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10yrs with any make/model you're doing pretty good these days. I've not experienced it yet myself thankfully, but on the car channels I enjoy, I've seen dozens of instances the past few years of 5 or 6yr old domestic vehicles with failed critical components that are NLA from the manufacturer...

What a pain for something so simple, but at the end of the day that's a good thing! I know with my 2021 Equinox and 2021 Traverse, it has a similar little pull up to set and push down to release EPB button/lever and under normal ops, the EPB will release itself as soon as the gas pedal it...

The pentastar powered 1500s are a breeze in comparison to the hemi powered. No cross-over pipe in the way of the pan drain plug. The exhaust pipes run down both sides and connect downstream of the transmission on the pentastars.

I have not been in the latest Altima, but I have always found them to have excellent seating comfort, ergonomics, visibility and to have a more pleasant overall driving experience than that of the Camry or Accord. I've had family members who are die hard Toyota and Honda people comment the...

I believe if you talk to ZF, they'll suggest a pan and fluid change at 60K miles. I've heard of some Ram dealers offering fluid exchanges on the ZF8s for no more cost than any other make/model. Then you run into the ones like you describe, where they just basically consider it "lifetime"...

You're right! I must have gotten lost in the thread. The OP doesn't need to involve his insurance at all then.

I was told that by my agent as well. Two deer hits and one glass claim in a 2yr period got me dropped. What I could find is about 2x as expensive. 54yrs old with zero claims or tickets in ~25yrs. All I suggest is plan ahead. If you have a collision with one of your more expensive...

I feel for ya, but the way the insurance industry is going. I wouldn't involve them in this matter at all. The claim will follow you for some time. Your rates will more than likely go up for filing a claim. If you have the misfortune of having to file another claim w/in a year or two...

Provided all your brake components are in good working order, any squealing is the pad picking up a resonance from the rotor and vibrating like a reed. This is why OEM and good aftermarket pads have the rubber-like layer on the backs of the pads. To insulate it from vibs.

Does it still have all original timing gear? Could be something failed in there after 20yrs and ~200K.

What is the latest on Mitsubishi's financial outlook in the US? I know the dealer network in my area has changed owners and locations a bunch of times over the past 10-15yrs. I just looked at their website and I show about 5-6 dealers within 100 miles of my home. I'd still worry about...

I'm pretty familiar with these trucks having had them in my family for years. Currently have a 2017 and a 2022. Sorry if I missed it, but is yours a crew cab or king cab? Like you say, the rear cab vents between the rear bulkhead and the front of the bed are the most common culprit of water...

I feel your pain. Not only is the cotton fluff a nuisance, these trees will quickly grow so massive and unruly, they become a serious hazard. I've spent thousands over the past 15yrs having massive ones cut down on and right near my property line. They're terrible trees. The wood is heavy...

Looks typical for a Honda "conventional" automatic, especially on the first go around. You're doing a good thing doing drian/fills on it.

That is quite the home. My insurance policy has the replacement cost of my home at ~$660K. If I had to re-build at anywhere near that cost, I wouldn't be able to afford the property taxes. Welcome to the PR of NY. I paid ~$200K for it 14yrs ago.

That's a good find if they were under $6/ea all in.

I love those old beasts. Have you run it? How does it sound? I see the motor is 3450rpms, but the big diameter flywheel hopefully makes the compressor a nice slow thumper. For my backup machine, I've got a ~25y/old Central Pneumatic from Hazard Fraught Tools. One of the small/portable...

That looks awesome! Many years ago in my previous home, I skim coated the entire basement floor with concrete re-surfacer, then once that cured, I epoxy painted the whole floor with a two part product from Muralo. It was recommended to me by the local Ben Moore store at the time. It held up...

I did a quick search and the OEM belt is on "factory back order", which can mean NLA. Here's something on eBay https://www.ebay.com/itm/146009500660

In my small circle, I know of two people that do their own oil changes. My oldest brother and myself! He likes OEM, I'm all over the place in terms of brand.