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Thanks for the affirmation. Let me know if you think the J dipstick is worth it. With two recommendations it'll definitely be a buy, I just hope it's easily available in Canuckistan. My Carbag was an absolute nightmare thanks to UPS and customs clearance.

Statistically end of month is best and end of year can be better *IF* the dealership is close but hasn't achieved their yearly sales targets. They might throw a bone or two your way as they attempt to meet their sales goals.

So I did my oil change and rotated the tires.... one week later because life always throws curve balls. Everything went super smoothly, the clips and bolts holding the shield are a breeze to work with (i.e. none of those stupid center push lock tabs that break when you so much as look at them...

How "particular" are you about keeping it in the best shape possible. If your just generally wanting to keep it in better condition than winter driving it, Mr. LargeCoffee's suggestions are more than enough. Bring a trailer type level, there's much more to do.

Technically your are both right to varying degrees. While rev hang is 100% related to the ECU and emission standards, lowering unsprung mass, i.e. changing the rims, will make the car feel much more responsive which may be confused with "less rechange". The effect is even more distinct when...

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Winter.... The ultimate CAI. Would be nice if the computers would give us the extra power. I mean it shouldn't hurt too much since the colder denser air would also serve to cool the engine bay more efficiently.

Coolest oil trick is the use of a vacuum. Only thing is you'll need a second person but take a shop vac or even something as simple as a dustbuster and just after braking the oil pan bolt loose, put the hose to the fill cap. You can now unbolt it with zero drip/mess. Once off, the person removes...

I'll grab some pics this weekend. Basically I attached the ground clamp to the other side of the wire, and both on the side so that I could lower the hood easily. I also plug it in for 12 hours about once every two weeks. Yes I know the battery tender is safe for 24/7/365 use, however I'm a...

I believe it's free not because they bake the cost into the price of the car, but because the around $50 in cost they spend per oil change (likely times 2, max 4) is an investment to A) get you into the dealership where they train you to come to them for service and B) while a lot less likely...

I second this, at least for Android Auto. Waze used to SCREAM at me but I used the volume knob after plugging in directions just for that purpose, and problem was solved just like that. Now the only issue is my music kicks in on the call speaker (behind the center screen) after/during a call...

👏 At 36 I thought I was young for an ITS. I mean I bought my Si at 25, so you are definitely winning at life if you can afford the ITS at 22. Although I'll say this, if you are able to do so because you still live at home with your parents, be sure to thank them and be grateful because while...

Thank you! When you have a chance, can you let us know the specific part. I might bring mine in for this, it's starting to annoy me TBH.

I think this is the most important part. 35F with the car sitting outside all night at that temp is not the same as 35F outside, pulling out of a heated garage (60-70F). In the second case unless you idle outside for 10+ minutes, the rubber is supple and driving causes the tires to at least...

I always wondered about that. Mechanics seldom place the lift exactly, they just kick it under and lift. On my 7000TL, most cars I lift need the extensions which I don't have so I've taken to using the designated points in the front and use the pinch weld line as close as I can to the back...

I wonder if it must be done ASAP or if it's an eventual thing. To be honest I worry more that some chump mechanic will screw it up more by "fixing" a problem that I don't seem to have or feel. @Frenzal Canadian news agencies have picked this up tooz stating that about 221k cars are affected...

It'd be nice to start a running record of oil analysis versus average driving distance and driving style. For example someone who regularly gets high teens, low 20's fuel economy, are they more likely to experience less dilution thanks to their leaded feet.

Have any ITS's had this issue. I was under the impression they used a different part so this was an A-spec only issue.

Sorry for the crappy quality photo but the Dongar adapter knock on wood works pretty well to power my dashcam. I installed it and decided to run the USB port to the outside so that I can easily swap in the future. You can do this by flexing the ventilation grill that you pop off, then feeding...

Ugh... Today I had a stupid person try to merge into me on an off ramp with no indicators. Instead of slamming the brakes I accelerated ahead of him as he basically did his best to run me off the road. Anyway, the moron followed me to the gas station where I was filling up and decides to go...