Recent content by BDCEquinox

GM does not recommend using any type of additive except for the one they sell. I certainly would not use one if you are not currently observing an issue. If you do use an additive, GM makes one they recommend that is listed in the owners manual. However, in my opinion any PEA containing fuel...

First, smart for verifying you can put fluid in before draining old fluid out. There have been post here in the past about people having trouble with the heat shield but I can't find anything about exactly how to handle it. I think if you take a fresh look at it, you'll figure it out. I often...

Let's not confuse ABS and AEB now.

Thanks, I just wanted to clarify because some folks may say "no issue" but are not using all of the functions to truly mean no issues and/or not have a vehicle with remote start.

At one time they would make the car think the hood was always open. Also, I know in the past these bypasses would disable remote start. Can anyone with one test remote start?

My wife has a 2018 with 1.5 around 150k miles. I don't think she's even had a check engine light since she's owned it. Only "problem" I can think of is when her battery started to get weak she would occasionally get a service traction control message when it did stop/starts. After I replaced the...

Right, but the GM warranties don't cost $1500 or less. Even the GM CPO which primarily offers an extension of powertrain by 40,000 miles is $1,000. If you want the higher end plans that cover more than a few basic parts you're going to shell out the cash. That's why I recommend self-insuring...

One thing I observed about them is that the glue gets warm in the sun and smells like crayons. It took me like a year of smelling that to figure out what it was. It's only done this on our Nox, maybe they tried a new adhesive that year.

Yes, you absolutely need to change the transmission fluid. Oil does not exist that does not break down, burn, or get contaminated, especially the conventional transmission fluid GM uses for factory fills. A vehicle would need to be in absolutely perfect conditions to make a 'lifetime fill'...

What you are asking about is a GM Protection Plan Regarding aftermarket/third party warranties, I know a lot of the aftermarket warranties are difficult to get paid out. And like the GM PP, cover only specific things. My recommendation is for each vehicle you would buy a warranty on, instead...

Even disregarding the bypass PSI, the BOSS is a better filter so it's a good way to go.

That's a good price. One thing to keep in mind is the UPF64R has a 35 PSI bypass and the PF64 is a 22 PSI bypass. The manual calls for PF64. If you have an engine or oil related failure the dealer could very well deny coverage because your oil filter didn't allow enough oil through, especially...

Few factors. Obviously could be lack of rotation. Could also be what the person thinks is worn out. I run my tires down to 2/32 (down to wear bars) as long as it's summer, but sometimes people think worn out is between 4/32 to 5/32 which for some tires is just over 50% of the tread life - a lot...

Just to wrap this up. I put a new vacuum pump on along with the seal where it keys into the camshaft. The seal was pretty tough and not flexible so I'm guessing it was just due to be serviced. The pump on the vehicle was the old style that had a small screen on the oil inlet. Apparently the...

When you start looking, make sure you pop open the drivers side door and look at the information sticker. That will give you the correct size and speed rating for the tire. Using that information, you can start looking around. And don't let people at the tire shop convince you that you can get...