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    New 2016 VW Tiguan

    Signed the paperwork on a lease for a 2016 VW Tiguan for the wife yesterday. With my daughter getting her G2 license (Ontario graduated license program) earlier this month we had discussed her taking over the Jetta, which she has talked about doing for the past couple years now. Bad news is now...
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    Canadian Tire Gas

    Who supplies CTC's gas or do they have their own blends? Just curious....
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    AT Tires with mountain/snowflake

    Looking for some AT tires that are branded with the mountain/snowflake symbol for fall and winter rubber on my F150. So far I have found: BF Goodrich AT KO2 General Grabber AT/2 Any more out there I should be considering.
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    4cy Turbo's in Muscle Cars

    With Ford, the 2015 Mustang is available with the 2.3L EcoBoost and Chev getting ready to release the 2016 Camaro with it's 2.0T, the power output is pretty impressive at 300HP give or take depending on the specific vehicle. According to Ford that is more than the Mustang GT put out in 2005...
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    Ford uses Mobil 1?

    I call my local Ford dealer to inquire about Motorcraft prices for filter and oil just out of curiosity for my new to me F150. Parts guy tells me the price for a MC filter and MC 5W20 Semi-Syn oil. He then says for Full Syn they use Mobil 1. I thought this was pretty interesting as MC has a...
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    Top Tier Gas vs Fuel System Cleaners

    Does it still make sense to use a Fuel System Cleaner over X amount of miles/kms if one constantly uses a Top Tier gas such as Shell or Esso as these petrol's are suppose to loaded with detergents in the first place? Your thoughts......
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    Front end paint protection film

    My new to me 2013 F150 Platinum came with a front end paint protection film to guard against stone chips, etc (3M? maybe Ford factory?) My question is around detailing my new ride. What can and what can't you use on top of the film? I am assuming waxing is ok, but stay away from harsher...
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    Favorite tires you have ever run

    OK...in all your driving history what are the favorite tire you have ever run on? I'll break it up into two sections: Format: Car and truck Current or past tire comment if you so wish Car - General GMAX AS-03 - Current - I'm really, really liking these tires! Truck - Toyo Open Country AT -...
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    Mower runs for 5min then dies

    6.5 hp B&S mower, self propelled - starts okay...runs for 5min then dies, after that, it is hard to start and if it does, it will run for 30-60 seconds and dies. Any ideas on what to check. Air fiilter looks okay.
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    Belated Fathers Day Detail

    A little late, but I detailed the exterior of Dads 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited yesterday morning as a Fathers Day gift. This is what I used: AutoGlym Bodywork Shampoo Meg's Ulimate Compound to fix up some scratchs and stains AutoGlym Super Resin Polish - applied by machine. AutoGlym...
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    General G-MAX AS-03

    Picking up some new rubber that I ordered from Tire Rack for the VW General G-MAX AS-03 225/45/17 Nothing like new tires!!!!!!
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    Irving MAX1 ADVANCED synthetic

    Anybody using this stuff? http://www.coastalbp.com/uploads/file/pdfs/Irving/Infotech_en/1.%20Passenger%20Car%20Engine%20Oils%20(5)/MAX1_ADVANCED_19nov2010.pdf http://www.coastalbp.com/uploads/file/pdfs/Irving/Infotech_en/1.%20Passenger%20Car%20Engine%20Oils%20(5)/ADVANT.pdf I have seen it...
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    VW Filter placement

    I'm all in with "German Engineering" but hiding the air filter in the engine cover is just bad design. It is a 30min job to check your air filter LOL!
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    AAAAGGGGGHHHHHH

    yesterday I stock up on some supplies.....this year I'm giving AutoGlym a good workout. Pick up the shampoo, Super Resin Polish , the Extra Gloss Protection ( Sealant)and the Perfect Palm applicator ( which by the way if you are doing your work by hand is worth it's weight in gold) I do up the...
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    I tried to buy Kendall oil, I really tried!

    So It's time for an OC on the Nitro. Kendall GT-1 has peaked my interest. I'm at the tire shop getting my winters swapped out for my regular set and I see a Kendall sign. I think to my self, I'm in luck. So I inquire about the oil and how much per liter for the Semi & the Full Syn. Price is good...
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    T-Roofs

    What ever happened to the T-roofs....you don't see them anymore.
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    Toyota goes to Le Mans with a hybrid

    Michael Vaughan, Autos.CTV.ca Date: Thursday Feb. 2, 2012 11:28 AM ET Toyota is going back to Le Mans this year and it's taking its chances with the first ever hybrid entry in what I think is the world's most important race. The 24 Hours of Le is the world's oldest "endurance" sports car race...
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    Blenders - question for you.

    For those who create their own Semi-synthetic/ Synthetic blend what ratio of conventional to synthetic oil do you use? Just curious.
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    M1 0W40 vs GC 0W30 vs PU 5W40

    These three seem to be the top dogs for Euro Formulas here in NA For your vehicle, which one and why? Does one really stand out above the others?
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    150 brand-new 1997 Neons uncovered

    http://autos.sympatico.ca/weird-automotive-news/9903/150-brand-new-1997-neons-uncovered-in-singapore There're what car guys call "barn finds" - an old, hidden gem of a car tucked away under a cover in a barn - and then there's this. Tucked away in a warehouse in Singapore. 150 never-driven 1997...
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