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This one superseded the previous Mobil 1 ‘newer formula’ or similar wording. Would not give a care in the world about that Dexos wording - this is fine and probably remains one of the better ones on the market.

Might be better if you split? Buying 5 in a hit is hefty! I’ve actually been looking for a couple as I have gutter rash on two of my rims. MY17 Calais V, it’s what happens when you let the wife drive instead of yourself. (Oops!!)

I had a bit of back and forth with the guy to understand more about how it worked. I currently run the Import Road / Envyous Customs version and it also automatically connects wirelessly to my phone however the downside is the AUX programming. Not having to do the AUX is a big win. However...

I use the Bosch Aerotwins. They are excellent.

The MY16 and 17 Calais V both had Slipstream Blue as an option so you should be able to find second hand ones available. If you’re worried about resale you just keep the parts you took off and put them back on when you sell.

If you remove the spoiler from the Sv6 it will be the same as a Calais so I’m not sure what you mean by the weird swooping protrusion on the Calais V. It just doesn’t have a spoiler. If the looks bug you a lot, you can get a Calais V and drill holes in the rear boot lid to add the Sv6 spoiler...

But 600mL more? That’s a lot! Now that the engine is cold, I’ve checked the dipstick again and it has gone even higher above the dimples. Mmm so dealership taking me for a ride. Car is out of warranty next year anyway so time to go elsewhere!

Sorry reviving an old thread here but didn’t want to start a new one when this has been covered already. LS3s in the VFII I understand take 7.6 litres as per Imoengnr’s post here. In the owners handbook it also says 7.6 including filter (although “approx” is used!!). Has anyone heard of the...

You could find an auto electrician to do the HUD for you but that requires cutting into the dash, pulling it apart, tapping into a loom… is this something you really want someone to do to your car? MY16 and MY17 are the only Sv6s with Slipstream Blue option. I was in your shoes previously in...

Definitely!!! :D

Would be looking for a new mechanic next year here in Sydney when the VF is out of warranty. Look forward to hear your feedback.

PM’d too!

Talk to Import Road - they will sort you out. I have their system installed in mine. All MyLink features retained as well as screen. I just switch to Apple CarPlay whenever by switching to AUX. Do a search on YouTube for them, or Envyous Customs for how the product works. And much better...

Sorry I thought that CPS was lifetime for our Commodores? I’m sure they were sold as that and they are also written as lifetime in the service handbook?

Naah it was definitely a white sedan! Can’t find the post anymore but I could only think ‘wtf’ when I saw it!!

I know there was a Facebook post a few years back of someone converting their Evoke into a GTSR. I’m wondering if this is the vehicle and they’ve dropped an LSA into it as a replacement for Evoke engine….

Can your contact take care of all us JC forum members? You got a steal there! :P

It should be the S57038EFB which I also have and it’s recommended if you have a dash cam on parking mode hooked to the car battery, to use either this or the AGM variant.

No problems, my Director runs on an AGM and no difference. The only thing is when booking up to a Ctek charger to remember to set to AGM charging!

I really wanted a Some Like it Hot Calais but wanted it for the MY17. I tried three Holden dealerships but all said that there was no way Holden will be able to accommodate Some Like It Hot on a MY17. Settled for SOAG instead which I have seen around on the road but thankfully less common than...

Not sure of specifics but my friend’s SS Sedan and E3 came with them from factory (actually that may mean Gen 2.5!!).

Great work and great deal at $25 - I got all of mine for $100! I fitted mine to my Director. For a V8, noise and petrol savings aren’t really a factor but the fact that they clean up the underside and add a set of protection, especially the engine guard (which is fitted to HWP vehicles), is...

I did buy the LEDs from Superior Vision Australia but settled with the HIDs from AEI Performance Lighting instead after comparing the pair. The throw of the LED was just not as far as the HID, and whilst both are advertised as 6000K, there was definitely more wank factor to the LED than the HID...

Try investigating the amp too - faulty one will also cause buzzing at random times.

Import Road. Unfortunately until the day the full MyLink head unit can be replaced entirely with a new system (with exception to the Keyhan / Walkinshaw solution which there is funny feedback on) or the MyLink head unit can have CarPlay integrated as part of it, nothing will be perfect. But...

Good choice RE the HIDs. Have not tried their other LEDs so can’t answer that for you sorry. I have found that going for cheap T10s have often led to failure of either the LED lights itself that are soldered on falling off the mount or throwing up CANBUS errors so just keep that in mind. Don’t...

So I have the Superior Vision high beam and fog lights and they’re very good. Don’t get their indicator and brake light ones - those aren’t good with the Canbus at all in my experience and I had to replace them with Konik ones from Blingwork which are far more reliable and have not so far...

Puddle light on side rear vision mirror = on when you unlock your car via your remote in the dark (and is on for the duration that is the same as your headlights and tail lights). Puddle lights under door cards = all illuminate at the same time, and are illuminated when dark and when the roof...

The Import Road version now has wireless AA on top of wireless Apple CarPlay.

No, and the best DIY Solution is the $1k kit from Import Road.

How about get the cheapest H7 light initially like a long life bulb just to get you by this week whilst you snail mail a pair of HIDs? This is the one I have: https://www.ebay.com.au/p/5026939905 And judging by some comments here I wouldn’t be the only one that thinks these are excellent...

Chrome. If you want black, just go proper and get the actual Director! :P

To say it takes 4 weeks for bubbles to disappear is already a bit of a red flag… at most they should be gone within the week. Note that years of service or length it’s been opened for should never be an indicator for how good a shop is. It’s one thing to be open for so long, but for those of...

As the last of our Commodores (MY17) hit the 5 years age mark this year, for us New South Welshmen that means we need to get a pink slip. Just wondering what people's experiences have been around Sydney with getting pink slips and the preferences of mechanics with inspections. I had the...

Genuine or the Bosch AM246S. If it’s eBay you probably should launch a claim directly with them and Paypal since that’s within warranty period?

Unless policy has changed, my Holden service dealer has never disconnected (ie. pulling the power cable out) my dash cams. I also have a Lexus and Sydney City and Parramatta dealers disconnect it. I find them more untrustworthy if they’re disconnecting. :P

I keep hearing that Conti’s wear fast compared to the Bridgestones and Michelins. I just switched from RE050As to the RE003 from the buy 3 get 1 free deal last month and the RE003 is so much better especially with the wet weather we’ve had here in Sydney the past few weeks.

This is $65 but for 4.4L versus the 5L in Repco/ SCA/ Autobarn. Different size and packaging for the US market versus the Australian versions, but same contents?

That’s okay, at least SCA is the more likely out of the 3 big retailers to whack a 35 to 40% off engine oil deal which will bring that pricing to something more palatable. :P

So… who do people recommend for a wheel alignment in Sydney?