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Just purchased a 2015 16ft Jayco travel trailer with a Dexter axle. The trailer has low mileage, but it is 5 years old. Do the wheel bearings need repacking, or just inspecting? Thanks.

Does anyone know of any ACEA A5 synthetic oil that is 5W40? Can only find 5W30. Also, are there ACEA standards that are "above" A5? Trying to reconcile Hyundai's oil recommendations for the 20.T engine. Thanks.

Moving from NE Ohio to Phoenix this Spring. My normal routine in Ohio is: * Every Spring and Fall: Wash - clay - polish and then wax using Collinite 845 * Every 1 to 2 weeks: Wash and dry using Turtle Wax Wax and Dry Spray Wax Are there things I will need to do in addition to or differently in...

Given that Hyundai/Kia has been having issues with their Theta engine (2.4 & 2.0T) connecting rod bearings, can oil selection mitigate this? Hyundai specifies either 5W30 or 5W40 oil (5W30 preferred) for my 2.0T. I am using synthetic regardless. Do we know the root cause of this potential...

They are predicting that Amazon's offering their own brand of oil will drive consumer prices down for oil, overall. AmazonBasics Full Synthetic Motor Oil (SN Plus, dexos1-Gen2) 5W-30 is priced at $17.27 for 5 qts. NOTE: Their "European Formula" 0W40 does not list any VW/Audi, BMW or MB...

Any suggestions on waxing a clayed and polished car at temps between 45-50 deg F, other than giving it extra time to cure? Collinite and Meguiar's specify temps 55 and above. Using Collinite 845 wax. Thanks.

Is Super Tech synthetic 2-stoke oil mixed with Stabil suitable for an Echo 58cc leaf blower, or should I stick with Echo Power Blend? Using 50:1 mix.

While shopping for an Echo leaf blower, 2 out of 3 dealers recommended using ethanol free fuel. The one who didn't is a small retail/repair shop that sells primarily to lawn care people. The PB-580T's operators manual states up to 10% ethanol is OK. Are these dealers behind the times, and...

Looking to buy either an Echo PB-580T or Husqvarna 150BT leaf blower. Both are well rated. Both at $299 price point. The Echo has the edge with a bigger motor and 5 year warranty. Anyone have experience with these products that might help me with this decision? More concerned with longevity...

Currently use Castrol Edge 5W40 oil in my 2018 Hyundai 2.0 turbo. Oil change due in late November. Should I switch to 5W30 Mobil 1 (on hand) for winter use in NE Ohio, or stick with the 5W40? Both meet mfg spec. Typically change oil every 4 months. Sante Fe sees mostly short trips, 5-15 min...

A few quick questions about 9011 bulb: 1. Are all 9011 bulbs HIR? 2. Are 9011 HIR bulbs externally cooler the 9005 halogens, because of the infrared reflective coating? Thanks.

I would like to clean my car after a 9 hour drive, during vacation. No conventional hand washing available. Is it OK to use a spray detailer on a dirty waxed car? If so, have Meguiar's Quick Detailer A3316 and Ultimate Quick Detailer 61422 on hand. Is either of these a good choice, or should...

Looking to upgrade the bulbs in the low beam projector headlights in my 2018 Santa Fe Sport. Tried Osram Night Breaker HB3 60W bulbs, but the output seems poor. Alignment is OK. Want to stick to HB3 60W bulbs. Thanks.

Came across this wax at Ollie's for $3.99, so I thought I would try it out. This wax comes in both liquid and paste wax forms. Chatted with Meguiar's and they stated that there is no difference in the formulations. My impression is that Meguiar's wants to duplicate the "old school" waxing...

Currently running Castrol Edge 5W40 oil in my Hyundai 2.0T Theta engine. Had good luck running Castrol Edge and Syntec 0W40 and 5W40 in VW and Audi turbos for years. Figure VW 502.00 oil should work well in the Hyundai turbo. Now Valvoline has the Modern Engine 5W30, which is supposed to be...

I had some Mirror Glaze #7 left over from efforts 10 years ago to wax Audi's without clouding. I hand applied Mirror Glaze to well prepped Pearlescent White paint, and topped off using Insulator Wax #845. I realize shine is subjective. But, it seems that the resulting shine is equal or better...

Very enlightening, for me:

Will applying Zymol Cleaner Wax over Collinite 845 strip off the Collinite? Considering applying Zymol periodically to help clean the surface and boost the Collinite's protection. However, I do not want to do this if the Collinite is removed in the process. Collinite 845 is applied every 6...

Picked up some Meguiar's Wash Plus+ at Ollie's for $3.99 24oz. Claims to: -Remove tough dirt -Remove bugs and tar -Polish away light scuffs Washed my car twice with this stuff, prior to detailing and waxing. It seems to work. The loading on the clay was reduced by at least 75%. Concerned...

Looking to hand prep a new white car, before waxing using Collinite #845. Have Meguiar's Ultimate Polish, Sonus Paintwork Cleanser, Collinite #840 Pre-Wax Cleaner, and Zymol Cleaner Wax, on hand. Are any of these preferable? Are there better options? Not planning to clay. Or, is this a...