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I drive a Corolla with an automatic and I think the bigger problem is with the throttle than with the gears per se. Since the throttle controls the shifting, you can't use it the same. You either have to use very little power in high gear, or near 100% power in a low gear. With a manual you...

I got a good price on the X-Radials so I'm gonna go with those. Thanks for all who have replied. My cousin has a VW Golf, I don't know what tires, but it's much better on the highway, smoother and more stable. It's seems like you're going slow at 75 mph. Even a wagon my buddy has does better in...

I haven't called the insurance company. I wonder, is that damage covered under part of the policy, or is it just something extra they do? I'll have to look for mine. I have State Farm insurance, and my family has had good experiences with them. Lord knows I've given them a lot of money and never...

It's pretty much the whole thing, so I'm not going to try anything with a little Dremel! If it can be dones I think I'd rather have a shop do it.

The Triple Treds aren't available in my sizes. The Comfort Tred is, in 185/65/14. I think it's expensive though, and I worry that might be a little too on the soft side. If I go with Yokohama I'll get the TRZ, probably worth it over the Touring. I've called the places that sell Yoko here and...

I'm gonna put this in this forum becuase it's a safety issue and not just cosmetic. Ever since I've had my car the windshield has been covered in a number of very fine scratches. It has 90,000 now, 50,00 when I bought it. I think the previous owner drove in convoys on dirt roads or something...

BTW, should I call around and find a shop that has one of them road-force balancers I hear about? Are those common and are they really good, or important?

I'm looking at it now on the Tire Rack. It's $45, and rated well in all areas, especially dry traction, noise and ride, but not so great in snow (about a 6 out of 10 there). Still rated a bit better than mine in snow. Where I live it snows a handful of times a year. Of course, I take online...

I've asked this in a Corolla forum but I'm gonna do it here too. I need some 175/65 or 185/65 all-season tires for my 2000 Toyota Corolla. Right now I have General tires. One thing I'd like is if I can get tires that make less noise or maybe also less vibration than the Generals. Of course I...

I got a factory manual for my Toyota. It doesn't seem to have any info on routine maintenance, just diagnostic codes and repairs. It seems to be written for professionals rather than DIYers. I haven't had any problems with the car so I just use the Haynes; I haven't seen the Chilton's.

The last time my 98 Corolla had its oil changed, they put in a Parts Master filter. I'm changing it myself now and I've found a couple small clumps of fine, fibrous debris in the oil. The filter itself looks fine and clean. There were a couple fibers around the drain plug, so maybe it was debris...

I'm not taking them apart. Pat Goss and a quick Google search bring up nothing but white lithium grease. I tried a spray and it makes an unholy mess.

I meant to get white Li grease paste for my car door hinges as is usually advised, but it turns out it's not white. Is it still okay to use?

I just put Klasse All-in-one on my Corolla and will probably add Sealant Glaze. I might start washing by hand more often, but I still want to use an automatic wash for at least the undercarriage wash and because the water will inevitably get some other spots that I might miss. I get the deluxe...

About the dash, I just want to know if the wipes will cause me problems wih glare from the sun. My Corolla's dash is tan-colored cheap hard plastic if that's relevant.

I got some Goodyear dashboard wipes and some tire dressing from another brand. Are they good for the materials? I've read some things that say that Armor-All is bad for plastics, though I'm not using that brand. Also, are they likely to leave my dashboard too shiny?

I had already started when I noticed some debris on the lower parts of the car, even though i had just driven a mile after two washes. Will a clay bar work, or do I have to wait a while for the Klasse to start to wear off?

I just applied Klasse AIO and glaze on my Corolla. It sits out all the time in Northern Virginia. How often should I wash the car, and in what way, i order to make the Klasse last as long as possible and to protect the paint? Also, how long should I expect the Klasse to last?