Recent content by TheOtherAndy

There was a time where I would've thought someone crazy for forgetting a car they owned. Now, I'm old enough that I do it.

Chevrolet: 4 Pontiac: 3 Ford: 2 Nissan: 1 Subaru: 1 GMC: 1 Both Fords were 4th gen Tauruses (2001, 2004) since I liked the first one so much. In terms of reliability, the Nissan wins hands down (Versa Note). I generally prefer GM though.

I read it as the poster is a traveling tech who was called to change the oil on the truck. Probably doesn't know the OCI, or care about the mileage. Argos is the Advance house brand. Was probably there for the filter and picked up what was cheap.

Spent two months as a rural Mail carrier a few years back. Some thoughts: 1. Having had to watch a video in training of a kid on a big wheel getting run over by an LLV (the mail van we've all come to recognize the past 40 years), the low hood and giant windscreen make sense. It's similar to...

Congrats to your son! IMO, Chryslers of that era are underappreciated.

The one near me seriously lowballed my trade twice, basically giving me a "we don't want it" offer. The one time I had something they did like, the cars I looked at were beat. It's a bit of a rougher area though, so that may play a part. As for "just pay sticker at a dealer," even then, plenty...

Average Toyota owner: "I'll never own anything but Toyotas because they're so reliable! Aside from the engine replacement, mine has needed nothing!" Replace "engine" with "transmission" and you have your average Honda owner :D (I'm kidding, don't hurt me)

Why not just mix some of the 5W-30 with the 0W-20 to thicken it up slightly?

Any particular reason for the Wix filter? I saw them in the store today, but am not familiar with them.

2018 Subaru Legacy 2.5 92,286 miles on vehicle 3,575 miles on oil Out: Mobil Full Synthetic High Mileage 0W-20 (Full quart Valvoline Restore and Protect 5W-30 and < half quart FVP Synthetic 5W-30 added) STP S4615 Filter In: 1 quart Valvoline Restore and Protect 5W-30 4.1 quarts Valvoline...

I'll third the Forester. VW Taos is gigantic inside for its class also, if you wanted to go subcompact. Bronco Sport exists too, and I know it gets great reviews for its size. For used, Subaru Outback and Legacy have great back seats and cargo areas.

Personally, I think this new Sentra looks horrendous inside and out, but I prefer my sedans to be kind of bland. The now-outgoing Sentra is much more to my liking. The one prior to that was a bit too blah but probably much more practical than either, which is helpful in the real world where you...

If it's a Sentra, Altima, or Rogue, just wait a year or two and you'll have plenty to pick from at any Enterprise or other rental company's sales lot. Just be prepared to choose between white and grey.

Put one in the Subaru a week ago. It works? Not sure what else I care about a cabin air filter. Walmart's website did erroneously claim that my store didn't have any that fit the car, so I don't think these are in that system yet.

Just finished reading this entire thread. Bravo! You showed that old Volvo more love than probably 99% of car owners would ever even think of giving their vehicle. Beautiful car, too.