Recent content by plaguef

Jasper. Never again!

Originally Posted By: JHZR2 Yes, family in direct path of the cat 5 section... It hits them tomorrow starting early... they'll see 185+. This is where all the [censored] about needing a big generator for AC and to watch TV, and a full gas tank to drive a guzzler around at speed for convenience...

Originally Posted By: Linctex Originally Posted By: andrewg Originally Posted By: Donald Hot. Austin is the only decent place in TX if you desire progressive thinking and social justice. Ha ha ha. Thanks for the humor. No Kidding. Seriously, I about fell out of my chair when I read this...

Originally Posted By: OneEyeJack Rest assured that Audi will go after denying a warranty claim of any kind with all the expertise they can bring especially if it's expensive. And any time you even touch an Audi engine, running gear or the electrical system it will be expensive. Don't take the...

Could it track to Texas?

Originally Posted By: aquariuscsm Me,I've gotta have my ocean!! The beach is my home away from home. If you're in Houston, the ocean came to you last week!

Originally Posted By: Al Originally Posted By: plaguef The old ones drive and ride better, anyways. I doubt you will find many people agreeing with you. Over the last 50 years I have bought 2 used vehicles and maybe 10 new. I generally keep them 9 to 15 years and maintain them meticuously. Even...

Originally Posted By: silverrat Originally Posted By: plaguef Originally Posted By: silverrat Originally Posted By: plaguef No. Probably about $100, based on what is the price I remember listed on the services sign of a place had a whole Bilstein R-2000 engine flush machine and sold that...

Originally Posted By: silverrat Originally Posted By: plaguef Originally Posted By: Red91 I am in the thick camp myself... I am, too. More and more people are, I suppose the allure and whimsy of thin oil! Thin oil! Thin oil! has largely worn off, leaving sites such as these a curio, as owners...

Originally Posted By: oilpsi2high Sometimes I feel like I get more joy out of maintaining and repairing an older car than I do driving a brand new one. The old ones drive and ride better, anyways.

If you get tired of it, get another one. You can have two or more cars.

Originally Posted By: Red91 I am in the thick camp myself... I am, too. More and more people are, I suppose the allure and whimsy of thin oil! Thin oil! Thin oil! has largely worn off, leaving sites such as these a curio, as owners credit low viscosity grades to the EPA fuel economy war and go...

Originally Posted By: Red91 I tend to agree with this. I've met no one in person who cares at all about the knowledge I've gained regarding oil. I just keep it to myself. And I'd be willing to bet they would all of a sudden become educated and instant experts and tell you that you're wrong if...

Originally Posted By: Eddie People used to say that a 0w20 required a better base oil than a 5w20. Anyone have any thoughts and especially data on differences? Interested in comparing Pennzoil Platinum oils. Ed It's probably a highly refined Group 3+ oil, like most on the market including...