Recent content by JOD

I'd look for a 2016 or newer. You'll have Android Auto/Car Play, and the few turbo issues seem to be more prevalent with the 2015's. I had a 2016 Autobahn, which was trouble-free except for the lack of traction after tuning it... I sold it and got a Golf R. Problem solved! The MK7 VW's are...

Originally Posted by racin4ds Originally Posted by Jimmy_Russells Originally Posted by racin4ds Ok, I do get it. It keeps the DPF and other diesel emissions BS safe BUT in a modern engine, like my '13 TDi with 40k miles, it doesn't burn ANY oil so why am I so worried about a particular oil with...

Originally Posted by TheIceStormof06 Originally Posted by KCJeep Same issue here, availability, although I have recently discovered Menards sells the 0w40 version at a pretty good price. Still would cost me more than a jug of Castrol however and that is usually the problem. On paper the 0w40...

Originally Posted by Wolf359 In sports they're always talking about mental toughness and I never really thought it was that big a deal. But it does seem like lots of people don't have it. I've been a competitive athlete my entire life, and I'd coached athletes at a high level for the last 20...

Originally Posted by csandste One more reason for me to never buy a VW. Don't look great for 30K, but not bad enough to pull. They must know something that I don't... like how to get your money. Think I might have had those change intervals on my Fiat 124 Sport Coupe. Of course that had a...

I have friends in the South Bay. It's nice, but it still gets hot in the summer and wet in the winter. https://www.bestplaces.net/climate/city/california/ventura For me, not needing heat or air conditioning is pretty much what I'm going for in terms of climate.

Originally Posted by wwillson Same trainer as you with a TitanFlex bike wow... that's right up there with the Slingshot in the "rare" department. I'm surprised that design never caught on.

Furminator! http://www.furminator.com/products/deshed/cat.aspx This thing is incredible. I rent my condo out when I'm not there, so I need to keep the pet hair down. While it doesn't eliminate shedding, I'd say it's down 90%. I do it every other day in shedding season. A rubber glove and a...

If you really love dry heat, then Arizona seems like a good option. I've spent some time in Tucson and considered buying property there, but the summers are just not liveable for me. They also have giant bugs there, which isn't my thing. I have a place in Ventura, and will likely move there...

Originally Posted by dlundblad Nothing beats the good old fashion way. Can you replace the plastic plug with a metal one? on this engine, the extractor really does beat the old fashion way. Particularly in my case, since there's a large and heavy skid plate that would need to be removed.

I changed the oil on my Golf R (also Gen 3 EA888) on Saturday with my Mityvac extractor. It took 5 minutes (not exaggerating). I got just a hair shy of 6 quarts out, and filled up with 6 quarts. It was right at the fill level when completed. So, in your case I'd say it's just the guys there...

I don't think it's that they "don't make them like they used to", I just thing that's a pretty low-end speaker. 10 years in a door that's obviously seeing some moisture, and I'd say you got your money's worth. I just pulled the Diamond Audi Hex Components out of my 15 year old Freestyle, and...

I went through this when my dog died of lymphoma. He was just shy of 14, and the healthiest 13.5 year old dog you would have ever seen. I was still mountain biking with him until 12, and he was still hiking 6-8 miles until he got sick. I did treat him, but unfortunately it didn't work out, and...

wow, my sincere condolences. He looks like a great pup. I went through this about a year and a half ago with my 14 year old pit bull, and it still stings--but a little less each day. Time heals all wounds.

Originally Posted by 2010Civic I'd take the Aventador anyday over the Tesla. I think I'd take the Model S and a 300K check to balance out the difference. The Lambo certainly sounds better to my ear, though.