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    Ad-blocking strategy

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SHOZ</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The sites that do that for me I just forget about and never go back. </div></div> Here as well. Allmusic, LATimes.com, others. Too many other options.
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    [photo] My next oil change . . .

    That stuff looks Fuching awesome.
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    Which would you choose?

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Linctex</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SatinSilver</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ummm, option 1. If you've fallen on your head then by all...
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    Purolator Pure One 6500mi Cut Open

    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.
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    NAPA Gold 51365. 50 Hours

    50 hours of usage? Seems awfully soon for a filter change. Any particular reason?
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    Are you the only neighbor who works on vehicles?

    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...
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    Tools and maintenance for cross-country drive?

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: cjcride</div><div class="ubbcode-body">a bottle of MMO. <img src="/forums/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="smile" title="smile" height="15" width="15" /></div></div> I really don't like the way that stuff tastes. I prefer...
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    Tools and maintenance for cross-country drive?

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hpb</div><div class="ubbcode-body">One other thing - is the significant other driving the Taurus cross-country too?</div></div> It's a legitimate question but unfortunately I would rather leave that topic off board. No...
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    Tools and maintenance for cross-country drive?

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hpb</div><div class="ubbcode-body">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...
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    Tools and maintenance for cross-country drive?

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JustinH</div><div class="ubbcode-body">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...
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    Tools and maintenance for cross-country drive?

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ethan1</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mehullica</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Take a baseball bat</div></div> A <span style="font-style...
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    Tools and maintenance for cross-country drive?

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: toneydoc</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Sig Sauer and an extra magazine</div></div> You gun guys are funny.
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    Tools and maintenance for cross-country drive?

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sleddriver</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Pajamarama</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Oh, and will have some duct tape. Can't believe no one...
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    Tools and maintenance for cross-country drive?

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lolvoguy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Sorry if I missed it, but what's the point of this trip? (moving, career change etc?)</div></div> It's a one way move.
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    Help picking a push mower

    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...
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    Tools and maintenance for cross-country drive?

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: daman</div><div class="ubbcode-body">A small pull behind trailer for all your emergency supply's lol.</div></div> Yeah I was just thinking that. <img src="/forums/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="shocked"...
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    Tools and maintenance for cross-country drive?

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DeafBrad</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Anything can happen during a trip. But you are driving a Honda. And trips across the country are pretty routine with the ultra reliable vehicles today. Most likely you will end...
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    What engine oils are used in CAFE Testing?

    I believe that the auto manufacturer can use their oil of choice as long as it is the same grade recommended in the owner's manual/service manual. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.
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    Tools and maintenance for cross-country drive?

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Donald</div><div class="ubbcode-body">First aid kit. Tow strap. Fuses. You have not said if you will be going through desolate areas.</div></div> I am. I-10 and I-20 from Dallas to Tuscon is pretty desolate if I...
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    Tools and maintenance for cross-country drive?

    All great suggestions. I do already have the small portable tire inflator.
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