but i also know some cars readily take ATF as P.S fluid. so, are they interchangeable? thanks.
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    power steering cooler leak on 04 Acura TSX

    just found a hole on the metal line on my TSX, search the online parts and i believe it's the power steering oil cooler. my father and i are very surprise and also disappointed at build quality. had anyone use soft copper pipe from hardware store as a replacement for power steering cooling line...
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    damange or risk of running low on coolant?

    from a friend's CRV; 2-3 month ago, the coolant was drained and then 1 bottle of Honda coolant was added. now just found out there is no coolant in the reservoir, but observation from radiator cap still it looks pretty full. so maybe there is a minor under fill of coolant? he also mention the...
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    substitute for Honda Z1 as differentials

    i planning to change the differential fluid on 09 MDX soon after break in. both front and rear spec for z1, and i hope to get to get some opinion here on using substitute for Honda ATF-Z1 in SH-AWD differentials (such as amsoil or redline) anyone know those 2 able to perform in this case? thanks!!
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    Redline SI-1 formula change?

    was there any formula change on SI-1? i just received my order of Redline SI-1, the label is different than the one i purchased few month ago. the new one does not mention "1 bottle treat up to 100 gallon" nor marking maintenance dose on the end of label anymore. the new one actually says to use...
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    redline D4 in a Honda

    have anyone used redline D4 in an Honda AT that spec for Z1? how did it run? i saw a very good deal on the redline d4 and thinking of making a stash... and use it in next cooler line flush. thanks!
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    question about cooler line flush

    recently 04 TSX (40k miles)started making light whining noise mostly at 1-2 shift occasionally. i had used drain and fill with Honda Z1 twice in the past 2 years. not happy with the Z1 after hearing the whining noise i want to try some other atf this time. i want to do cooler line ATF flush...
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    best way to flush out Z1

    car in quesiton is a 04 TSX, it has same trans as 04-08 4 cyl Accord. i read some comment on how Z1 does not play well with Amsoi ATF. anyone know the procedures to use ATF cooler or filter line to flush out the Z1 (and replace it with Amsoil)? thanks.
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    is Maxlife ATF synthetic?

    i pick up a 5L Maxlife ATF and the label says it's a synthetic base on the back label. i did not see such wording on the one i purchased from south of the border. i upload a picture to clicker and hope the link work this way. http://www.flickr.com/photos/8669098@N03/2457543817/ is it possible...
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    Subaru Legacy 4EAT driven in first gear for a hour

    i have some concern about the car we recently purchased and i am looking for advises or suggestions here... it's a Subaru Legacy 18k miles with 4EAT (4 speed automatic transmission), concern is the previous owner told us that car was driven in first gear for a hour in a cool summer night last...
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