Recent content by 98 Joes

No problem. Their address is: Griot's Garage, Inc. 3500-A 20th Street E. Tacoma, WA 98424 They are actually in Fife. From the High School driving South on 20th Street. Go past the BMW dealership and the Costco Business warehouse. They are located in the second to last row of business...

That's a great idea to call Griot's. They will be more than happy to help you decide what products would work for you. I'm fortunate that I live only 5 minutes from them, but I ask questions all the time.

It sounds like you need to step up to #2 or maybe #1 polish. One of the nice things Griot's polish and the Porter-Cable polisher is it's nearly impossible to harm the paint. You were right to start with #3 and see if that removed the swirls. I'd try #2 next and see how that works out. Here's...

I've given this a lot of thought over the past week and I want to address the last message (this will probably will be my last one also). 1. If you read the manual, some of the automatic transmissions DID come with gaskets installed. Book says to torque them to 51 in/lbs. I did this instead...

Not that this will help much now, but always use the mildest formula first. I think the WD-40 suggestion is great. That stuff won't do any damage. If that doesn't work, try some carwash soap straight and a sponge. I don't think you damaged anything though. The dull spots are probably gone...

I was just getting ready to change mine also. You saved me hunting for it. THANKS!!!!

Thanks. I did my filter and fluid change today. Book doesn't tell you that you need to undo the front sway bar mounts. It's easy though. And I didn't need to remove the bolt from the dipstick bracket either. Oh well. you live and you learn. I was surprised to see magnets installed in the...

Maybe they're commiting suicide? :)

Thanks for the welcome. So far, I love the 4Runner. Slow is right, but I don't care. Sometimes it's actually fun to watch them Hondas go blasting by me. And the view down into some of those cars is. . . well. . . pretty nice.

Ok, this is really going to make me look old. But when I started driving in the '70's, I knew a guy who bought a 'turbo-charger' for his fuel line. All it did was swirl the fuel through a strainer. Claimed it added 50 HP and got 15% better mileage. I see things haven't changed. I do love...

I couldn't have said it better myself. Griot's products are 100% silicone free. The added beniefit is they seem to last much longer than the cheaper stuff. I think they use much less water also.:) I'm starting to sound like an employee of Griot's.

Gregg, Since you also live in Seattle, (actually I'm in Puyallup) try contacting Griot's Garage in Fife. They sell great products for keeping you ride looking great. They have a vinyl treatment that contains zero silicone, is not greasy and might get rid of the streaks. It might take a...

The microfiber cloth works great on the inside windows. It will remove all that film that accumulates on the windows from the vinyl. I've picked up microfiber cloths from just about every place that sells car stuff. Schucks/Kragen/Checker (depending on your locale) has them, GI Joes, Wal-Mart...

All of Griot's sessions are free. This was for the BMW club, but they do it all the time for various clubs. They even will make an appointment to show you what you're interested in on your vehicle. The down side is they only do a small area. You get to buy products and take them home to...

I use plain water and a microfiber cloth. No need for windex or any cleaner. When the cloth gets dirty, toss it in the washer wth a little soap and no softener. I've never have streaks with this method.