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    Chevy Volt?

    People here said Chevy Cruze won't last long, so what about the Volt? What about resale value on the Volt? If it doesn't catch fire before I sell it
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    I stopped buying Fuel Injector cleaner......

    Agreee with you. But are all Supers" the same?
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    Where buy TGMO in US/CA/los angeles cheaper?

    Some recommend this. Online? Or (expensive?) dealer parts departments? Is there manufacturer/distributor for this?
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    high mileage dexron vs regular?

    -According to label they have different additives, seal conditionersm etc. -Changed fluid every 30,000 miles. Camry transmission in good condition 155,000 miles. My transmission is not leaking. -High mileage engine oil sounds like it might swell seals in (damage?) good condition. What about...
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    Used Camry Hybrid - Metro city use = Double MPG

    You said "Note that I'm selling the Hybrid in this scenario before the battery warranty is up. All other maintenance is comparable and thus left out for simplicity." You have to include cost of buying a NEW CAR if you sell befor the battery warranty is up so YOU'RE NOT SAVING ANY MONEY (I believe)
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    Give dog up or beg?

    think the problems is not the $65 but "each year the Vet(s) want complete evaluations just to tell me whats wrong. $250. " You need to evaluate where Your money goes. Maybe you can find a cheaper vet or younger technician who knows how to work on them.
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    loosen lugnuts with torque wrench?

    thanks this is what I wanted
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    how to wash/spray car with mineral free water?

    I saw the dealer had some contraption but not sure what it is.
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    loosen lugnuts with torque wrench?

    To tighten to 100 ft lb, can I get 25-250 ft lb wrench? I read it might be less accurate than 25-150 ft lb wrench.
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    loosen lugnuts with torque wrench?

    If tightning torque is 80 ft/lb, can I set it to 100 to loosen it? Or should I use a different wrench (what would this be called)
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    how to wash/spray car with mineral free water?

    I have distilled water (for drinking) and I want to use it for a car wash. Is there some sprayer I can buy? The weed pesticide sprayers don't work I think.
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    Tire wear vs speed

    i think its a combination of car model, suspenpension design, road surface. i had a bmw like this. german cars are more performance oriented-- tradeoffs. you could change car for better life or deal with it.
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    Maiden voyage of my new products; mostly impressed

    When would you use Collinite 845 vs Nufinish?
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    Lot of scratches

    Yes maybe paint breaking down. It looks like wrinkles/roof& hood is fine. Sometimes I put boxes on top of trunk, I don't know if this caused it.
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    Lot of scratches

    Here is a picture of my trunk Should I use car-specific paint or clear coat? (FWIW I live in California)
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    Mercedes- Shell 134 or Valvoline maxlife?

    For 1990-2000 cars, are they equally good? I believe forum said one was semi-synthetic, but other met higher spec. I have 4 or 5 speed.
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    Bridgestone Turanza Serenity Plus

    Assymetric. So not as easy to rotate.
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    low mileage infrequent changing of oil

    If car is in storage 1 year, do i have to change fresh oil? some say increased sludge/corrosion but car isn't running.
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