We have smart people here.. Why is a hornet phev $1500 off in ohio and $10k...
I pretty much threw it out in the title. Looking at random cars.. and the Dodge hornet PHEV is around 1500-2k off max in Ohio. In PA the phev is 10k and the non phev are about 2500-3k off. seems too...
View ArticleDollar General Stores
Do you like them or not? I realize it is a bunch of cheap Chinese crap, for the most part and selection is limited. We have one here and it is OK. Town where I grew up is about 850 residents. Grocery...
View ArticleWould seeing Valvoline Instant on a carfax deter you from buying?
Spotted a VW with a 2.5L and manual, link. Other than a high price, should the fact that Valvoline did their coolant flush deter me from bothering to look at it? It wasn't long ago but I'm wondering if...
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Teslas have highest accident rates per 1000 drivers highest of any auto brand.
I've been saying this for years. Tesla claims they have the "safest " vehicles on the roads but with their ridiculous repair costs and lack of serviceability shows maybe why so many are scrapped. Tesla...
View ArticleValvoline Restore & Protect 5w-30 (Gonna Take a Chance)
We bought a new 2024 Ford edge with the 2.0 ecoboost. I always do an early change before 1000 miles. I always say I'm gonna try mobil one esp 5w30 but I always back out when I see it doesn't have the...
View ArticleToyota FIPG 103 - Expiration’s date?
This is my first time buying Toyota FIPG. I grabbed a tube from my local Toyota dealership and wanted to ask (to those of you who might know) if this is an old tube or new? The expiration date of...
View ArticleNo Engine Oil Dipstick
My wife’s new 2024 MINI Cooper Countryman S does not even have a dipstick for checking engine oil. There is a way to check oil level electronically on her infotainment screen, but it’s a little...
View ArticleFortune 500 companies soliciting donations
I go food shopping every week and have to hear the cashier ask me if I want to round up for the local food bank. This week it was a $10 donation. I say no and they always try to make you feel bad about...
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Post your latest oil purchase or even filter.
Similar to the lastest oil change thread What was your latest oil purchase be it on sale or whatever. My last latest buys.
View ArticleFixing up garage - painting?
I'm formulating a plan to fix up my garage -- getting rid of junk, getting some more free-standing storage shelves, and making some semblance of order. But before doing that, I was thinking about...
View ArticleYou can check out but you can never leave
Hola: A couple of weeks ago I decided to take a "permanent vacation" from BITOG. Well, I'm back. Long story short, Wayne and I commiserate offline about the misery of our tinnitus. During that...
View ArticleMarvel Mystery Oil fixed my compression and misfire issue
I have a 2001 Chevy Blazer with the 4.3 Vortec. It only has 107k miles. I bought it with 103,300 ish miles. So about 2 months ago, random misfires started occurring. I've been having random misfire...
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Post Your RV w/Tow Vehicle
Do you use an RV of sorts to travel in? Let's see them. If you tow it let's see the whole rig. 1994 Lance Truck Camper w/2007 F-350 6.0L
View ArticleWhat are you reading right now?
I finished this yesterday morning. Today I’m currently reading this. The Doolittle Raiders
View ArticlePlug-In Hybrid Battery Wear
Over and over I hear people, including reputable automotive podcasts, tout plug-in hybrids as as being a substitute for a full BEV (for shorter commutes) with added benefit of not causing range...
View Articlepads, rotors and calipers changed...still vibrating when braking
Brake pedal vibrates when stopping. Changed calipers, rotors and pads in the front. Problem still persists, vibrating brake pedal when going to a stop. Slide pins all new ofcourse and lubricated. Brake...
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Russia Has A New Electric Car That's Totally Going To Destroy Tesla
I guess this could be the replacement for the Trabant Russia Has A New Electric Car That's Totally Going To Destroy Tesla It's over for you now, Elon Musk. The Amber is going to be unstoppable....
View Article2004 Lexus, 167k miles. Would 4 previous owners scare you off?
How many owners is too many for you? This 2004 Lexus ES 330 has had four owners in 167k miles. Would the number of owners scare you away or would you at least give it a look if you were in the...
View ArticleRecent gas price increase. On Tuesday it went up 32¢. Has yours
Went up 32¢ overnight. 2.37 to 2.69 almost a 12% increase. Luckily Costco still had 87 e10 for 2.39 while on a shopping trip to Independence MO. The increase is already started cracking at some...
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