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2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
If I ever have the disposable income I’ll install a 2 liter stroker motor; that would boost the horsepower by about 40% but would still look dead stock from the outside.
In a related story, a friend from 318ti.org put his modified ti up for sale; I wish I had the room for it. It’s a Calypso Red slick top Sport fitted with an E36 M3 motor and six speed manual. He did an extremely professional job- it even has an M3 instrument cluster.
Stupid cheap at only $8,500.
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
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
jmonroe
We asked about a generator. He said there are two types, a basic to run the furnace, fridge, TV, lights and much more expensive one that would run the whole house.
I think we would opt for the basic model. He installs Generac.
Any idea how much these should cost to install? Is it worth it?
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
I just received a letter from Kia corporate concerning oil change intervals. They say that even though 7500 miles is the recommended OCI, many owners are driving “Severe Usage Conditions”. They consider severe usage as driving in the cold, short trips, going up hills and driving in dusty conditions. They then go on to say that severe usage is now typical for “many and perhaps most American drivers”.
They imply that because of this you should change oil at 3750 miles instead of 7500. They go on to mention keeping an eye out for excessive oil consumption. Of course they suggest you visit the Kia dealer to get all your service done.
This got me thinking of oil burning in Chrysler’s Tigershark engine which is a derivative of the World Engine that appears in many Hyundai/Kia and Mitsu cars. While Chrysler’s Tigershark is a further advancement of the WE, all these engines must share some common traits. Could oil burning be one of them?
I find it more than coincidence that I got this letter just at this time. Could this be Kia trying to get ahead of potential consumer complaints by saying people didn’t perform proper maintenance if they didn’t change oil at 3750 miles?
I change mine at 5000 with full synthetic. I’m assuming that would be as good as convention oil at 3750.
Any thoughts?
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
And they know people are driving less.
'17 Chevy Volt Premiere
It is true that if you read the severe schedule conditions, a lot of people do fall into that category.
I just go with the maintenance minder on the Acura. That should recognize and adjust to conditions requiring an earlier change. But, I don’t drive enough miles to even hit that before I get to the max time of 12 months.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Whether synthetic oil helps the problem would depend on what's causing the oil consumption. Stuck rings should be helped by oil of higher quality. Weak rings, not so much.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
Your letter sounds like a blanket “catch all” for all KIA vehicles, maybe penned when they were here pushing the woeful Sephia?
Seems like a great deal. I couldn't speak to install costs. I know they want A LOT. Quotes are usually $5k and up all in. I spent $3300 on my Briggs and Stratton 12kw unit with 200A ATS and installed it myself. Even my 12kw requires I shut off the pool during power outage and be careful not to run the electric oven while any of the central AC units is running. But I shut off the pool panel, turn off the compressor in the garage, and turn off the downstairs AC and we seem to be just fine. During the recent 4-day outage, I avoided steady running for anything more than 12 hrs, with at least 1 hr breaks thrown in, usually longer. Some people never shut theirs off during long outages, but I believe that is a bad idea. I found mine needed a half qt of oil after day 2, so I'm very glad I did what I did.
'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
So far, having just passed the 4-yr anniversary of having solar in our current home, it has earned 71 SRECs, at about $240 ea, for a total of $17k. It has also saved us $8,963 in electricity. So about $26k total. That is nearly half the system cost ($55k) in just 4 yrs. So figure year 8-9 is the breakeven. I guessed 7-8 yrs originally. Or I should say I calculated 7-8 yrs. Electricity seems to be cheaper right now than in the past. Less than 13 cents per Kwh. I used 15 cents in my original calculation. In any case, certainly a worthwhile investment.
'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
I called Kia customer service to ask what type of oil they were talking about for the shorter change intervals and the clueless rep said “both”. He seemed to have no idea what I was talking about even though I read the letter to him over the phone.
He probably rides a bicycle.
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
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
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
'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
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Pretty big investment, but I understand it as an insurance policy.
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2014 MINI Countryman S ALL4
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
'17 Chevy Volt Premiere
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
'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
We missed part of it on the front end due to being out of town.
The last couple of days we stayed at my Mom's house about a 1/2 mile away.
Was able to borrow a small generator, so we plugged in the fridge during the day and swapped out to a space heater at night in the finished basement.
Last week, only out for 4 days.
I'm hoping not to be in this house for 10 more years, frankly.
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2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R / 2014 MINI Countryman S ALL4
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
jmonroe
2020 Ascent Limited, 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport
'17 Chevy Volt Premiere
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
You don't want one because the moths will fly out of your wallet.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
@stickguy - battery backups are only good for so long. During and extended outage, your water pressure remains constant.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
how does that work with the drain pipe? Do you need 2 of those or just have them join up at some point?
a guy down the street put one it and was all excited by it, but I did not ask him too many details.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
This storm caught Eversource off guard. It’s going to cost them a lot of money to clean up. The money doesn’t come out of their pocket, they’ll request a rate increase (of a lot more than 2.9%) and will get it.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD