Search results

  1. 1

    Any issues using with turbo engines?

    Thanks for the prompt replies and links gents. I'll start with a maintenance dose & go from there. BTW Volvohead , does the 'RL' mean Red Line?
  2. 1

    Any issues using with turbo engines?

    I did a search on the forum but did not find any other threads dealing with my subject line. Are there any problems with adding a maintenance dose of AutoRX to turbo engines? I just picked up a 2003 Mazdaspeed Protege (2.0L with Turbo) tha has only 20k miles on her. She is in immaculate...
  3. 1

    Safe driving: what's in your trunk?

    None of you high speed types listed: - toilet paper or baby wipes. - couple of plastic shopping bags for GP. - spare pack of smokes.
  4. 1

    Rat in my Engine Bay!

    Cats need to eat too!
  5. 1

    Buying gas on an Interstate Highway trek

    ..Target for this driver! Some stations off the beaten path with the 'CHEEP GAZ' sign, pump jockey in coveralls w/lazy eye and banjo music playing inna background tend to make me jumpy! (..Lord, I appologize...)
  6. 1

    I just used PlastX and Power Ball on my headlights

    Gents, Brasso does the same job without the higher price. Been using it for years to clean head light lenses..
  7. 1

    Mini-van recommendations

    Excellent point! Last new car I purchased was in 1992 and I've picked up two other 90'ish vehicles used. All are paid off and are in good shape while still running fine with the common sense maintenance I am able to do. She who must be obeyed was ready for a newer vehicle so I've got a new...
  8. 1

    Overfillinf with AutoRx?

    Thanks for the advice gents. I'll give it a go..
  9. 1

    Overfillinf with AutoRx?

    I did a board search and could not find a previous thread referencing the subject line. I just got my shipment today & an ready to start. Question is: Had the oil changed on Monday and it was fillied to proper level (6 qts). The instrutions on the AutoRx say to add to existing oil but won't...
  10. 1

    Lubrication for interior components...

    Anyone ever need to lube the tracks for their motorized seat belts? My '91 Mazda Protege' has the passive restraint system and being in the desert for 7+ years may have aged the lube in the tracks & attracted lotsa grit. OK operation when its warm but cold weather makes the belts move like pond...
  11. 1

    Damage after red-lining engine?

    Thanks for all the replies folks. I did stray into the red zone and I didn't miss a gear but I'll endeavor to keep myself outta situations like that again! Nice to know that my Pro can getup & boogie if I need to..
  12. 1

    Damage after red-lining engine?

    Situation is I over-revved my engine this morning e.g. redline is @7000 rpm and I went past redline for about 2-3 seconds. Vehicle is a 1992 Mazda Protege, 1.8L DOHC with 5-spd manual tranny. I immediately shifted to to a higher gear, checked all my gauges and listened for any abnormal noises...
  13. 1

    Who has used Slick50?

    My humble .02 folks; seems the majority of posters (my hand is raised too) actually used Slick 50 in our 'earlier' days before we gained more knowledge. Granted the reports of the Slick 50/Dura Lube shed light on what lots of folks were hoping was a cure for pizz-poor to non existent PM on their...
  14. 1

    Fix my AC

    Don't know if this rehashing an old topic, but has anyone used or know about product reviews for Interdynamics R-134a High Milage AC Booster? I understand about R-134 systems having exacting +- tolerances as well as ensuring you DO NOT add any type of sealant to your AC system. Just trying to...
  15. 1

    Military Avatars

    I'd appreciate an avatar as well. Screen name says it all folks Served '83-'04 and enjoying the 'civilianization' process
Back
Top