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Originally Posted by jbutch Originally Posted by SilverSnake None. Do not buy oil at Walmart. Why is that? Just a few of the reasons: * Walmart stores are dirty * Walmart employees (if you can ever find one) are surly, not interested in helping you, have little or no product knowledge, and...

None. Do not buy oil at Walmart.

I change the oil in everything (except the whole house generator) every 6 months or 5K miles whichever comes first. For the Jeep and BMW, that is between 4K-5K miles. For the Scat Pack it is about 1K miles. Don't subscribe to the theory that early oil changes harm your engine. Don't believe in...

Used Rhino ramps for years. Got a set of Race Ramps about 6 years ago and love them. Non-skid surface is great. Will not even slide on my smooth epoxy coated garage floors. Very easy to use and store Gave my Rhino ramps away. I have the RR-56 Ramps...

I have a 20KW Generac air cooled whole house generator here in FL and had a similar system for our house in VA. * My current generator's owner's manual recommends 5W-30 for temperatures 10 degrees F and below, 10W-30 for temperatures between 10-40 degrees F, and 30W between freezing and above...

In my opinion it is the single worst automotive "innovation" I have encountered in owning 89 cars and trucks in the last 50 years. Even worse than the starter interlock seat belt fiasco. We purchased a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Mar 2018 with the V-6 and ESS system. We despised the ESS system...

I have a 20KW Generac air cooled whole house generator here in FL and had a similar system for our house in VA. * My current generator's owner's manual recommends 5W-30 for temperatures 10 degrees F and below, 10W-30 for temperatures between 10-40 degrees F, and 30W between freezing and above...

Toss up between 1976 Vega (overall POS) and 1984 Corvette (massive electrical problems). Over the years, I have had more problems with GM vehicles than any other brand.

I have been using CTEK chargers for years. Currently have the Multi US 7002 and the CTEK MUS 4.3. I use them to maintain healthy batteries not to try to resurrect those that are "sick." Very happy with the results.

2001 Ram 2500 4X4. 14 years of flawless service. At the time I bought it new, the reviews all said it was the most unreliable truck you could buy. Wish I had it back.

Reminds me of my year in Alaska. -70 dead calm in the winter of 1975/1976. My truck had 2 - 750W engine heaters, an 800W interior warmer, and a 100W battery blanket for plug ins. Never again. Thank God for sunny FL

If you want to do things right, start with some basic automotive courses at you local community college or tech school. It does not do any good to have a garage full of tools if you are not sure how to use them. Since you will be working on your DD and can't afford to screw it up you need to...

I have Jabsco electric pump that I used for years to change oil in my Yacht engines; Since it is 12V, I just hook it up to my Jump Starter and lean back and relax while watching the battery do the work...

My thoughts: * I agree she should be arrested for fraud and forgery * Kia owes her nothing * She deserves to be stranded on the side of the road on a dark rainy night * Just one more example of why I NEVER buy used cars.

Originally Posted by littleant Hellcat all the way. But I do like the looks of the mustang I am with you on this. MSRP on the 2019 base Challenger Hellcat (717 HP) starts at around $60K. Going to be a lot cheaper than the new GT500. If I see a Hellcat selling for a decent discount off MSRP, I...