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Year, make, model, engine, odometer reading and a mention of the overall condition of the cooling system would be interesting.

So, how was dinner?

How about a litmus test? An oil pump driven by a belt immersed in oil besets a BITOGer.

You didn't specify how it blew the oil or from where.

So, listen to this: Up in the Champlain Valley...where they do grow apples...a tree fell on such a communications line. I called the phone company, and they were surprisingly blase' about it. I told them the numbers of the poles between which their multicable was being stressed. They said they...

For >7 years I cared for the same car; a neighbor's 4-cyl., in sliver. The time came to sell it. A friend bought it for her trade school bound grandson. It had uninterrupted dealership, "Quick Lube" and my maintenance. I tabulated it all. There was included a Fumoto oil drain valve...

Friend bumped a front stop in a parking lot. I thought it was a touch hard. Came out after work and the tire was flat. Details, details, details.....

Have you inspected or ever replaced the....shocks/struts, tie rod ends, ball joints, control arms (their bushings), or any other bushings? A knowledgeable inspection is in order. With a helper and an open hood, put the car in R, then put it in D with someone looking at how the engine rocks...

If you've mentioned this situation before, I missed it. At what mileage did the engine fail? Best of luck with the replacement. Was this a warrantied job? <<<seeking happiness here. a. Maybe eschew the bargain oil change places? Perhaps the "cheap filter media tore free, wadded up and...

I was on a checkout line at the Sears store when they opened for the final clearance sale post lockdown. edit: Thanks, Sears, for all the $5 coupons you sent me and for the friendly lady at the damaged tool exchange. A customer I was chatting with mentioned her new Audi. I forget the...

This 'Stango's background must be shared. Is it far away? At all roadworthy?

The OE water pumps in the narrow range of Volvos I've touched are said to last 250,000 mi. And of course, there's every caveat against aftermarket pumps. What's the word on the RAM/Cummins fora?

What about the other fluids...and everything else? Inspiration and action on your part now might save lotsa money and woe.

We're going on 3 months since the OP got the car fired up. What has transpired with the sale of this vehicle? I hope it went to a good home.

What year and how many miles? I ask because I have the same engine and 'feel' for them. If your BIL has a 2004 or earlier vintage, he has the inferior chain guides. Three to five seconds of "Clear Flooded Engine" cranking -at least for the first startup of the day- can't hurt and might help.

If you've no opportunity for inspection or communication with the seller, you gotta go by gut. How much we talking?

Hard pass.

They're 'so similar' and I like 'em both. I'd like to see what's behind the panels...to get an idea of traffic flow. Also works with post #11's considerations. ...which way the Sun travels (see post #5),...does moss and mildew form under the soffits? etc. Window orientation...

2015 Volvo XC70. ~15k on filter. I've long been settled on 30k for both engine air and cabin air filters WHERE I LIVE. I wanted to do this one as the previous owner wasn't local. OUT: Hengst Twas dull grey overall, heavily sprinkled with unfamiliar, 1.5mm, round, ivory/yellow-colored seeds +...

Just for giggles: How many miles on your '07? I always ask. Also, which type of spark coil / wire combo do you have? I ask because a friend had the two 4-socket coils (one on each valve cover) with a wire to each plug in a '97. Fine. EVERYTHING we read said it would have a coil atop each...