On the EV, we have 3M titanium (metallized) tint in grey on all windows except the windshield. Rear hatch window - 20% (this is the amount of light allowed in) Side windows from driver back - 35% Front driver and passenger windows - 50% In CAL it's supposed to be illegal to tint the front driver and passenger windows, but 50% is light enough (and non-threatening enough) that most public safety agencies won't bother you. I can recommend the metallized tints because there is a noticeable increase in the ability of the A/C to keep the van cool in triple digit temps. It also slows the UV breakdown process on your upholstery, blah, blah, blah.... Simple Green: Works great as an engine cleaner - spray it on a warm (not hot) engine, let it sit for a bit, make sure your distributor, battery, other electrical delicates are protected, then blast away with a jet nozzle on your garden hose. If you've accumulated a lot of oil, dirt, crud, dead animals, etc. on your engine, this'll get a lot of it off and the upside is that you *may* notice that your engine will run cooler. And it's bio-degradable to boot, too. Oh, and have a can of WD-40 handy just in case you do get some water under your distributor cap. Norman nleong@baynetworks.com
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