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2012 GX is not a direct injection engine. Only the GS is.

Don't discount the backup camera too much. It's pretty handy when you're backing in our out of a tight space. Especially since its a bigger car than the 3.

Also, I wouldn't consider the rain...

Just thought I'd chime in on this to try and help you out. I've got an '11 GT and the shifter does not move at all when pressing or releasing the throttle in any gear. When I first bought my...

Oh really? I was going to ask for a compression test. Too bad, it's a good price for the mileage. Figures there's something wrong with it. Oh well, thanks for the heads up.

Is there something you know about this car? I was considering trading my GT in for it. I haven't looked at it at all so I know nothing about it at this point...

If the there are no noises related to the belt/tensioner and the tensioner is not seized and the belt is not tearing then I wouldn't bother. Especially if you're only keeping it for a year, if it's...

Not really confused, I understand the idea of an OCC. I just dont see the benefit of it for a non-turbo application. Without forced induction, there shouldn't be a major blow-by concern, therefore...

Maybe I'm missing something here but how will an oil catch can prevent carbon build-up? It will keep fuel dilution in the oil to a minimum, which is definitely a good thing. But this won't stop...

Well you have a trailer hitch and a blown transmission, I think they'd put two and two together. Nobody puts a hitch on their vehicle for fun. Only other reason i can think of for a hitch other than...

From the Redline website:

"Popular for BMW, Honda and Acura, Ford Focus, late-model Mini Cooper, Land Rover/Range Rover LT77S, Dodge & Jeep NV1500, NV3500 and NV5600 truck transmissions"

Seems...

Sucks. Just cut the a/c belt off and pull the fuse. Don't need a/c anyway :)

True. But I've heard the RX-8 has had many zoom zoom boom issues. Mostly curious if there's been any issues with the rotary. Or if it's been more reliable than the MS3.

If they're OEM then they won't be directional, so what you did would be the correct way to do it.

Just double check the torque on your lug nuts after a few days of driving (100km or so) and it...

Nice review!

Any reliability or maintenance/repair issues that can be commented on between the two cars?

This is what I'm thinking as well. Our cars don't use the old style pin type switch that's enclosed in a rubber grommet, I took a quick look today. This led me to believe that there a sensor of some...

A bad door lock actuator will not cause the door ajar light to come on. I'm 99% sure of this as the drivers door actuator went bad and stopped working very early on with my mom's '07 MZ3 and was...

You'd want to put the tires with the most tread remaining on the front though. That way you'll wear all 4 tires more evenly and they'll last longer.



Unfortunately not all directional tires...

Yeah that's exactly what I'm talking about. I haven't looked to see if it's on our cars either, I just assumed it is.

Sounds like the stereo is just losing power and starting back up because the hello message shows up when the radio is turned on doesn't it?

Probably just a loose power or ground wire or maybe as...

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I would think this is the easiest and safest way to go.

Yeah don't just throw parts at it without even knowing what the code is. That should be your very first step.

No timing belt on our cars, it's a chain.


Noise sounds like a bearing. Maybe the tensioner pulley bearing or perhaps the alternator bearing. You could try taking the accessory drive belt off...

Not a cheap or easy process to check the synchro, it has to be physically inspected.

What brand/grade of fluid did have put in the transmission?

What do you clean your windows with? Have you applied Rain-X before?

I have noticed that certain glass cleaners and even Rain-X has caused the same thing as you're describing to happen on my car,...

Which actuator are you talking about exactly? The door lock actuator? If you're talking about that, I don't think that actuator is what controls the door ajar light.

Usually there is a switch, of...