Recent content by duck__dodgers

yes, if 10/12 years ago counts as recent. to me it does, lmao

Fram bankruptcy came out of left field (cuz the CEO was a scammer) + that geopolitical event that shall not be named (supply chain, raw materials impact on Asian factories). Mann is the onlu name that can fill shelf-space. until PG figures out its plans for Fram and adjusts its contract...

every state is different. Google/ChatGPT probably will give you a "good enough" answer for being free and getting a response in milliseconds. Knee jerk reaction without looking it up is: good luck. yes, there is legit tort abuse, but court isn't the easy, magic casino that some peeps make...

and to add, Korean refineries produce 25% base III consumed in the US, and those refineries use sour crude. (economies of scale, specialization towards base oils over there) https://www.baseoilnews.com/asia/south-korea/skorea-base-oils-exports-to-usa-fall-april-2026 >>>April exports to the...

IMO, all of the ESP goes to the Transit. (Obviously, if cost was no object 3 ESP for the Transit, 3 for the Subaru) For an engine that's all/almost all short-trips, ESP's HTHS protection never really kicks-in to the extent you'll see in the Transit. Mobil 1 AFE 0w30, ($25ish at walmart)...

seems like some SKUs are crossed between Walmart and Castrol. Probably can blame some AI inventory management algo, lol.

If you have them around you, the Costa chain charges $19 for labor if you bring your own materials. Never used them, no opinion about them, just the messenger. https://costaoils.com/locations/oil-change/

any other children of the 80's rememember the Mac game "Car Builder"? I was designing that exact Ferrari when I was 11 years old, lmao. Ives succumbed to the tyranny of aerodynamics/range anxiety. https://www.mobygames.com/game/7968/car-builder/

I've tried them all, and for some of the cars Castrol Edge is the quietest by far---even with the new no-titanium formula (subjective, go figure). Salut to everyone who orders. if I buy one more quart, I'll have to check myself into a clinic, lol. PS, my link still says 3-pack. (that's...

The parent company runs a chain of regional quick-lubes. https://costaoils.com/

it looks like those filters are shrink-wrapped, not many manufacturers who do that....maybe the same manufacturer as the PGs??????

I am a forgetful dummy that likes the 'set and forget' benefit of smart chargers. I use it for: charging new batteries (surprised at the amount of top-off a new Costco AGM with a same month sticker needed, assuming the supply chain is multi-month); and as a voltage tester when I'm too lazy to...

summary of price increases for fleet buyers... https://jobbersworld.com/lubricant-price-increases-5-13-26/

if I buy even one more quart, and I need to go to rehab. lmao

Some early years of the 2.5 turbo had coolant leaks---those years come with a special extended goodwill warranty. The later years within the price range should be trouble-free, assuming regular maintenance. check the VIN to see if it's covered by the TSB/warranty...