Apple cancels EV development
Another sign of the times. Another realization. My thoughts? People/companies are realizing an EV is just another vehicle to get from point A to Point B It’s just a car as has been for 100+ years....
View Article3 Pack of Pennzoil Synthetic Euro L 5W-30 5qt. for $43.29 ($2.89/qt) @ Amz
This presently shows shipping sometime in the next month, so who knows if it will really happen. That is a good deal for what should be a robust oil. Amazon.com
View Article2019 Kia Stinger GT RWD with 3 rear diff failures
Hi all, I have a 2019 Kia Stinger GT RWD that has been in the shop 3 times all with rear differential failure. The original diff failed in June 2023. It has currently been in the shop since December....
View ArticleUnited States Flag Code
I find it kind of ironic that a certain moderator here likes to threaten to lock/delete any conversation here that even hints at being a bit political (CNN vs. Fox for example). But he himself has...
View Article54 week old LG refrigerator failure
A little over a year ago, I was at my brother’s house and his wife was showing off their new refrigerator. It was purchased from a box store, cost $3K, French door model (side-by-side doors with...
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My 2007 Ford Fusion turned 300K today.
The Fusion still runs great. The engine (2.3) uses about 8-10oz of oil with each 10k OCI. The head hasn't been removed, but I did change the VC gasket twice, along with a new starter 2 months ago and...
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Corolla Cross
First off I was working for Toyota when Tundra came out and always stated Ford had a say in their trucks when it came to production of full size pickups. Ford was and is involved with Mazda and now the...
View ArticleAny downside to edamame?
Twice this week I had salty and charred edamame. Unbelievable how good it tastes char grilled in the pod. A hasty Google search had a lot of positives about edamame. High in fiber, decent protein, not...
View ArticleCeramic Brake Recommendation/Preference?
A buddy of mine is looking to change to ceramic brakes on a 2018 VW Jetta. We were talking at a bar last night when he mentioned it to me, so I thought I would get on here and ask if anyone has a...
View ArticleOil with best anti-wear for Chevy 3.6 timing chain protection?
My truck uses Chevy's direct inject 3.6 with timing chains. There are plenty of stories over the internet of timing chain stretch on these engines. Most "experts" attribute that to too long OCIs and...
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GR Corolla, 3cyl 1.6T AWD, manual, 300 hp
Detroit News: Hot Hatch: 300-hp, AWD GR Corolla gets a shot of steroids. Hot Hatch: 300-hp, AWD GR Corolla gets a shot of steroids Hot Hatch: 300-hp, AWD GR Corolla gets a shot of steroids...
View Article“Will It Run?” videos, seem suspicious to me.
Unless you live under a rock, you’ve seen at least one “will it run?” Video. A YouTuber introduces a chosen vehicle to take a roadtrip or just get running at all. Usually it’s in a junkyard or farm...
View ArticleFram Ultra Air Filter Manufacturing fail
In the picture below you see a Fram Ultra #10348 on the left and a CarQuest Premium 83018 on the right that fit my 2017 Jeep Wrangler. The Fram is too short to properly fit the Jeep housing and doesn't...
View ArticleLooking at Pontoons, know nothing about them, what to buy?
So my almost 40 year old bowrider/runabout 16 footer needs an engine rebuild. Not immediately, but soon enough. Rod knock just starting. I posted about it last summer/fall on here. Instead of fixing...
View Article2023 Toyota Corolla
Is it ok to use 0W-16 even though the engine compartment shows 0W-8 for the car? I live in Florida? Thanks.
View ArticleHow many people still use paper maps?
Let me start by saying "I do". Whenever I plan a road trip I get paper maps of the areas I'm driving through and traveling to. A paper map aids my sense of direction, helps me visualize my progress,...
View ArticleAnyone know of high-mileage Teslas? (1st or 2nd hand)
Thinking of getting a Tesla Y. All of the new cars I've owned have stayed w/me or within the extended family for >180,000 miles. There is a >1 million mile Tesla out in Europe; the owner says...
View ArticleFirst time since 1942 Warren Buffett has not had a majority of his net worth...
Interesting times, in the link below Warren Buffett states he does not have a majority of his net worth in equities, first time since 1942. The primary reason he states centers on not a big enough...
View ArticleAnother article showing concern in the housing market- yet the author may...
This article from Fox Business dot com highlights REDFIN saying 60k real estate transactions have been called off in September 2022. Headline was very eye catching but reading the article I couldn't...
View ArticleK&N 171 - Forum Article in Response To Their Oil Filter Performance For Harley’s
Good Evening Board, I found this article in a Harley Forum, written by a K&N employee in response to a question about their performance, I found it interesting, and it seems to make sense to me....
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