Another possibility is that they missed a step in the refining process, we had that around here a few years ago, really messed up a bunch of vehicles... I...
Do you have a hitch yet? I described my installation of a "hidden hitch" trailer hitch I ordered from www.etrailer.com in my message of 7/7/04 with subject...
Like most small cars, my '05 Matrix has a wimpy sounding original equipment horn. Can anybody recommend an aftermarket horn designed to fit this model that...
Went to my local Napa store and they sold me a horn they said would sound "full size car sound" :) Have not installed it yet but plan to this weekend. It is...
... experience ... Mike, I have a Hidden Hitch on my XRS for a utility trailer. Works well. Only concern I have is that it may wear out the clutch if I try to...
... Ray, The OEM horn is a "low" tone - but it is driven by a relay so replacement horns with more db are no problem. I stuck in a Fiamm 132db "high" tone in...
I decided to splurge and get a pair of Sylvania Silverstar replacement 9006 bulbs for my low beams. The low beam light always was puny (high beams are pretty...
The horn was the very first thing I changed on my car. I went to a junk yard and picked up a Ford Econoline horn. Very slight modifications to fit like the...
... I thought the conventional wisdom is that towing puts less additional wear (or risk of damage) on a manual than an automatic. The reason is that on a...
Go to the TinyTravelTrailers group and check message 1462. This person towed a small camping trailer with a Vibe. Stuart ... <mwolfson@b...> ... well....
I towed a 1500 lbs trailer from Barstow, Ca to Wilmington, NC almost 3,000 miles. My car has the hidden hitch,the hidden hitch light kit recommended for the...
First day in my car...almost got t-boned by a guy coming out of an Olive Garden parking lot. The wimpy "Toy" horn annoyed me and did not convey my sentiments...
I have Silverstars on my Hi/low and fogs. Sunshine at night !!! Neutered '03 Toyota Matrix XRS '03 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS '96 Toyota RAV4 '90 Mazda Miata '90...
I hope you dip in the face of oncoming traffic :) David ... From: Toyota_Matrix@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Toyota_Matrix@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jerry...
I notice on the Sylvania website they say that the Silverstars don't last very long. They say that under normal usage patterns the bulbs can last "up to a...
I noticed that LED tail and indicator lights are available now and are direct replacements in the same fittings as the old bulbs. Can't be long before LED...
I used a bunch of Sylvania Silverstars for both fogs and headlights. I had to keep changing the headlight bulbs every 8-10 months. Got sick and tired of it and...
Model #SD-3 Anyone here have this installed? Are they pprone to failure? Anyone hear of any horror stories with the valve failing and all the oil draining out?...
From: Jose Subject: Fram Sure-Drain Oil Drain Plug Model #SD-3 Anyone here have this installed? Are they prone to failure? Anyone hear of any horror stories...
I've never heard of them. What exactly does it do? I would think that removing a bolt to drain the oil would be as simple and trouble free as it gets. Bill H. ...
Thanks! Regards, Jose (Sent via Sprint Treo650) ...... Original Message ....... On Mon, 7 Nov 2005 07:04:14 -0800 (PST) jerry g <sixthgearman@...> ... ...
Hi Bill, I do my own oil changes too. I've got it down to almost no spills, but when it comes to draining, I usually let the car sit over night so I get every...
Thanks, that makes more sense. I'll have to take a look at it. Bill H. 05 Base Manual (x2) ... __________________________________ Start your day with Yahoo! -...
... replacement ... (high ... Had the Silverstars for about a week now. I had read that they were not as good (either longevity or illumination) as the Osrams...
I was wondering about the possibility of new colors or features myself. But I think I'll be handing on to mine for a while. My last vehicle carried me for 17...
Me too. If you follow the year to year changes in Consumer Reports, someones one production year for a car can give more problems, or fix them. Since the 2003...