Recent content by SmokeEater2

Thanks for all the info benjamming! I've got the H-W stands on order so they should be here in time for the oil change on my daughter's Mustang next weekend. Stu, One of those jacks is on my wish list too. Maybe I can convince my wife it'd make a great Christmas present.

No. I don't think my job security is any safer than any other occupation right now. And I'm not feeling very warm and fuzzy about about my military retirement either. I think anything and everything stands a chance of being chopped.

I'm in the market for a set of jack stands and since I want a US made product I've pretty much decided on the Hein-Werner brand as everything else seems to be made in China. The best prices I've found so far are at Auto Zone-$79.99 (with free shipping) and Northern Tool-$64.99 +$14.52 shipping...

2007 Ford Ranger 14,920 miles 5 quarts Mobil 1 5W30 Mobil 1 filter

Wow! Reading the Op reminded me of a modernized version of The Odd Couple. I had no idea Oscar and Felix were still roomies.

Hmmph! During my oil change this morning I managed to spill about 3/4 of a quart. But,on the bright side at least I didn't drop anything in the drain pan this time.

My Ranger gets an oil change tomorrow. Same oil as always,Mobil 1 5W30 but I did have to decide which filter to use between the Wix,K&N and Mobil 1 in the stash. I finally picked the M1 this time.

Looks like the tax payers are going to pick up the tab for GM and Chrysler again. Mo' Bailout The link above is from Obama's 2009 promise that the gubbermint would be honoring warranties. Wonder why people still can't get their cars repaired? The wife drives a Chrysler now but it'll be the...

No set time frame,Just whenever they're dirty. I changed both vehicles filters Sunday,Both had close to 15K since the last change.

US Army retired,1986-2006