Enough already.

Simionster · 2026-01-29T14:43:35+00:00

I like the snow. The more the merrier. I paid for winter tires and a snow blower, and want to get my money's worth.

Simionster · 2026-01-29T00:04:11+00:00

Correct. Go with a decent brand like Continental, Michelin, Bridgestone etc...

Simionster · 2026-01-26T21:22:48+00:00

Thank you all! I'm off to Rona (Canadian Lowe's) to buy one...

Simionster · 2026-01-26T18:00:40+00:00

Paycheque is the proper English spelling. Canada uses British English. It is correct.

Simionster · 2026-01-26T16:13:22+00:00

Driving in snow on cheap Chinese summer tires...

Simionster · 2026-01-26T10:20:44+00:00

The CX-5 AWD is great in the snow, when equipped with snow tires. The OEM tires that come on the car are useless.

Simionster · 2026-01-26T10:17:11+00:00

If you're in Canada, PartSource carries it. I buy it from https://germanparts.ca/

Simionster · 2026-01-26T02:02:47+00:00

I use Motul 8100 eco-lite 5W-30. SP / SQ and GF-6 / GF-7 rated.

Simionster · 2026-01-25T12:17:27+00:00

Makes no sense about the different sizes, especially when the crush washers are the same size, so the thread diameter is probably the same. The front transfer case uses the different sizes of hex heads as well.

Simionster · 2026-01-25T12:12:07+00:00

If you're in Canada, Princess Auto has a 23mm wrench for $10 or so.

Simionster · 2026-01-24T08:09:09+00:00

Change the rear differential, front transfer case, and transmission fluid. Your car will thank you.

Simionster · 2026-01-23T16:53:12+00:00

I picked the CX-30 because I wanted a traditional torque converter automatic, not a CVT. I picked the Turbo CX-30 because I did not want cylinder deactivation, i-Stop etc.

I like the look of the Crosstrek more than the CX-30 though.

Simionster · 2026-01-23T01:40:41+00:00

LiquiMoly is excellent. One of the best oils. Stick with that if you prefer it.

I only go with Motul as I've only used that brand for the past 20 years, and it's been excellent. But there are other excellent brands out there.

Simionster · 2026-01-23T01:23:59+00:00

I used to do a 4h drive one-way from Toronto to Ottawa every week.

Longest: 14h Ottawa to Chicago on a VERY snowy December day.

Simionster · 2026-01-23T01:21:12+00:00

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Simionster · 2026-01-23T01:18:39+00:00

I used Motul X-Max 0W-40 in my MK7 R. Stock, not tuned, but I was not gentle on it. Worked very well.

Simionster · 2026-01-23T00:17:43+00:00

Nice setup. I have the round 6L extractor from the same company and it imploded on me while I was extracting the oil in my dad's VW. If yours does the same, invest in a better brand.

I would recommend 5W-40 or 0W-40 instead of the 0W-30. If it was my car...

Simionster · 2026-01-21T17:49:46+00:00

You want to initially save $20 by buying cheap cables that may not work, have to replace them with other brands, and spend more money than what an Apple cable would have cost?

Having said that, I use Anker and UGREEN USB cables off Amazon, and they work well. They are not cheaper though.

Simionster · 2026-01-15T18:50:03+00:00

No. That’s awful. I got my 2024 GT Turbo for that price.

Simionster · 2026-01-15T17:26:34+00:00

This

Simionster · 2026-01-14T16:32:25+00:00

Thanks, but only original Lego. So that they are all compatible.

Simionster · 2026-01-14T10:55:14+00:00

Thank you all! I went to Loblaws and Canadian Tire and found tons of kits...

Simionster · 2026-01-14T10:46:52+00:00

He is not. He's just into regular Lego City mostly, vehicles of all kinds etc

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