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  1. Thread: Artic Coating

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    Re: Artic Coating

    You & I are on the same page. "Should" last five years, but other than marketing hype, there's a shortage of evidence. And a $1k coating that still requires me to "wax" every year isn't worth it to...
  2. Thread: Artic Coating

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    Re: Artic Coating

    I'd love to hear from people who've had this (or a similar higher-end ceramic coating) for a couple of years or more, and get their opinions on longevity. While they always look awesome right out of...
  3. Thread: Artic Coating

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    Re: Artic Coating

    This Wheels.ca article may shed some light: https://www.wheels.ca/news/the-new-way-to-protect-your-paint-in-the-winter/

    <TL;DR version>: Similar to the ceramic coating we hear a lot about.

    Brad.
  4. Re: How long do I have to drive after a new Sensor installed

    A few days seems a little extreme. But most mid-grade or better code readers can tell you the readiness status. When you clear the codes, that also clears the readiness status flags. In order to pass...
  5. Re: Replaced Speedometer Cluster - KMs Cannot Be Transferred

    Notice when you renew your plates there's a spot to put in the odo reading. If/when you went to sell or trade, the "used car package" lists the annual mileages for the renewals. And there are some...
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    Re: Car not starting after leaving it for days

    Yup, my Blackvue would do that to my Jeep after about three full days of sitting, less in the really cold weather. I have one of the battery-savers but I had the cut-off set lower than the Jeep...
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    Re: Airport Mazda of Toronto Service Appointment

    As much as it pains me to say so as a amateur mechanic/DIYer myself, sometimes a trip to the dealer or a trusted specialty mechanic is worth the extra money you're going to throw at them. Glad it...
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    Re: Airport Mazda of Toronto Service Appointment

    That's about a typical oil change price when it includes the inspection.

    You shouldn't be losing coolant. Define "low". Just a bit low in the overflow reservoir, or do you have to keep topping up...
  9. Re: Cruise controls stops working after a few minutes

    No "Check Engine" light? Maybe get a code scanner to see if you're throwing codes (though curious that the light wouldn't come on).
  10. Re: Fyi: Always powered cigarette lighter port has no voltmeter (Gen3)

    https://www.blackboxmycar.ca/collections/dash-cam-cables-clips-hardwiring-kits/products/power-magic-pro-blackvue

    That will work for you. If you need mini-USB out, use this one:
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    Re: Manual Driving Advice

    When you decide you want to take it to the next level, look around for AutoCross (aka Autoslalom) opportunities in the Toronto area. There are a couple of clubs that run events through the year...
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    Re: Manual Driving Advice

    Experiment with, and perfect using the parking brake as your "Hill Hold". It takes a bit of practice to get right, but once you master it you can keep one foot on the clutch, one on the gas, and use...
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    Re: Key fobs won't work but key does?

    Do you have the keyless entry/exit?

    I went through this myself just recently with our 2014 3 GT. Wife was complaining that her fob was becoming non-functional, and died completely pretty quickly...
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    Re: Well, I hit a deer.

    I went through this a few years ago, pondering buying & repairing a written-off car. The problem is that if the insurance company writes it off, it's entered into the licensing system as "salvage"...
  15. Re: Any recommended places for Ceramic Coating and Blacking out Chrome?

    I'd be curious to hear from people without financial interest on the actual benefits of this "ceramic coating" thing. I can read Marketing bafflegab as well as the next guy, but some real thoughts on...
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    Re: Speedy windshield repair

    I've had to have several windshields replaced over the years for various reasons, and in every case I could deal directly with a windshield shop and pay *less* than what my deductible would be...
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    Re: Dashcam via USB

    By "USB Route", you mean plug into the USB port on the car's audio system? That's probably going to be pushing it a bit. Check your camera's specs to see what the current demand is. Your stereo's...
  18. Re: need to change brakes and rotors - help requested :)

    20,000km left on your current set is a year for "average" drivers. You probably have months of life left, so I wouldn't be in a huge rush. Unless you're getting vibration, noise or having trouble...
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    Re: Car code scanners

    Call the service counter, explain you've only had the car a very short time, and see if you can get them to have you in for a quick code scan. If it looks like something actually needs to be fixed,...
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    Key Fob battery lifespan

    2014 GT. In addition to the normal key fob functions, this also has the passive entry/exit with auto-lock (locks when you walk away from the vehicle) and the unlock button on the two doors. Wife was...
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    Re: GENERAL QUESTION ON TOWING

    There were a series of news articles about this very subject in the Ottawa area just recently. Mostly related to people getting towed from the Ontario side to the Quebec side, but generally related...
  22. Re: Mazda recalling 2.2M vehicles due to trunk damper corrosion issue

    My wife was at our local dealership the other day with our 3, and asked (again) about making an appointment for her Mom's CX-5 for the recall (she's 86, so we do all car-related stuff).
    So the deal...
  23. Re: Humming noise from front passenger wheel area

    If you're at highway speed and hear the noise, and then (gently!) sway the steering back and forth, does the noise come & go, or change? Sounds almost like classic bearing noise to me in one or more...
  24. Re: Hit a deer, car is a total loss...looking for help :(

    Road Kill needs to have some "prep work" done to it *very* quickly (like, within hours or even quicker) to prevent the whole thing from going to waste. I won't go into detail to protect the...
  25. Re: Hit a deer, car is a total loss...looking for help :(

    You could tell the insurance company about your upgrades, and they may factor that into what they'll pay you. It definitely won't be anywhere near 100%, but at least you'll save yourself the hassle...
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