Philadelphia Car Meets
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Joined: May 2008
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From: Philly
hey i got two simple questions:
1. my car now get driven like 2-3 days a week since i've moved. it sits for intervals long enough to flat spot the tires. what are your opinions on an oil changing schedule? should i do it by months now instead of miles?
2. my passenger side front strut is squeaking a lot (i think it may be the humidity today mainly). what can i do about it?
1. my car now get driven like 2-3 days a week since i've moved. it sits for intervals long enough to flat spot the tires. what are your opinions on an oil changing schedule? should i do it by months now instead of miles?
2. my passenger side front strut is squeaking a lot (i think it may be the humidity today mainly). what can i do about it?
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Joined: May 2008
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From: Philly
I assume its work 2nd, run 4th?
Last to run sucks and is good at the same time. There should be lots of rubber down by then making it easier to follow but it also may be getting greasy by that point. We'll find out... All I know is I'm ready, Jersey was the last one I did.
that etown ax seems like it was a year ago already...
let me know what you want me to bring on Sunday.
Looks like its only EVOs & STI's in BSP this time and they're out numbered 2:1, hopefully we'll dominate the class and leave those slowbies in the dust!
let me know what you want me to bring on Sunday.
Looks like its only EVOs & STI's in BSP this time and they're out numbered 2:1, hopefully we'll dominate the class and leave those slowbies in the dust!
do the evo-X have that much problems? I was so thinking about trading in my IX for one but all i hear is little things go wrong with it but they all add up and that makes me think 3time b4 buying....i got my fingers crossed for ya bro!
The positives far outweigh the negatives. I've learned that people just like to b!tch!
I would call a few body shops or dealerships to see if they can point you in the right direction.
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Joined: Apr 2008
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From: PA
Dan,
1) Don't worry about flat spots on the tires, it would have to sit there for months before that would be an issue. Even then after a little bit of driving they smooth out. My Mom's car sits for months on end and its never been an issue for her.
As far as changing oil goes, I only put about 6k on my car a year and still do my oil changes by mileage. Todays synthetic oils are extremely tough. There not going to break down by sitting there, esp with our turbo cars that create a ton of heat any moisture that does get inside will burn off. Thats the way I look at it at least...
2) Take that ish to the dealer, your car is stock. Try to get them to replace it.
Good Luck
1) Don't worry about flat spots on the tires, it would have to sit there for months before that would be an issue. Even then after a little bit of driving they smooth out. My Mom's car sits for months on end and its never been an issue for her.
As far as changing oil goes, I only put about 6k on my car a year and still do my oil changes by mileage. Todays synthetic oils are extremely tough. There not going to break down by sitting there, esp with our turbo cars that create a ton of heat any moisture that does get inside will burn off. Thats the way I look at it at least...
2) Take that ish to the dealer, your car is stock. Try to get them to replace it.
Good Luck
i wasn't over concerned about the oil changing bit. it's just been on my mind lately.
pete, it takes me about 7-10 miles of driving around 60-70 to smooth the tires out after it's been sitting....i am not concerned about that either just an observation.
so you think the strut noise could be an actual issue rather than needing a lube? i will drive out to fred beans in doylestown to get it checked. too bad i can't rely on dtown...it is so much closer...but that service manager is a serious d!ck. He'd look out the window at my car and say it's fine.
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Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Philadelphia
Matt had his done by oakes, he's popped up in here recently. I'm putting mine in his hands here sometime soon, just gotta figure out the best time to do it.
And seriously you neglect this thread for a day and there's 80+ new posts. It's crazy, hurts my mind to keep up with everything.
Those of you who went to atco last night, how'd the times turn out?
And seriously you neglect this thread for a day and there's 80+ new posts. It's crazy, hurts my mind to keep up with everything.
Those of you who went to atco last night, how'd the times turn out?
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From: Chester County, PA
