Golf VI R :: Lug Nut Covers Popping Off
Can i put a bead of silicone on my lug cap covers? I have that i lost yesterday and i would prefer to not have to keep buying them.
View 5 RepliesGolf IV R32 :: How To Remove A-Pillar Covers
The fabric has been falling off most of the interior pieces, so I figured I'd start with trying to reglue the fabric on the A-Pillars. I searched the topic & found threads that said to remove the airbag emblem by prying gently, then remove a screw behind that. So I gently remove the emblem & find I have snapped off the 2 posts holding it in place, & there is no screw behind the emblem. What is the removal procedure?
View 24 RepliesPassat (B5) :: Dull Headlights Plastic Covers
My 2000 GTI and 2001 Passat have dull headlights plastic covers. I did try a kit from autozone with sand papers and a liquid polish without good results - It was a great workout.
View 1 RepliesLexus SC430 :: Wheel Covers Rattling When Top Is Down
Have the 06+ 5-star wheels and hear the wheel covers rattling when the top is down? How to correct?
View 2 RepliesPrius (Gen 4) :: Headlight Covers Already Developing Haze
I've had my Blizzard Pearl 2016 for about 5 weeks and about 2500 miles. Today I took it through the automatic carwash and while I was wiping it off afterwards I found I couldn't get the headlight covers completely clean. It looked like there was a drop of moisture on the inside and also the beginnings of the micro-scratches/haze I had on the inside of my 2010 Prius after 5 years or so.
View 19 RepliesPhaeton :: Any Way To Keep Front Vent Covers Open With Car Off?
I took my car in for its first detail (while mine, that is). How to keep the front vent covers open with the car off, for purposes of cleaning the vent directional slats. The best I could figure out in a hurry was, with the key in accessory or the engine on, to switch climate to manual (direct air) to open the covers, set the fan to lowest speed (one light segment above off,) and position the vent switches to furthest left light illuminated (again, one position above off.) Is there any way to keep the covers open with the car, or at least the HVAC fan, off?
View 4 RepliesGen 2 Prius :: High MPG With Wheel Covers Removed
I have removed the 15" wheel covers from my 2012 Prius since they interfered with accessing both the lug nuts and the tire stem (what a stupid, cheap wheel cover design), and replaced them with 2.5" center caps to protect the axle threads from corrosion. Although I didn't rigorously compare mpg before and after removing the wheel covers, on a recent out-and-back trip with the new center caps installed, the Prius averaged 56.5 mpg on a hilly, 240 mile course, at a speed of 66 mph (dry road, not very windy, air temp about 75F, cruise control employed, no hypermiling techniques). I was quite pleasantly surprised at the high mpg (even better than I typically get with my 07 Prius on that same trip), and can't imagine that the mpg could be much better with the wheel covers on.
View 4 RepliesPrius (2010-12) :: Removal Of Wheel Covers
I always thought the wheel covers on my 2012 Prius IV were dorky but wasn't willing to spend to upgrade them. Then I got a flat tire, and you have to remove the wheel cover to take the wheel off. Wow, the naked wheel looks GREAT! Blackout metal with nice spokes. I had seen Prii with similar setups on the road and had assumed they were a customization or an upgrade.
The only problem is the lack of a center cap, which is really only apparent when looking at the wheel straight in from the center, which hardly done. So I pulled all four wheel covers off and stored them. Have others who have done this seen any negative consequences? Especially to not having a center cap?
Phaeton :: How To Remove Plastic That Covers The Engine
How to remove the plastic engine cover that covers the engine? I'm know some of them are just held in place with friction plugs and only require a good tug, but I've thought that about other things in the past which have resulted in expensive noises.
View 8 RepliesIntrigue :: 2000 3.5L - Oil Loss / Valve Covers Leaking
I have a 2000 Intrigue 3.5L 155,000 Mi ... Oil use has been about 1 QT at 3000 miles since 120,000 miles. Before that I wasn't keeping track.
The valve covers were leaking pretty bad and could be smelled burning off. I replaced them along with my P/S pump. There also was fluid in the engine valley that I believe was P/S Fluid..
I changed the oil and I was 1.5 Qt low at 2,000 miles. So it is suddenly WORSE. Even though I replaced the leaking valve covers. There is also currently not fluid in the engine valley. I park in the same place every night and do not notice a puddle. Also there is no noticeable blue smoke from the exhaust. Just a little white as it is winter.
I am looking for where else the oil could be going that it doesn't leave a puddle on the ground.
Phaeton :: Headlight Washer Covers Not Retracting Fully
The bumper cover on my car was replaced due to deer damage. I just noticed the headlight washer covers don't retract themselves all the way unless I give them a little push by hand. Can this issue be fixed?
View 1 RepliesPhaeton :: Headlamp Washer Covers Get Open When Parking The Car Every Once In A While
Every once in a while one of the headlamp washer covers will be open when I park the car. When that happens I just push it back into place, but it would seem that there should be some sort of auto-retract spring or something to keep it from gravity opening. Is there a spring that might be missing on mine?
View 5 RepliesLexus SC430 :: How To Remove Side Marker Covers
How to remove the front and back side marker covers?
View 14 RepliesFord Ranger / B-Series :: Tonneau Covers Modification?
I was just offered a free tonneau cover today - it's a hard cover that's "split" (it opens in sections) and came off a Ranger (it's either an '03 or an '05 - I can't remember) - the guy who's giving it to me took it off his truck when he had a camper shell put on. He claims it ran him about $900 at the time he had it put on - I think he got it from a Ford dealership...
Anyway, I'd like some input from folks who have these covers on their trucks. Trying to get some pro's and con's from people... Is weight an issue? I hear this thing is pretty heavy, but I haven't seen it yet so I haven't gauged for myself the weight. How much would it affect gas mileage? Are these things effective at all in reducing wind drag or is that another myth? How accessible is the bed with one of these covers on? I understand that the sections can be removed, if needed...
The bed rails on my truck are already pretty tore up from the aluminum bed rail caps that are on there now (it used to be a service truck) so, I'm not really concerned about that... I've also got a drop-in bed liner that, I think, was installed by whatever dealership in Montana this truck was originally purchased at... Anything else I should know about these covers?
Camry :: Normal Lights Are Dim / Auto On Position Results In No Lights / High Beams Ok
2008 Camry Hybrid. Normal lights are dim. Auto on position results in no lights. A turn brings the lights on, but appears to be a "parking" position. High beams OK
The dealership has no clue - they wanted to sell new bulbs. They are barely bright enough to drive at night, certainly not 10% dimmer from age as they described.. (plus the auto on does not work ).
Camry :: 2004 SE - How To Wire Map Lights To Function As Dome Lights
I'm new to modding and I've been having a really hard time finding a forum that gives a good DIY instructions on how to wire the map lights to function as the dome lights so they (the map lights) turn on when the doors are opened.
Any parts required (relays or anything else of that sort)
Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: Seat Cushion Covers - Replaceable?
I had a bottle of Draino spill on my passenger seat, and now I have these big white stains that don't come off.. and the Draino ate through my seat cover. How do I get this fixed? Do they sell the seat cover as it comes with the vehicle OEM?
View 1 RepliesPrius (Gen 3) :: Plastic That Covers Bottom Of Motor Compartment Seems Missing
Yesterday I want under my 2011 for the first time . Successfully installed an engine block heater ! when I was under there I noticed an opening in the plastic that covers bottom of the motor compartment It was under what looks like the transmission on the driver side of the car . I was working through the access door to the oil filter of course. Is there supposed to be two doors under the car and one just is not been replaced ?
View 4 RepliesTouareg :: Removing Engine Covers To Overcome Rattle, Vibration
VW deciding to remove the engine covers on later build Tregs. Various reasons have been sighted (heat, rattles, hassle for service tech, psychology to have dealer service it). Now I've seen some pics people have posted of their new V10's and voila, the covers have returned.
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