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Can you apply 476 paste wax using PC 7424 with a black pad? How easy or tough it is and what to watch for? Also, anyone use IsoPropanal wipe down prior to this (after polishing)? any tips for that?

I used summer fluid for wiper fluid few months ago and apparently did not use it all up before winter arrived. There is still some left over and began to freeze up on me. So I poured 3/4th of Rain-X deIcer fluid (upto -40c?) jug into the washer fluid reservoir yesterday but still doesnt work...

I spent all weekend sprucing up my vehicle in the name of paint care. My back still hurts.. just thinking about it hurts. But hey the car looks awesome. Here's what I did. 1. Wash using armorall car wash liquid. 2 buckets (one for plain water rinsing) and soft bristled brush with lots of...

I have mothers 3 step products - 1. Pre Wax Cleaner 2. Glaze and sealant 3. Carnuba wax I also have Zymol Cleaner Wax (zurtle wax) and not sure where it fits in the above. Can it replace step1 or are there any disadvantages of applying step2 after cleaner wax? Or can it come after step1 and 2?

Need some help folks.. Can anyone suggest steps to be taken for laying to thick coat of wax for winter protection? or in detailing in general? We get bombarded out here in winter with tons of salt so needless to say I have a week or so left before I can get my 07 mitsu outlander ready. BTW, I...

Did my oil change yesterday. Poured 5 litres in my mitsu outlander even though it is spec'd for 4.4 ltrs (including filter). I know you are supposed to put the right amount and later add more as and when required.. But, I always pour in 5 quarts (4.75 ltrs) and usually get about 4 quarts...

Here's an easy way to find an equivalent filter in a different brand.. Filter cross reference All you have to do is copy paste the reference number shown next to your known filter # and search for it. Make sure that you do not type the reference number in the find search box (dont ask)...

I dont understand this.. Went to Canadiantire and looked up their filter guide before buying QS14461. Checked QuakerState website just for kicks and their online guide points to 14610 for same vehicle (mitsubishi outlander). I am confused.. I am not sure which one to trust. If 14461 turns out to...

Here is latest UOA (ASL 5W30) run for 12,600 km which is roughly 7900 miles. Note that the previous for 12000km (7500 mi) was Amsoil ASM 0w20 and further to the right (6000 km 3750 mi) is M1 5w20. This vehicle is spec'd for 5w20 but I figured that during summer 5w30 is fine.. Winters do...

My last UOA came in with a trace of fuel maybe due to stop and go traffic but not sure. Perhaps coincidence but flash point and viscosity were lower than expected as well. IIRC, I had summer tires switched back on just before the oil change and they were reading 20 PSI(deflated for storage)...

Here is the report from BlackStone for my second UOA. Values on the right are from M1 UOA with 6000 KM (3750 mi). Oil was used for 5 months roughly. Oil sample was taken cold (just reversed the vehicle before draining the oil). As usual less oil came out than I put in. It doesnt seem to...

5w30 SL with 12 tbn and can be used in Gas engines. Seems like a good one to me.. https://www.amsoil.com/storefront/hdd.aspx Whats the catch?

Vehicle is 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander which has 27000 KM (1 mile = 1.6 km). Read somewhere that it is a good idea to replace factory fluids early. We are not talking about engine oil here btw. Had a drain and fill on the following: 1. ATF - Drained about 4 litres and refilled with factory...

My first UOA YaY... Oil: M1 5w20 mostly (there's a hint of gtx 5w20 in there) how long: 2.5 months 6k km = 3750 miles conditions: 80% city heavy traffic 20% normal

After debating and reading a ton of stuff.. I wound up with something that I didnt plan on Nonetheless am happy as a clam with them michelins. Awesome is all I can say.. Weather has been [censored] ever since I got em and am glad that I will be getting my money's worth. Oh and I got 100 bucks...

I have for some reason or the other kept switching brands/viscosities ever since I bought my new car back in feb. Is there a problem I am looking at in the future? Shouldnt be but wanted to check..

Apart from the obvious condensation causing sulphuric and nitric acids? I understand TBN goes down quick since more of the alkyl components get depleted while neutralizing the acid. But what else happens? Reason I ask is I started a new job which requires me to take a train to downtown (unless...

I was wondering if 0w30 does everything as well as 5w20 and more... low cSt at 40 deg helps with cold starts and prevents startup wear. While high cSt at 100 is better for protection considering hot temps, shearing, fuel dilution etc. What do you folks think? Thick oils such as GC are probably...

I have been noticing this trend where in folks come in and post their UOAs only to see couple of replies/comments/questions. While this section gets ton of traffic... not much seem to be going on in UOA section. Are people not aware of that section much? I'd like to see which oils are...

Anyone has info on tech2000 0w30 synthetic oil? I cant seem to find any specs for it. I believe it is called supertech stateside while walmart canada calls it tech2000. Some say its re-refined oil as it is made by safety kleen canada which seems to specialize in industrial waste management...