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  1. Scott O'Kashan

    2002 Corolla - Change in Engine Idling Noise

    Another one that posted and never came back. What's going on?
  2. Scott O'Kashan

    2013 Corolla Winter Tires

    To the original poster, you vanished. Where did you go?
  3. Scott O'Kashan

    2003 Corolla - Rim Size

    The narrower rims will pull in on the sidewalls of the tire and pull the shoulders of the tread of the tire, down. This causes the center of the tire to wear out prematurely.
  4. Scott O'Kashan

    Motor Oil Change - 5 Quart Jug vs. 5, 1 Quart Bottles

    Using a 10W-40 in an engine that calls for 5W-20 can cause accelerated engine wear, reduced power, reduced fuel economy, increased emissions, harder winter starting and in a new car under warranty, using the incorrect oil viscosity can void the engine warranty. Which model of Ford is this...
  5. Scott O'Kashan

    VIDEO - Oil Filter Comparison - What's Inside?

    Some short video's showing what is inside of a few competing oil filters vs an AMSOIL Absolute Efficiency Ea oil filter. The results are very eye opening! Below is the link to the product description of the oil filter for many Toyota Corolla's. It has a recommended change interval up to...
  6. Scott O'Kashan

    No, sorry I haven't. Have you tried Google'ing it?

    No, sorry I haven't. Have you tried Google'ing it?
  7. Scott O'Kashan

    2004 Wont Start After Running Out of Oil

    With the engine still rotating, you sure dodged a very expensive bullet! I have also seen modern engines that will not start unless they have adequate oil pressure in order to prevent serious engine damage. With one car I was working with, I had the same issues are you are experiencing and...
  8. Scott O'Kashan

    Defroster Advice Needed

    My first concern is that you have mentioned that wires were, "melted up". What made them melt? If they melted this indicates there is an electrical short in the system somewhere. I'm surprised a fuse didn't blow.
  9. Scott O'Kashan

    Poor Gas Mileage

    How about black/dark smoke coming out the exhaust pipe?
  10. Scott O'Kashan

    Replacing Front Wing?

    Are you referring to the chin spoiler?
  11. Scott O'Kashan

    Poor Gas Mileage

    Ethanol in our fuel reduces fuel economy about 10%. The liberal/socialists actually expect us to believe that burning 10% more fuel is, "good for the environment". When 10% more fuel is being purchased for every vehicle in the U.S., this also means of course that the government is collecting...
  12. Scott O'Kashan

    1991 Corolla - Oil Pressure Light On

    When the oil pressure light comes on, it's alerting you to an inadequate oil pressure situation in the engine. This can result in a destroyed engine and potentially very quickly. I recommend calling the auto center that changed the oil in the car and alerting them to this situation, as they...
  13. Scott O'Kashan

    Poor Gas Mileage

    New tires reduce fuel economy. Having the correct air pressure in the tires is important and can affect fuel economy +/- 10%. Is there any black smoke coming out of the exhaust tailpipe? This would indicate an overly rich condition and this would consume more fuel than needed. Another issue...
  14. Scott O'Kashan

    Poor Gas Mileage

    Many people let their vehicles warm up in the winter before driving them. If you are doing this, as the vehicle sits with its engine running, it is getting exactly zero miles to the gallon, which will drastically reduce the average miles per gallon.
  15. Scott O'Kashan

    Hola!

    Welcome aboard! :)
  16. Scott O'Kashan

    Hello from Canada eh?

    Welcome aboard Tino. :)
  17. Scott O'Kashan

    Aftermarket Alarm Installation Help

    The car alarm you purchased didn't come with installation instructions?
  18. Scott O'Kashan

    How Many Miles Do You Have?

    My gosh, that's almost a collectors item! :)
  19. Scott O'Kashan

    DIY Writeups?

    If you search YouTube you'll find a lot of video's on the very topics you mention. :)
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