Recent content by chazthespaz

Big one sounds like coronary arrest on a plate : )

Backup load hauler and backroads is 2001 Chev Astro van, RWD, 4.3L/auto, 3.73 rear axle (thanks original owner for ordering it that way : ) Mostly haul inside, now and then pull a utility trailer, not heavy. 159K miles. OCI annual or 5K miles. I have used 5W-30 conventional oil plus occasional...

2016 Jeep Compass @ 194K miles. I use whatever conventional or synthetic blend is on sale at Menards or Fleet Farm in the temperate months. OCI 5K. Recent used oil test by Blackstone had good numbers. For winter (MN) I treat it to full synthetic to start and flow better. I'll post a pic when it...

If you want to really tick people off, reply "oil is oil." (Just kidding!)

I appreciate your thoughtful reply. To your point, the anecdotes about dying EV batteries on used cars were probably not charged properly.

Toyota is reportedly working on a solid-state battery. I'm waiting on such a next generation. We usually keep vehicles a LONG time. EV battery degradation with age is like replacing an engine in an old car - likely not worth it.

Interesting. I checked Walmart website and motor oil prices were up today.

Wow, 606K on the old Mazda. Well done.

My phrase is "this job should be a piece of cake," which is my jinx.

Cub Cadet CC600 (twin blade walk-behind mower.) We've had it about 6 years with good results. Replacing the blade control cable which broke inside the cable housing apparently from age and wear. You Tube was my friend as usual for a helpful video. Had to remove the pulley cover plus tip up the...

I know on Japanese cameras the "phillips" is different, that is, JIS.

Yes, you identified some problems, and there may be more lurking which become apparent later.

That would be shredded wheat from rust up north. I second the motion to put an engine in it.

Went to a couple Home Depots here in MSP, but all cleaned out of clearance oil : (

If you want it done right, DIY cheesesteaks and oil changes : )