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I had always cast a suspicious eye to the 0w20 oils. Just as I was convinced of the "slow processor" story, so was I convinced this was market speak for federally mandated fuel/emissions reduction. Just like the 10k oil change intervals, I thought the 0w20 oils were detrimental. I am still...

Thanks! Seems media & marketing aren't too interested in the truth.

Thanks for the "inside" view. Those "Myths" were visible on the TV news & in print during covid. My shop had similar issues with procurement during that time. Even management was convinced of the reasons being presented. Made sense to me. These current "correct" explanations are new to me...

Amen!

Being only months into this Glad (acquired 30Jun25), the "Urban Legend" theory sounded plausible & I adopted it. Was not aware this has a variable oil pump. Having spend my time working on Diesels, most of this gasoline stuff is foreign to me. I have replaced many, many cams over the past 30...

I have no faith in that aftermarket pressurized oil filter housing being sold as a solution to start-up starvation. If anyone can look back to the Covid era, they may remember the supply & logistical shortages. One failure point during production was the lack of the ordered chipsets with top...

You may be right, SP, but I am a stubborn old boomer that is slow to change.......... Hell, I'm slow @ everything now. Time to hang a red triangle reflector out back......

OUTSTANDING! I thought I was the only one. Thanks!

Interesting thread. Thanks for it. I am one running 5w30 high detergent synthetic oil in his Glad. I had already purchased the Valvoline R&P for another project(My Ford F150) I used the oil in the 23 Sport purchased recently to flush out any sludge or debris on the 3.6 due to its 57k miles as a...

I do not top off after filling. That will flood the vapor recovery tubes & cause a failure. I have performed manual checks to confirm the computer's accuracy & usually find the onboard computer to report a more optimistic number. Manual figuring showed numbers lower by no more than 2.5 mpg on my...

Sounds like you are using the same "Cry Twice" strategy I used when I was working & earning. Now retired, I am turning off the tears........... I wish you great luck with your new ride.

Each market has its own unique dynamics & politics. I have seen great prices in other markets but have never been bold enough to participate. I like to deal with local businesses where I live. One key lesson I learned when buying local & paying attention (you MUST pay attention, or you will pay...

Wow! Those prices are higher than what I paid for my home! I cheated & bought a one that had massive discounts due to its previous life as a rented mule. I paid $1,4xxx in addition to my $1,4xxx 2019 Fiasco 150 with its coyote motor. It had 56,xxx miles on it at purchase. My Ford had 64,000...

During my foolish working years, I occupied second & third watch duty to avoid the the maddening rush hour ingress/egress into NOLA from my country cabin sixty miles away. My rides had to pass through Honey Island swamp & the bayou Savage wildlife sanctuary twice or more daily. Not all survived...

Just replaced mine yesterday. History of my 23 Glad Sport was a Texas Enterprise rental. Small cracks around perimeter but the Texas wind is loaded with sand. Crepuscular driving is risky for me. You are correct when addressing the W/S as a safety feature, as are brakes. I don't address the W/S...

Great that you can see through yours. I suffer from recent PVD with floaters & bilateral Meniere's. I really like the optics thru clean glass.

While I cannot speak for others, I can inform that there ARE some folks that are currently enjoying a second extended childhood. I'm just exchanging old toys for new ones. How bout you?

Wow, OP SP! Your memory is MUCH stronger than mine, but after four knee ops, I finally purchased my first NEW self-shifting car in 2015 after trading in my 142k mile base 2009 Patriot on a EA888 TSI Passat. I LOVED that car until it hit a pig. But, I can STILL operate any old clutch whether on a...

You may be quite right about them birds where your cooks live, but I live amongst Cajuns whose cultural cooks can convince you otherwise. We can throw anything into jambalaya for some tasty lagniappe. Gotta do something with these pesky Canadian geese.

Perhaps, these other drivers are wishing & dreaming of driving a jeep. Isn't that how YOU got here?