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Wife's 2017 Acura MDX 163000km. First time changing the 9 speed ZF transmission oil, DIY. Bought it when it was, 83000km used and I presume one transmission service was done before our purchase. I didn't bother doing the way the manual calls for, such as taking transmission temperature after...

Those prices look reasonable. Even with insurance, going to the dentist here is very expensive. I feel bad for folks who do not have any coverage. We are currently sending our two kids to school to cover for medical needs in a few years: Child #1: in 3rd year med school Child #2: in 2nd year...

Son's newish 2010 Mazda 3 GS with 2L engine. 244 615km (sold 2008 Ford Focus as it was showing its age and breaking down often with minor things....window regulator, water pump, rad cap, AC, and thermostat within last 1 year, but overall, got my money's worth, owning it for past 7 years. Bought...

My daily: 2012 Acura TL SH-AWD Current mileage on car: 202766km Out: Mixture of 0W20/5W20/0W40. Filter TG7317 In: Valvoline 5W20 Filter TG7317 Oil in service, 10000km and 8.5 months. MID at 40%. Could have gone close to a year, but I like changing it around 10000km mark.

In South Korea last month:

Just came back from South Korea. Cool looking bookstore at Starfield Coex Mall in Seoul. Nightly water fountain show at Mapo Bridge in Seoul. Pokeman-themed airplane, anyone? View from our $50/night hotel in Jeju Island with free valet parking. Having cheerleaders at a KBO baseball game...

All spotted while on the walk within our neighbourhood that includes protected wood and walking trails. So blessed to have access to different wildlife. The second picture of the coyote was first for me, and I thought it was an unleashed dog. I think the last picture of the bird is woodpecker.

On May 11 and 12, my daughter and a friend took these pictures in Alberta. I should've stayed up to watch, but forgot about the aurora event.

Did some preventative maintenance on wife's 2017 Acura MDX on Mother's Day! Out: 5L of OEM 0W20 synthetic oil / TG7317 filter was left on In: 5L of ST 0W20 synthetic oil Oil was used for 8 months and, 6200km. OLM was showing 60% and didn't reset it as I'll do another change before the winter...

Mine looks exactly like yours. I hate cords dangling from the cam to the power source. On a side note, in Korea, I see Hyundai and Kia's come with factory built in dash cams.

Once my $3 Fram TG filters are used up, I will give these filters a try. Thanks for the photos.

Shell, due to their Air Miles promos since last year and often I will get back $20-40 in miles per month, first then Costco as second. Not having to wait at Shell vs. Costco is worth the slight bump in price and I can clean the windshield at Shell is a bonus.

View from behind our house at sunset.

Glad to see MLB in action again, now that my Calgary Flames are out of playoffs. Being in Canada, Toronto Blue Jays are my team to root for and then several west coast teams like Mariners, Dodgers, and Giants. Have been to watch games in Seattle, LA, Anaheim, SF, Oakland, and SD so far during...

I used Sil-glyde on my daughter's 2012 Mazda 3 and after a couple of years, no issue with brakes. I just bought a tub of Mission silicone grease so I will use that on all my future brake work on pins.

-37C = -35F this morning at sunrise. At least, it's dry cold. I miss Cuban weather a month ago.

Something like this would be what I'd buy, importing from Japan. Honda Fit with 1.3L engine and only 8000km. Great mileage, lots of room, low miles, and rust-free. https://b-pro.ca/car/2006-honda-fit-1-3w-8022-km/

I lost one of my patients due to Covid-complicated pneumonia recently at work so Covid is still around and taking toll on those unsuspecting. Working in healthcare field, life went on as usual for my wife and I. No opportunity to work remotely and we had to be at work hands on. When the Covid...

My daughter's 2012 Mazda 3 Skyactiv with 181000 km. Out: OEM brand synthetic 0W20 + Fram TG6607 In: Supertech 0W20 + Fram TG6607 Oil in service: 7500 km 1 year. Oil change cost = $18 for the ST oil and $5 for the filter as they were bought a couple of years ago during sale/clearance.

Around mid-October, close to Canadian Thanksgiving. Doing changes to 4 vehicles so I need to stagger timing for my aging body. Usually able to swap them out in an hour or less per car, unless I spot anything unusual during brake/suspension inspection while the wheels are off. Mid to late April...