There have been many improvements in the auto industry and one noticeable change is the diesel engine. The modern diesel engine is quieter, cleaner and more efficient than its predecessors but is it a better buy compared to a gasoline? Recently, my wife traded up her 2002 BMW X5 3.0i for a 2011 BMW X5 […]
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When the maintenance wrench comes on or the vehicle has received an oil and filter change the maintenance minder system will need to be reset. Here are the instructions: 1) Turn the ignition to run (one click before starting the engine). 2) Press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel repeatedly until the engine oil
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Asbestos brakes – an option for brake pad replacement most repair shops are aware of as a cheaper alternative to OEM or even ceramic brake pads. Over the past week in Canada, attention has been brought to the re-introduction of brake pads containing asbestos in the province of Ontario. Asbestos pads have been banned for
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Consumers are keeping their vehicles longer and for an average of 8.5 years. This is a clear indication of the economic turbulence of the past few years but this is also an indication of the longevity of the modern gasoline engine. I just finished reading an article on the Quaker State 400 000KM cash back
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It’s Saturday afternoon and I am in the lineup of a drug store. There are three cash counters but only one is open at the moment. The cashier is working to reduce the lineup of six people as quickly as possible. There’s a problem – the next customer in line did not receive her double
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2011 Honda CR-Z After servicing the 2012 CR-Z (not to be confused with the CR-V) you can reset the oil life indicator % by doing the following: 1. Turn the ignition on (do not start the engine). 2. Display the engine oil life % by repeatedly pressing the (up(i)/down) buttons on the lower right of
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When the maintenance wrench comes on or the vehicle has received an oil and filter change the maintenance minder system will need to be reset. Here are the instructions: 1) Turn the ignition to run (one click before starting the engine). 2) Press the SEL/RESET button on the steering wheel repeatedly until the engine oil
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We are in the age of the smart phone. This device has become ubiquitous and is a tool for consumers to find information – instantly. There is a great app that has been created to connect consumers to fast lubes – myBeepBeep. The thought behind this application is to give consumers a visual of where
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We are definitely entering a more conservation keen era in the consumer oil industry. Take for example, the emerging trend of recycled motor oils aimed at consumers who want to participate in a greener oil change. These oils are derived from 50 % recycled automotive motor oil. The idea is simple – re-use to help
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An often overlooked part of the sales process is the payment. Recently, I made a purchase at an office supply store and just before quoting what I owed, the cashier asked if I would like to purchase any stamps. I gave it a quick thought and said yes. Let’s take this back to the
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