Recent content by VSG

I'm going to have to disagree. 1 - The IS300 doesn't suck in the snow, the tires it comes with do. Put a set of good snows on it, and it won't be worse than any other car. 2 - I think you actually have more control with a RWD car in the snow than FWD (keep in mind that I am talking about a...

Thanks for the info. Good to know there's enough clearance without needing to fully remove it. The plastic was breaking where it's bolted to the valve cover (or was it the intake manifold?), so that's why I was a bit cautious about just pushing it out of the way to get access to the inner...

I started this job but haven't completed it yet. What did you do for the wires (contained in the hard plastic channel) that feeds the injectors? I found the clip near the back of the engine that allowed me to move whole wiring harness slightly. I was planning to just put it out of the way to...

I just switched to all-seasons from A/Ts last year and loved the difference (except in the snow). Plus I have a second set of wheels, so I don't plan on switching back to A/Ts. Thanks for linking that thread, hopefully I can find something in there.

What does everyone recommend for a snow tire? I currently have 265/70/16 all seasons and I wasn't impressed with their performance in the snow last year (4WD doesn't help with stopping). So I'd like a dedicated snow tire. I plan to do a lot of driving through snow, slush, and ice. I don't...

I can't believe I didn't think of that! Definite brain fart. I figured it was normal, just couldn't figure out what. The fans in the cars I've owned have all been barely audible. So I guess it just never occurred to me that the fan would be that noticeable when driving at low speeds. It...

This is kind of a goofy question, but something I've noticed with V6s in trucks and SUVs in general. When I first start up the 4Runner and drive off the idle is a bit higher (normal for any cold start), and the engine seems a lot louder for the first few seconds. It does not sound broken or...

I found this when I was searching for ways to transport a motorcycle. Ended up getting the Versahaul VH-55 (like the one pictured above). I have to say I was impressed with how sturdy it was. I picked up a 400 or so pound motorcycle, drove an hour to my friend's house where it sat for 2...

I had a similar issue with a Honda Civic. It was the main relay. That sends power to the starter, fuel pump and fuel injectors. What was happening was that when the cabin warmed up (either sitting with the windows closed or driving for a while and then stopping at a gas station) some of the...

I'm having a somewhat similar problem. If I've been driving a while, turn off the truck and then start it again, it will stutter a bit then start. The RPMs kind of drop down when starting, but then it'll run. Sounds like it might be a vacuum leak or some sort. How does one look for a vacuum...