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Say for outside concrete entrance steps, or for a basement utility room which can get wet. Looks like there are several types retailed along with outdoor paint and floor paint/epoxy. The different product "grits" are variously described as aluminum oxide, rubber, plastic (polyethylene or...

Noticed that the few EFBs retailed here (USA) are running about 5-15% over standard Flooded (long-warranty tier) prices at the same stores (AZone PepBoys, etc). Guess they are re-branded Exide/Stryten M51R-EXs, rather than, say, Vartas. All claim enhancements like 1.5-2 greater "cycles" etc...

5 years since last battery, so far so good, but decided to take a peek at current costs. Ordered online for pickup last time. With coupon got 20% off and (and even a few more % with a credit-card offer) - closer to Walmart or Club price territory. So head over to Autozone and AdvanceAuto...

Was going to pick up Techron on the BOGO sale, and see online a new (to me) High Mileage Fuel System Cleaner. Any comments? Just marketing difference? Detail: Notoriously useless MSDSs show a change from N,N'-di-sec-butyl-p-phenylenediamine to Trade Secret for the <1% component (so, could be...

Is there any (not-too-expensive) flush-to-surface cutter for 0.8mm hard wire (steel) staples? Ideally, the extensions left sticking out after the repair, should be cut close as possible to the plastic surface. The staples are represented as steel at 0.6-0.8mm. Soldering/PCB-work cutters are...

Know the question is not relevant to those who prefer to view batteries as a time-based "consumable" and just change then periodically (like oil). But can't imagine any negatives to checking - once past warranty. Current battery still working well at four years. An Autocraft Gold which looks...

Local has the Falken and Kumho in stock in correct size now, but can get Toyo Extensa HP II from sister shop. (All same price range.) Couldn't find out as much on the FK460 as it appears to be a newer model (guess replacing 450). They are all listed as UHP all season. Older daily driver 2007...

BITOGers aren't usually shy with opinions, so asking for thoughts on tires for a less than 1000mi/yr older vehicle (2004 TSX). Likely to continue current monthly 60 mi hwy, 20 mi in city, and driving may occasionally coincide with rain, and even rarely snow (or at least after-snow salty slush)...

Was curious about "mpg" or watts-used or recharge-time or whatever the preferred measure is for EVs, vs road speed. Perhaps my web-search terms are inadequate, but could only find ICE charts which may have been created back in the 1970s' National Maximum Speed Limit era.

Just curious after the old TSX had its catalytic converter stolen - presumably having been jacked up. Imagine such a sensor itself is inexpensive since things like game controllers and smartphones have such a capability. Not familiar with current alarms. In fact was happy with the evolution...

No experience with oxygen sensors, but noticed the first step in a service manual was clear the code and see if it comes back. So wondering if that only makes sense for a "silent" malfunction - just the warning light. Started the '04 Acura TSX tonight and it was unexpectedly loud and rough, so...

Trying for better accuracy and reproducibility (over offering many extra features past VOM), but not familiar with these brand-models found looking at a sub-$100 price range. And didn't recall mention here. Curious if some here have experience with them. Detail: For use when the free HF/Centech...

Surely it's nothing critical - never even noticed it was there - but when changing out the cabin air filter on the old Acura, it looked like some kind of foam gasket had *catastrophically failed*, or at least mostly disintegrated leaving an annoying number of tiny particles everywhere, some of...

Curious about pressure washers and bird "stuff" - never used one, either gas or electric. Meaning just the pressurized water alone, no other treatment. Is some level of pressure enough to remove even dried/baked bird droppings, but be safe for paint?

Quick question. Was web-searching oil analysis, and came across a vendor which I couldn't find by searching here on BITOG. After getting over my astonishment, posting here. Curious if anyone ever heard of, or used, undermyhood.com, also selling kits on Amazon? Appears to be located in AZ. Be...

Never had a chance to change the filter (aka "Air Cleaner Element" as per Honda) in the ol' 2004 Acura TSX myself (was always done in a shop along with some other job). But thought since ordering other parts, why not the next time, so decided to check out the box and noticed that one of the four...

Found several threads on the lubrication of automobile door hinges on BitOG, but not on "haunted-house" squeaky door hinges. Since have several types of lubricants on-hand, curious if you have any preferences or tips - just in case the need arises. The wide internet as usual is a mass of...

It's not a new car or a show car. Always parked on the street. Have been satisfied with irregular washes, and just a couple of times a year - first a mild clay if needed - then a very easy by-hand all-in-one cleaner-polish-sealant, which would leave this light colored car with a bit of...

Is this a thing? If it is, is it shipped by the usual carriers? Is a 6-pack going to be received intact? The other day when (mis)typing a query at walmart.com, a brand of imported beer came up. Curiosity took over and saw there were many brands. In stock. And with the usual free-delivery over...

After finally starting, car runs fine, and by voltage measures, electrical (battery/alternator/grounds) seems OK. Anything else to do/check before spending unavailable $$$ on diagnostics and service? Coincident with "cold" (say 20˚F-35˚F (-7˚C-2˚C)) strained slow crank (or slow, slow, then no...