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I had a similar experience with a local independent. Subaru found a stripped differential plug. Asked if I'd done work or had others work. I mentioned the independent place and asked for a receipt for repair cost. I emailed the owner the receipt from the dealer of $50 and he sent me a $100 Visa...

I subscribe and had the same thoughts about Lexus vs. Toyota and other such brands being so far apart. I don't follow as much any more, but they used to be very similar, if not the same, drivetrains and such. Like it always shocked me when an Escalade is rated better than a Suburban in whatever...

Many, chains and independents and dealers, are over $100 now. I struggle not to go to my Toyota dealer at just a notch below $60 including a car wash and vacuuming and check of brakes and such. Much less hassle and a good price. When brakes are down they'll get my business for that. Same with...

That's what I've found. Our local dealer is under $60 for TGMO and filter and vacuum and car wash. A dealer in the city I work is like $80 I believe. So it varies but definitely not that spendy. I just bought 10qts at Costco for $30. I'll change my own for $20. $100+ is definitely a profit maker.

I had my last lawn mower for 5 years and never changed the oil. Just checked it every time. Gave it away free when I moved. As a kid, my dad would randomly dump old weed whacker gas/oil mix into the push mower to use it up in the spring before he put a new spark plug in. I think that mower was...

I'll wait for someone to recommend oil with a 3-letter acronym to fix all your problems. Including the uncomfortable seats her Corolla has. Recently, these forums would lead you to believe it'll also bring peace to the world.

My owner's manual is only 10k under normal conditions. Severe is 5k. I go 7000-8000 miles, given my commute is about 25 miles highway speeds and 5 miles city speeds with very few stops. Lately, I've had more "city miles" on weekends and for other reasons and I'm at 4800 on my last oil change. So...

Isn't the article saying the opposite?!? Thinner scrapes off more easily and thicker might cause higher consumption? Or is my reading comprehension way off?

I was going to mention it would depend on how many plug/patches or other issues they had (age and such). But yeah, definitely time to start Googling and figuring out what you want to buy in the nearish future.

Oil temps get to about 215+ in my wife's naturally aspirated 2017 Forester if it's over about 70 degrees and we're freeway driving about 70mph. I haven't checked it doing 85+ through the barren wastelands into a 20+mph wind climbing decent hills and mountain passes. I just figure it's getting...

And that's why it's more complicated than just getting a second card with your wife's membership 😉

I'm aware. But that's not a business membership, correct?

It's slightly more complicated than that. Long story...

So you weren't out there with a box of Techron unscrewing and dumping them into the tank as it filled from the truck? 🤣 My wife fills at Costco most of the time, I tend to frequent Arco or 76 just often (all based on price and the fact I don't have a Costco card).

In the Midwest used to wash when it was supposed to be near freezing for highs or all kinds of annoying things freeze up. Maybe a couple times from November - March. Salt. Yuck. Now I basically wash with an auto wash when it's "free" with a dealer oil change. Or myself at home. I get the Black...

Missed that reply. If a quart over full on the old milky stuff, I'd be more concerned, personally, it might be more than super short trips causing it. I have no idea her or your financial situation but I'd want to get it checked over by someone I trusted if it's a car she needs or you don't...

Depends what the cause is. I mean, I'm sure in general it's worse than oil that doesn't look like that. I'm very much a "slap some oil in and go" personality, but I'm anal about checking my cars over. I just don't worry about the petty stuff like so many people on these forums. But even I'd want...

What kind of container? Can you estimate if it's about the correct amount (4-ish quarts)?

Does she know how to check fluid levels? If not I'd hesitate to not check everything over in the cooling system before handing it back. Will she keep a watchful eye on the temp gauge? If not, again, might be best to check it before she possibly ruins it worse if it's major engine issues. If...

Does it smell strongly of gas?