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My point is neither of them were divas - Aaron Hernandez did horrible things and is in a league of his own to some extent as far as what he did, but my point is that both of them were/are seriously sick. Just manifesting in different ways.
2025 Jetta GLI Autobahn, 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xE
My wife and I took my 86 year old uncle for cataract surgery today. It was obviously Geezer Day, as it seemed most every car was piloted by an old man in hat, a blue hair, or(worst of all) a dimwit wearing a mask- even though they were the only person in the vehicle. Not only were they driving 10-15 mph below the speed limit, but when they reached a decision point, they simply stopped in the middle of the road or parking lot until their addled brain chose whether to turn or continue forward. What fun. Fortunately we got my uncle home in time for him to watch our Imperious Leader Andy give his 4:00 COVID update, which my uncle watches consistently.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
I think I hit the 3 year interval since I last had an "incident" with either law enforcement or a horrible driver on a collision course with my vehicles. My insurance renewal tomorrow plummeted.
Knocking on wood I can keep it going! Keep the streak alive!
'18 Porsche Macan Turbo, '16 Audi TTS, Wife's '19 VW Tiguan SEL 4-Motion
My wife and I took my 86 year old uncle for cataract surgery today. It was obviously Geezer Day, as it seemed most every car was piloted by an old man in hat, a blue hair, or(worst of all) a dimwit wearing a mask- even though they were the only person in the vehicle. Not only were they driving 10-15 mph below the speed limit, but when they reached a decision point, they simply stopped in the middle of the road or parking lot until their addled brain chose whether to turn or continue forward. What fun. Fortunately we got my uncle home in time for him to watch our Imperious Leader Andy give his 4:00 COVID update, which my uncle watches consistently.
You want to talk fun? I had to go to the post office today and there was a long line and the only person at the counter was Tim Conway's Old Man character from the Carol Burnet Show.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
My wife and I took my 86 year old uncle for cataract surgery today. It was obviously Geezer Day, as it seemed most every car was piloted by an old man in hat, a blue hair, or(worst of all) a dimwit wearing a mask- even though they were the only person in the vehicle. Not only were they driving 10-15 mph below the speed limit, but when they reached a decision point, they simply stopped in the middle of the road or parking lot until their addled brain chose whether to turn or continue forward. What fun. Fortunately we got my uncle home in time for him to watch our Imperious Leader Andy give his 4:00 COVID update, which my uncle watches consistently.
I go every week to my eye surgeon (Cincinnati Eye Institute). I relate. Although I’m closer in age to the patients than I am the staff, negotiating the parking lot is like driving through a maze. People stop in the middle of the driveway unsure where to go, even though they’ve been there dozens of times, as I see the same people there. Or, they’ll clog up the parking lot because they wait for a handicapped spot, because “god forbid” they have to park in a regular slot right next to or adjacent to the Handicapped spaces.
Anyways, while I’m on a rant, given I go weekly, my surgeon received the request for my medical records from Cleveland Clinic (which looks like this Spring before they can fit me in). I like this surgeon (vs the one I think really screwed up my eye). He seemed very professional about it, but did wonder what objective I was hoping for at Cleveland Clinic.
“To see again! I came into this place for a cataract surgery a year and a half ago and was told it was routine., and have since gone through multiple retinal detachments, lens replacements, etc, etc, etc.”
I wasn’t a jerk about it. Just stated facts. He said he’d send the records post haste.
I got this email with things about engineers. I picked this one out for JMonroe1; Normal people believe that if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Engineers believe that if it ain't broke, it isn't sufficiently complex yet.
I got this email with things about engineers. I picked this one out for JMonroe1; Normal people believe that if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Engineers believe that if it ain't broke, it isn't sufficiently complex yet.
Yeah, maybe.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Oh, good, some common ground between you two. Glad to see you boys starting to play nice 😃.
Of course, we are good buddies. Here's another one: To the optimist, the glass is half-full. To the pessimist, the glass is half-empty. To the engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.
@driver100 said:
Of course, we are good buddies. Here's another one:
To the optimist, the glass is half-full. To the pessimist, the glass is half-empty.
To the engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.
Anybody who looks at the glass should know that.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Oh, good, some common ground between you two. Glad to see you boys starting to play nice 😃.
Of course, we are good buddies. Here's another one: To the optimist, the glass is half-full. To the pessimist, the glass is half-empty. To the engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.
And to the sailor the glass needs more rum.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
I have both the handicap license plate plus the blue placard for the other vehicle in the house. I'll use it if there's a free handicapped space available, and if not, just park a bit farther away & walk. Not the kind to keep circling until a spot becomes free, as the walk won't hurt me and it's healthy. Might just take a little longer to get to the front door as I no longer can run...too painful. But glad I've got both just in case I come upon an empty handicap space. Renewed mine in October and lasts until 11/25 which is great. I'll just make sure I get both the little tag & the placard at the same time come 2025. My doctor & I feel I need it just in case I'm having a bad pain day which is happening more & more lately to my dismay. My spinal issues also affect the family as it limits what I can do. Thursdays are a bit rough after doing two work days in a row and Fridays are usually a late night so Saturday is kind of touch & go. My wife asked me earlier why we stay home as much as we do but think she knows the answer. As I've said above, There are good days but also those bad ones and I never know which one it'll be that day. Now I feel a bit guilty but if I'm miserable & having difficulty walking, that's just the way it is...we just have to deal with it. And by throwing it on me as a guilt trip ain't really fair. Trust me, those first couple of years were awful and besides going back to work, I mostly stayed home with my feet raised to deal with the constant pain. And folks who've never had spinal issues just don't get how it takes over one's life, when it hurts just to make any kind of movement. I thought we were over this subject already but seems like she's looking to blame me for not going out much. I do try the best I can as I also want to do some fun stuff. Venting over now!!
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
My sister has the handicap placard for herself because she has difficulty walking. However she won't take the last handicap spot as she wants to leave it for someone who really needs it. She will only take a handicap spot if there are several open.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Another one of my pet peeves (the older I get, the longer the list gets)…..parking spots for just about everyone….handicapped (which are rarely occupied by anyone who is actually handicapped). It must not be too difficult to get those placards. Hell, I’m half blind and wouldn’t dream of asking for one.
Pregnant women….seriously? I understand you gained 40 pounds in less than a year, but you can’t walk? Might help if you did.
Associate of the week/month, etc. They work there. You mean you can’t offer a parking spot to your employees in the rear of the store, where they enter and exit?
I could go on, but you get the drift.
I’m a bit salty about these “preferred” parking slot designations.
This was a few years ago, but I parked in a restaurant parking lot in a fairly tony Cincinnati Neighborhood (Hyde Park). It was a spot that had a wall in front of the parking spot. Was with a bunch of friends. We come out after dinner and my car is gone. Called the police and reported it stolen. Police arrive and look at the spot I was parked. They cleared some ivy away from the wall in front of my parking spot to reveal a “handicapped” sign. They wouldn’t issue a citation, but seemed to be aware of this little “scam”.
The sign wasn’t visible, at all. Called the tow company phone that was listed on the sign. Sure enough, they had it. Went to pay out the tow fee ($125 in cash). Only thing I could think was given the sign was covered over with ivy, they probably “hooked” several cars a week. Complained to the restaurant owner, stating they should trim back the ivy so people could see the sign. She seemed unmoved by my complaint. Went past it a couple more times to see the ivy covering the sign.
Finally, went one night with a quart of motor oil and spread it all over the ivy. Week later, ivy was dead and the sign was visible.
My sister has the handicap placard for herself because she has difficulty walking. However she won't take the last handicap spot as she wants to leave it for someone who really needs it. She will only take a handicap spot if there are several open.
My wife has the placard in the car but I’d never think to use it if I was by myself. Occasionally I’ll see some young person pull into a handicapped spot, use the placard and go skipping away apparently unimpaired. You can never be sure that a person doesn’t have a legitimate need but I suspect that many are using grandma’s placard to get a better parking spot.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Occasionally I’ll see some young person pull into a handicapped spot, use the placard and go skipping away apparently unimpaired.
Those are the ones that bug me. Even older folks who pull up in something like a Corvette. What?! If you can get in and out of that, you ain't handicapped, my friend!
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
....and then one day I see a guy in a raised up Ford F150 pull into the handicapped spot, climb down from his truck and walk into the grocery store...he was a lot younger and could walk better than me.
@driver100 said:
....and then one day I see a guy in a raised up Ford F150 pull into the handicapped spot, climb down from his truck and walk into the grocery store...he was a lot younger and could walk better than me.
A few years ago I saw a woman, at least 70 years old, limping across a grocery store parking lot and stop at a jacked up pickup. She steadied herself, got on the running board, steadied herself again, grabbed the helper handle on the A-pillar and finally got herself into the drivers seat. I could barely believe what I just saw.
The things some people will put up with just to ride up high is amazing.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Occasionally I’ll see some young person pull into a handicapped spot, use the placard and go skipping away apparently unimpaired.
Those are the ones that bug me. Even older folks who pull up in something like a Corvette. What?! If you can get in and out of that, you ain't handicapped, my friend!
Maybe the monthly payments gave them a heart condition.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
As a semi-new, semi-electric car driver, my new peeve is folks parking in the EV charging spots that, of course, don't have electric(ish) vehicles! Latest was a black Dodge Charger, NJ plates and a case of Red Bull in the back seat, parked in one of the two microwave spaces at my local Stop & Shop.
Not a biggie, but another chance for me to yell at people to get off my lawn!
'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...)
Got home from Maryland a little while ago. No snow. We didn't go far enough south. Some cars heading north on I-83 had snow on them.
The Legacy was a trooper again. I actually checked the gas mileage. The first time I checked a car in years. A little over 400 miles and averaged 27.8 mpg. That was driving around 77 - 78 mph when there wasn't some nitwit camping.
What really lights my fuse are the brain-dead morons who eventually figure out they are in the wrong lane and simply stop until they can get in the lane they want. I've had imbeciles stop in a through lane waiting for a space to open up in a turn lane- and vice versa.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
What really lights my fuse are the brain-dead morons who eventually figure out they are in the wrong lane and simply stop until they can get in the lane they want. I've had imbeciles stop in a through lane waiting for a space to open up in a turn lane- and vice versa.
My favorite is the one who stops with the back of their car sticking out in the travel lane of the main road while they look for somewhere to park.
What really lights my fuse are the brain-dead morons who eventually figure out they are in the wrong lane and simply stop until they can get in the lane they want. I've had imbeciles stop in a through lane waiting for a space to open up in a turn lane- and vice versa.
My favorite is the one who stops with the back of their car sticking out in the travel lane of the main road while they look for somewhere to park.
Or the ones who take about 4 and a half hours to turn into the grocery store parking lot! :@
@laurasdada said:
As a semi-new, semi-electric car driver, my new peeve is folks parking in the EV charging spots that, of course, don't have electric(ish) vehicles! Latest was a black Dodge Charger, NJ plates and a case of Red Bull in the back seat, parked in one of the two microwave spaces at my local Stop & Shop.
Not a biggie, but another chance for me to yell at people to get off my lawn!
So you were mad at a Charger parked in charging stall.
Next you will get mad at a veterinarian parking in a spot reserved for vets.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
I have a handicapped parking placard and I use it all the time - I use a cane and/or walker to walk and the distance I can walk is very limited.
Down here in S. Florida the handicapped spaces are often filled which causes me to skip parking and I go home.
Still very limited in my ability to stand or sit for more than 5-10 minutes. I’ve lost 35 pounds so far with my goal being another 20 pounds. Losing all this weight should help increase my stamina and abilities to stand, walk and sit.
I have a handicapped parking placard and I use it all the time - I use a cane and/or walker to walk and the distance I can walk is very limited.
Down here in S. Florida the handicapped spaces are often filled which causes me to skip parking and I go home.
Still very limited in my ability to stand or sit for more than 5-10 minutes. I’ve lost 35 pounds so far with my goal being another 20 pounds. Losing all this weight should help increase my stamina and abilities to stand, walk and sit.
God bless you, Mike. Here are wishes for continued improvement.
There was a lot of handicap placard abuse here until the state issued new one's with a different color/design. I think they change it every few years now.
2024 Ford F-150 STX, 2023 Ford Explorer ST, 91 Mustang GT vert
Given I love Acuras, the 1sr gen TL was one of my faves. Would love to get into another one. Found this, but it’s already sold. Plus, it was owned by a smoker. Not meaning to offend smokers, but I just can’t even ride in a car that is or was driven by a smoker.
Plus, shocked this sold for thousands more than I thought it was worth, particularly given its interior condition….
New engine installed; shop's done about 40 miles of troubleshooting because there were issues uncovered. Low oil pressure and high oil pressure issues; with a brand new engine.
Suspect: HPFP (High Pressure Fuel Pump) gone haywire and evil. Getting fuel into the engine to mix with the oil.
Solution: New $500 HPFP installing today and the car should be on its way to my hands this evening. Everything "else" checked out good. Assuming their diagnosis is correct of course.
Verdict: Bad Evil Rotten HPFP put fuel in the motor oil to the point over 3,500 miles (last service interval oil change) that it diluted the oil enough to cause catastrophic engine failure and destruction. Even over 40 miles they were able to monitor measurable changes in oil/fuel level and record oil pressure issues with the sensors.
When they first turned on the new engine there was so much oil and junk in the exhaust they smoked out the entire shop. Then they smoked out their adjacent street too, driving it around cleaning out the exhaust at the same time. Said they even got honked at for the smoke screen.
Like I said before, think video game Spy Hunter but black instead of white smokescreen.
Not due for a smog check for 2 more years as I had to get one when I bought it.
'18 Porsche Macan Turbo, '16 Audi TTS, Wife's '19 VW Tiguan SEL 4-Motion
Verdict: Bad Evil Rotten HPFP put fuel in the motor oil to the point over 3,500 miles (last service interval oil change) that it diluted the oil enough to cause catastrophic engine failure and destruction. Even over 40 miles they were able to monitor measurable changes in oil/fuel level and record oil pressure issues with the sensors.
Thanks for letting us know what happened. Does it look like the last oil change could have set this off? I guess it could have happened after 3500 miles because of the oil change, but also for other reasons. What a thing to go through.........that's a tough one.
It is almost like the story of this tennis racquet I ordered on EBay. Brand new and it was exactly what I was looking for. The price these days is usually $150 to $200. It was $100 including shipping. Unfortunately USPS must have put a fork lift prong right through the box. I had to return it and get a refund....what a shame.
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It’s always the wide receivers who go a little nutty.
Terrell Owens
Chad Ocho Cinco Johnson
Keyshawn Johnson
Steve Smith
Plaxico Burreess
Antonio Brown
I’m sure I missed a few. I know Randy Moss was no picnic either.
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2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
He was Hernandez long before Hernandez.
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What fun.
Fortunately we got my uncle home in time for him to watch our Imperious Leader Andy give his 4:00 COVID update, which my uncle watches consistently.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Knocking on wood I can keep it going! Keep the streak alive!
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Anyways, while I’m on a rant, given I go weekly, my surgeon received the request for my medical records from Cleveland Clinic (which looks like this Spring before they can fit me in). I like this surgeon (vs the one I think really screwed up my eye). He seemed very professional about it, but did wonder what objective I was hoping for at Cleveland Clinic.
“To see again! I came into this place for a cataract surgery a year and a half ago and was told it was routine., and have since gone through multiple retinal detachments, lens replacements, etc, etc, etc.”
I wasn’t a jerk about it. Just stated facts. He said he’d send the records post haste.
Normal people believe that if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Engineers believe that if it ain't broke, it isn't sufficiently complex yet.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Oh, good, some common ground between you two. Glad to see you boys starting to play nice 😃.
Oh, good, some common ground between you two. Glad to see you boys starting to play nice 😃.
Of course, we are good buddies. Here's another one:
To the optimist, the glass is half-full. To the pessimist, the glass is half-empty.
To the engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Anybody who looks at the glass should know that.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Anybody who looks at the glass should know that.
jmonroe
See what I mean!
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
To the optimist, the glass is half-full. To the pessimist, the glass is half-empty.
To the engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.
And to the sailor the glass needs more rum.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
My wife asked me earlier why we stay home as much as we do but think she knows the answer. As I've said above, There are good days but also those bad ones and I never know which one it'll be that day. Now I feel a bit guilty but if I'm miserable & having difficulty walking, that's just the way it is...we just have to deal with it. And by throwing it on me as a guilt trip ain't really fair. Trust me, those first couple of years were awful and besides going back to work, I mostly stayed home with my feet raised to deal with the constant pain. And folks who've never had spinal issues just don't get how it takes over one's life, when it hurts just to make any kind of movement. I thought we were over this subject already but seems like she's looking to blame me for not going out much. I do try the best I can as I also want to do some fun stuff.
Venting over now!!
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Pregnant women….seriously? I understand you gained 40 pounds in less than a year, but you can’t walk? Might help if you did.
Associate of the week/month, etc. They work there. You mean you can’t offer a parking spot to your employees in the rear of the store, where they enter and exit?
I could go on, but you get the drift.
I’m a bit salty about these “preferred” parking slot designations.
This was a few years ago, but I parked in a restaurant parking lot in a fairly tony Cincinnati Neighborhood (Hyde Park). It was a spot that had a wall in front of the parking spot. Was with a bunch of friends. We come out after dinner and my car is gone. Called the police and reported it stolen. Police arrive and look at the spot I was parked. They cleared some ivy away from the wall in front of my parking spot to reveal a “handicapped” sign. They wouldn’t issue a citation, but seemed to be aware of this little “scam”.
The sign wasn’t visible, at all. Called the tow company phone that was listed on the sign. Sure enough, they had it. Went to pay out the tow fee ($125 in cash). Only thing I could think was given the sign was covered over with ivy, they probably “hooked” several cars a week. Complained to the restaurant owner, stating they should trim back the ivy so people could see the sign. She seemed unmoved by my complaint. Went past it a couple more times to see the ivy covering the sign.
Finally, went one night with a quart of motor oil and spread it all over the ivy. Week later, ivy was dead and the sign was visible.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Pregnancy is not just weight gain.
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None of you know what issues another person might have.
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A few years ago I saw a woman, at least 70 years old, limping across a grocery store parking lot and stop at a jacked up pickup. She steadied herself, got on the running board, steadied herself again, grabbed the helper handle on the A-pillar and finally got herself into the drivers seat. I could barely believe what I just saw.
The things some people will put up with just to ride up high is amazing.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Not a biggie, but another chance for me to yell at people to get off my lawn!
'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...)
The Legacy was a trooper again. I actually checked the gas mileage. The first time I checked a car in years. A little over 400 miles and averaged 27.8 mpg. That was driving around 77 - 78 mph when there wasn't some nitwit camping.
2025 Forester Limited, 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
2025 Forester Limited, 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
So you were mad at a Charger parked in charging stall.
Next you will get mad at a veterinarian parking in a spot reserved for vets.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
I have a handicapped parking placard and I use it all the time - I use a cane and/or walker to walk and the distance I can walk is very limited.
Down here in S. Florida the handicapped spaces are often filled which causes me to skip parking and I go home.
Still very limited in my ability to stand or sit for more than 5-10 minutes. I’ve lost 35 pounds so far with my goal being another 20 pounds. Losing all this weight should help increase my stamina and abilities to stand, walk and sit.
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
2025 Forester Limited, 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport
I think they change it every few years now.
Plus, shocked this sold for thousands more than I thought it was worth, particularly given its interior condition….
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Have always felt, you can tell a lot regarding the maintenance (or lack thereof) of a used car by looking at the condition of the interior.
Acura/Hondas (and Toyotas) can run for a very long time, even when neglected. But, that doesn’t mean you should neglect them.
New engine installed; shop's done about 40 miles of troubleshooting because there were issues uncovered.
Low oil pressure and high oil pressure issues; with a brand new engine.
Suspect: HPFP (High Pressure Fuel Pump) gone haywire and evil. Getting fuel into the engine to mix with the oil.
Solution: New $500 HPFP installing today and the car should be on its way to my hands this evening. Everything "else" checked out good. Assuming their diagnosis is correct of course.
Verdict: Bad Evil Rotten HPFP put fuel in the motor oil to the point over 3,500 miles (last service interval oil change) that it diluted the oil enough to cause catastrophic engine failure and destruction. Even over 40 miles they were able to monitor measurable changes in oil/fuel level and record oil pressure issues with the sensors.
When they first turned on the new engine there was so much oil and junk in the exhaust they smoked out the entire shop. Then they smoked out their adjacent street too, driving it around cleaning out the exhaust at the same time. Said they even got honked at for the smoke screen.
Like I said before, think video game Spy Hunter but black instead of white smokescreen.
Not due for a smog check for 2 more years as I had to get one when I bought it.
Thanks for letting us know what happened. Does it look like the last oil change could have set this off? I guess it could have happened after 3500 miles because of the oil change, but also for other reasons.
What a thing to go through.........that's a tough one.
It is almost like the story of this tennis racquet I ordered on EBay. Brand new and it was exactly what I was looking for. The price these days is usually $150 to $200. It was $100 including shipping. Unfortunately USPS must have put a fork lift prong right through the box. I had to return it and get a refund....what a shame.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250