Do you have a dream car today, on 12/4/23?
After all I’ve seen online, mine is the 2025 Tahoe. They’ve addressed some things that really bugged me on a vehicle this expensive. The interior is sweet, steering wheel, dash, and all, 6.2 available...
View ArticleWhich one to keep?
Hello everyone! This is a trick question... Out of following two vehicles, assuming both are paid for which one you'd be more inclined to keep? 2022 Ford Maverick XL 2WD ~25k kms, stock.(no issues,...
View ArticleHere's what I do to HPL oil
Fresh change with HPL Euro 5W40. Mann filter. Summit Point Shenandoah WV. Highest oil temp I saw was 270 but last session it was hotter out (70s) and I thought I was driving harder and only saw 258...I...
View ArticleNeighbors overreacting or do I need my eyes checked?
So I was headed home today and my neighbors got mad because apparently I almost hit them on a turn in the road. It is a residential street and I am doing 25 mph as usual. The speed limit here is 30. I...
View ArticleHow even is the tread depth on new tires?
I was checking my tire wear. I have 0.5 mm to 0.8 mm less tread on the sides than the middle. I am thinking I need to increase my tire pressure. Just like the motor oil I think the factory tire...
View ArticleT-Mobile Home Internet
I grabbed a Black Friday special for t-mobile 5G internet. I live close to a major city, though the cell service on all carriers isn’t great. The deal is permanent $35 (tax included) 5G home internet....
View ArticleJeep wrangler transmission slips between shifts when cold
I’ve got a 2012 wrangler jku with 200k on her. On hot days she still drives great. When it gets cold the transmission slips between shifts until the fluid gets warm. Alternatively if you put it into...
View Article2013 Subaru 2.5L oil burn
Hi Everyone, I have a 2013 Subaru Outback 2.5L that has developed oil burning issue. I purchased this vehicle at 105k miles about 2 years ago. My first low oil warning light came on at 3500miles. The...
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XOM all in with CCS
ExxonMobil Buyout Of Denbury Cements Its Status Atop The CCS World Rumors about a potential ExxonMobil takeover of Denbury had circulated last fall, so Thursday's announcement of the deal came as no...
View ArticleWhat $500k USD buys in Beverly Hills, FL
Typed in Pine Grove, SD to look at homes and somehow this property showed up from Beverly Hills, FL. Interesting at $500k USD....
View ArticleSpeaking of propane prices.
The cylinder exchange has always been a ripoff but they sure did go up here.
View ArticleThe age old question: repair or replace?
Skilsaw Worm Drive circular saw. Backyard DIY saw with very little use for such a professional saw. During startup it'll make a pop sound out the back of the motor (sometimes). It's definitely...
View ArticleMost reliable old man car: Grand Marquis or Buick Lucerne?
Or really any Buick prior to 2009 with the 3800 V6? Assuming same year, same mileage and same overall condition would you choose a Grand Marquis (or Lincoln) or a Buick Lucerne or Lesabre with the 3800...
View ArticleConclusions on Ecoboost Engine Oil - Gas Turbo Direct Injection
I have tested a lot of different API SP oils from the Walmart shelf and came to the conclusion that any API SP oil will have excellent iron wear results. Much better iron wear results then what I saw...
View ArticleWalmart battery warranty policy
Got an Everstart Max in my Tahoe from 1/2021. I wanted to swap it out for a fresh one -- I do battery tests every few months and this one is showing weak. FWIW -- this battery has been abused pretty...
View ArticleMobile licence plate reader
Went in to get my inspection done, had to wait on another vehicle. It was an out of state plated Hundai with 4 Motorola devices mounted on the trunk aiming left, right, fore, and aft. Each one had 2...
View ArticleWater pump replacement
I plan on changing my water pump on my 2016 5.0. My question is what else should I change? I plan on keeping this truck a while. I was thinking the belts maybe the T connector which I hear fails,...
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Air guns?
Just wondering what type of air guns you BITOGers like to shoot . Here's a pic of my Crosman 1377 with a pair of custom wood grips I added. I don't shoot it nearly enough.
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HPL swag bag arrived
Won their "tag some friends" post on FB a few weeks ago. Killer swag showed up today!
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