What have you done to your vehicle today?
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saleen 192
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Because my solstice isnt driven regularly and she’s kept outside I keep a couple of big rechargeable silica gel packs in the car to prevent damp. Checked them yesterday and they’re ok for at least another week 
Got a car for for it ????
Got a car for for it ????
AmericanThunder
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Put fuel in the Kia in Feb, then May and then October. Still running on Octobers fuel, but then I don't travel to work.
Will
Core Member
The Grand Prix lives outside too and the windows do steam up this time of year. I've wondered about a solution. Do you find the silica gel packs help?Because my solstice isnt driven regularly and she’s kept outside I keep a couple of big rechargeable silica gel packs in the car to prevent damp. Checked them yesterday and they’re ok for at least another week
Got a car for for it ????
AmericanThunder
Super Moderator
They look upside down to me. The grease nipple will be difficult to get too and the sticker is Australian!!
renchero
Well-known member
with the grease nipples down the one on the axel looked vulnerable to damage to me. i can just about get to them as fitted. oddly the instructions that came with them said they will never need regreasing. but if i change my mind or are persuaded otherwise it's only 2 bolts could turn both over in 1/2 hour
an88fiero
Super Moderator
Yes they do help.
These are what I’ve got
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00I3VKBJS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_xhO1FbGXYY1MN
Will
Core Member
chris68coupe
Super Moderator
I have heard but cannot confirm that 'Cat Litter' is also good for soaking up moisture.
an88fiero
Super Moderator
That is absolutely correct
but more for spilt oil etc
AmericanThunder
Super Moderator
That is absolutely correct
It will absorb moisture in general, but....
1: It’s sold in bags that are generally far bigger than needed.
2: it’s not re-usable.
3: it’s not cheap, in part due to 1 & 2.
4: it’s messy.
The re-usable silica bags work well. They have an indicator on the bag that says when they have absorbed all they can. Once that appears, pop them in the microwave and they are ready to go again. How long do you cook them for? Well that varies on the size of the bsg and the power of your microwave. Ours take 4.5mins each.
Will
Core Member
Thanks for the info
. Sounds like a good product.I have ordered one to try in the Grand Prix, but our daily drivers steam up too on cold mornings, so we may end up ordering more lol.
saleen 192
Core Member
Magnets magnets. Valco wipers you can get them on line or euro car parts.
So what do people do with there magnets??
So what do people do with there magnets??
Take photos of them and pop on here to make sure you know we have them.
AmericanThunder
Super Moderator
The Rockauto magnets are really useful for checking old cars for filler. They won’t damage paint and aren’t especially strong so if there is more than a fine layer of filler they won’t stick. Helps spot those carefully hidden repairs that are centimetres thick filler and zero steel.
July92RS
Core Member
I have taken my wiper arms to several motor factors within 150 mile radius of home and nobody could match the fixing,,,My magnets are on the fridge
