Changing to Akebonos drastically reduced that yucky black dust. No squeals, either.

Does anyone have any feedback on the quality of sound improvement with Pioneers? I've been considering those particular 3-ways, as well as Infinity Reference 6032cf and the Polk db651. (The Polks...

My only experience in this realm is that I've sat in the '08 and later seats. Those seats are truly heavenly.

Good luck and keep posting on your progress. My '05 seats are still in pretty good...

In my '05, I'm fully satisfied with my NGK BKR6EIX Iridium IX spark plugs. The engine runs smoothly, and mileage and acceleration are quite good.

As a general rule from my past experience doing ranch irrigation work, two hose clamps are better than one when higher pressures are involved.

Sorry, misread your message about not being able to order online. Having vision problems and don't always see all the words. :eek:

$10.95 plus shipping at IPD. See http://www.ipdusa.com/prodtype.asp?CAT_ID=1273&numRecordPosition=0&categorycrumbs=968

2004 Honda CR-V, AWD. No repairs in 7+ years. Good in snow with Hankook Optimo tires. Seats not as comfy, though.

Had my timing belt, serpentine and water pump replaced at dealer in Salt Lake during the last week of December for $992. Went the dealer route, even though it cost a little more than independents,...

On mine, crown gear replacement and the re-sealing ran a total of $2200 (dealer). :eek:

M+S-rated means 'all season.' They're rated for "light" snow.

Ceramics will give you cleaner wheels. A good brand like Akebono or Hawk will provide at least OEM stopping power.

If you believe that (or drive like) your brakes are fundamentally a...

Longest I've ever had a battery last in any car was six years (Nissan). And it seems like I always ended up replacing them when they died in mid-winter.

The original in my 2005 XC70 was a...

There was no mention of burnishing the pads/rotors immediately after the install. Perhaps a factor? At the least, it might have cleaned up the rust.

My usual method is to drive a mile at...

Although I had some substantial concerns about oil consumption, as of now the oil level has stabilized. Will continue to monitor....which is about all I can do at the moment. :confused:

I got my T-IV from Amazon, for just under $5. Shipping was free with Amazon Prime. Got my rotors and pads the same way.

Xilikon: "I took the opportunity to inspect the braking system and here's the things needing fixing...next spring"

Some of the items on your list appear to demand more immediate attention for...

Generically, a switch is often provided to safely turn off the current when removing/installing a fuse. Were there any higher-amp fuse slots vacant?

Had tightened the rod for the turbo just one full turn. Didn't expect to lose much in the way of MPG.

Guess what? Lost about 3-4 MPG. Perhaps I was just too lead-footed with that tempting...

Here is the image from the IPD site. It is a top view of the part. The leading edge is at the bottom.

http://www.ipdusa.com/uploads/images_products_slideshow/fullsize_3013.jpg

Installed a lower engine cover from IPD. It was missing when I bought the car...probably taken off by the PO during the summer and never replaced.

This one seems to have quite a few vent...

Being a newbie, I recently spent some time researching through this forum's collective wisdom about the "W." The consensus was that it should never be used, due to the risk of transmission damage....

I had the 'light dragging sound' for the first few blocks when I did a neighborhood test drive. After a few maniacal stops the sound went away. Got my brake system flushed and bled, then spent the...

Just in case it helps, here is a link to the 59 wheels that TireRack shows for a P2 XC70:
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Found a less expensive alternative on Amazon. $52. See http://www.amazon.com/Walky-Guard-Barrier-Automotive-Safety/dp/B0039U7NOO/. I've been using it a week and it works, with slight modification....