Recent content by duck__dodgers

Alternator rebuilding.

I will live in Montana. And I will marry a round American woman and raise rabbits, and she will cook them for me. And I will have a pickup truck... maybe even a "recreational vehicle." And drive from state to state.

it should last 9 months to 1.6 years for that massive GtL plant to return to normal. And the jet fuel/diesel market should return to normal too within 9 months. When refiners (Korean, cuz that's where something like 15% of the world's Group 3 basestock originates) start making less money from...

For any gluttons for more hoarding, if you live in Meijer-land, Valvoline Restore and Protect is $28.99. sale ends Tuesday, IIRC. https://www.meijer.com/shopping/search.html?text=valvoline (no UPS shipping options, as Meijer is Midwestern Mega-Lo Mart)

@CostaKapo is that true? given how most quick lube locations are exposed to the summer elements 100% of the time and some sizes can sit for a long time, I'd like to think that someone/somewhere said let's spend an extra $0.11 to have a protective coating. I hope that's true, as I always enjoy...

The actual "Costa" behind Costa has a handle here.... @CostaKapo IIRC, there is one other recent thread discussion about the filter. I bought a case too, very happy with the purchase. though i haven't used it yet cuz I'm a hoarder, lmao. just the density of the shipping box gave me the...

always strikes me how insane it is to have DCT on a car that is meant for school runs, interstate road trips, and rentals. This is when Hyundai's bean counters decided to let loose? lol

obviously not asking about snow tires for a reason....so Michelin Defender or CrossClimate. I'm partial to Defender, YMMWV. Good luck! and remember (depending on the brand) after you go through 20% to 50% of the tread, snow performance noticeably changes

To sound like a Scrooge, if someone really has a mobility issue, there is no (or almost no) excuse for not getting your groceries delivered to your door via one of the major chains. And when you factor in car wear + the value of your time, ordering groceries for delivery even with the...

$1200 will pay for a lot of summer Uber rides. IMO, put $0.00 into that car. Putting $1200 into a 2007 Saab 9-5! is insane, (even with low miles), but I don't live in the Northeast, peeps over there love their Saabs, lmao

If you live near a Grainger, WW Grainger's house brand. the most expensive sub-brand that you are comfortable with. they also ship. zoro dot com is their consumer arm. you don't need a house account to order from Grainger...

Alright Honda-Acura folks (and some Nissan, Mazda), Rockauto has some Fram Endurances (IIRC, FE were exclusive to Walmart). Have at it... $7 plus shipping https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=18680701&cc=3443432&

Dunning-Kreuger effect---Not knowing what you're a dummy about + the internet gives everyone a megaphone.

rule of thumb: if you can pay the worst-case scenario out-of-pocket, with minimal impact on yourself, self-insure. Caveat: this assumes that the insurance company/claims adjustor is honest/impartial and won't drag along you or the third-party doing the repair.

yes, given this thread, i've been on the lookout for an email confirmation. no email confirmation. not the end of the world, but annoying micro-trigger, lol.