OK here’s something to weigh in on. For my entire driving career when I’ve mixed coolant I’ve just used regular tap water. 50%-50%. Now I read that tap water is no good because it leaves mineral deposits in the system and you should only use distilled water. Fair enough, makes sense.
BUT.....now I read where it says that distilled water is no good because it is ionized by the distilling process and will corrode the metal. They recommend “soft” water which you can’t get unless you have a water softener or a chemistry set.
So what’s the deal here?
Was this the article you read? https://blog.protectmycar.com/can-you-mix-tap-water-with-engine-coolant The article says what you stated, but explains in detail why soft water is better than distilled, and distilled is better than tap water. The article is placed by an extended car warranty company, but they have nothing to gain by giving you misinformation.
I think that might be it.
I looked at several articles on the topic and it seems that even some of the best sources recommend distilled water, but some sources - and they may be a little OCD about this, recommend soft water. Here is another one that recommends soft water; https://www.hyperlube.com/blog/blog/why-you-should-never-use-distilled-water-in-your-cooling-system/ btw....a lot of people ask is it OK to just use tap water or use water and no anti-freeze or coolant.
OK here’s something to weigh in on. For my entire driving career when I’ve mixed coolant I’ve just used regular tap water. 50%-50%. Now I read that tap water is no good because it leaves mineral deposits in the system and you should only use distilled water. Fair enough, makes sense.
BUT.....now I read where it says that distilled water is no good because it is ionized by the distilling process and will corrode the metal. They recommend “soft” water which you can’t get unless you have a water softener or a chemistry set.
So what’s the deal here?
Was this the article you read? https://blog.protectmycar.com/can-you-mix-tap-water-with-engine-coolant The article says what you stated, but explains in detail why soft water is better than distilled, and distilled is better than tap water. The article is placed by an extended car warranty company, but they have nothing to gain by giving you misinformation.
I think that might be it.
I looked at several articles on the topic and it seems that even some of the best sources recommend distilled water, but some sources - and they may be a little OCD about this, recommend soft water. Here is another one that recommends soft water; https://www.hyperlube.com/blog/blog/why-you-should-never-use-distilled-water-in-your-cooling-system/ btw....a lot of people ask is it OK to just use tap water or use water and no anti-freeze or coolant.
Here is my view, as long as you use proper coolant fluid at the right mixture and unless you want 300K miles or 15+ years out of your car any water will do as long as its clean.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Just because you guys love the start/stop feature so much - I have reached 3 gallons of gas saved. I'm trying to figure out what to do with that 10 bucks.
Just because you guys love the start/stop feature so much - I have reached 3 gallons of gas saved. I'm trying to figure out what to do with that 10 bucks.
You're paying $3.33/gal for gas?
I just filled up yesterday and paid $2.60/gal for mid-grade.
Just because you guys love the start/stop feature so much - I have reached 3 gallons of gas saved. I'm trying to figure out what to do with that 10 bucks.
You're paying $3.33/gal for gas?
I just filled up yesterday and paid $2.60/gal for mid-grade.
That was just a guess. I have no idea how much gas is here.
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
Just because you guys love the start/stop feature so much - I have reached 3 gallons of gas saved. I'm trying to figure out what to do with that 10 bucks.
Edmunds has my mailing address.😎
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Today I paid $2.69/gallon for 93 octane at my local BP.
Gas prices in PA. are about the highest in the US. 2 days ago I paid 2.75/gal at Marathon for RUG for the Subie. PUG was about a buck more. Our reward for these high prices is that we probably have the worst roads too.☹️
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
OK here’s something to weigh in on. For my entire driving career when I’ve mixed coolant I’ve just used regular tap water. 50%-50%. Now I read that tap water is no good because it leaves mineral deposits in the system and you should only use distilled water. Fair enough, makes sense.
BUT.....now I read where it says that distilled water is no good because it is ionized by the distilling process and will corrode the metal. They recommend “soft” water which you can’t get unless you have a water softener or a chemistry set.
So what’s the deal here?
Was this the article you read? https://blog.protectmycar.com/can-you-mix-tap-water-with-engine-coolant The article says what you stated, but explains in detail why soft water is better than distilled, and distilled is better than tap water. The article is placed by an extended car warranty company, but they have nothing to gain by giving you misinformation.
I think that might be it.
I looked at several articles on the topic and it seems that even some of the best sources recommend distilled water, but some sources - and they may be a little OCD about this, recommend soft water. Here is another one that recommends soft water; https://www.hyperlube.com/blog/blog/why-you-should-never-use-distilled-water-in-your-cooling-system/ btw....a lot of people ask is it OK to just use tap water or use water and no anti-freeze or coolant.
Here is my view, as long as you use proper coolant fluid at the right mixture and unless you want 300K miles or 15+ years out of your car any water will do as long as its clean.
I think the same, but almost every knowledgeable source says to at least use distilled water, otherwise mineral deposits can clog up the radiator very easily. This might take more miles than what you may own the car, but, we should try to make the car last as long as possible....so it is worth doing it right, using distilled water isn't a big expense, and it could save repair costs even over a short time.
to simplify things, just don't add coolant and there is no concern about what water to use!
I still have a 1/2 jug of coolant that must be 15 YO by now, bought at the Honda dealer. Premixed 50/50. I assume it is still good, and would work in the RDX if I needed some.
I was surprised late last week when I noticed that gas had gone up at least $.30/gal since the last time I filled up. was around $2.20 for RUG, now up over $2.50
I buy all my gas at Costco which currently is at $2.18 for RUG and $2.46 for PUG per gallon. Since the pandemic got into full swing, I’ve been spending 1/2 the amount I used to spend on gasoline and driving 1/2 the amount as well - isn’t logic wonderful?
I have 4,527 miles on my odometer after 8-1/2 months of ownership of the E450. At this rate, my 1-year maintenance service will arrive with 6,500 miles on the car in early May.
Here’s hoping that the pandemic will be over and done with by next Christmas assuming that the vaccines are effective against the 5-7 virus variants (mutations) currently spreading. I get my 2nd vaccine shot a week from Thursday, God willing.
Just because you guys love the start/stop feature so much - I have reached 3 gallons of gas saved. I'm trying to figure out what to do with that 10 bucks.
Save it for a new starter?
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
I just keep wondering why these things keep happening to GG. He must have special powers attracting problem vehicles. Mysterious fluid spills are typical excuses for warranty denials, when companies don't want to honor their obligations. Pretty much go-to on many electronic items worldwide, especially portable, also popular wherever foreign substance can get the manufacturer off the hook. I'm not fully convinced that it's real unless I you could see real traces on such fluid during car cleaning.
Just because you guys love the start/stop feature so much - I have reached 3 gallons of gas saved. I'm trying to figure out what to do with that 10 bucks.
Save it for a new starter?
I haven't really heard of many failures, but there should be a way to turn it off without having to do it every time you want to use your car. *Supposedly* the starter and it's components are more heavy duty - who knows.
It's possible that the manufacturers are simply doing it to increase MPG figures.
The latest non-safety recall from Subaru puts an icon on the main touch screen to be able to turn it off by pushing only that button without having to scroll thru 3 or 4 menus.
Just because you guys love the start/stop feature so much - I have reached 3 gallons of gas saved. I'm trying to figure out what to do with that 10 bucks.
You just lowered carbon emissions by 0.0000000000000000000000000001 percent, all by yourself. That should worth so much more than 10 bucks, especially in self-satisfaction department.
to simplify things, just don't add coolant and there is no concern about what water to use!
I still have a 1/2 jug of coolant that must be 15 YO by now, bought at the Honda dealer. Premixed 50/50. I assume it is still good, and would work in the RDX if I needed some.
Premixed is really the way to go. If you have to add some water, at least use distilled and soft water if you are OCD about these things.
Just because you guys love the start/stop feature so much - I have reached 3 gallons of gas saved. I'm trying to figure out what to do with that 10 bucks.
You just lowered carbon emissions by 0.0000000000000000000000000001 percent, all by yourself. That should worth so much more than 10 bucks, especially in self-satisfaction department.
Just because you guys love the start/stop feature so much - I have reached 3 gallons of gas saved. I'm trying to figure out what to do with that 10 bucks.
Save it for a new starter?
I haven't really heard of many failures, but there should be a way to turn it off without having to do it every time you want to use your car. *Supposedly* the starter and it's components are more heavy duty - who knows.
It's possible that the manufacturers are simply doing it to increase MPG figures.
The latest non-safety recall from Subaru puts an icon on the main touch screen to be able to turn it off by pushing only that button without having to scroll thru 3 or 4 menus.
I was pushing hard for a new outback when we were shopping last year (before getting the RDX). Drove great. Needed to work on the wife a little because it was a "wagon" but I was making progress. But she hated the stop/start on that car, and after seeing what the salesguy had to do in order to turn it off (paging through multiple menus) she wouldn't even consider it (really just an excuse IMO).
Just because you guys love the start/stop feature so much - I have reached 3 gallons of gas saved. I'm trying to figure out what to do with that 10 bucks.
Save it for a new starter?
I haven't really heard of many failures, but there should be a way to turn it off without having to do it every time you want to use your car. *Supposedly* the starter and it's components are more heavy duty - who knows.
It's possible that the manufacturers are simply doing it to increase MPG figures.
The latest non-safety recall from Subaru puts an icon on the main touch screen to be able to turn it off by pushing only that button without having to scroll thru 3 or 4 menus.
I was pushing hard for a new outback when we were shopping last year (before getting the RDX). Drove great. Needed to work on the wife a little because it was a "wagon" but I was making progress. But she hated the stop/start on that car, and after seeing what the salesguy had to do in order to turn it off (paging through multiple menus) she wouldn't even consider it (really just an excuse IMO).
She won't be able to use that excuse any more. She will have to find a new one...lol.
The Outback is a jacked up Legacy with a much larger inside area.
OK here’s something to weigh in on. For my entire driving career when I’ve mixed coolant I’ve just used regular tap water. 50%-50%. Now I read that tap water is no good because it leaves mineral deposits in the system and you should only use distilled water. Fair enough, makes sense.
BUT.....now I read where it says that distilled water is no good because it is ionized by the distilling process and will corrode the metal. They recommend “soft” water which you can’t get unless you have a water softener or a chemistry set.
So what’s the deal here?
Was this the article you read? https://blog.protectmycar.com/can-you-mix-tap-water-with-engine-coolant The article says what you stated, but explains in detail why soft water is better than distilled, and distilled is better than tap water. The article is placed by an extended car warranty company, but they have nothing to gain by giving you misinformation.
I think that might be it.
I looked at several articles on the topic and it seems that even some of the best sources recommend distilled water, but some sources - and they may be a little OCD about this, recommend soft water. Here is another one that recommends soft water; https://www.hyperlube.com/blog/blog/why-you-should-never-use-distilled-water-in-your-cooling-system/ btw....a lot of people ask is it OK to just use tap water or use water and no anti-freeze or coolant.
DEATHWATER. If DexCool can be renamed as deathcool...
Following the pattern, we'll have to start calling distilled water by a new name, DEATHWATER, because it's showing the correct amount of hydrogen ions for its pH of 7.
Just because you guys love the start/stop feature so much - I have reached 3 gallons of gas saved. I'm trying to figure out what to do with that 10 bucks.
Save it for a new starter?
I haven't really heard of many failures, but there should be a way to turn it off without having to do it every time you want to use your car. *Supposedly* the starter and it's components are more heavy duty - who knows.
It's possible that the manufacturers are simply doing it to increase MPG figures.
The latest non-safety recall from Subaru puts an icon on the main touch screen to be able to turn it off by pushing only that button without having to scroll thru 3 or 4 menus.
In my E450 (and all previous Mercedes Benz vehicles I’ve owned) there is a button on my console that shuts off the stop/start function. I usually shut it down when I am in heavy traffic or on the Turnpike or interstate when there is bumper-to-bumper traffic.
When the engine is shut down, all other features are active except the compressor for AC. When AC is needed (temp rises inside vehicle) the engine restarts automatically. The ventilation stays on when engine shuts down.
Both of my newer BMWs allow you to shut off stop/start without having to do so at every restart. If I get a newer one that lacks that feature I'll need to recode it. I would hate having to push that button every time I start the car. And no way would I buy a car without a stop/start defeat switch.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Just because you guys love the start/stop feature so much - I have reached 3 gallons of gas saved. I'm trying to figure out what to do with that 10 bucks.
Save it for a new starter?
I haven't really heard of many failures, but there should be a way to turn it off without having to do it every time you want to use your car. *Supposedly* the starter and it's components are more heavy duty - who knows.
It's possible that the manufacturers are simply doing it to increase MPG figures.
The latest non-safety recall from Subaru puts an icon on the main touch screen to be able to turn it off by pushing only that button without having to scroll thru 3 or 4 menus.
The BMW only keeps it on if your in economy mode, in the other modes if you turn it off it stays off. We usually keep it in the comfort mode so there is really no need to turn it off every time we start the car.
It doesn't tell us how much gas we save if it's on, it tells us how many more miles we can go.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
to simplify things, just don't add coolant and there is no concern about what water to use!
I still have a 1/2 jug of coolant that must be 15 YO by now, bought at the Honda dealer. Premixed 50/50. I assume it is still good, and would work in the RDX if I needed some.
Premixed is really the way to go. If you have to add some water, at least use distilled and soft water if you are OCD about these things.
Or bourbon, I read somewhere (maybe here) that bourbon will work.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Just because you guys love the start/stop feature so much - I have reached 3 gallons of gas saved. I'm trying to figure out what to do with that 10 bucks.
Save it for a new starter?
I haven't really heard of many failures, but there should be a way to turn it off without having to do it every time you want to use your car. *Supposedly* the starter and it's components are more heavy duty - who knows.
It's possible that the manufacturers are simply doing it to increase MPG figures.
The latest non-safety recall from Subaru puts an icon on the main touch screen to be able to turn it off by pushing only that button without having to scroll thru 3 or 4 menus.
The BMW only keeps it on if your in economy mode, in the other modes if you turn it off it stays off. We usually keep it in the comfort mode so there is really no need to turn it off every time we start the car.
It doesn't tell us how much gas we save if it's on, it tells us how many more miles we can go.
If the car is in Eco Pro mode the blue readout tells you how many miles you've added to your range by using that mode. You can also let the car analyze your fuel saving skills- 1-5 stars. Silly, but better than the cars that show trees growing or other eco-weenie nonsense.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Texas hits pretty hard. So much for not liking government interference!
The 95/495 lanes around DC are quite expensive. Especially if you go at the peak time. But I used them a couple times when going back and forth to NC when the kid was in school, because it did save time if the free road was really backed up. But that was a reversing set of lanes, and most of the time, I was going against traffic so could not use them anyway.
I don't count those top 2 in NY. They are not toll highways, rather scenic roads to a specific destination.
Texas hits pretty hard. So much for not liking government interference!
The counter argument to that is that no one is forcing you to take the toll road. Unlike many other government "services" that you pay for if you use it or not you don't pay for a tollway unless you actually use it. Only users pay it's cost.
The 95/495 lanes around DC are quite expensive. Especially if you go at the peak time. But I used them a couple times when going back and forth to NC when the kid was in school, because it did save time if the free road was really backed up. But that was a reversing set of lanes, and most of the time, I was going against traffic so could not use them anyway.
The kids used to live right outside D.C. and I have to say that I didn't find their rush hour traffic as bad as most people claim. You should drive from Downtown Chicago to my house at four in the afternoon on a week day.
There is a Windows 10 update that must be humongous - my computer has been working on the updates for 80 minutes so far and it’s only 23% complete. The notice on the screen says, “...this will take a while...”! Now that’s a true understatement if I ever saw one! It should say “this will take a day or so to complete”!🤪😜🤓
Several of those toll roads are very short. As of 2019, PA turnpike costs up to $53.
While they may be short they calculated the cost per mile not the total cost if you drive the whole length. Using the PA turnpike web page a car using EZPass would be about 15 cents a mile.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Both of my newer BMWs allow you to shut off stop/start without having to do so at every restart. If I get a newer one that lacks that feature I'll need to recode it. I would hate having to push that button every time I start the car. And no way would I buy a car without a stop/start defeat switch.
Same here. Are you saying new BMWs don't have on/off switch that carries the setting to the next start? That would be terrible.
to simplify things, just don't add coolant and there is no concern about what water to use!
I still have a 1/2 jug of coolant that must be 15 YO by now, bought at the Honda dealer. Premixed 50/50. I assume it is still good, and would work in the RDX if I needed some.
Premixed is really the way to go. If you have to add some water, at least use distilled and soft water if you are OCD about these things.
Or bourbon, I read somewhere (maybe here) that bourbon will work.
I don't think anyone recommends using bourbon in the cooling system, but Fireball Bourbon has some ingredients found in anti-freeze: In 2014 it was reported that the liquor contained a chemical found in some types of antifreeze, creating a headline-grabbing panic among consumers. Fireball was temporarily recalled in three European countries while a compliance issue was sorted out-- but the spirit was never recalled in the U.S. The company says the ingredient in question (propylene glycol or PG) is FDA-approved, used in lots of food and beverages Americans consume all the time and that Fireball is “100 percent safe to drink."
@jmonroe1, I stay away from the PA Turnpike, that's about 5-6 dollars an hour to drive on.
You and a lot of the cheapos I used to work with. They thought the PA pike toll was too high and it is but I always took the pike to work the last 7 years I worked as a consultant. It was too convenient so I bit the bullet and rode it 20 miles each way every day. Got on the pike set the cruise to 70 (limit was 65 back then) and enjoyed the ride because traffic was pretty light. I wasn’t about to beat up my car with many lights and stop signs and spending more time to get to work to save a few bucks on back roads. Now, fast forward to the few snow days we had and these same cheapos flocked to the pike like it was a candy store because it is a well known fact that the PA pike is excellent for snow removal. So, in that regard you get your monies worth unless you’re like @oldfarmer50 and you dread the use of salt.
FWIW, a few years ago the PA state legislature approved the turnpike commissions request to automatically increase tolls every January till 2040. They said it would save tax payers time and money by not requiring the legislature to convene every year or so to hear requests for toll increases. You gotta love politicians that want to save their constituents a buck.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
to simplify things, just don't add coolant and there is no concern about what water to use!
I still have a 1/2 jug of coolant that must be 15 YO by now, bought at the Honda dealer. Premixed 50/50. I assume it is still good, and would work in the RDX if I needed some.
Premixed is really the way to go. If you have to add some water, at least use distilled and soft water if you are OCD about these things.
Or bourbon, I read somewhere (maybe here) that bourbon will work.
You’re right again you heard me say that. Kinda like reading something on the internet but in this case it’s true since you got it from a poster buddy.😗
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
to simplify things, just don't add coolant and there is no concern about what water to use!
I still have a 1/2 jug of coolant that must be 15 YO by now, bought at the Honda dealer. Premixed 50/50. I assume it is still good, and would work in the RDX if I needed some.
Premixed is really the way to go. If you have to add some water, at least use distilled and soft water if you are OCD about these things.
Or bourbon, I read somewhere (maybe here) that bourbon will work.
I don't think anyone recommends using bourbon in the cooling system, but Fireball Bourbon has some ingredients found in anti-freeze: In 2014 it was reported that the liquor contained a chemical found in some types of antifreeze, creating a headline-grabbing panic among consumers. Fireball was temporarily recalled in three European countries while a compliance issue was sorted out-- but the spirit was never recalled in the U.S. The company says the ingredient in question (propylene glycol or PG) is FDA-approved, used in lots of food and beverages Americans consume all the time and that Fireball is “100 percent safe to drink."
Ain’t that what I said.😫
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Both of my newer BMWs allow you to shut off stop/start without having to do so at every restart. If I get a newer one that lacks that feature I'll need to recode it. I would hate having to push that button every time I start the car. And no way would I buy a car without a stop/start defeat switch.
Same here. Are you saying new BMWs don't have on/off switch that carries the setting to the next start? That would be terrible.
My Cadillac has an on/off switch, but it only applies to the current engine start, just like how Mike described the M-B system. You would need to deactivate stop/start every time you start the engine. I think (but do not know) that is mandated if manufacturers want to include the effect of stop/start systems in their EPA fuel economy (and maybe emissions?) numbers.
my understanding was it needed to default to that to count. But seems there are plenty of work arounds (such as defeating in sport mode). The RDX always resets to on but I have to push so many buttons already to get moving (start, drive) might as well hit one more! Plus it is right in the middle of those 2. Sometimes I forget, until the first time it triggers then I remember to turn it off.
I’ve been leaving start/stop on lately. Combined with auto brake hold it’s not too bad. If I’m stuck in traffic it certainly goes off, but putting around town it’s not horrible.
I used to despise it, but my wife turns it back on in her car all the time (it’s probably the one setting not tied to a profile) so I decided to give it a shot.
With as much as we drive it probably saves us 25 cents a month.
to simplify things, just don't add coolant and there is no concern about what water to use!
I still have a 1/2 jug of coolant that must be 15 YO by now, bought at the Honda dealer. Premixed 50/50. I assume it is still good, and would work in the RDX if I needed some.
Premixed is really the way to go. If you have to add some water, at least use distilled and soft water if you are OCD about these things.
Or bourbon, I read somewhere (maybe here) that bourbon will work.
I don't think anyone recommends using bourbon in the cooling system, but Fireball Bourbon has some ingredients found in anti-freeze: In 2014 it was reported that the liquor contained a chemical found in some types of antifreeze, creating a headline-grabbing panic among consumers. Fireball was temporarily recalled in three European countries while a compliance issue was sorted out-- but the spirit was never recalled in the U.S. The company says the ingredient in question (propylene glycol or PG) is FDA-approved, used in lots of food and beverages Americans consume all the time and that Fireball is “100 percent safe to drink."
Ain’t that what I said.😫
jmonroe
What did you say? Fireball Bourbon tastes like antifreeze.
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https://www.hyperlube.com/blog/blog/why-you-should-never-use-distilled-water-in-your-cooling-system/
btw....a lot of people ask is it OK to just use tap water or use water and no anti-freeze or coolant.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
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2025 Forester Limited, 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport
I just filled up yesterday and paid $2.60/gal for mid-grade.
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Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
I still have a 1/2 jug of coolant that must be 15 YO by now, bought at the Honda dealer. Premixed 50/50. I assume it is still good, and would work in the RDX if I needed some.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I have 4,527 miles on my odometer after 8-1/2 months of ownership of the E450. At this rate, my 1-year maintenance service will arrive with 6,500 miles on the car in early May.
Here’s hoping that the pandemic will be over and done with by next Christmas assuming that the vaccines are effective against the 5-7 virus variants (mutations) currently spreading. I get my 2nd vaccine shot a week from Thursday, God willing.
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
I stay away from the PA Turnpike, that's about 5-6 dollars an hour to drive on.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
2018 430i Gran Coupe
It's possible that the manufacturers are simply doing it to increase MPG figures.
The latest non-safety recall from Subaru puts an icon on the main touch screen to be able to turn it off by pushing only that button without having to scroll thru 3 or 4 menus.
2025 Forester Limited, 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport
2018 430i Gran Coupe
If you have to add some water, at least use distilled and soft water if you are OCD about these things.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2025 Forester Limited, 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
The Outback is a jacked up Legacy with a much larger inside area.
2025 Forester Limited, 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport
Following the pattern, we'll have to start calling distilled water by a new name, DEATHWATER, because it's showing the correct amount of hydrogen ions for its pH of 7.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
When the engine is shut down, all other features are active except the compressor for AC. When AC is needed (temp rises inside vehicle) the engine restarts automatically. The ventilation stays on when engine shuts down.
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
https://moneywise.com/a/the-most-expensive-toll-roads-in-america
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
It doesn't tell us how much gas we save if it's on, it tells us how many more miles we can go.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
The 95/495 lanes around DC are quite expensive. Especially if you go at the peak time. But I used them a couple times when going back and forth to NC when the kid was in school, because it did save time if the free road was really backed up. But that was a reversing set of lanes, and most of the time, I was going against traffic so could not use them anyway.
I don't count those top 2 in NY. They are not toll highways, rather scenic roads to a specific destination.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
2018 430i Gran Coupe
In 2014 it was reported that the liquor contained a chemical found in some types of antifreeze, creating a headline-grabbing panic among consumers. Fireball was temporarily recalled in three European countries while a compliance issue was sorted out-- but the spirit was never recalled in the U.S. The company says the ingredient in question (propylene glycol or PG) is FDA-approved, used in lots of food and beverages Americans consume all the time and that Fireball is “100 percent safe to drink."
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
You looked at my comment from the wrong perspective.
FWIW, a few years ago the PA state legislature approved the turnpike commissions request to automatically increase tolls every January till 2040. They said it would save tax payers time and money by not requiring the legislature to convene every year or so to hear requests for toll increases. You gotta love politicians that want to save their constituents a buck.
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'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
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'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
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'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I used to despise it, but my wife turns it back on in her car all the time (it’s probably the one setting not tied to a profile) so I decided to give it a shot.
With as much as we drive it probably saves us 25 cents a month.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250