Recent content by Encinoman

In my younger years, I bought well used because thats all I could afford. Now, I normally buy new base models of a reliable manufacture( example Toyota, Honda) at end of year discount pricing. It takes some effort keeping a vehicle rust free here in the salt belt so I figure I have a better...

Mine showed up today. Edit. I tried to check the balances and get a message indicating there is an issue with the gift card. I sent an email to customer service.

YMMV but my local Walmart just put Peak Asian Coolant on Clearance for $6.50 a jug. Both Red/Pink and Blue.

Just a FYI.. If you read through the reviews, there are a lot of complaints about the pin breaking off at the flex head.

I just got all my rebate claims approved for the 0w20 Extended Performance jugs after calling in to customer support in response to the email requesting more info.

Is there something wrong with the Total Oil? I thought it was decent oil. I’m using it in my 2020 RAV4 right now.

The hot tip is be sure to ask an associate to check for inventory in the back. I hit 6 stores today that show having stock in 0w20 online. None of the stores had any left out front but 4 out of 6 stores had 5qt jugs sitting on a shelf in the back. 2 stores had none left even though they showed...

I wish the 1.5 Jetta wasn't direct injection only.

I wouldn't trust the Korean cars at all at this point. Way too many widespread and longstanding issues with catastrophic engine failures and oil consumption. Current Class Action Lawsuit involving the Palisade for excessive oil consumption...

I go on a longer drive that would warm it up maybe once every week or two on the weekends. Otherwise it is driving 1.7 miles to work and home again. Not even close to warming up. I only drive around 4,000 miles a year, and have been doing yearly oil changes. I think I'll send in for an oil...

So would 0w16 or 0w20 be best for Ohio climate? Lots of short trips. I'm using 0w16, but am thinking about bumping up to 0w20. My Rav4 is still under warranty..

I leased a 2017 1.4 for three years. It ran ok. Decently quick. Nice interior. A premium feel for an economy car. I liked how it handled. Excellent fuel economy. I had issues with the Key Fob getting glitchy in cold temps and tripping the key light on the cluster even after changing out the...

I can highly recommend the Rav4 if you really want to keep it "forever". I have a 2020 LE FWD. Stone reliable. Dual Injection, NA, strong 2.5 engine. Up to 40MPG highway. Hard to go wrong.

I can personally vouch for a supplement called Factor 5 that helped with my back pain, and did absolute wonders for my mothers knee pain. It has tumeric as one of its ingredients. Its not just a pain reliever, but I do believe it promotes healing. You do need to drink extra water since it has a...

Around a decade ago, I was driving a 2001 Volvo VNL Semi on a run when I started loosing Voltage. The alternator wasn't charging. This was winter in Ohio with temps right around 10 degrees, snowing, and wind chills below zero. A well known customer at one of my stops was kind enough to hook up a...