Recent content by Elijah1

I didn’t tear the engine down so I don’t know definitely. I didn’t see anything in the oil while it was draining.

2024 Subaru Outback Onyx XT 2,000mi Out: factory fill In: 4.8qts of Mobil 1 EP 0w20 and an OEM filter The factory filter was cut open and there was some glitter from assembly in it, so I feel like I did the right thing.

I always “warm up” my oil to change it by going to Walmart and getting my oil and filter. I wouldn’t like having a bunch of it around for that reason alone.

No papers have been served. I changed the oil to 3q of NAPA branded full synthetic 5w30 and a quart of HPL engine cleaner. Will change the OEM filter at approximately 1,500mi and see what it looks like. Then likely run the concoction another 1,500mi then change it out. Not sure, might do a...

I’d love to get her an Ascent, but we’ve got to build up savings again before we buy another vehicle.

It honestly never crossed my mind. I just assumed she took care of it herself. She’s a big girl (47yo) you’d think she’d have figured it out by now.

She didn’t have a dad, so no one taught her how to take care of these things… but yeah, it definitely raised a red flag.

Yeah, I kind of feel bad for her, she didn’t have a dad to teach her how to take care of things like this. But you’re absolutely right, until she’s willing to actively participate in keeping up on things… enjoy your neglected Kia.

Thankfully, she has a decent drive to work now. About 40 miles each way. So the oil will definitely get up to temperature.

No she bought it with approximately 79k miles on it, according to the title papers, it now has 103xxx. She never changed it after she bought it. She says it’s not her fault 🙄🙄🙄

So my lovely new bride has finally let me take over the maintenance on her Kia Forte. I was horrified to find her oil filter was dated 10/19. I asked her when the last time she had her oil changed, and she gave me a puzzled look. I tried not to get angry, and just took a walk. About 3 quarts...

I just purchased an Outback from a dealer in our State Capital. I had three dealers vying for my business. Went with the lowest one. Everything was done over email. I just went in, test drove the vehicle I was planning on purchasing, signed papers and left. Spent less than an hour in the...

Have an emergency one, just in case.

It’s not always you that breaks down…. I don’t mind helping someone in a bind.

Well, I have a cell phone. The car is under warranty, so I have free roadside assistance. But if I can fix it myself or limp it back home, I’d prefer to do that.