use your block heater in the winter time. If its really cold (-25c) I will plug my car in for 1/2 hour before I start it, the cars temps seem to rise to operating temp much faster after that and the start up is smooth.
I just installed a set of 3mm spacers last weekend. My center caps on the back wheels kept falling off because of the dust cap on the hub. I didnt notice any difference with the spacers on, and I was still able to get 6 turns on my lugs so I dont think I need longer studs.
Adding spacers...
I got mine from a "drug" store, the one that sells bongs-n-such.
It can measure 0-100grams, with a 0.1gram deviation. They run anywhere from $100 -$500 cdn
edit: they are commonly referred to as jewelry scales.
You shouldnt get a CEL with the vibrant as it has a cat, did they extend your 02 sensor? If you reset the ecu (disconnect the -ve terminal on your battery and put your foot on the brake pedal for 15 seconds and reconnect), the CEL should go away as long as your o2 sensor was extended.
As for...
Not true, I had some outrageous brokerage fees from UPS so I called them to inquire about the costs and the guy on the phone realized someone messed up the amount by $10 extra. When I sent the money in I sent the amount the guy on the phone quoted but 3-4 months later a collection agency phoned...
1. Never use UPS
2. Always ship via air mail as brokerage fees are included in air mail (from what Ive been told)
3. Never use UPS
Ive been hit with the some big brokerage fees from UPS, and wont use them anymore. I have had good luck with USPS.
My car got tagged last summer in a parking lot by some idiot, now my headlight and bumper have a nice scratch.
How badly would this affect insurance rates to claim it?