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2007 Toyota Matrix
Property of RedSmasher. Added Oct 20 2017

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Nov 4 2024

Replaced front windshield wipers with Goodyear brand from Costco.

  • 242,100

Added by RedSmasher on Nov 4 2024 at 12:15 am


Oct 6 2024

Wash, wax, detail. Tried decrusting interior for first time in ages. Shampooed floor mats. Used Turtle Wax Liquid Paste Wax in squeeze bottle. Did not like. Squeezes out forcefully.

  • 241,489

Added by RedSmasher on Oct 6 2024 at 1:38 pm


Aug 11 2024

Parts ordered from Walmart. Spark plugs are NGK BKR5EGP, Platinum Alloy G-Power Spark Plugs

  • 239,498

Added by RedSmasher on Aug 11 2024 at 1:18 pm


Jul 19 2024

Rock auto parts: Dorman door handle for passenger rear, outside Wheel stud and nut for passenger rear Done at Pete’s. Estimated mileage

  • 238,400

Added by RedSmasher on Jul 19 2024 at 11:12 pm


Jul 11 2024

At Pete’s. Broke off stud on passenger rear tire.

  • 238,385

Added by RedSmasher on Jul 11 2024 at 9:22 pm


Apr 12 2024

At Mugu Auto Hobby

  • 234,854

Added by RedSmasher on Apr 12 2024 at 2:33 pm


Feb 2 2024

At Pete’s. Front cross pattern.

  • 232,142

Added by RedSmasher on Feb 2 2024 at 5:06 pm


Nov 10 2023

Paid online to DMV

  • 229,609

Added by RedSmasher on Nov 10 2023 at 10:05 pm


Estimated cost Sylvania 168 license plate bulbs Supertech Cabin air filter (poor quality)

  • 229,609

Added by RedSmasher on Nov 10 2023 at 8:29 pm


Smog Check

  • 229,588

Added by RedSmasher on Nov 10 2023 at 8:27 pm


Nov 5 2023

Estimated cost. Made a mess. Get an oil filter wrench. And bigger funnel

  • 229,531

Added by RedSmasher on Nov 5 2023 at 2:26 pm


Apr 23 2023

Lift kit just installed

  • 224,558

Added by RedSmasher on Aug 27 2023 at 12:55 pm


Apr 22 2023

Cooling system flush, oil change, alignment check

  • 224,508

Added by RedSmasher on Aug 27 2023 at 12:52 pm


Apr 21 2023

Installed eBay purchased Susthane Matrix 40mm lift kit. Done at Peter Connolly’s. Two bolts had wrong thread pitch. Bought two new ones at B&B Hardware.

  • 224,450

Added by RedSmasher on Aug 27 2023 at 12:59 pm


Feb 4 2023

4 new Goodyear Assurance MaxLife, 195/65R15, M+S rated, 11/32” tread depth 85,000 mile warranty America’s Tire 3 year Road Hazard Certificates

  • 222,929

Added by RedSmasher on Feb 4 2023 at 12:03 pm


Feb 3 2023

Car was pulling to the right. Good after. Done on old tires. Left had 2-3/32” more tread than right.

  • 229,924

Added by RedSmasher on Feb 3 2023 at 9:02 pm


Jan 29 2023

Passenger rear Goodyear Assurance tire had blade in it at UCI parking. Big Brand Tire refused to fix as tire is quite worn. Plugged it myself. Approximate mileage.

  • 222,900

Added by RedSmasher on Jan 29 2023 at 11:47 pm


Jan 10 2023

Replaced glass and hatch struts. Bought from Rock Auto Glass - STABILUS 4B8278XS (4B-8278XS) Hatch - TUFF SUPPORT 613319

  • 222,209

Added by RedSmasher on Jan 10 2023 at 6:35 pm


Jul 17 2022

  • 219,556

Added by RedSmasher on Jul 17 2022 at 4:32 pm


Jun 27 2022

July through January

  • 218,000

Added by RedSmasher on Jun 27 2022 at 7:06 pm


Jan 28 2022

New PicAuto “Carbon Fiber Sports” front seat covers installed. Ordered from Amazon on dad’s account.

  • 215,700

Added by RedSmasher on Feb 27 2022 at 10:52 am


Dec 20 2021

Fram from Walmart

  • 214,569

Added by RedSmasher on Dec 20 2021 at 2:28 pm


Dec 17 2021

From Walmart

  • 214,526

Added by RedSmasher on Dec 17 2021 at 8:18 pm


Fram PH4967 ExtraGard $3.88 Valvoline High Mileage 5W30 $18.92 From Walmart Done at Mugu Auto Skills

  • 214,511

Added by RedSmasher on Dec 17 2021 at 4:26 pm


Oct 24 2021

Smog Check

  • 212,161

Added by RedSmasher on Oct 24 2021 at 2:31 pm


Sep 19 2021

Replace Monroe passenger rear strut. Defective due to misaligned bottom bushing.

  • 211,900

Added by RedSmasher on Sep 19 2021 at 10:22 pm


Aug 14 2021

Wheel Alignment

  • 209,918

Added by RedSmasher on Aug 14 2021 at 2:19 pm


Jul 16 2021

Replaced front and rear struts. Monroe Quick Strut set

  • 209,894

Added by RedSmasher on Jul 16 2021 at 7:29 pm


Jul 5 2021

Tire Rotation, Oil Filter, Engine Oil

  • 209,690

Added by RedSmasher on Nov 16 2021 at 8:04 pm


May 31 2021

Reinstalled factory passenger side Mirror; removed dummy blank

  • 208,197

Added by RedSmasher on May 31 2021 at 10:53 pm


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