Topic: What did you do to your car today?

[ArticSteve]

Those are very nice.  Still could use for a little tightening.  I'm not seeing much of an obstacle in this instance.

[rrocket]

Those are very nice.  Still could use for a little tightening.  I'm not seeing much of an obstacle in this instance.

Those little nibs dent the oil filter soooo easily. 

[rrocket]

I also have both of these styles too!  A lifetime of accumulating tools...

[Firm]

I have those too, and they are usless on oil filter IMO. Last week though, I discovered that the rubber strap style one is awesome on loosening or tightening those big PVC unions they use on pool and hottub pumps.

[redman]

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NoTo...I got all those but they can not access this particular filter based on it's location. I did end up buying a recommended universal socket style filter remover based on feedback. The three finger type will only loosen and I want a mild tighten option with a tool since I can't properly access the filter by hand for a good hand tighten.


Universal oil filter wrench (application 63mm~83mm)

[redman]

Updated my Navigation system.

Was surprised after reading the instruction that the unit has a hidden slot for the DVD behind the blue cover. (Below CD\DVD slot as shown in picture)



Was tired of punching in address and coming up empty. I'm now running the latest updated April 2014 East Coast DVD. It's available only via Kenwood http://store.kenwoodusa.com/catalog.php?id=1209. Comes with 3 DVD Canada/USA

Unless one can get a DVD copy of the only one I needed (East Canada) for a nominal fee. 

[blur911]

     I did end up buying a recommended universal socket style filter remover based on feedback.
Universal oil filter wrench (application 63mm~83mm)

I have a very similar one from Princess Auto, it works quite well.

[Triple Bob]

Took it to my favorite quick detail place.

Do it yourself lazy ass! 

[Snowman]

Took it to my favorite quick detail place.

Do it yourself lazy ass! 

  Agreed...I spent two hours on my quick DIY detail today  Nice day.

[KD]

A. With two young children I don't have the time.

B. For $21 it's too good a deal to pass up!

 

 ...where did you take it?  Mexico? 

[Snowman]

A. With two young children I don't have the time.

B. For $21 it's too good a deal to pass up!

 

A hand job for $21?

[aquadorhj]

A. With two young children I don't have the time.

B. For $21 it's too good a deal to pass up!

 

A hand job for $21?

holy sh1t. that's good deal.

[Solstice2006]

A. With two young children I don't have the time.

B. For $21 it's too good a deal to pass up!

 

Applaud!  These guys don't realize the lack of time we have.  Washing the car is at the bottom of my list.  Even though I find it a major stress reliever.  Guess I have been putting off washing it, because I have very little stress now.  Getting both kids in bed by 8:30 is probably the most stressful! 

I used to know a place that did a similar job for $20.  Including a quick little vacuum of the floor mats, and seats.  Now it's new owners, and they don't do a hand wash. 

Some really money to be made on my street if there was more teenagers. Washing cars, cutting lawns, snow removal, leaf clean up, painting.  My street is all old people, or early 30s with young kids. 

[Solstice2006]

This is kind of funny.  I have to take my Mazda5 next week to Honda.  So my brother can detail it for me after work.  Want the car looking as good as possible, when I go to the Mazda dealership to possibly trade it in. 

[Solstice2006]

need a franchise in Burlington or Oakville.  People around here would pay more.  I have a friend who lives in Waterloo, is it just me, or is the traffic weird there.  Like the road layout.  He lives like at the other end of town.  So I have to go through the whole town to get there, not many exits off the highway...

[Snowman]

A. With two young children I don't have the time.

B. For $21 it's too good a deal to pass up!

 

A hand job for $21?

A bunch of Portuguese guys. It's awesome. Dave told me about it and we all bring our cars there. For the price it's not even worth doing your own wash.

Morris car wash. I always get the #3 ;-)

Also, Snowman, $21 is the same price your wife charges for a hand job   

Based from experience the Portuguese are one the hardest working people....who actually take pride in their work people that I have ever met. I grew up with many children of miners up north that were recruited because no Canadians wanted to work in the mines in the 1970's. Its interesting that some of the best contractors here in Oakville are Portuguese as well. 

[Bubba]

Had Continental Extreme Winter Contact winter tires installed this morning.

[Solstice2006]

Had Continental Extreme Winter Contact winter tires installed this morning.

Good buy, my Mazda6 and Mazda5 had them.  When I sold the 6, I transferred them to the 5. 

[DriverJeff]

Had Continental Extreme Winter Contact winter tires installed this morning.

Had those on my 335i too.  I liked them well enough.  They're a good deal right now too, so I'll probably pick them up next week for my ...   

[normancw]

Had Continental Extreme Winter Contact winter tires installed this morning.

Had those on my 335i too.  I liked them well enough.  They're a good deal right now too, so I'll probably pick them up next week for my ...   

M235i ?