Recent content by Pajamarama

Originally Posted By: SHOZ The sites that do that for me I just forget about and never go back. Here as well. Allmusic, LATimes.com, others. Too many other options.

That stuff looks Fuching awesome.

Originally Posted By: Linctex Originally Posted By: SatinSilver Ummm, option 1. If you've fallen on your head then by all means Opt. 2. That's not very nice. At least explain why. I'm not that guy, but if he is thinking anything like me, Option 2 is way overkill for 2000 miles on the oil.

Back in the day, people used to swear those filters were so evil and so cursed they would destroy your car as soon as they were screwed in place.

50 hours of usage? Seems awfully soon for a filter change. Any particular reason?

There's one guy up the street who one would call a "ricer". He's always working on his car. Other than him and me, I think the most anyone else does is wash and polish their car in their driveway. There's actually HOA rules that state you're not allowed to work on your car in your driveway...

Originally Posted By: cjcride a bottle of MMO. I really don't like the way that stuff tastes. I prefer gatorade personally.

Originally Posted By: hpb One other thing - is the significant other driving the Taurus cross-country too? It's a legitimate question but unfortunately I would rather leave that topic off board. No offense taken but it's just something I don't want to get into here. Thanks for all your advice...

Originally Posted By: hpb Good lord, anyone would think you're crossing the Sahara or something! What are we talking here, a 2 day drive on major highways? Check tyre pressures, fluid levels, and go! I'm all for being prepared, but realistically, you won't be fixing anything much beyond a flat...

Originally Posted By: JustinH My grandfather carried a trunk full of tools in his 91 cavalier the whole time he had the car. Never used any of them. I think it was to keep us kids from borrowing his tools. Your grandpa was wise. And thanks for the suggestions regarding driving patterns...

Originally Posted By: Ethan1 Originally Posted By: mehullica Take a baseball bat A baseball bat? If any strangers on the highway approached me for a quick game of baseball, I'd shoot 'em! Don't worry. I shall be armed with a 8" Henkel chef's knife in one hand, my 1/2 breaker bar in the...

Originally Posted By: toneydoc Sig Sauer and an extra magazine You gun guys are funny.

Originally Posted By: sleddriver Originally Posted By: Pajamarama Oh, and will have some duct tape. Can't believe no one mentioned that yet. :-p Get a roll of UL-181BX shiny duct tape rather than the cheap stuff. Well worth the $$$. Also, a couple of gallons of drinking water, a good...

Originally Posted By: Lolvoguy Sorry if I missed it, but what's the point of this trip? (moving, career change etc?) It's a one way move.

Well you said you were set on a Honda engine or mower so I'm not sure you'll welcome this recommendation. About nine years ago, I bought a Toro mower (self-propelled but it's an option you don't have to engage). It is shameful how I have abused and neglected that thing -- left it out in the...