Recent content by Dagwood

3 Minutes...well that is maybe a marginal gain. Anything longer than 2 minutes, I usually turn it off. The problem is you never know how long the train will be!

20,000 Miles works for me.

It sounds like they might be no longer requiring security deposits and want to apply your deposit to your rent. So if your rent was say $500 per month, when they apply the deposit of $99, that month would be only $401. If that is the case, then I would do it. Might be a good time to review your...

So it will be lemon fresh!

I picked my up my car this afternoon. All is well. They did a great job. Used the correct type of Anti-Freeze and replaced all the extras that should have been taken care of. They even installed a new serpentine belt that was overlooked by the last shop. I was VERY LUCKY it did not cause any...

Tosh, I would have taken it back to the orignal mechanic that did the work, but I have since switched companies and he is 30 miles away. They were very good with GM vehicles and general fleet vehicles. They just don't see alot of Toyotas. I should have stayed with the local mechanic that has...

From what I understand, the gasket that was used was incorrect or a step was missing. The mechanic said something about "RTV". I am not sure if he meant in addition to the gasket or instead of. Hopefully he will have it buttoned up and ready to go today. No call yet.

I learned a valuable lesson over the past couple of days. I have a 2003 Toyota 4 Runner. At 92,000 miles I looked around for a shop to replace my timing belt and water pump. The dealer quoted $1,100. The mechanic that I have trusted and used for years quoted $850. The shop that I used for all my...

I seriously doubt that your gas guage can make a distinction between regular gas and premium gas.

Some people aren't very mechanically inclined or they just continue to do what they have always done. Many feel that the dealer will provide the best care regardless of the cost. I have always wondered why the dealers have to charge so much. I am sure they have done some kind of market...

Funny, I have never met anyone that said they loved taxes! You have to remember everything you did the year before and hope the answer at the end of the return is good news. I agree.

Hmmmm. Have him file his own return. 1040ez. A full time student, he will get a refund of $6.00. Don't claim it on your return.

15w40 would most likely work as well. Mobil 15w50 is probably where I what I would ultimately use.

My guess would be 20w50 or 15w50.

Strange coincidence...I currently drive 60 miles a day as well, However in March I am starting a new job that is only 3.2 miles away. I have the same concerns about the short drive. I think the key is to change the oil based on time and not miles driven. I will probably change oil every 6 months...