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The "service vehicle soon" light on 03 Impala flashes continuously but the codes from the body control module are spurious. What's the downside of ignoring this since replacing the module and programming is about $500 at the dealer?

After service facility changed oil and coolant on my 03 Impala the "service vehicle soon" light came on. I returned the car and they could not find a problem and cleared the computer. Now the light comes on after driving about an hour at high speed. What kinds of problems is this light supposed...

Had the system flushed and tech replaced my Dex-cool with universal (yellow) coolant. 03 Impala 3.8 Should they have asked first or did they do me a favor??

I removed one of the lugnuts on my Toyota Venza to find two washers. Can someone explain their purpose? My guess is that they help you hand torque the nuts cause you can feel the slack going away.

I have encountered several types of plastic fasteners on the plastic parts under the hood, e.g., cowl and liners. Are there special tools available to remove these fasteners without damaging them?

There are only a few tire choices for the Toyota Venza with 19" wheels, but Carbon Motors maker of new police car designed specifically for law enforcement is spec'd for same size tire as the Venza. If you haven't seen the car it's at www.carbonmotors.com

Due to low mileage usage I am looking at changing at six months with about 3K miles. Toyota recommends 0W-20 or 5W-20. I don't expect to reach 100K with this vehicle since I commute via train. What oil would you recommend for a moderate climate?

Is it necessary to remove the drain bolt or do you just drain by removing the filter cap?

Any opinions on whether cabin air filters are worth having? I drive with the windows open much of the time so I was thinking of chucking the cabin air filter. They appear to be an innovation designed to add to the service dept's profits.

Mfg. spec is 0W-20 or 5W-20. In a moderate climate is there any reason not to use 5W-30 year around, other than possible warranty issue?

Has anyone posted description of special tools and technique? I am used to spin on filters....thanks.

Toyota spec is for 0W-20 or 5W-20 for I4, and 5W-30 for V-6. Why might they not recommend 5W-30 for the I-4?

Do you turn off your A/C when you shut down your engine or just leave it "on" all the time in hot weather? Want to make sure I don't harm the compressor.

I have a Toyota Venza on order and saw that they don't use a spin on filter. What's it like changing these filters? Someone said you can just drain the oil by removing the filter housing.

Anyone have information on these? Are they made in a third world country by children? Thanks.

GM specifies 10W-30 but my new shop wants to substitute 5W-30. Is that good for this engine? Your thoughts appreciated.

I got some used steel wheels at the salvage yard for my winter tires. After cleaning them there is still some residual rust on the rims and a few nicks probably from previous weights. Any thoughts on how this might affect mounting or holding air?

Can anyone explain how to tell when the belt tensioner needs to be replaced and whether the mounting nut is supposed to be torqued to a specification?

I noticed some small cuts in the tire bead on my all seasons that are now in storage. They have been mounted several times. Does anyone know if these small cuts normally result from tire changing or should I find another shop to mount my tires?

Any suggestions on removing oem radiator hose clamps? The lower clamp on 03 Impala (3.8 eng.)is mounted with the tabs facing downward right above the transmission lines and access is tight.