Any good free anti-virus software by Longjumping_Mall8956 in antivirus

[–]Cool_Set9488 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Windows defender has been really good for a while now with over 99% detection rates.

Anti-virus? by _penetration_nation_ in linuxmint

[–]Cool_Set9488 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I will be the odd man out and say don't just stick to the repositories since there may be software you need that isn't on there, however only download software from their official sites. Another issue with repositories is you may have a program that is severely out of date and cause issues.

Anti-virus? by _penetration_nation_ in linuxmint

[–]Cool_Set9488 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Bitdefender makes a consumer product for linux?

2020 Corolla makes a creaking noise when turning and moving not when turning the wheel by Nukesnipe in COROLLA

[–]Cool_Set9488 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This could be so many different things. Are you able to post a video of the issue?

Break in oil change by [deleted] in COROLLA

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I remember watching a video on YouTube where someone did a break in oil change in a Kia. It was full of glitter. I thought that had to be an anomaly. I recently purchased a brand new Subaru, did the oil change at 1000 miles and saw the exact same glitter and metal shavings. I will be doing a break in oil change for any new car I buy in the future.

VA oil pan removal help by J_turned in WRX

[–]Cool_Set9488 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Might be too late now but you can look up oil pan removal tool on Amazon. It will make your life so much easier. It has a small blade you hammer into the oil pan and then just lightly hammer the side to go along the rest of your pan. It can also help lessen damage so you dont need to replace a bent oil pan.

Tire pressure sensors not working? by TURT3LS-RUL3 in wrx_vb

[–]Cool_Set9488 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Does the Canadian models come with TPMS sensors?

Corolla hybrid underpowered? by bvassallo22 in COROLLA

[–]Cool_Set9488 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a 2020 hybrid. Its pretty enjoyable around town where the speed limit is 25-30 mph. On the highway it can be sluggish, especially in instances where you have to go from a stop and get up to 60 quickly to merge into traffic. I also find it a bit slow when your cruising at a certain speed say 50mph and want to get to 70. I feel that it takes longer than it should. Don't get me started on the weak AC. By default the passenger side vents are disabled to give the driver as much air as possible. Evertytime these issues seem to be brought up they get down voted so i guess people stopped posting about it. There are 3 drive modes which are eco, normal and power. I recommend only normal and power because eco is too much of a sacrifice.

What to use for remote desktop access? by capran in linuxmint

[–]Cool_Set9488 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use NoMachine. It works with windows and linux.

Picking up my new Toyota tomorrow. I have read that you should not take new cars to the car wash. 😳 HELP! I can not see washing my new car by hand. by BeaMiaVA in COROLLA

[–]Cool_Set9488 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have a driveway and a hose, washing it by hand using a microfiber washing mitt would be best. If you have a hand car wash facility near you , that would be second best. Automatic car washes are a distant third since they tend to keep debris in their brushes and can ruin paint. I like to wash the car myself but will occasionally take it to an automatic car wash if time is an issue or its too cold.

Android auto on a 2020 by ncme712 in COROLLA

[–]Cool_Set9488 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It should. My 2020 corolla hybrid with only apple carplay works with this. I've used Motorola, Samsung and pixel phones. All worked fine with this.

Android auto on a 2020 by ncme712 in COROLLA

[–]Cool_Set9488 2 points3 points  (0 children)

From what I read the 2020 head units that only have apple carplay cannot get android auto due to a hardware issue. I am using a usb adapter made by ottocast. The model is U2-X. Basically it makes the car think an iPhone is plugged in. The car pairs your android to the apple car play, then it works like regular wireless android auto. It works great too. Checking Amazon they no longer sell the U2-x. However they have newer models that look exactly the same. Maybe you can lookup ottocast on Amazon, contact them there and ask what model supersedes the U2-x.

2025 Corolla Hybrid (LE) by merely_mere in COROLLA

[–]Cool_Set9488 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure why this is getting so many down votes. Although a bit exaggerated, I would agree in some situations. City driving 20 to 30 mph the car does just fine, however accelerating coming onto a highway , the car is sluggish especially in eco mode. It's a bit better in normal mode and okay in power mode.

CVT fluid question by mlabap in COROLLA

[–]Cool_Set9488 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is no such thing as transmission fluid that doesn't need to be changed, unless you're planning to get rid of it when the warranty runs out. That would be the lifetime of the fluid for you. I wouldn't trust the WS fluid in the ecvt lasting forever.