What happens when a fly lands on your food:
OK, this might not be the most appetizing post, but to those interested in what a fly does to your food is quite disturbing, at least according to this animation.
View Article91 caprice has damaged its new front tires in under 3k...
Alright so i'm a little demoralized with car problems at the moment... I have a 1991 chevy caprice with about 232k or something and i'm struggling to figure out my next steps. I used to have a garage I...
View ArticleCan too frequent oil changes be bad?
Hello, I got a car with some dark oil and I think it wasn't treated well, i.e. oil not always replaced on time and sometimes out of spec oil was used, and now the oil looks dark and I assume some dirt...
View ArticleShell Helix Ultra Professional AG 5W-30
Heard fantastic things about Shell Helix Ultra Professional AG 5W-30, which is dexos 2 approved. I’m having difficulty finding it. Does anyone know where I can purchase it in the United States? Thanks....
View ArticleShould gas stations be mandated to have chargers as well?
Electric vehicles are the future. Yet ICE vehicles will be here for decades as well. Should all gas stations be mandated to have chargers? Is having 1-2 chargers minimum reasonable? I think so.
View ArticleBoba Tea?
I DVR all sorts of shows and watch them when the is bad. Hot Rod Garage is one of my favorites. Lucky Costa and Alex Taylor crack me up. Anyway, Alex turned Lucky on to a drink called Boba. He liked it...
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 ArticleMedicare with Medigap or Medicare Advantage?
I am now collecting SS early but not Medicare eligible yet. Been doing a lot of reading on Medicare and plans. It appears to me that if you are a healthy person an advantage plan might be the way to...
View ArticlePCMOs that are available in liters versus quarts?
My wife's SUV takes exactly 6L with a new filter so I was just curious (more than anything else) what consumer grade engine oils are sold as liters instead of the usual quarts you see. I know Liqui...
View ArticleIn 1988---
-- Japan Isuzu built lots of domestic buses.. like the Super Cruiser P-LV719R. One ( actually there are 3 in Aus) of these was imported to Australia and converted to a motorhome. It has a V10 19L Na...
View ArticleWhat's In Your Stash?
What kind and quantity of oil filters have you all accumulated? I am responsible for changing oil on 5 vehicles... Two cars and three bikes. Fortunately all 5 vehicles take the same form-factor, in...
View ArticleAny tips to get very hardened sap off paint?
The sap has been on the paint for 6+ months. I’ve used isopropyl alcohol and hand sanitizer which works well on the fresh sap but now the old dried on stuff.
View ArticleModel 3 Uber in winter.
Just got back from Chicago during a cold snap -7. Rode in both Model 3's and Pri'i repeatedly over the course of 4 days. They both ride equally poorly with 2 200lb guys in the back. The AWD...
View ArticleStraight 30 or 15W40 for hard use air cooled small engine?
Say Rotella T-1 SAE 30 ($18 gallon) vs Rotella T4 15W40 ($16 a gallon) to keep it brand comparable. In something like a pressure washer or generator in hot weather.
View ArticleFavorite Movie Cars Thread.
Hey. I wanna see what you guys consider to be your favorite movie car. Couldn't find an existing thread for this. Post a pic of the car in the movie it stars in. Also, feel free to share why it is your...
View ArticleShould I return this EverStart Platinum battery, or put it in service
So I bought this EverStart Platinum H6 battery on Friday to replace the OEM H6 that is currently in my 2015 Cayman, and is now nearing the 9th year on this planet. Recent testing of the OEM battery is...
View ArticleCoolant change procedure
Hello everybody, first time posting here!! Long time lurking and learning more than I would ever thought in this forum. Please excuse my language, I'm a southern Europe citizen. I wanted to ask a...
View ArticleToro ZT-2100 Oil Service
I sucked and drained about 3/4 qt of oil from each transaxle. They have a little less than 100 hrs on them. There is no drain plug and you can only suck out half the oil without taking them off. I...
View ArticleH7 to H8 size, is it worth the extra 50 CCA?
It's been 5 years. Battery seems to be doing well. I keep a trickle charger on it. It's the factory battery and was looking at getting a new one. From what I can tell the extra 1.5" length will fit in...
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Lets see the cars!!!!
After 2 drive in touchless washes! ---------Post your cars up!!! Lets see the machines!!!
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