What kinda rig do you drive?

[CalPolyTechnique]

That's got to be a joke ... are they using gold oil ...

I still like changing my own oil. The Forester was super easy to work on as is my 2004 4Runner (e.g. oil filter located at top of engine. Nowadays it seems most cars the engines are so crammed in they don't allow you to access anything. I'm sure that works out for them by forcing you to go to their service centers.

 

[Runwildboys]

I still like changing my own oil. The Forester was super easy to work on as is my 2004 4Runner (e.g. oil filter located at top of engine. Nowadays it seems most cars the engines are so crammed in they don't allow you to access anything. I'm sure that works out for them by forcing you to go to their service centers.

Just trying to change a headlight bulb in my Dakota is a project! Everything's so crammed together, with that 5.2 liter engine, I can barely force my forearm in far enough to twist the old bulb out of the housing. I miss the days when the headlights just screwed in from the front.

 

[Doomsday]

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Cadillac ATS Coupe - Absolutely love it.

 

[Chrispierce]

Just trying to change a headlight bulb in my Dakota is a project! Everything's so crammed together, with that 5.2 liter engine, I can barely force my forearm in far enough to twist the old bulb out of the housing. I miss the days when the headlights just screwed in from the front.

That’s something I’d like to ask the car industry engineers. “So you all made replacing a lightbulb,a frustrating exercise in complication. Mind telling me why?”

 

[nightrain]

Road King Police

 

[Chrispierce]

I’d like to drive a armored water cannon vehicle,but I guess that petition to the county is a lost cause. Hmmm....what about a motorized big wheel? That would be kinda interesting to get pulled over in traffic for. “Officer,my license and registration is right here,and did yield right away and use my hand signals for the u-turn at the intersection.”

 

[Ranched]

That's got to be a joke ... are they using gold oil ...

Jags oil change is between $50 - $60. Pending where you take it. Raunchy inflates not only dolls but posts as well with @waldoputty of course.

 

[lukin2006]

Just trying to change a headlight bulb in my Dakota is a project! Everything's so crammed together, with that 5.2 liter engine, I can barely force my forearm in far enough to twist the old bulb out of the housing. I miss the days when the headlights just screwed in from the front.

I had a burned out headlight a month ago, bought the bulb and installed it. Long story short, $330 late my headlight works ... it was wiring issue. But the auto electric guy I went saved me a couple hundred, he is old school, he fixed the problem without having to order an expensive wiring harness...

 

[lukin2006]

Jags oil change is between $50 - $60. Pending where you take it. Raunchy inflates not only dolls but posts as well with @waldoputty of course.

even 60 is pricy...

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

even 60 is pricy...

Costs me about $20-25 for oil and filter when I do it myself.

I recently purchased these for my vehicles. Should make life easier.

https://www.fumotooildrainvalve.com/f-111.html

 

[lukin2006]

Costs me about $20-25 for oil and filter when I do it myself.

I recently purchased these for my vehicles. Should make life easier.

https://www.fumotooildrainvalve.com/f-111.html

I usually pay 30 + tax at a garage. So for me, I never saw the savings. But some people like working on their own vehicles...

 

[bornafan1981]

I usually pay 30 + tax at a garage. So for me, I never saw the savings. But some people like working on their own vehicles...

Most of the oil change places don't carry the weight I use for my vehicle (5w-40) and charge about twice the price if you want synthetic.
Also don't have to deal with telling them about the services I don't want (wiper fluid, battery test, brake check, etc) and the extra wait time so they can try upselling (nitrogen for tires, transmission fluid change, filters, etc.) every 10 minutes.

Also, I've been able to use that time to teach my sons how to work on vehicles, because if they want to drive, they will need to know how to work on cars.

 

[SlammedZero]

2012 Ford F-150 Ecoboost. It has been a fantastic truck. Has everything I need and plenty of power to boot. It is a little bit more of a gas hog than I anticipated but I do have over-sized tires on it.





I also just had a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution but sold it. What a fun car. If you aren't familiar with them this car was a turbo AWD and had 300hp out of the box. I thought I was done playing with cars but I am finding myself really wanting another one. LOL Maybe in a few years I may pull the trigger on another sports car.





I also had a 2005 Dodge Neon SRT-4. It was a special model made by the SRT division of Dodge. Came with 230whp out of the box. I had a bunch done to the car. It put down around 300whp. It was super quick and hurt a lot of feelings. Only problem with the car was traction issues as it was only FWD. You could rip the tires off the car. LOL

 

[Chrispierce]

2012 Ford F-150 Ecoboost. It has been a fantastic truck. Has everything I need and plenty of power to boot. It is a little bit more of a gas hog than I anticipated but I do have over-sized tires on it.





I also just had a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution but sold it. What a fun car. If you aren't familiar with them this car was a turbo AWD and had 300hp out of the box. I thought I was done playing with cars but I am finding myself really wanting another one. LOL Maybe in a few years I may pull the trigger on another sports car.





I also had a 2005 Dodge Neon SRT-4. It was a special model made by the SRT division of Dodge. Came with 230whp out of the box. I had a bunch done to the car. It put down around 300whp. It was super quick and hurt a lot of feelings. Only problem with the car was traction issues as it was only FWD. You could rip the tires off the car. LOL

Well,if you get a new sports car? You’re in for a shock. They’ve made big changes in engines and handling,especially FWD. Much better on gas too. But don’t get a Civic...it’s just asking to get stolen. Suburbu is probably something you’d really like.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

Most of the oil change places don't carry the weight I use for my vehicle (5w-40) and charge about twice the price if you want synthetic.
Also don't have to deal with telling them about the services I don't want (wiper fluid, battery test, brake check, etc) and the extra wait time so they can try upselling (nitrogen for tires, transmission fluid change, filters, etc.) every 10 minutes.

Also, I've been able to use that time to teach my sons how to work on vehicles, because if they want to drive, they will need to know how to work on cars.

Bingo.

I would also add i think they do an an inherently poor job of changing the oil because they are trying to turn the job around quick. I like to let my old oil drain for at least 20-30 minutes, before replacing.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

2012 Ford F-150 Ecoboost. It has been a fantastic truck. Has everything I need and plenty of power to boot. It is a little bit more of a gas hog than I anticipated but I do have over-sized tires on it.





I also just had a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution but sold it. What a fun car. If you aren't familiar with them this car was a turbo AWD and had 300hp out of the box. I thought I was done playing with cars but I am finding myself really wanting another one. LOL Maybe in a few years I may pull the trigger on another sports car.





I also had a 2005 Dodge Neon SRT-4. It was a special model made by the SRT division of Dodge. Came with 230whp out of the box. I had a bunch done to the car. It put down around 300whp. It was super quick and hurt a lot of feelings. Only problem with the car was traction issues as it was only FWD. You could rip the tires off the car. LOL

Yep, tires will kill mileage. What size tires and load range (if you know...i.e. C, E, et cetera)?

I've been doing alot of research on tires as I'm looking to replace the stock tires my 4Runner which are pure garbage.

 

[Tabascocat]

When I bought my truck last Summer, it came with four years of free oil changes and tire rotations. When that end, will be doing it myself......oil anyways. It isn't cheap at a Quick Lube.

 

[Chrispierce]

When I bought my truck last Summer, it came with four years of free oil changes and tire rotations. When that end, will be doing it myself......oil anyways. It isn't cheap at a Quick Lube.

I got the free oil and tire rotation too. Love that...

 

[rags747]

1990 Maserati Biturbo Spyder
2006 Hummer H2 Fusion Orange
2013 Abarth 500
2017 Alfa Romeo 4C

2015 Ford Edge Sport, wife
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Altitude, daughter

Wife's car goes back by Jan. Thinking Alfa Romeo Giulia, Stelvio or Dodge Durango as replacement for her. On my list is a Hellcat, not sure if Challenger or Charger.

 

[rags747]

I'd like to buy American but I just have no faith in the reliability of the vehicles I'm sorry to say. I would consider buying a truck from a domestic auto maker but don't really have a need for a true pickup truck.

Also, I just can't make myself like the sedans because I feel like I'm buying a rental car. Fleet saless account for a large proportion of the profits for all of the major American auto makers.This unfortunately has a trickle down effect on the resale value of these vehicles that negatively impact the owner.

With all that said, I know alot of the Japanese automakers actually have plants in the U.S.. While a share of the money goes to the import makers, thousands of American workers are provided jobs.

Those Japanese cars may be built here but they are far far away from being American cars.