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    Question about tire repair

    The new set arrived at the shop this afternoon so I went and got them mounted. Saved $20 by hauling the worn set home. Once at home, I was able to locate all 4 plugs plus a new puncture (brad nail?) that hasn't done any harm yet. 😬 I didn't notice that nail until I ran my hand down the...
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  8. SparkYellow

    2013~2016 CX-5 Wiring Issues, Help!

    But they don't look right. 😳 The grey piece usually connects to a similar piece with two or three prongs. Here you have two skinny wires with spades and stripped ends. It looks like a DIY fix to connect to the loose wires from the harness. Anything not working? I know someone who can decipher...
  9. SparkYellow

    Favorite 0W-20 engine oil?

    It sounds like one fast & furious collector cup per submission, but up to 4 submissions per household. There are many versions of the cup, the offer is on the one that retails for $15. That makes the oil practically free! 😄
  10. SparkYellow

    SkyActiv Oil Analysis Thread

    Sent my 3K sample in today. If the values for potassium/sodium stay low, I won't go for another report any time soon. One report costs more than one oil/filter change. Regular gas is now over $6/ga in my area. 🤦 As I continue to search and understand how else potassium gets into motor oil, I...
  11. SparkYellow

    2013~2016 CX-5 Wiring Issues, Help!

    Where is the plug at? It looks like the front end below the passenger side fog light assembly. You think something got pulled off when the impact occurred?
  12. SparkYellow

    Favorite 0W-20 engine oil?

    $14 for 5 quarts! That's cheaper than synthetic-blend. 👍👍
  13. SparkYellow

    Tires starting to crack

    I am in the opposite position but the same predicament, 9-year old-car with 182K miles. It doesn't make sense for me to pay for premium tires either. I get nails at least twice a year and the car is AWD. My favorite indie shop quoted me $600+ for a set of Armstrong 215/50R18 ($108/each). The...
  14. SparkYellow

    Question about tire repair

    So there are three ways to fix a puncture: patch, plug, and plug+patch. Mine were only plugs because they were done really quickly. There was no mentioning of a subsequent patch. I will ask the shop owner today when I go back to order a new set from him. ... He said it depends on the location...
  15. SparkYellow

    Question about tire repair

    Folks, is it common for tire shops to plug a puncture instead of patching it? I remember when I was with a different shop years ago, they took the tire off the wheel and glued a small patch from the inside. Now with this shop, I notice a small ball of something protruding from the puncture...
  16. SparkYellow

    Obsessive compulsive car care habits

    @7eregrine Nice fleet! Any more in the garage? My OCD is sometimes about details. 😅
  17. SparkYellow

    Dash Cam Recommendations

    That is so cool! Was there a special event?
  18. SparkYellow

    Skyactiv Owners - Who is on their Original Belt Tensioner?

    Sorry for the detour, for tire pressure I go by this sticker. 😅
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  20. SparkYellow

    Obsessive compulsive car care habits

    Thank you both! Let's see how long it will take me to change the habit. 😅
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