Recent content by carviewsonic

I used up my oil storage space in the garage. There is some potential oil storage space in the kitchen, but was given a firm “NO” by my wife. 😆

Here in Canada self propelled mowers are about $400 at the cheap end, and $800 at the higher end. Electric start adds approx. $150 to the higher end price. Commercial grade mowers (better engine and sturdier build) start at around $1300.

This Toro RWD. The Personal Pace thing works really well, it matches your walking speed. B & S engine with auto choke starts easy. Supposed to never need an oil change, but I'll be certainly ignoring that marketing idea. Feels strange to use after using the other one for 31 years. Hopefully the...

Bought this mower from Canadian Tire in 1995 when we bought our first home. Big yard, so a cut took 40 mins or so, every 5 - 6 days through the season. Still runs good (Tecumseh engine) but the plunger takes 10 - 15 presses to start cold, instead of 5 when newer. Over 31 years I’ve replaced the...

Random things can fail on any car. I would make sure she has an adaptor to keep her cell phone charged in the car. Also that she has clear instructions on what to do or not do for staying safe in case of a break down. An AMA or similar membership would be worth considering as well.

A company I worked for in the eighties had about a dozen Chevy 1/2 tons, and a few S-10’s all on propane. Several of the higher mileage ones had a dead miss; I assumed from burnt exhaust valves caused by the hotter burning propane.

I’ve bought five new and 20 used cars (and one truck) over 45 years. New is initially more satisfying, but for long term ownership I’ve gotten the most enjoyment from used cars that were too expensive for me to want to buy new.

Only once that I recall. Buick 3800 idled rough and check engine light came on immediately after a fill up, I was guessing water contaminated fuel. Filled up at 1/2 tank a couple days later and the problems cleared up. I have avoided that gas station in the twenty years since.

Age 62 and I've owned 25 cars so far, most of them bought used. My favourite car for city driving is our '07 K24 Accord, bought new. Completely reliable (now at 200,000 kms) and fun, responsive handling to drive around the city. Favourite car for highway driving is our previous ('03) or current...

I've been using Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0w30 in our 2007 Honda Accord K24 for many years. At 200,000 kms (124,000 miles) it runs/sounds great and stays on the dipstick full mark between changes. My oil change interval is 6000 kms (3700 miles) for the last few years, since it does all city...

Way, way above my pay grade, but IMO their healthy years should be twice as long as it is, for all the love, joy, and companionship they bring to our lives. Our little guy is 15, so I cherish our time we have left with him.

I payed for a subscription to an auto club (AMA here in Alberta), when our daughter left for college. That would be AAA or Good Sam’s in the U.S.? Our daughter did use it a couple of times (locked keys in car, battery boost) and it was a bit of peace of mind for me. I would keep the old car you...

I'm not familiar with Subaru oil life monitors, but most manufacturers use an algorithm which takes operating conditions (cold starts, idle time, city vs highway driving cycles, etc.) into account. If yours shows 15% - 25% oil life remaining when you reach 10,000 kms, then that can give you...

Is it possible that an undercover was damaged or loosened in the car wash incident? The reason I ask, during a 6 hr highway trip recently in our AWD Ford Fusion a low frequency vibration showed up that was bad enough to blur the rear view mirror. The accompanying noise came from the back of the...

Everything we like to see in an oil filter quality wise. Nice to see after all the quality issues we've seen with many other brands lately. I wish I could still find the 7317 on Amazon, I would buy a case of them.