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7 Car Care Products to Clean Your Car Like a Pro

It’s not lost on me that car care isn’t a favorite pastime among most car owners. To many, cars are a simple way to travel between points A and B.

If you are taking the time to occasionally pamper your ride, I have created a this list of 7 car care products that may make the job a little easier. I personally use all of these and attest to their quality. If you have a favorite car care product or tool leave a comment, I’d love to hear about it.

Adam’s Car Shampoo. Fill your bucket with Adam’s, the only car wash soap I’ve found for extreme sudsing and a PH balance that won’t harm your paint.

Chemical Guys Chenille Microfiber Mitt. Some pro detailers recommend wool mitts but I tend to stray from them due to the swirl marks they can leave if not used properly. Instead, I use 5 microfiber mitts during the wash process, discarding one into an empty bucket after each section. The two bucket method is good but I prefer to discard dirty mitts so they’re not reexposed to the clean water.

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TSX Turns 80,000

Snapped this a few days ago when the TSX turned over to 80,000. I’m looking forward to 80,000 more.

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Lord March on Cars and Childhood

Cars are funny things, really, like music I suppose, in that some men remember their childhoods through them. Charles Henry Gordon-Lennox

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Auto Journalist Takes on Ferrari

Hat tip to LLS.

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Acura MDX Photo

Actual Average MPG for ’09 Acura MDX

In 15 months of ownership, my 2009 Acura MDX has been filled up 78 times at an average price of $42.50. Average MPG stands at 19.21.

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Acura TSX Articles Reviews

2006 Acura TSX – 5 Years of Ownership, Nothing But Superlatives

In winter of 2005/06 I decided to shop for a new four-door sedan. Out of the Lexus IS250, Acura TSX and Volkswagen Jetta GLI I chose the TSX. It met all of my requirements and the fact that it was assembled in Japan was a big plus for me.

January 30th of this year will mark 5 years of ownership with my TSX. In typical blog fashion, I am writing a review to share the ups and downs of owning this particular model. Let’s start with the numbers.

Current Mileage: 75,437
Average Fuel Economy / Range: 26.39 MPG / 280.3 miles
Maintenance Costs (including tires): $3,117.31
Personal Modification Costs: $308.05

All generations of the TSX are based on the European version of the Honda Accord which makes it smaller than the US version of the Accord. Part of the draw to own this car was it’s small, sporty size that still has ample interior room for four adults and their accompanying luggage.

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Acura MDX Articles

Acura MDX Gas Mileage: 10 Tanks and Counting

If you follow this site you probably know by now that I love crunching data, especially when it comes to the fuel efficiency of my cars.

In late October of this year my wife and I purchased a 2009 Acura MDX to replace her aging Honda Accord. Obligatory plug: we took delivery via Harper Acura who worked diligently to procure the car from another state and ensure they left us as happy customers. I’ve been going to Harper VW and Harper Acura since 2002ish and they’ve never disappointed me. If you’re in the market give Shannon a call at the Porsche building and he’ll hook you up with the right person.

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Evolution of the Dodge Charger

A fascinating look at how the Dodge Charger has evolved over time. I didn’t realize the Charger model had withstood the test of time so well.

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Acura TSX Articles

What I found after 2.5 years of tracking my fuel consumption

Miles Per Gallon

A little over a month ago I gave you a glimpse at my auto-shifting 2006 Acura TSX fuel economy. After nearly 2.5 years of ownership I remain completely satisfied each time I complete a commute.

The same can be said for my fuel consumption. The owners manual for the TSX calls for no less than 91 octane. Beginning February 7, 2006, the only octane ratings guzzled up have been 92 or 93, depending on the fueling station.

After 133 fill-ups I have averaged 25.93 MPG, or 27.53 MPG per the multi informational display (MID) located in the gauge cluster. I arrived at the 25.93 number by dividing miles on the tank by gallons needed to top off the tank; a number I feel more confident in versus the MID.

Miles Per Gallon

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Lego Maniac Builds Working V8 Engine

“Lego Mindstorms is a brilliantly simple combination of sensors, actuators, and logic control that can be made to do the most devious and delightful things.”