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How many miles you have to be on 3rd set of brake pads? If the mechanic resurface your rotor at every brake pad change I can see it lasting so long (perfect rotor + perfect pad). My 2006 has 35,000 miles when I changed the rotor and brake pads. The brake pads look like 75% life left. I even keep the brake pads as they look so new. I can't believe the brake pad last so long. Only reason I change the pads is because of new rotor and change...

quote: Originally posted by kazsak How many miles you have to be on 3rd set of brake pads? we are pushing around 80k on the van - fronts seem to last 35k or so before needing replacement - problem is the van is driven mostly on surface streets (not much highway) transporting the kids all over creation, and my wife tends to brake late/hard - since the Oddy is a large/heavy vehicle, the front pads get beat up. Still plenty of meat on the rears....

prestone antifreeze additive?? Any opinions of the "Prestone anti freeze additive" That is supposed to remain with your normal antifreeze? This product sells for around 6.00 and advertizes "water pump" protection and added benifits. Not just for my Honda but would it be good for any vehicle?

quote: Originally posted by champ.49er How much does a Kwik on car lathe cost? It looks like something for mechanics, but if it will work for the regular maintenance guys like myself, I may consider it. http://www.autobarn.net/xxxw-kwi108000550.html Not cheap apparently.... And with the po rive, even more....discounted here: http://www.kwik-way.com/products/BLT/108.htm

Just some brief feedback. As I stated in the original post where I listed all batteries for this particular group size I mentioned towards the end that I went with an Interstate Mega-Tron PLUS. It has already gotten cold in MI and the van fires up like never before, it is amazing what ANY new battery can do with cold starts. Very happy so far with the battery and it had an excellent warranty, 800+CCA and an Interstate battery dealer around...

[QUOTE] Originally posted by odysseyguy1 [B]Gentlemen and ladies, 22 pages on how to change AT fluid......?! This forum was of great help to me on how to do the drain/fill but this is not rocket science. Don't try to over think this job! Sorry I'm a bit of tool when i do car stuff I havent done before on a different car. I appreciate reading everyone's adventures in car maintenance as well.

If you are in the Army or Army Civilian and have access to Army Knowledge Online (AKO), you can get the online Chilton manuals and Auto Repair Reference Center (AARC). Don't know if the other services have the same access. Just another spot to look for free data.

How much does a Kwik on car lathe cost? It looks like something for mechanics, but if it will work for the regular maintenance guys like myself, I may consider it.

quote: Originally posted by 02-rrp-ex-2 Wow, you must really hate going to the dealer to spend that kind of $$$! I hate dealers almost that much... However, considering that I usually only go through a set of them every 100k. I'd probably opt to spend the cash on a new premium set of rotors thats less likely to warp than oem.

Wow, you must really hate going to the dealer to spend that kind of $$$!