Recent content by amateurbob

Any professional or amateur mechanics have any updates on using cameras to diagnose suspension problems? Have you had success with them and which do you use?

On the outside they kinda look like Pentius with a different sticker slapped on the can.

+1 for my imagination

I am curious if this a thing or if l just started paying more attention. I have been noticing more houses, RV's, boats, and vehicles for sale than l recall seeing in a long time. Is anyone else seeing this or am l seeing a "black dog" (l know l am taking that quote a bit out of context but l...

Given Jim Farley's family ties and his behavior... I keep wanting to call him "Ray Zalinsky"

I have heard the expression "plan for the worst and all surprises will be pleasant". Here is hoping for pleasant surprises! Thanks for sharing with us what you can.

Would you have a projected guestimate forecast based on the limited information you have for the increase cost for non group 3 base oils? Based on your write up, it looks like somewhere between 53% to 251% but l didn't know if the industry had a better consensus/prediction?

Unfortunately l did not learn and l am an old dog teaching me tricks at this age is a challenge.

I just looked at 2009 Chevy HHR with 186k miles. Spotty oil change history, AC barely worked, exhaust/muffler issues, check engine light, and rusted doors. I didn't bother taking it for a test drive and they were asking $3000 for it.

I read stories of people purchasing some pretty decent vehicles for 3 to $5000. I have not been so fortunate. On cars.com there are vehicles priced up to $4k stating "tow away only". So if everything works on the Kia and the rust isn't too bad, it's probably in the top 10% of cars l have looked...

I thought l read that Kia says the timing belt needs replacing every 60k, is that the interval you have followed?

Absolutely

If it is still there l might make a day of it this weekend and go look at it but 7 hours on the road o_O. As anybody that has read my posts knows l am on the lookout for a decently maintained reliable beater. It has been a bigger challenge lately.

I have come across a one owner 2011 Kia soul with around 112k miles. It has the beta ll engine and 4 speed transmission. On paper it has been meticulously maintained. Oil changes every 3 to 6k miles and it has had the transmission fluid changed twice. The timing belt was changed within the last...

2011 CRV. I just started my 3rd oil change of Valvoline Restore and Protect. The first 2 were 4k OCI. I am going to run this one to 5k. I changed the filter 3 times on the 1st oil change and left original filter on the entire 2nd. There was some metal flakes in every filter that l cut open but...