Recent content by KS-Ryan

Explain it to me...

Local repair shop sends fliers out for $35 synthetic oil changes all the time. Maybe look for a local shop and see what they charge.

1999 Nissan Frontier XE 173,179 miles This is a new-to-me vehicle. I picked it up locally for $4,300. I'm using it for a new lawn mowing business I started with 2 other friends. I'm towing a 5x8 trailer behind it 95% of the time. Out: Unknown oil and filter In: 10w-30 PYB and Fram XG7317...

More often than not, my vehicles have a Fram PH or XG filter on them.

I would trust any of the cars in my signature to do a long road trip. I wouldn't allow a vehicle to fall into a state of disrepair to where it couldn't do so.

We've been closed 4 days. 2 for snow and the other 2 for sub zero temps. My school had a broken water pipe during the closures due to the building heat not being on/working properly. There is no need for kids to be walking to school or standing at a bus stop when it is below zero. Not all kids...

If you look at the parking lot at my work, anything over 10 years old is really old. I easily drive the oldest cars of my colleagues, whether it's my 99 Civic or my 83 Land Cruiser. All of our cars are 12 years old or older, but I think anything over 20 years old is a good run for a vehicle...

The Land Cruiser crowd is large and proud group of owners. There are chapters and events all over the country.

1983 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60, 155,080 miles This was the first oil change after the engine rebuild. Out: Unknown 10w-40 and Wix 51515 oil filter Oil in service for about 700 miles. Came out really black. In: 8 quarts of 0w-40 Mobil 1 and Wix 51515 oil filter I have a trip planned for March...

Yes, the annual vehicle tax/registration is $60 here.

I looked through the Carfax on the car. It looks like its been maintained fairly well. I like that there are so many service records which shows that the previous owners actually cared about getting it maintained. I would be more concerned about the 2 accidents.

After getting my "beater" Civic baselined and replacing a few things to make it a better daily driver, I've only had to do oil changes. It is due for a timing belt and a local shop quoted me $800 to do it. This year's expenses included-- Replaced front brake pads/rotors/calipers $250 Replaced...

Thanks for sharing the deal--I ordered 2!

I lived in Kodiak for several years and have always wanted to take a trip to Barrow. One day... Looks like you had a good time.

I had a 93 XJ. Loved it. Excited to see what you do to it.