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Our DMV requires an appointment, but they're hard to schedule. They also release same-day appointments, but they fill up fast. I scored one while sitting in their parking lot and was in and out in ~30 minutes. They had 10-12 windows open and were relatively efficient. I'm in my mid-sixties and...

Would oil companies employ a master blender, similar to Jack Daniels?

From what I read about the Audi's oil light indicator coming on in the dash to show it was low, there was a direct correlation of the timing of it coming on and the engine cratering. There are aftermarket dipsticks available for the Audi. The hole is still there for a dipstick (or extract oil...

This method only works when used with the "rub some between your thumb and finger to make sure it feels good" testing method.

Our Audi didn't have a dipstick. You checked the oil level through the infotainment system. Added - It wouldn't display an oil level until a minimum of three minutes had passed after shutting off the engine.

I had the same internal debate, and decided I'd rather have too many than not having one when it was needed. At just under $5/filter, and filters having a long shelf life, I mashed the Buy button. It's my understanding Honda hasn't changed their filter fitment (maybe a part number and build...

That's my understanding. The difference is the Pentius is made in South Korea vs Premium Guard mostly in Vietnam.

This is the correct filter for the 2025 Pilot. I bought a case of them a couple weeks ago. Heftier than the Amsoil EA15K13. Silicon seal and ADBV.

Here are the current listings within a 200 mile radius of Warner Robins, GA as shown on visor.vin:

Most of the research I did on the Audi showed the timing chain should be replaced ~90k miles, along with the water pump, of course. In today's dollars, that's a $4k job. The Honda's a lot less expensive to maintain with a much higher reliability reputation.

We have our drive mode set to Normal and it remembers it, but I don't know if it will remember other modes. I'm not a fan of Economy mode. It mainly just artificially slows down your inputs. The Pilot does have auto start/stop, but my wife now has it down to muscle memory to turn it off...

Not all vehicles are used for patrol. When I was in the department years ago, our detectives drove the Taurus. There are quite a few non-LE roles, e.g. victim services, etc, which often were personal vehicles, but operating in an official capacity. My favorite was the Caprise. Those boats would...

We bought our 2025 Pilot Elite almost two months ago, getting away from a 2022 Audi Q5 which came out with its second engine recall since buying it new. Most cars sold today are DI. Even running the highest quality fuel (Top Tier only) and regular use of a fuel system cleaner won't keep carbon...

Austin has a CSR lounge, but it's almost all outside. Austin. Summer. Outside. But it's still better than nothing, but not much more so. When we fly out of LHR, I like to get there early, so we hang in a lounge. Last time passing through CLT, I had a 2.5 hour layover, so went to one of the...

Until @Panda87 tells us otherwise, the leaf spring may have been in so securely mounted he had to take a chisel to get it off to take pictures, so we're seeing chisel marks, not substandard manufacturing. /sarcasm

We've had the Pilot Elite now for seven weeks and don't have any regrets yet. Took it on a 4k trip already and it was not fatiguing at all. Moved from an Audi Q5. The seats sit firm, but not uncomfortably. My next-door neighbor checked it out and bought one exactly like it except for the...

SpeeDiagnostix just changed over from USPS to FedEx.

Which lab? I've heard others saying their sample was lost in Indianapolis.

Serves then right for not being more careful.