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So, I decided to go with an Apple IPhone 13 mini to hook up to my infotainment through CarPlay on my Civic. I read the installation procedure in the manual. It basically says to plug in the cable supplied by Apple for my IPhone into the phone and the USB jack on the left hand side behind the...

I have never had a smartphone before and I am overwhelmed by all of the options. The phone, plan, network all determine performance and cost. I have done some research and have probably decided to go the Android Auto route. I have some questions : - Which is more reliable. Carpay or Android...

If you have had your condensor replaced, have you had any subsequent failures of your aircon system ? Let us know which component(s) were replaced subsequent to the condensor replacement and how long it took to fail after the condensor replacement. I just had my condensor replaced and the system...

Scotty explains turbo engineering changes.

Engineering Explained explains why direct-injection motors like the 1.5t has less rev-hang than the 2.0 port injected engine.

2020 Civic vs Corolla.

TheFastLane has a list of new cars selling for well below list price.

Apparently, there will be a new industry standard oil formulation specially designed for modern GDI engines that will be available next year. It will help resolve some of the known problems in these engines.

Scotty on how to maintain a turbocharged car (Most of it is common sense).

The base model Civic sedan's cheap 16 inch steel wheels look bland, but they do have their advantages. They will give a better ride and often better mileage, be less likely to break and cheaper to replace the rim or tire if they do break.

Scotty claims that there are some new plug and play LED Headlights that he recommends. I don't know if they work in a 10th gen Civic.

It will have premature wear due to oil dilution. If you already have one, change the oil more frequently than recommended.

Scotty says that old style additives like STP may work on older cars but will damage a newer car. He also mentions that you MUST use the manufacturers proper transmission fluid for your car because all transmissions are different and need different lubricant.

A mechanic tests his wife's GDI car to see if catch cans work. Answer : If you get a good quality catch can and install it properly, yes, it probably works. They do catch a lot of junk that would otherwise go through the intake and gum up the valves. The oil separating systems that come with...

Scotty says the 2.0 will likely outlast the 1.5T.

Civic Sport Touring Hatch vs Corolla XSE hatch. In summary : The Civic is more sporty but more raw and less comfortable. They would appeal to two different audiences. The Civic to an enthusiast. The Corolla to a young person who wants something to look a little bit sporty, but is more...

Youtube video of the 2018 Civic Sedan being assembled in Indiana. It is a lot more labor intensive than I thought it would be.

I noticed that my maintenance minder counts down depending on how many cold-starts that I make. Whether you drive one mile or 100 miles doesn't seem to make any difference. This didn't used to be the case. It used to be every three months or 3,000 miles, no matter how many cold starts you do...

NAFTA is being renegotiated right now. The US has threatened to charge a 25% tariff on all cars coming from Canada unless America gets everything they want in negotiations without giving anything in return. Canada has clearly stated that they won't cave to America's demands. The US, Canada and...