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    Toyo Extensa HP sucks in snow

    Toyo Extensa HP suck in deep snow, bad flashbacks to the oem Dunlops, worse than the Kumho ASX, not nearly as good as the Toyo Proxes 4. When it gets deep, these are bad for both starting and stopping. They are quite good in hard rain, deep puddles at hwy speed, bit smoother ride than the...
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    Valvoline Max Life Dex/Merc?

    I see a few posts for V M-L being 'good' but the only one I see in local stores is the one covering Dex III (as noted in Mazda) but no Mazda or Multi-vehicle rating (and I know M-V is not Mercon V). Is this still the right sauce, or do I need to keep shopping? Thanks 02 Protege Auto Tranny...
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    coolant drip, centerline, usual suspects?

    While I have not had any temp or smell issues, yesterday I did notice a small coolant leak in the new snow where I paused to open my garage. It seems to be fairly left/right centered, and I'll back it out for fresh snow and idle it a while later today so I can try to measure where exactly it is...
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    rear abs sensors, bolt size?

    Does anyone know the bolt size/threads for the rear ABS sensors? My bolts in the wheel well came just fine, but the lower pair just broke despite weeks of pre-oiling. I'd rather get the same size to drill and tap instead of "plus 1" since this is the second time the job has been done (first...
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    rear sway bar for 2002 ES

    So my end links are getting creaky and can wait until warmer weather. I may as well work out an upgrade since I need to do half the work anyway. Any suggestions for a modest upgrade to the stock 02 ES rear sway bar? Occasional spirited driving, no longer racing... Thanks
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