ANCEL AD610 OBD2 ABS SRS Diagnostic Scan Tool

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This OBDII scan tool has a large 3.2” color LCD display to make viewing the information very easy. The buttons are well laid out for easy navigation. The tool is protected with a rubber case to absorb any shocks. The unit does not require any batteries to operate. Most cars manufactured from 1996 will support OBDII diagnostic.

All you need to do is plug it into your car’s OBDII (DLC) port and it will power up using the car’s power. You can then start the vehicle to read any trouble codes or pending codes. If there are trouble codes, you can use this tool to erase the code. The tool also has the ability to clear ABS and SRS trouble lights.

The tool also have quick access buttons to read codes, and erase codes. If you want to venture into more advanced features, this tool is able to show live data in text or graph. You can also connect the unit to a computer with the included USB cable to update its software. There is an option to look up definition of trouble codes simply by entering the trouble code. Once you are done, just unplug the unit from the car and store it in the provided storage case. Very simple to use and can save you money in the long run.

Nissan Quest V6 Replace Radiator and Bleed Air

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I recently had to replace the radiator in my 13 year old Nissan Quest. I noticed couple of weeks back the radiator was leaking antifreeze at the top where the plastic top connects to the aluminum body of the radiator. So it appears the radiator is just old and it’s time to replaced it. I purchased a replacement radiator for this vehicle from Amazon and it arrived promptly.

The installation is very straightforward. For this vehicle, you do need to remove the battery and tray first so you can remove the fan. Once those things are out, the rest is not too difficult. You will be draining all the antifreeze in the radiator, so have a drain pan ready to catch the fluid. In total, you will have to remove 2 radiator hose, and 2 transmission lines. All the details are in the video on my channel.

The last part to complete the install, is to properly bleed the air out of the coolant system. This can be tricky on some vehicles as air may get trapped and not bleed properly. I will show you in the second part of the video how to properly do this. You should pick up a Lisle Spill-Free funnel to help with this job.

Hose Clamp Pliers

Spectra Premium Radiator PN: CU2692

Lisle No Spill Funnel

 

 

 

 

Video 1 – Remove and replace radiator

 

Video 2 – Bleed Air in Cooling System

VERY GOOD LED Headlight Upgrade 9006 – SIMDEVANMA C6F

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This Simdevanma LED light was installed in my 2008 Honda Odyssey which uses 9006 bulb size. This LED light comes in many different sizes, so check to make sure you get the one that fits your vehicle. On my Honda Odyssey, it has halogen bulb in reflector housing, and I wanted to upgrade to LED without altering the beam pattern than the stock lights.

First thing I did was bench test the light to see how bright and color output. There are 2 LED COB chips on each light. The light output was very bright and very white without any hint to blue. There is a fan at the base of the bulb to cool the light. The unit also has the LED driver integrated into the base of the light assembly (no need for external LED driver box like other brands). The light was warm to the touch and the heatsink and fan kept it operational.

After the bench test, I installed it into my vehicle. Installation was very easy. Just remove the old halogen bulb and install the new LED one with a quarter twist. Turned on the light and immediately saw how well they perform. The light output was white and a good amount brighter than halogen. The most important thing is these lights did not put out anymore glare than the halogen bulb. The beam pattern and top cutoff was the same. The LED one had a beam pattern that was a bit higher than stock but that was easily fixed with the adjustment screw on the headlight assembly. After installing both of them, I went for a test drive and saw a major improvement. You can see the result in my review video.

One thing I want to mentioned, ‘yes’ there are some LED lights on the market which may have higher lumens, but those other lights will give out so much glare and changes the beam pattern so much making it not safe to use. These Simdevanma did not have this problem at all with great light output.

Overall an excellent set of lights and perfect for any reflector housing halogen upgrade. Recommend!

 

SHINE 8″ In Ceiling 2 Way Speaker Review

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I had a chance to test out the new Shine 8″ in ceiling speakers. These are sold in pairs so you get 2 in the box. They also have one in a 6.5″ size if you need something more compact. The speaker comes with a cardboard template that you can use to trace the hole you need to cut in the ceiling. The speaker itself is quite shallow so you should not have any issue with fitment in most homes. The white speaker grill is held onto the speaker using strong magnets. You can paint the grill to any color of your choice.

The speaker itself is all made of moisture resistant materials so you can install this bathroom or sauna or outdoor. This is a 2 way speaker meaning you have a woofer cone and a tweeter. The speaker cone is made of polypropylene and the 1″ tweeter has an aluminum dome. It has an impedance of  6 ohm (not the usual 8 ohm). I did several tests with these speakers and the sound quality was clear and clean. The pivoting tweeter really helps direct the sound to the direction of your choice.