Chronic Car Buyers Anonymous (Archived)

ronsteve

Question for the Honda/Acura timing belt gurus... my RDX is at 94K miles, but just past 7 years in-service. Does it need a timing belt yet? I was under the impression that the time window is 7 years even if you hadn't hit 105K, but it's not asking for the #4 service yet.

How bad is it that I'm inclined to wait, since I know MM will be asking for the timing belt and spark plugs at the next go-round?

stickguy

I looked at an Acura forum. Seems unclear if the 7 years is still called for. What does the owners manual say? Most likely you are fine going to the 105k miles.

How long do you plan to keep it? If a number of years fine to do it early. If not long unload it now and save the money!

benjaminh

According to this site....

"The Timing Belt Replacement Process
Under normal driving conditions, a timing belt will last for seven to ten years. The replacement process will take between three and six hours to complete, but you'll only have to replace the belt once or twice over the lifetime of your Acura."

https://www.eliteacura.com/signs-your-timing-belt-needs-to-be-replaced-maple-shade-nj/#:~:text=The Timing Belt Replacement Process,the lifetime of your Acura.

I feel like you could put it off till 105k.

oldfarmer50

ronsteve said:

Question for the Honda/Acura timing belt gurus... my RDX is at 94K miles, but just past 7 years in-service. Does it need a timing belt yet? I was under the impression that the time window is 7 years even if you hadn't hit 105K, but it's not asking for the #4 service yet.

How bad is it that I'm inclined to wait, since I know MM will be asking for the timing belt and spark plugs at the next go-round?

My old PT Cruiser said do it at 104k. My 2000 Chrysler says recommended at 60k but absolutely at 100k. That century mark seems to be a common limit.

I’m so glad that most car makers are going back to timing chains since the belt replacement is often a $1-2k job.

ronsteve

@oldfarmer50 said:
My old PT Cruiser said do it at 104k. My 2000 Chrysler says recommended at 60k but absolutely at 100k. That century mark seems to be a common limit.

I’m so glad that most car makers are going back to timing chains since the belt replacement is often a $1-2k job.

And just how vividly did your PT tell you to do it at 104k?

My old Accord was 7 years/105k. Acura just says that Maintenance Minder 4 is timing belt and spark plugs, to the tune of $2250(!) at my local Acura dealer. That’s way pricier than the Volvo was on the same service at 8 years/120k.

As I mentioned Maintenance Minder 4 didn’t come up this time but I am sure it will by my next service. If I did the timing belt this time I would wait on the plugs.

ronsteve

@stickguy said:
I looked at an Acura forum. Seems unclear if the 7 years is still called for. What does the owners manual say? Most likely you are fine going to the 105k miles.

How long do you plan to keep it? If a number of years fine to do it early. If not long unload it now and save the money!

The owners manual says when Maintenance Minder 4 comes up, which it didn’t this time but I’m sure it will next time. The familiar Honda refrain that I remember is 7 years or 105k. I’m at 7 years plus a couple weeks, and will get to the next service interval just shy of 105k but well before I hit 8 years.

How long do I plan to keep it? Well, I did ask in a CCB forum. Could be 3 years or I could be tempted in 3 weeks.

qbrozen

How long do you trust a 1/4” thick piece of rubber that has been heated up and cooled down thousands of times and spun around millions of times?

corvette

@Michaell - I'm staying in the South Denver / Lone Tree area.

nyccarguy

ronsteve said:

@stickguy said:

I looked at an Acura forum. Seems unclear if the 7 years is still called for. What does the owners manual say? Most likely you are fine going to the 105k miles.

How long do you plan to keep it? If a number of years fine to do it early. If not long unload it now and save the money!

The owners manual says when Maintenance Minder 4 comes up, which it didn’t this time but I’m sure it will next time. The familiar Honda refrain that I remember is 7 years or 105k. I’m at 7 years plus a couple weeks, and will get to the next service interval just shy of 105k but well before I hit 8 years.

How long do I plan to keep it? Well, I did ask in a CCB forum. Could be 3 years or I could be tempted in 3 weeks.

If you do the TB service and spark plugs now, then you'll punch your card in 3 weeks. Guaranteed.

stickguy

One reason (besides my wife wanted it) that we sold the odyssey for the first RDX, and that for the 2nd, was that they were almost due for the TB service and I didn’t want to spend that much on something I wasn’t keeping a lot longer.

corvette

I'm not a big fan of engines having timing belts--I realize things can go wrong with chains, as well, but it seems like there are fewer variables with a well designed chain system. With a timing belt, you've got the hot underhood temperatures decaying the rubber, ozone, a greater possibility of physical damage depending on how well it's covered, etc. And on used cars, it adds an additional set of complications--did the previous owner drop $2,000+ to have the dealer change the belt? Did they have a shadetree mechanic use one of the cheapo belts from Amazon? Etc.

Michaell

corvette said:

@Michaell - I'm staying in the South Denver / Lone Tree area.

Maybe 10 minutes from me, and about 20 from @breld. @jpp75 is closer to downtown. Easy peasy to set up a meet.

oldfarmer50

“ And just how vividly did your PT tell you to do it at 104k?”

It spoke to me through the owner’s manual, as yours should to you.

oldfarmer50

corvette said:

I'm not a big fan of engines having timing belts--I realize things can go wrong with chains, as well, but it seems like there are fewer variables with a well designed chain system. With a timing belt, you've got the hot underhood temperatures decaying the rubber, ozone, a greater possibility of physical damage depending on how well it's covered, etc. And on used cars, it adds an additional set of complications--did the previous owner drop $2,000+ to have the dealer change the belt? Did they have a shadetree mechanic use one of the cheapo belts from Amazon? Etc.

When I bought my Sebring it had 82k miles and no records that a belt service had ever been done. I asked on one of these forums what I should do and the consensus was that since it was a $2k car I could gamble until at least 100k miles. I guess it boils down to how much hurt you will be in if your car is totaled.

graphicguy

qbrozen said:

Speaking of upgrading plans ... I wound up choosing Inc Authority to help with the formation of my LLC. Lots of "free" offerings, but then the push starts. Oh, you need this and that and the other thing. I kept it fairly minimal and coughed up like $179.

Then the pestering started today. Some scare tactics about protecting myself. From everything I have read, since I am the only member, not all of this stuff should be necessary. BUT, Ok, I'll play the game a bit. Told the rep I'd think about it and to call back later. I searched online and found other services where they offer these documents, such as Operating Agreement and Articles of Organization, for free, while then wanting upcharges for stuff this other company is already providing me. Let's see how this mix n' match method works out. I sent the 2 documents back to Inc Authority and asked "is this what you are looking for?" I suspect the rep will find something wrong with them and explain how I should use their service instead for an additional $249.

Yeah…I incorporated in Delaware for my “corporation”. Don’t remember how much it costs, but it wasn’t hundreds of dollars…maybe $75?

I do have to send a renewal every year, though.

stickguy

Also key with timing belt decision is if it’s an interference engine. If not, not much risk of anything but needing to get towed.

pensfan83

I found on the Prelude boards that a few owners adhere to a 8 year/100K timeframe. Mine was done in 2020 from an age (8 years) standpoint not miles. The shop I use for the Honda also did it for around $1,100 IIRC and included a number of "while you're in there" seals and included changing the spark plugs. I would call around.

pensfan83

@sda said:
Does PA still require any rust holes on the body panels be patched? I remember a good friend having to patch the smallest rust hole on the bottom of his front fender to pass inspection.

I think if it poses a significant safety issues yes. A small area of rust/flaking on a quarter panel? Probably not....holes in the frame? Fail. But again probably subject to the inspector's discretion/mood and certainly not uniform.

A very simple fix would be to have inspection stations separate from repair facilities and remove any conflict of interest, real or implied.

henryn

I am just a little annoyed here this morning. Last week, Wednesday afternoon, I hurt my knee somehow, and have been in some pain since then. The next morning, Thursday, I called the office of the orthopedic surgeon who has treated me before. An appointment with the doctor will take over a month, but I can see the PA in 5 days, so I take the PA. Yesterday, I saw the PA. He takes x-rays and is unsure, possibly a problem with the kneecap not being properly held in place, possibly a problem with something loose under the knee cap. He recommends that I see the orthopedic doctor, and makes me an appointment for 5 weeks in the future. Best they can do.

In the meantime, he writes an order for physical therapy to strengthen the muscles holding the kneecap in place. It’s not really determined if I need that, but whatever. This morning, I call to make an appointment for PT. The recorded message says to go on their web site to schedule the initial appointment, which I do. Name, rank, serial number, date of birth, insurance information, scanned copy of physician’s order – and it won’t take a PDF, has to be an image, so scan it again. And then, final, ultimate web page – this can’t be done online, you have to call this number.

So I call the number, wait on hold, give my information again, get transferred, give my information again. Earliest available appointment for physical therapy is 2 weeks out.

/rant mode on
I live 3 miles from the Houston Medical Center, with supposedly the best available medical treatment in the known universe, and this is the best I can do?
/rant mode off

nyccarguy

pensfan83 said:

I found on the Prelude boards that a few owners adhere to a 8 year/100K timeframe. Mine was done in 2020 from an age (8 years) standpoint not miles. The shop I use for the Honda also did it for around $1,100 IIRC and included a number of "while you're in there" seals and included changing the spark plugs. I would call around.

Mine needs to be done by age (it has been more than 10 years) and mileage. I think I had it done the 1st time at 76,000 miles (currently almost at 161,000).

According to the Prelude FB groups, if the TB snaps while in "VTEC YO!", then your engine is toast. If VTEC isn't engaged, then the engine can be saved. Also, according to the same FB groups it is "no big deal" to swap out your "blown up" H22A4 for a different engine (F Series, H Series, K Series).

sda

@ronsteve said:

@stickguy said:
I looked at an Acura forum. Seems unclear if the 7 years is still called for. What does the owners manual say? Most likely you are fine going to the 105k miles.

How long do you plan to keep it? If a number of years fine to do it early. If not long unload it now and save the money!

The owners manual says when Maintenance Minder 4 comes up, which it didn’t this time but I’m sure it will next time. The familiar Honda refrain that I remember is 7 years or 105k. I’m at 7 years plus a couple weeks, and will get to the next service interval just shy of 105k but well before I hit 8 years.

How long do I plan to keep it? Well, I did ask in a CCB forum. Could be 3 years or I could be tempted in 3 weeks.

Get a quote from a Honda dealer. That's who services our Acura. Parts and know how hasn’t been an issue as Honda uses many of the same.

oldfarmer50

stickguy said:

Also key with timing belt decision is if it’s an interference engine. If not, not much risk of anything but needing to get towed.

I think most modern engines are interference. There used to be many that weren’t back in the 90s.

oldfarmer50

henryn said:

I am just a little annoyed here this morning. Last week, Wednesday afternoon, I hurt my knee somehow, and have been in some pain since then. The next morning, Thursday, I called the office of the orthopedic surgeon who has treated me before. An appointment with the doctor will take over a month, but I can see the PA in 5 days, so I take the PA. Yesterday, I saw the PA. He takes x-rays and is unsure, possibly a problem with the kneecap not being properly held in place, possibly a problem with something loose under the knee cap. He recommends that I see the orthopedic doctor, and makes me an appointment for 5 weeks in the future. Best they can do.

In the meantime, he writes an order for physical therapy to strengthen the muscles holding the kneecap in place. It’s not really determined if I need that, but whatever. This morning, I call to make an appointment for PT. The recorded message says to go on their web site to schedule the initial appointment, which I do. Name, rank, serial number, date of birth, insurance information, scanned copy of physician’s order – and it won’t take a PDF, has to be an image, so scan it again. And then, final, ultimate web page – this can’t be done online, you have to call this number.

So I call the number, wait on hold, give my information again, get transferred, give my information again. Earliest available appointment for physical therapy is 2 weeks out.

/rant mode on
I live 3 miles from the Houston Medical Center, with supposedly the best available medical treatment in the known universe, and this is the best I can do?
/rant mode off

What if you didn’t have internet service, they let you die?

pensfan83

nyccarguy said:

pensfan83 said:

I found on the Prelude boards that a few owners adhere to a 8 year/100K timeframe. Mine was done in 2020 from an age (8 years) standpoint not miles. The shop I use for the Honda also did it for around $1,100 IIRC and included a number of "while you're in there" seals and included changing the spark plugs. I would call around.

Mine needs to be done by age (it has been more than 10 years) and mileage. I think I had it done the 1st time at 76,000 miles (currently almost at 161,000).

According to the Prelude FB groups, if the TB snaps while in "VTEC YO!", then your engine is toast. If VTEC isn't engaged, then the engine can be saved. Also, according to the same FB groups it is "no big deal" to swap out your "blown up" H22A4 for a different engine (F Series, H Series, K Series).

That reminds me, I should check there for my washer nozzles. There always seems to be people parting out cars or connections to someone who is.

breld

tifighter said:

corvette said:

@breld
@Michaell
@jpp75

I will be in the Denver area June 9th through the 11th and in Estes Park from the 7th through the 9th. If you have any restaurant recommendations, I'd love to hear them. I'd also be up for a meetup if any of you are free.

I'll be there (DEN) the 7th through the 10th. I'll have what he's having...

If we can coordinate schedules, it'd be great to all get together.

I'll send a PM.

ab348

Such a deal.

henryn said:

/rant mode on
I live 3 miles from the Houston Medical Center, with supposedly the best available medical treatment in the known universe, and this is the best I can do?
/rant mode off

About 2 weeks ago I somehow injured my leg/sciatic nerve/something near my right hip. No idea how although it showed itself the morning after I had tried doing some yardwork the day prior. The rest was it was very painful to move or walk and I was badly hobbled. I had an old cane here from 20 years ago when I broke my foot so I was forced to put that back into service.

After nearly a week it seemed to get better until I tripped on a mat in the kitchen and it came back even worse. Second verse, same as the first. Occasionally over the last couple of days I have had short periods of time where is goes away completely but those do not last. Hope springs eternal that it presages it going away for good.

Here I cannot get in to see my family doctor for 6 weeks. The only other option is the emergency room but clearly this is not an emergency. Besides, wait times there are 6 to 12 hours. So you suffer through things like this because that is all you can do. People like to use Canada's healthcare system as a shining example. I think that is only done by those who never had to use it.

nyccarguy

pensfan83 said:

nyccarguy said:

pensfan83 said:

I found on the Prelude boards that a few owners adhere to a 8 year/100K timeframe. Mine was done in 2020 from an age (8 years) standpoint not miles. The shop I use for the Honda also did it for around $1,100 IIRC and included a number of "while you're in there" seals and included changing the spark plugs. I would call around.

Mine needs to be done by age (it has been more than 10 years) and mileage. I think I had it done the 1st time at 76,000 miles (currently almost at 161,000).

According to the Prelude FB groups, if the TB snaps while in "VTEC YO!", then your engine is toast. If VTEC isn't engaged, then the engine can be saved. Also, according to the same FB groups it is "no big deal" to swap out your "blown up" H22A4 for a different engine (F Series, H Series, K Series).

That reminds me, I should check there for my washer nozzles. There always seems to be people parting out cars or connections to someone who is.

"gOT jDm mUgEn tURBO pOWERD WASHER NOzZlEZ" - RARE! $750.00 bUYER PAyZ SHIPPING

corvette

Be sure to get an alignment package for those washer nozzles.

xwesx

Michaell said:

corvette said:

@Michaell - I'm staying in the South Denver / Lone Tree area.

Maybe 10 minutes from me, and about 20 from @breld. @jpp75 is closer to downtown. Easy peasy to set up a meet.

And, if he's flying, no need to worry about whether I70 is closed!

xwesx

stickguy said:

Also key with timing belt decision is if it’s an interference engine. If not, not much risk of anything but needing to get towed.

Had that once on the 1998 Escort. I was driving along just fine, then... nothing. Towed it home and a few hours later I was up and running again.

kyfdx

I have friends that are leaving tomorrow for Colorado Springs. Driving their 1957 MG Magnette.

corvette

Wow! Colorado Springs is actually my first stop.

kyfdx

corvette said:

Wow! Colorado Springs is actually my first stop.

It's some sort of MG club event.

Michaell

corvette said:

Wow! Colorado Springs is actually my first stop.

Is this trip work or pleasure?

Lots to see and do in the Springs.

andres3

henryn said:

I am just a little annoyed here this morning. Last week, Wednesday afternoon, I hurt my knee somehow, and have been in some pain since then. The next morning, Thursday, I called the office of the orthopedic surgeon who has treated me before. An appointment with the doctor will take over a month, but I can see the PA in 5 days, so I take the PA. Yesterday, I saw the PA. He takes x-rays and is unsure, possibly a problem with the kneecap not being properly held in place, possibly a problem with something loose under the knee cap. He recommends that I see the orthopedic doctor, and makes me an appointment for 5 weeks in the future. Best they can do.

In the meantime, he writes an order for physical therapy to strengthen the muscles holding the kneecap in place. It’s not really determined if I need that, but whatever. This morning, I call to make an appointment for PT. The recorded message says to go on their web site to schedule the initial appointment, which I do. Name, rank, serial number, date of birth, insurance information, scanned copy of physician’s order – and it won’t take a PDF, has to be an image, so scan it again. And then, final, ultimate web page – this can’t be done online, you have to call this number.

So I call the number, wait on hold, give my information again, get transferred, give my information again. Earliest available appointment for physical therapy is 2 weeks out.

/rant mode on
I live 3 miles from the Houston Medical Center, with supposedly the best available medical treatment in the known universe, and this is the best I can do?
/rant mode off

I have Kaiser which has been good in the past, but my recent hip pain issue is eerily similar to your knee issue. Every appointment takes weeks; and PT can be useful, but what's the diagnosis?

corvette

@Michaell - pleasure. Burning some of the extra miles on the Tundra lease, at the expense of having to fuel it.

corvette

Also, the dealer where I ordered the Maverick had 58 allocations for June, so I’m hoping mine gets scheduled soon.

xwesx

corvette said:

@Michaell - pleasure. Burning some of the extra miles on the Tundra lease, at the expense of having to fuel it.

Ah, so not flying! At least you're coming from the more reliable end of the highway.

corvette

Yeah, not sure of the road conditions between there and Alaska right now.

Michaell

corvette said:

Yeah, not sure of the road conditions between there and Alaska right now.

Last summer the Colorado crew made plans to meet up with @xwesx as he drove to Ohio.

Sadly, I-70 through the mountains was closed due to mudslides and he had to detour to the north and the scheduling didn’t work out.

nyccarguy

Michaell said:

corvette said:

Yeah, not sure of the road conditions between there and Alaska right now.

Last summer the Colorado crew made plans to meet up with @xwesx as he drove to Ohio.

Sadly, I-70 through the mountains was closed due to mudslides and he had to detour to the north and the scheduling didn’t work out.

Oh that old excuse?

henryn

ab348 said:

Such a deal.

henryn said:

/rant mode on
I live 3 miles from the Houston Medical Center, with supposedly the best available medical treatment in the known universe, and this is the best I can do?
/rant mode off

About 2 weeks ago I somehow injured my leg/sciatic nerve/something near my right hip. No idea how although it showed itself the morning after I had tried doing some yardwork the day prior. The rest was it was very painful to move or walk and I was badly hobbled. I had an old cane here from 20 years ago when I broke my foot so I was forced to put that back into service.

After nearly a week it seemed to get better until I tripped on a mat in the kitchen and it came back even worse. Second verse, same as the first. Occasionally over the last couple of days I have had short periods of time where is goes away completely but those do not last. Hope springs eternal that it presages it going away for good.

Here I cannot get in to see my family doctor for 6 weeks. The only other option is the emergency room but clearly this is not an emergency. Besides, wait times there are 6 to 12 hours. So you suffer through things like this because that is all you can do. People like to use Canada's healthcare system as a shining example. I think that is only done by those who never had to use it.

Scheduling an appointment with my GP (General Practitioner) is about 2 or 3 weeks, so I only see him for my annual physical. For straight forward things, I can go to an Urgent Care. A few months back, I cut my hand rather badly at the base of the thumb, which required stitches. I was able to see a doctor in less than an hour at the nearest Urgent Care clinic. Here in the US, make d____ sure it's an Urgent Care Clinic, not an Emergency Clinic. Very important legal (and billing) differences.

But a standard MD doesn't know very much about knees and knee injuries. You need an Orthopedic Doctor, and even there they specialize. Some are back specialists, others do only knees and hips.

kyfdx

We have a couple of ortho practices locally, that have walk-in "emergency" clinics. Generally open 8-8 on weekdays, and 9-5 on Saturday.

They bill as though it were an Urgent Care, for insurance purposes. Very handy.

xwesx

nyccarguy said:

Oh that old excuse?

I know, right?! If they didn't want to visit, they could have just said so. Man, they went to some serious extremes! Thankfully, their timing on the mudslides fell a little short of burying me.

nyccarguy

henryn said:

ab348 said:

Such a deal.

henryn said:

/rant mode on
I live 3 miles from the Houston Medical Center, with supposedly the best available medical treatment in the known universe, and this is the best I can do?
/rant mode off

About 2 weeks ago I somehow injured my leg/sciatic nerve/something near my right hip. No idea how although it showed itself the morning after I had tried doing some yardwork the day prior. The rest was it was very painful to move or walk and I was badly hobbled. I had an old cane here from 20 years ago when I broke my foot so I was forced to put that back into service.

After nearly a week it seemed to get better until I tripped on a mat in the kitchen and it came back even worse. Second verse, same as the first. Occasionally over the last couple of days I have had short periods of time where is goes away completely but those do not last. Hope springs eternal that it presages it going away for good.

Here I cannot get in to see my family doctor for 6 weeks. The only other option is the emergency room but clearly this is not an emergency. Besides, wait times there are 6 to 12 hours. So you suffer through things like this because that is all you can do. People like to use Canada's healthcare system as a shining example. I think that is only done by those who never had to use it.

Scheduling an appointment with my GP (General Practitioner) is about 2 or 3 weeks, so I only see him for my annual physical. For straight forward things, I can go to an Urgent Care. A few months back, I cut my hand rather badly at the base of the thumb, which required stitches. I was able to see a doctor in less than an hour at the nearest Urgent Care clinic. Here in the US, make d____ sure it's an Urgent Care Clinic, not an Emergency Clinic. Very important legal (and billing) differences.

But a standard MD doesn't know very much about knees and knee injuries. You need an Orthopedic Doctor, and even there they specialize. Some are back specialists, others do only knees and hips.

A friend of mine (I met through my son playing hockey with for 1 season) is a very highly regarded orthopedic surgeon. Twice in the last 4 or 5 years, my Dad has needed major surgery (once her tore a quad tendon, then most recently he broke his ankle). Both times I've been able to schedule appointments for the next day via a text. Of course, I tried to call the office 1st and was told that appointments are XXX weeks out. I consider myself lucky.

stickguy

that is lucky. My neighbor is a sports medicine doctor (I think is a concussion specialist) that is also the team doc for a college (or used to be). Thankfully I never had to, but if I had done something ortho related to myself I would have asked him to pull some strings to get me in with somebody good.

qbrozen

Things are moving faster than expected. Apparently, my biz is now registered with the state. So what was estimated at 7-10 biz days took 2. I designed my website last night (did not click Go Live yet), and I applied to open an account today with Axos Bank (no, I never heard of them, either). Need to secure some real estate before I can apply for the dealer license. I did talk to the MVC today and they said the "showcase" space can be simply parking spots, but they do have to be marked as part of the biz. So as I seek a rental space, I just have to make sure they are cool with me putting up signs on 2 spots.

au1994

nyccarguy said:

henryn said:

ab348 said:

Such a deal.

henryn said:

/rant mode on
I live 3 miles from the Houston Medical Center, with supposedly the best available medical treatment in the known universe, and this is the best I can do?
/rant mode off

About 2 weeks ago I somehow injured my leg/sciatic nerve/something near my right hip. No idea how although it showed itself the morning after I had tried doing some yardwork the day prior. The rest was it was very painful to move or walk and I was badly hobbled. I had an old cane here from 20 years ago when I broke my foot so I was forced to put that back into service.

After nearly a week it seemed to get better until I tripped on a mat in the kitchen and it came back even worse. Second verse, same as the first. Occasionally over the last couple of days I have had short periods of time where is goes away completely but those do not last. Hope springs eternal that it presages it going away for good.

Here I cannot get in to see my family doctor for 6 weeks. The only other option is the emergency room but clearly this is not an emergency. Besides, wait times there are 6 to 12 hours. So you suffer through things like this because that is all you can do. People like to use Canada's healthcare system as a shining example. I think that is only done by those who never had to use it.

Scheduling an appointment with my GP (General Practitioner) is about 2 or 3 weeks, so I only see him for my annual physical. For straight forward things, I can go to an Urgent Care. A few months back, I cut my hand rather badly at the base of the thumb, which required stitches. I was able to see a doctor in less than an hour at the nearest Urgent Care clinic. Here in the US, make d____ sure it's an Urgent Care Clinic, not an Emergency Clinic. Very important legal (and billing) differences.

But a standard MD doesn't know very much about knees and knee injuries. You need an Orthopedic Doctor, and even there they specialize. Some are back specialists, others do only knees and hips.

A friend of mine (I met through my son playing hockey with for 1 season) is a very highly regarded orthopedic surgeon. Twice in the last 4 or 5 years, my Dad has needed major surgery (once her tore a quad tendon, then most recently he broke his ankle). Both times I've been able to schedule appointments for the next day via a text. Of course, I tried to call the office 1st and was told that appointments are XXX weeks out. I consider myself lucky.

My wife is in healthcare and we (and others in the fam) have benefited from her connections in expediting appointments, referrals etc.

Definitely a benefit this day and time.

corvette

Looks like the hybrid/traction battery in the Prius is dying, almost exactly a year since the previous owner had it rebuilt by a local Prius expert. I'm going to try to run a test on the Dr. Prius app to see if I can figure out how many of the cell modules are causing issues and then try to figure out what the process is for matching/replacing them.

andres3

corvette said:

Looks like the hybrid/traction battery in the Prius is dying, almost exactly a year since the previous owner had it rebuilt by a local Prius expert. I'm going to try to run a test on the Dr. Prius app to see if I can figure out how many of the cell modules are causing issues and then try to figure out what the process is for matching/replacing them.

LOL... is Dr. Prius a real thing/app??? That's almost as clever as the Teslarati and WHAM BAM TESLA CAM.

I wonder if there is a Dr. B5 S4 app. That's an app that would get a lot of hits.