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Just picked up a really nice 2005 C55 AMG. 2 owner car with a 3" binder of every service record since new done by Mercedes. The car is stock aside from a big brake kit and some wheels. 133k miles. 0 issues. No leaks. 5.4L M113 v8. 722.6 transmission. From what I understand this a very...

Need a cheaper 5w30 for my rotary (series II 6 port rx8) that will get dumped every 3k miles as per manual and basically everyone else with a rotary. I want to keep this engine in good shape so that when I swap the car, I can sell my engine/trans package as a low miles unit with good...

Recently picked up a super low miles (37k) series 2 RX8. Bought the PO out of a loan he could no longer afford and got the car for about half its actual value. I own it outright. This is my first rotary car. The 2009+ rx8s are called the series 2 cars (series 1 being 2004 to 2008) because they...

I just ordered some new 17s for the mr2 and picked up some Federal 595 SS on recommendation from some friends at my local car meet. I have never driven these. They have a 240 treadwear rating and should be plenty sticky. Does anyone have any experience on these tires? For what it's worth, the...

Bosch distance plus 3311 from 2006 matrix with 127k. 6800 miles on MaxLife 5w30 synblend. Bosch distance plus 3325 from 1993 mr2 with 158k miles. 4900 miles on MaxLife 5w30 synblend. No tears in either filter. ADBV on both felt good and pliable.

Looking to buy a used $100ish mower on my local CL. What should I look for and try to avoid? My only requirements are that it must mulch. Seeing a lot of recent (last 5 years) Craftsman with Briggs engine options for around that price like this...

Going to dump the trans fluid in the MR2 this weekend in addition to doing the front ball joints. Anyone used the NAPA Sta-Lube Gl4 gear oil before? https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/SLRSL24239 I ordered a gallon and I'm going to use it. This transmission has yellow metals and all over the...

Looking at potentially buying a 1995 XJ. 2 door 4x4 4.0L which I understand is a rare and desirable combo. Automatic trans. No modifications. I have never had a Jeep and I'm not a "jeep person". My SUV knowledge starts and stops with 4runners. What should I look for when going to see this...

First off, the internet lists these as summer tires. It the sticker says all season. They have a 500 treadwear rating and aren't rocks in the cold so I'm going to say they are closer to an all season. The above sticker is from one of the fronts. I bought these for my 16s to hold me over for a...

Does anyone have an experience with this brand? They seem to be owned by omni United, a company that make lots of tires under different labels. Looks like radar tires also donate a lot of money to breast cancer research foundations. I've seen these tires years ago when I was in college at...

Looking at some temporary tires (2) for a car that needs new fronts just to fit for the time being until new wheels are purchased. 215/45/16. Very odd size. Going on a 16x7.5 wheel. No other size will fit the car. I was able to locate two tires I can get cheaply in this size. Radar RPX-800...

After driving the ranger I posted about and deciding it won't work, I have the option to buy a 2004 g35 sedan with the 6 speed for stupid cheap. I previously owned one of these with the same exact engine but it was an 04 coupe 6mt. I put a vortech v3 supercharger on that and made 450whp but I...

I have the ability to pick up a very cheap 2003 ranger edge short bed single cab 5 speed 3.0 Vulcan. 2wd. This would be a drift car. I didn't plan on driving this season but this truck fell in my lap. I previously have owned pro-am level drift cars and have driven on several large event...

Now that the weather has changed, the common 1zz valve tapping sound has come back in the matrix. Basically when the outside temp is below 45 or so, the engine makes a tapping sound when accelerating until the engine warms up. This does not happen when it's warm outside no matter how long the...

I will be moving to VA here next week, and I will not longer have a garage to work on my cars in. I would like to get a tool cart/chest with a handle so i can wheel it out of my new basement door and around to the driveway to work on things. There are so many options from $100 to thousands. Id...

I will be relocating to VA next week with my Fiancee. We have lived in CO here for 3 years and are relocating for work. We are originally from MD around the northern DC area so we are familiar with NoVA, but have never lived in the state. I'm wondering how strict these yearly state safety...

After watching tons of YouTube videos I'm still scared every time I go to disconnect an airbag. I always feel like it's going to go off in my hand and I'm going to die when disconnecting the power and sensor cables. Today I'll be swapping steering wheels on the mr2 and have to disconnect and...

Any preferences for cheap or off brand tires? I will be buying 6 or 8 tires soon for fitting purposes on 2 sets of wheels. 17" in size. I have access to a tire machine and balancer so that's not a concern. I will be mounting and checking fitments for the wheels and tires and it's unlikely...

My mr2 is currently my daily driver. Car is in beautiful shape and one of the most clean examples of an mr2 most people including myself have seen. Zero rust. The car was repainted in 2010 the factory toyota super red single stage paint. Here comes my question. How the [censored] do you stop...

Friday morning on the way to work while on the highway I switched the temp slider in the mr2 from ac to heat. The heat never really got hot unless i turned the ac compressor off. After work, when leaving, i slid the slider back to ac and it would not get cold. Only if the car was idle would the...