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2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
jmonroe
78 VW Scirocco: my first car, bought in 82 used
85 Mitsubishi Mirage Turbo: arrest me red; new
88 Acura Integra: Best screwed together car I've owned; new
91-95 a series of basic appliance company cars, Dodge Intrepid probably the fave. And worst screwed together. Which I bought after being downsized in 96
99 Chrysler 300M: Big, but reliable, handsome, kinda fun. Big panel gaps; new
05 Acura TL: great car, new
09 Jaguar XK: V8, gorgeous, midlife crisis car; used
13 Jaguar XF: My favorite car, just well balanced and lovely; new
Ex-wife, while we were married:
92 Nissan Sentra SE-R: y'all know the story with that car
95 Saab 900S: pre-emptive strike against the inevitable; fun, utilitarian, less quirky than my father's 71 & 76 Saab 99s
02 Lexus RX300: the above mentione inevitable
11 BMW 535xi: ex got a huge raise at work, decided it was German sedan time. Beat the Audi A7 as she decided she wanted 5 seats
I'm not abacomike or breld. But, I've got well over $1700 in my 401k!
'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...)
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
2021 Genesis G90
Some of us don't need the illusion that we have to change our own oil.....we could be doing other things!
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Getting my hands dirty....used to be fun when I was about 9!
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Why the brake fluid? Have had cars for 16 years, and guess what? Brakes worked just fine for 270,000 km. If your brake pedal becomes spongy, well then a different story, and needs to be done.
Just saying.........
Although, from what I have been reading it does break down in a few years, and Florida may be harder on brake fluid than it would be back home. Also, the car is 6 years old now.....and who knows if it has been done?
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
1978 Jeep CJ7
1979 Mercury Zephyr
1987 Toyota 4Runner
1984 AMC Cherokee
1985 AMC Cherokee
1964 Land Rover SIIA
1966 Ford Mustang
1997 Dodge Dakota
1986 Alfa Spider
1999 Mazda 626
1998 Volvo S70
1998 Subaru Forester
2003 Honda Pilot
2004 Nissan 350Z
1992 Mazda B2200
2003 Lincoln LS
2005 Chrysler Pacifica
2006 Honda Accord
2005 Volvo XC90
2004 Inifiniti G35X
2009 Mazda mazda5
1992 Benz 190E
2008 Chrysler T&C
1987 BMW 325is
1999 Saab 9-3SE
1991 Benz 190E
1986 Benz 300E
2001 Volvo V70
1985 Nissan 300Z
1985 Toyota MR2
2007 VW GTI
2012 Nissan Leaf
2008 BMW 135i
2000 BMW 540i
2014 Chrysler T&C
2014 Ford Mustang
2015 Honda Fit
2014 Cadillac CTS
1998 Volvo S70
2009 Land Rover. LR2
2012 VW TDI sportwagon
2011 Infiniti EX35
1967 Dodge Coronet
2017 Ford F150
2018 Alfa Stelvio
2018 BMW X2
2018 BMW 330xi
2008 Dodge Charger
2010 Chevy Equinox
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
BTW, Scotty hates my van. I’m heartbroken.
https://youtu.be/lNvEdzPSwUM
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Hey, you could just add oil and never change it too and might get away with it!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Your friend is woefully ignorant; he reminds me of a comment that I once heard a European auto engineer make-
“European drivers don’t care if the brakes squeal, just as long as they
stop the car. American drivers don’t care if the brakes stop the car- just as long as they don’t squeal.”
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
While I don't look as good as @driver100 did in his striped shirt, I do clean up rather nicely. Everything went amazingly well this past Saturday!
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2021 Genesis G90
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
1988 VW Fox (used, bought in 1998)
1997 Ford Escort (used, bought in 1999)
2003 Subaru Impreza WRX (new)
2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI (new)
2012 BMW 328i wagon (new, bought in Fall 2011)
2018 BMW 430i GC (new, bought in Spring 2017)
Mike's list is ridiculous. He needs professional help, not the salesman kind
2018 430i Gran Coupe
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
2018 430i Gran Coupe
Brake system in that car was never opened up except for front and rear pads.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Some manufacturers recommend a brake fluid flush every 45,000 miles, and some say every three years regardless of how many miles you have driven, but typically a brake fluid flush every 20,000 miles or every two years is recommend.
We got the C250 3 years ago, it has 30000 miles on it (12k when we got it), the car is 6 years old, so I have no idea if the brakes have ever been flushed.......seems like cheap insurance to make the car last as long as possible. It looks great and it drives beautifully....I would like to try and keep it in top condition.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
The other logical move is just do it when you have a rake job done. Usually cheaper then anyway.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Congrats on the BIG day. I'm sure your son is glad it's over.
jmonroe
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
I am using my own schedule, try to be on the safe side but not be obsessive. The battery seems fine, but, it could be 6 years old, and it is in Florida heat, and by then the car will have 36000 miles on it, so I'll have it checked and probably replaced. At least when you buy new you know what you have done....unless you get all the records with the car. I like the indie Euro mechanic, they only do what I ask....not try to get me to do a lot of extra stuff.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Hey JMonroe, ever tried to do an impersonation......Everybody Loves Somebody Zzzzzzzomtome, everybody falls in love zometime........la de dah.........
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Now how about this dilemma. Should I spend $1000 to change the timing belt on my convertible? The car has 84,000 on the clock as it went into the barn for winter. Previous owner had no idea if it had ever been changed. On that motor it’s “recommended” to change it at 60k but if you don’t, definitely change it at 100k.
At the rate I drive it, it’ll take 8 years to hit 100k. If it blows up before then I’m out the 2 grand I paid for it.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
As for your car $1,000 is likely getting close to its value so if you're only doing a few thousand miles a year on it yearly I would take the chance.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
I wouldn’t change the belt in your case.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
If you're not driving in an area with lots of dust from construction on roads or buildings, your cabin filter last a nominal 3 years.
BTW Fram has been big in the cabin filters with all kinds of lipstick on pig features such as carbon treatment supposedly to remove aromas. I feel the same about those as I do about their oil filters.
I always get the OEM AC Delco filters for my 3 vehicles.
The oil filters used to be made in nearby Greenville decades ago. More of the jobs that were sent overseas by the big corps but still tried to sell them based on a US name.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
also, is it an interference engine? If not, really no reason to do it now. if it breaks, you can tow it in and do it then.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
About making a $1000 repair on a car worth about that....take your chances.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
I am trying to make notes about what has been done when, and what the schedule will be for getting things done...I don't want to pay for a A Service and have them oil all the locks and turn everything on and off to see if it is working.
The indie garage seems very fair, but one thing they listed under labor was "and put a sticker on the window for the next servicing"! Do they actually charge me to do that? Checking fluid levels I like...the power steering feels better, wonder if they added some P.S. fluid?
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
jmonroe
jmonroe
One day I get an offer from the local dealer for a free oil change. Goody for me, I thought. I bring my remaining Chrysler into the local dealer where I bought it only to be told the offer was only good for the car I no longer owned. :@
Sometimes dealers buy other dealers mailing lists and just Hail Mary it.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250