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Klennop is right. Coming from a German car enthusiast I really like the B5 S4s, but it's an expensive proposition when those turbos fail. Many S4s of that vintage probably won't have the original turbos anyway, but if they haven't been replaced, you're looking at $5K minimum for parts and...

I recently installed some 9012 and 9011 HIR bulbs in my '03 and I must say I'm very pleased with the light output in both high and low beam modes. I ordered my set from candlepowerinc.com for $100, which includes Toshiba 9011s and 3rd gen Philips 9012s. The color temp is around 3500K for both...

Having used both the Revos and the A/T2s, I have to say that I've been thoroughly impressed with the Michelins so far. I recently discovered a small screw in one of the Revo's sidewalls that wasn't repairable, but because Costco no longer carries the Revos, I decided to give the A/T2s a try...

Has anyone else experienced a sticky lock cylinder on the rear hatch? I've noticed that when I insert my key into the hatch's keyhole and turn it, there's a lot of resistance- almost like the cylinder is coated with a really viscous syrup or something. If I let go of the key, it won't spring...

Thanks jharris. I didnt realize the Goodyear site had a product application search.

03 V6 serpentine belt part number I'm looking to replace my 03 V6's serpentine belt and heard some good things about the Goodyear Gatorback belts. I searched for part numbers but I only saw info for Gatorbacks for the v8 engines. Does Goodyear make a Gatorback belt for the V6 and if so, does...

Thanks guys. I actually changed them yesterday and it wasn't as bad as I thought. I took off the pastic engine cover and also disconnected a few hoses to make it easier to get to the driver's side plugs. One hose in particular made it tough to disconnect the rearmost plug harness. It took me...

Excuse my ignorance, but this is my fist attempt at changing plugs. Thanks to the helpful posts here, my front and rear diff and transfer case fluid change was a success! I'm about to change the plugs on my '03 V6 and I believe I have all the necessary tools. The passenger side seems easy...

Jake got me a great deal on 7 qts of Amsoil 75W-90 gear oil. Just changed my front and rear diff and transfer case fluids this weekend. Great product and fast and friendly service. Be sure to contact Jake for all your Amsoil needs! Steve

I'm a newbie when it comes to nav systems, so I aplogize if this question is a basic one. I've got my eye on the Eclipse AVN5435 nav unit and I'm curious to know what happens when you venture off-road with it. I like to explore a lot of backcountry 4WD trails, most of which probably aren't on...

The deck is color adjustable so you can change it to the stock amber color.

Does anyone know much about the new Pioneer headunits for the '06 Scion TC's? Apparently the standard unit has a rotary volume control knob and a mini jack to plug in your ipod, but the jack is in the center console of the car. The optional upgraded headunit has 3 rotary knobs and you can...

With so many incidents, you would think it has something to do with me, but I can assure you it doesn't. I've never had a single sticker attached to my car and I'm probably too courteous when it comes to parking. If I ever pull in crookedly, I always straighten out. I don't make myself a...

What gauge would you recommend for a set of jumper cables? I may be way off base, but I would imagine that an SUV requires a thicker set of cables than a passenger car. Would 8 gauge suffice?

I have a 2 channel Alpine amp hooked up to the stock non-JBL head unit along with some 6.5" Infinity Reference components in the front. Realizing that the stock deck won't provide you with clean sound, I am still a little annoyed at the electrical "hissing" noise that comes through the speakers...