Explorer 2.3 turbo… no turbo noise for you!
This is more of an observation than anything else, and it’s a long read, but… it really bums me out how QUIET the turbo is on our 2016 Explorer 2.3 EcoBoost. Now I’m not expecting to hear full BOV...
View ArticleBackdoor kill-switches in every car by 2026
"passively monitoring the performance of a driver of a motor vehicle to accurately identify whether that driver may be impaired," Click to expand... by 2026, vehicles sold in the US will be required...
View ArticleFirst Snow! Need a "REAL" Snow Brush
Totally emasculated asking this but my frustration is worse than the embarrassment! Woke up to the first snow of the year here. Only an inch and a half but wet and a snow brush were needed. I've tried...
View ArticleSchool me on how headlights don't get moisture inside.
I just recently had the front end of my '06 Accord apart to put on a replacement fender, respray the bumper and some other parts. I also sanded and cleared the headlights. I noticed on the top of each...
View ArticlePeople don't like 5 quart oil jugs....what?
Went Black Friday shopping at NAPA for a gas cap with a tether, some fool forgot to put it back on the Jeep and it flew away. Decided to pick up next OC since the sale prices on NAPA oil put it in...
View ArticleDo you trust spark plugs from Amazon to be authentic ?
Do you trust spark plugs from Amazon to be authentic ? I need to replace spark plugs on 3 Hondas and a Mazda and don’t want counterfeit parts. Should I just go to Auto Zone or AAP for Denso / NGK ?
View ArticlePost your Gas Mileage : Calculated
'18 Hyundai Accent SE w/ 6 speed auto and Continental Pro Contact TX 185/65-15 @ 34 . Oil : P.P. 5w-20 w/ Fram Ultra XG9688 . : Calculated : 44.35 M.P.G.. Driving mix % : 65 Hwy. / 35 City . Overall...
View ArticleNew Harbor Freight Trailer
Little utility trailers make things a lot easier, having 2 different ones means I don't need a truck sitting around. And these days the prices of trailers are insane. Looks like Harbor Freight is...
View Article2024 Ford F-150 entry point: $38,565
Wow. I haven't driven a Ford lately, and probably can't afford too. https://www.motortrend.com/news/2024-ford-f-150-pricing/amp/
View ArticleVolkswagen no longer competitive
https://www.cnn.com/2023/11/27/business/volkswagen-brand-no-longer-competitive/index.html
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What's the deal with Unleaded 88?
I've noticed this grade of gas at Sheetz here in PA. As some may know, PA is heavily taxed for gas and prices are on the rise again. Regular 87 is $3.30 or so but Sheetz has this Unl88 for $1.99 ($1.94...
View ArticleReceived my trucks insurance bill today. Big surprize it went .............
went down by $80 , about a 13% drop . Surprized as heck. Finally some good news How are other BITOG'ers doing on their rates.
View ArticleDealer Tech Pay
Greetings All- Local dealer shop rate is $245/hr. What portion of that does a tech get paid?
View ArticleDo You Ever Keep Up With Your Old Car?
The only new car I ever bought was way back in 1994. A red Toyota Camry Coupe LE. I had it for 12 years and 235,000 miles. When I sold it, the next owner took great care of it as well. All was well in...
View ArticleThought exercise - what was wrong with my old Chevy?
Sitting here on my lunch break and came across some pictures online of a beautiful restored 80s Monte Carlo. It was very similar to my first car, a 1983 Monte Carlo with the 3.8L V6. It sent me down...
View ArticleEngine hours vs miles
What is the equation to convert engine hours to miles. I’ve read to conflicting stats. One says multiple hours x30, one says x60? Which is correct???
View ArticlePaintless Dent Repair (PDR)
I have a 2015 Ford Focus that I purchased brand new. Per BITOG standards, I've taken care of the vehicle over it's life with full services, regular washes and details, etc. Naturally, over 8 years of...
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The craziest Rock Auto Shipping pricing yet
Lots of threads on RA shipping policy, but this is just too funny to pass up. Need 10 feet of vacuum hose. Check Rock Auto. Bonus - wholesaler closeout. However I have to pay for 2 shipments. I guess I...
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KBB says my Mazda has lost $4k value this year.
2016 Mazda6, manual transmission. I have periodically checked the value since the crazy days of Covid, mostly just out of curiosity. I can’t remember precisely what it was worth at the beginning of...
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Sound Deadening Replacement
When I stripped out my arch liners for undercoating I found a sound deadening pillow in each arch. Both of these pillows were soaking wet and muddy so I made the decision to ditch them. So far I can't...
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