Post your latest oil change.

[diyer2]

Reliability is my main concern.

[customboss]

1 hour ago, diyer2 said:

Reliability is my main concern.

There isn’t a more reliable and simple car than a Thai built Mirage. 

[customboss]

23 minutes ago, customboss said:

There isn’t a more reliable and simple car than a Thai built Mirage. 

Thanks Grumpy and OntheReel for sharing about that here. 

[OnTheReel]

2 hours ago, KARNUT said:

I can’t even imagine. My slowest is 8.2 to 60 the avalanche. The fastest my wife’s Genesis low 5s. Even the odyssey is in the 7s to 60. Even though I lean more towards comfort than speed these days. Acceleration is a very close second. 

Yeah, all depends what the vehicle is for. Toys are one thing but bumming around town I don’t need anything crazy. My Jeep is in the 7s too and it feels plenty snappy with the 8 speed and the gearing it has. Highway passing could be better but the laws of physics come into play on a vehicle of it’s size and heft.

I don’t think I’d personally be satisfied with the Mirage’s acceleration but like I said, I’ve had way slower and never felt like I was in danger or anything. Granted, all the vehicles around it have gotten much quicker in the years since.

[KARNUT]

1 hour ago, OnTheReel said:

Yeah, all depends what the vehicle is for. Toys are one thing but bumming around town I don’t need anything crazy. My Jeep is in the 7s too and it feels plenty snappy with the 8 speed and the gearing it has. Highway passing could be better but the laws of physics come into play on a vehicle of it’s size and heft.

I don’t think I’d personally be satisfied with the Mirage’s acceleration but like I said, I’ve had way slower and never felt like I was in danger or anything. Granted, all the vehicles around it have gotten much quicker in the years since.

Most of my roads are 75 MPH and up. The exception is in town. I’m 20 minutes to I-45. Even the secondary roads to 1-10 are 70 MPH and up. Even grandma will get mad if you don’t get moving. I know because I’m married to one. She’s been driving a sports car or sedan since she started driving. She learned a stick shift driving a Barracuda. I created a monster. Around here that’s the norm. She drove her mom’s CRV once. And handed me the keys. I can’t think of one person in the family that drives a slow car. If I lived in NJ the way the roads are a slow car with a stick would be livable. Here in Texas, not so much.

[customboss]

34 minutes ago, KARNUT said:

Most of my roads are 75 MPH and up. The exception is in town. I’m 20 minutes to I-45. Even the secondary roads to 1-10 are 70 MPH and up. Even grandma will get mad if you don’t get moving. I know because I’m married to one. She’s been driving a sports car or sedan since she started driving. She learned a stick shift driving a Barracuda. I created a monster. Around here that’s the norm. She drove her mom’s CRV once. And handed me the keys. I can’t think of one person in the family that drives a slow car. If I lived in NJ the way the roads are a slow car with a stick would be livable. Here in Texas, not so much.

I don’t purchase cars for Texans driving styles. 

[Grumpy Bear]

9 hours ago, customboss said:

I don’t purchase cars for Texans driving styles. 

 

I lived there a decade working for Chevron. It never budged me from my lane. Everyone can drive theirs. I drive mine. Get mad, get loud...I should care why? Them guys paying my bills? 

[garagerog]

On 12/10/2024 at 8:39 AM, KARNUT said:

 Even though I lean more towards comfort than speed these days. Acceleration is a very close second. 

 

I'm with you on this Stan!  Other than the driver and good brakes and tires, more than adequate acceleration is vastly under-rated as a safety feature, I don't have to give examples, we've all been there.

[Grumpy Bear]

I remember my Drivers Education instructor, Mr. Williams words, "Bear right and brake, there is no exception in defensive driving". We did endless panic stops to gravel shoulders. 

 

Based on physics. Lower speeds lower energy on impact. Everyone goes right is a move to a safe area. If you can't avoid head on, then limit overlap. We were taught that while driving a scan to see an escape route is a life saver. 

 

I find that today speed is not the enemy. It's the attitude of drivers that believe THEY are the most important person in the world. Ignore stop signs. Lane markings. Speed Limits, No passing zones. Unyielding. Self important, rude and dangerous. 

 

They should bring back the blood and guts horror movies they showed in Drivers Education. Iowa has a good one on being RIGHT.....Dead Right. 

 

IMHO people who think a 700 hp Hellcat is the only thing that should be allowed on the road and cannot share that road with a 36 HP Beatle....that is the definition of self important. 

Edited December 16, 2024 by Grumpy Bear

[davester]

Just need to swap out the driver's seatbelt and airbag that's in the steering wheel for a steel spike.  Driver's will be somewhat more cautious...

[customboss]

2024 Jeep Wrangler Sport S 3.6L MPFI V6 

@5905 on the engine. 

1400 mile OCI Mopar 0w20 w/BG additive dealer added 

5 QTs Amsoil 0w20  

Amsoil EA15K19 99% efficient @20um oil filter cartridge installed GENTLY as not to crack or damage housing that is plastic. 
0 consumed oil. Amsoil 0w20 much better on cold start with lower oil pressure and no start up noise. 
 

@OnTheReel you convinced me that FCA is the real deal. TY. THIS JEEP UNIT IS WELL BUILT AND TIGHT. I’ve never had a Jeep before but when I strap into this I feel like I’m in a 1970’s sprint car again. The full display of engine instruments on digital panel as steam gauges is wonderful. The steering is like a quick steer racing set up. I bought this used and got almost $10,000 off sticker at Greenville Texas Chrysler. 
Thanks again. 

[KARNUT]

5 minutes ago, customboss said:

 

2024 Jeep Wrangler Sport S 3.6L MPFI V6 

@5905 on the engine. 

1400 mile OCI Mopar 0w20 w/BG additive dealer added 

5 QTs Amsoil 0w20  

Amsoil EA15K19 99% efficient @20um oil filter cartridge installed GENTLY as not to crack or damage housing that is plastic. 
0 consumed oil. Amsoil 0w20 much better on cold start with lower oil pressure and no start up noise. 
 

@OnTheReel you convinced me that FCA is the real deal. TY. THIS JEEP UNIT IS WELL BUILT AND TIGHT. I’ve never had a Jeep before but when I strap into this I feel like I’m in a 1970’s sprint car again. The full display of engine instruments on digital panel as steam gauges is wonderful. The steering is like a quick steer racing set up. I bought this used and got almost $10,000 off sticker at Greenville Texas Chrysler. 
Thanks again. 

So, you went to Texas to get a good deal on a vehicle? I hope you weren’t too stressed out!

[customboss]

7 minutes ago, KARNUT said:

So, you went to Texas to get a good deal on a vehicle? I hope you weren’t too stressed out!

Yes sir Stan ! It’s where DysonAnalysis was based for 35 years in Cash, Texas. Raised my kids there and there’s a crop of grandkids sprouting up.

Yes,  the politics skins my sensibilities because I remember blue dog Texas that was welcoming and kind but firm. 

I flew in for Thanksgiving but couldn’t hitch a flight back with American Airlines who I also retired from so I fly space available as a benefit of being a retiree.
So needed a way to get home and this deal was just too good to pass up. 
I have fond memories of Greenville and my excellent church there I was a Deacon in. 

[KARNUT]

3 minutes ago, customboss said:

Yes sir Stan ! It’s where DysonAnalysis was based for 35 years in Cash, Texas. Raised my kids there and there’s a crop of grandkids sprouting up.

Yes,  the politics skins my sensibilities because I remember blue dog Texas that was welcoming and kind but firm. 

I flew in for Thanksgiving but couldn’t hitch a flight back with American Airlines who I also retired from so I fly space available as a benefit of being a retiree.
So needed a way to get home and this deal was just too good to pass up. 
I have fond memories of Greenville and my excellent church there I was a Deacon in. 

I hope you’re able to witness the next few years with an open and unbiased mind. I for one couldn’t be more excited. I wouldn’t be able to buy a home in my neighborhood these days like I was 25 years ago. Only because of the rapid growth around here. It’s amazing to watch especially since I don’t have to deal with traffic during its peak. My kids will be much better off because of our choices and father’s decision to leave NJ for Texas. The mountains of Colorado are amazing a great retirement choice. Unfortunately my wife is anti cold. So I remain inside during the heat and make good this time of the year.

[OnTheReel]

13 hours ago, customboss said:

 

2024 Jeep Wrangler Sport S 3.6L MPFI V6 

@5905 on the engine. 

1400 mile OCI Mopar 0w20 w/BG additive dealer added 

5 QTs Amsoil 0w20  

Amsoil EA15K19 99% efficient @20um oil filter cartridge installed GENTLY as not to crack or damage housing that is plastic. 
0 consumed oil. Amsoil 0w20 much better on cold start with lower oil pressure and no start up noise. 
 

@OnTheReel you convinced me that FCA is the real deal. TY. THIS JEEP UNIT IS WELL BUILT AND TIGHT. I’ve never had a Jeep before but when I strap into this I feel like I’m in a 1970’s sprint car again. The full display of engine instruments on digital panel as steam gauges is wonderful. The steering is like a quick steer racing set up. I bought this used and got almost $10,000 off sticker at Greenville Texas Chrysler. 
Thanks again. 

I’m still kind of a GM guy at heart (since childhood) but I love my current Mopars much more than any late model GM I’ve owned. And now that Tavares is finally out as CEO, probably only going to get better.

Let me know how the Amsoil performs.