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#7321
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: OG Club
Posts: 20,289
hey shinjari- amazon also thinks im an arse for reviewing products that suck and blocked me out. haha
amazon is going down the drain to shits. its a matter of time. it cant tell between a real purchase with real reviews vs a bunch of fake reviews for loser chinese vendors making up false good reviews by themselves. amazon should be investigated for keeping fraudulent reviews that promote sales.
amazon is going down the drain to shits. its a matter of time. it cant tell between a real purchase with real reviews vs a bunch of fake reviews for loser chinese vendors making up false good reviews by themselves. amazon should be investigated for keeping fraudulent reviews that promote sales.
#7323
Awww man! That sucks Kenchan! Did they at least tell you which review it was or why? Or just the "you broke our rules of conduct" bs?
Speaking of oil change, if you guys use Mobil1 syntehtic they are doing up to $17 mail in rebate with purchase of 5 quarts + filter. If you have Autozone in your neck of the woods too...they are doing a sale on 5 quarts of mobil 1 synthetic + filter for $29.99....so I'm no math major...just an engineer....but $29.99 - $17....$12.99 for a synthetic oil change yes please =). Can do up to (2) rebates per household.
https://mobiloil.com/en/promotion/mobil-promotions
Speaking of oil change, if you guys use Mobil1 syntehtic they are doing up to $17 mail in rebate with purchase of 5 quarts + filter. If you have Autozone in your neck of the woods too...they are doing a sale on 5 quarts of mobil 1 synthetic + filter for $29.99....so I'm no math major...just an engineer....but $29.99 - $17....$12.99 for a synthetic oil change yes please =). Can do up to (2) rebates per household.
https://mobiloil.com/en/promotion/mobil-promotions
Last edited by shinjari; 03-14-2018 at 10:21 AM.
#7325
I just grabbed that pic from autozones website, but it does seem like they limit which types you can pick from. Maybe best to just go and see what the deal is on. I mean the coupon says "Synthetic Motor oil" which is rather generic.
As for the rebate I'm sure it applies to other more specific types of oil like your extended life since it does simply say "ANY Mobil 1 synthetic oil" on Mobil 1's website.
I plan to get my (2) for Elantra and the Civic (barely at the 40% oil life after 6 months of ownership lol).
As for the rebate I'm sure it applies to other more specific types of oil like your extended life since it does simply say "ANY Mobil 1 synthetic oil" on Mobil 1's website.
I plan to get my (2) for Elantra and the Civic (barely at the 40% oil life after 6 months of ownership lol).
#7327
I'm probably weird, but I don't mind my garage time. Refreshing after sitting at a computer to do something more tactile.
Guessing that you need a few boards to get that thing on ramps? Or do you have a super slim jack?
#7328
I just hate working on anything involving oil. Makes a mess every damn time.
That & I loathe being underneath a car. Suspension work I can deal with all day long. Tedious interior work, nbd. Engine bay stuff that isn't messy? Done deal.
On the ground, under a car & oil? narp.
That & I loathe being underneath a car. Suspension work I can deal with all day long. Tedious interior work, nbd. Engine bay stuff that isn't messy? Done deal.
On the ground, under a car & oil? narp.
#7329
I washed my GTI yesterday & man it is looking good. Felt guilty so I washed my wife's dirty MINI. Clean cars FTW. Well this morning there is snow on everything. It should melt away by this afternoon, but heck I'm tired of this winter.
I have 2 jugs of Mobil 1 0w40 under the work bench, might as well add 2 more. A guy can't have too much oil can he?
Oil changes are fun for me. Car up on ramps drain the oil slap a filter on & done in 45 minutes or so. The Miata is a royal pain in the arse to do. The filter requires the removal of the RF tire so I can reach it??? Great design there.
I have 2 jugs of Mobil 1 0w40 under the work bench, might as well add 2 more. A guy can't have too much oil can he?
Oil changes are fun for me. Car up on ramps drain the oil slap a filter on & done in 45 minutes or so. The Miata is a royal pain in the arse to do. The filter requires the removal of the RF tire so I can reach it??? Great design there.
#7330
Honda's are pretty forgiving and I've yet to make a mess. The miata is another story....that filter is between the header and the block and I somehow have to snake my arm in there without burning myself if the motor is warm. Even when the motor is cool it's still a pain in the ass to get to. I have seen people do a oil filter relocation...that remove the front right wheel to gain slightly easier access. Its a joke.
My dad's BMW's were stupid easy since they put the filter in a canister accessible at the top of the engine bay. Remove the cap...take out filter...put in new filter....replace cap. Done.
I remember dropping the oilpan on my S14 ages ago since it was leaking. My shoulders and forearms were dying from being under the car lol.
I suppose I should look into ramps....would make it super easy, but I just lift it with my floor jack and support it.
My dad's BMW's were stupid easy since they put the filter in a canister accessible at the top of the engine bay. Remove the cap...take out filter...put in new filter....replace cap. Done.
I remember dropping the oilpan on my S14 ages ago since it was leaking. My shoulders and forearms were dying from being under the car lol.
I suppose I should look into ramps....would make it super easy, but I just lift it with my floor jack and support it.
Last edited by shinjari; 03-14-2018 at 11:49 AM.
#7331
I think I've just been lucky. Have mostly had domestics and Honda's. All have been easy. The Fit is maybe the easiest of them all since no undertray to deal with.
My Superduty was maybe the toughest just because of the canister filter and 15 quarts of oil. That's a LOT of oil to have to deal with. Many oil change pans don't even hold that much.
My Superduty was maybe the toughest just because of the canister filter and 15 quarts of oil. That's a LOT of oil to have to deal with. Many oil change pans don't even hold that much.
#7332
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: OG Club
Posts: 20,289
Awww man! That sucks Kenchan! Did they at least tell you which review it was or why? Or just the "you broke our rules of conduct" bs?
Speaking of oil change, if you guys use Mobil1 syntehtic they are doing up to $17 mail in rebate with purchase of 5 quarts + filter. If you have Autozone in your neck of the woods too...they are doing a sale on 5 quarts of mobil 1 synthetic + filter for $29.99....so I'm no math major...just an engineer....but $29.99 - $17....$12.99 for a synthetic oil change yes please =). Can do up to (2) rebates per household.
Speaking of oil change, if you guys use Mobil1 syntehtic they are doing up to $17 mail in rebate with purchase of 5 quarts + filter. If you have Autozone in your neck of the woods too...they are doing a sale on 5 quarts of mobil 1 synthetic + filter for $29.99....so I'm no math major...just an engineer....but $29.99 - $17....$12.99 for a synthetic oil change yes please =). Can do up to (2) rebates per household.
wow that's a super deal on the oil! great find.
unfortunately i already bought my STI's oil the other week and i already have a couple of filters. maybe i can send in for the rebate.. not sure.
I just hate working on anything involving oil. Makes a mess every damn time.
That & I loathe being underneath a car. Suspension work I can deal with all day long. Tedious interior work, nbd. Engine bay stuff that isn't messy? Done deal.
On the ground, under a car & oil? narp.
That & I loathe being underneath a car. Suspension work I can deal with all day long. Tedious interior work, nbd. Engine bay stuff that isn't messy? Done deal.
On the ground, under a car & oil? narp.
I washed my GTI yesterday & man it is looking good. Felt guilty so I washed my wife's dirty MINI. Clean cars FTW. Well this morning there is snow on everything. It should melt away by this afternoon, but heck I'm tired of this winter.
I have 2 jugs of Mobil 1 0w40 under the work bench, might as well add 2 more. A guy can't have too much oil can he?
Oil changes are fun for me. Car up on ramps drain the oil slap a filter on & done in 45 minutes or so. The Miata is a royal pain in the arse to do. The filter requires the removal of the RF tire so I can reach it??? Great design there.
I have 2 jugs of Mobil 1 0w40 under the work bench, might as well add 2 more. A guy can't have too much oil can he?
Oil changes are fun for me. Car up on ramps drain the oil slap a filter on & done in 45 minutes or so. The Miata is a royal pain in the arse to do. The filter requires the removal of the RF tire so I can reach it??? Great design there.
huh.. that does suck that you'd have to remove your tire just to do an oil change. i wonder how places like jiffylube would do the change.. lol
My dad's BMW's were stupid easy since they put the filter in a canister accessible at the top of the engine bay. Remove the cap...take out filter...put in new filter....replace cap. Done.
I suppose I should look into ramps....would make it super easy, but I just lift it with my floor jack and support it.
I suppose I should look into ramps....would make it super easy, but I just lift it with my floor jack and support it.
with earthquakes in your area, i think ramps would be safer? not sure.
in j-land they slide their wheels under the car just in case the car falls of the jackstands during an earthquake and you dont get crushed.
I think I've just been lucky. Have mostly had domestics and Honda's. All have been easy. The Fit is maybe the easiest of them all since no undertray to deal with.
My Superduty was maybe the toughest just because of the canister filter and 15 quarts of oil. That's a LOT of oil to have to deal with. Many oil change pans don't even hold that much.
My Superduty was maybe the toughest just because of the canister filter and 15 quarts of oil. That's a LOT of oil to have to deal with. Many oil change pans don't even hold that much.
#7333
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: OG Club
Posts: 20,289
alright, worked on my R a little bit. first i painted the gas pedal adapter i made black to get the eye sore white hidden away. now looks 10x better. if you guys recall, the Golf's gas pedal position is very awkward vs the brake pedal which makes it nearly impossible to heel and toe consistently. so i made an adapter under the Sparco pedal cover to bring the pedal closer to me to better match forward/aft position with the brake pedal so even under light braking i can heel and toe.
then cleaned up the weathertechs and swapped with the factory carpet floor mat.
then worked on the sideskirt diffusers to replace one of the rusted bolts with an aluminum rivet per side. the undercarriage isn't too dirty but can use a good wash. im thinking about wash it later today. just need to makes ure to wipe down the bare metal parts afterwards with a light coat of WD40 before placing her back in the garage.
then cleaned up the weathertechs and swapped with the factory carpet floor mat.
then worked on the sideskirt diffusers to replace one of the rusted bolts with an aluminum rivet per side. the undercarriage isn't too dirty but can use a good wash. im thinking about wash it later today. just need to makes ure to wipe down the bare metal parts afterwards with a light coat of WD40 before placing her back in the garage.
#7334
#7335
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: OG Club
Posts: 20,289
..and haha!
now waiting for my wife to head out to her client's place so that i can back out my R and put her on ramps and wash the undercarriage using my sprinkler.
#7336
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: OG Club
Posts: 20,289
alright, spent a good 1.5hrs washing and cleaning the R's undercarriage.
the good: was pretty clean to start with, the sprinkler blasted rest of the salty crap off.
the bad: none.
and used my blower to dry as much water as possible, wiped down the subframe with a towel. now running a fan in the garage to completely dry. im real happy this step is done. now i just need to do the oil change in the next 20 days and enjoy the car.
and get me them 19" CI-R's by fall.
the good: was pretty clean to start with, the sprinkler blasted rest of the salty crap off.
the bad: none.
and used my blower to dry as much water as possible, wiped down the subframe with a towel. now running a fan in the garage to completely dry. im real happy this step is done. now i just need to do the oil change in the next 20 days and enjoy the car.
and get me them 19" CI-R's by fall.
#7337
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: OG Club
Posts: 20,289
dogdamn.. my day off yesterday went by in a flash. back in the office today.. got one big meeting mid-day and hopefully smooth sailing afterwards. i doubt the smooth sailing part.
but at least tonight i dont have anything planned for the evening besides relaxing.
no house chores, no nothing. just relax, stream a movie or something and done.
have a great thursday everyone!
but at least tonight i dont have anything planned for the evening besides relaxing.
no house chores, no nothing. just relax, stream a movie or something and done.
have a great thursday everyone!
#7338
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: OG Club
Posts: 20,289
found my parking spot open at the office.
but my backup was taken by some bonehead stock accord.
the hell mang.. who cares about a accord. it’s not even the newest one and even the new one isn’t special in any way in stock form.
but my backup was taken by some bonehead stock accord.
the hell mang.. who cares about a accord. it’s not even the newest one and even the new one isn’t special in any way in stock form.
#7340
lol Kenchan thinking he owns public parking spots....thats adorable
Rain rain rain here in San Diego this morning. Glad i washed/waxed my car on Sunday....rain is just beading right off so thats cool.
(4) of my video cards should arrive today. Hopefully fedex just leaves them on the otherside of my fence and out of reach. Doesnt mention signature required.
Probably go buy oil today or tomorrow from Autozone. I'll let you guys know if the extended performance qualified for the $30 deal.
Been considering buying a table saw considering the amount of wood work I've been doing lately or have planned. The miter and circular saw just isnt enough sometimes.
Have a good one guys and gals.
Rain rain rain here in San Diego this morning. Glad i washed/waxed my car on Sunday....rain is just beading right off so thats cool.
(4) of my video cards should arrive today. Hopefully fedex just leaves them on the otherside of my fence and out of reach. Doesnt mention signature required.
Probably go buy oil today or tomorrow from Autozone. I'll let you guys know if the extended performance qualified for the $30 deal.
Been considering buying a table saw considering the amount of wood work I've been doing lately or have planned. The miter and circular saw just isnt enough sometimes.
Have a good one guys and gals.