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by craigstomer
Thu Sep 03, 2026 7:55 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: 2016 XC60 D5 with 100,000 miles - comprehensive fluid maintenance?
Replies: 5
Views: 1839

Re: 2016 XC60 D5 with 100,000 miles - comprehensive fluid maintenance?

Comprehensive service record, thus all details should be included. The majority of producers now offer "Lifetime" gearbox fluids. If it has never been altered and exhibits signs of burning in appearance or odour, perform several drain and fills instead of flushes. A flush can remove debris...
by craigstomer
Fri Aug 28, 2026 12:33 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Changes in the Lancer in 2009
Replies: 4
Views: 1725

Re: Changes in the Lancer in 2009

Going with straight Redline MT85 is probably the way to go. But I really doubt it will outperform the Mitsubishi/Diaqueen 75w-85 that the owner's manual recommends and that I've been using.
by craigstomer
Fri Aug 28, 2026 12:31 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Changes in the Lancer in 2009
Replies: 4
Views: 1725

Changes in the Lancer in 2009

Asking the Mitsubishi/Lancer community for some advice. Neither my mechanic nor I can figure it out. There are 185,000 kilometres (115,000 miles) on my 2009 Lancer 5-speed manual. An issue with difficulty shifting out of first gear began to manifest at approximately 120,000km (75,000miles). It would...
by craigstomer
Tue Jun 16, 2026 9:23 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Rear of 2011 L322
Replies: 7
Views: 950

Re: Rear of 2011 L322

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by craigstomer
Tue Jun 16, 2026 9:22 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Rear of 2011 L322
Replies: 7
Views: 950

Re: Rear of 2011 L322

Oh my god!
by craigstomer
Tue Jun 16, 2026 9:21 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Rear of 2011 L322
Replies: 7
Views: 950

Rear of 2011 L322

Greetings everyone, The inside aroma of my 2011 RRSC is pleasant. To me, it smells just like genuine leather, but my wife isn't a fan. Is it only the fragrance of genuine leather, or am I mistaken? I know you can't smell it, but I was hoping you might share some ideas.
I'm grateful.
by craigstomer
Wed Jun 10, 2026 7:35 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Vacation Every Year with Google Maps
Replies: 5
Views: 522

Re: Vacation Every Year with Google Maps

Coming off the highway to fill up on my previous journey helped me save a tonne of money. France was costly, but fuel in Spain was roughly the same as here in euros. You should be able to make a significant save compared to my HEV with your electric vehicle.