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Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 02-20-2019, 03:08 PM
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Views: 10,390
Posted By Brian B-P
Sure, but that's not a Ford Raptor, it's...

Sure, but that's not a Ford Raptor, it's Hennessey's idiotic modification of a Raptor for people with too much money and no need for a truck. A stock Raptor has the same box as any other F-150.
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 02-17-2019, 02:13 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 10,390
Posted By Brian B-P
But there's no need for a fast car. Stay in...

But there's no need for a fast car.

Stay in the right lane, and you can safely drive at ordinary highway speeds, as most Germans do. They don't all drive Porsche 911's, you know... lots drive VWs,...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 02-15-2019, 09:25 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 10,390
Posted By Brian B-P
But when the Outback's driver assistance system...

But when the Outback's driver assistance system shuts down, that means leaving the driver to drive without assistance; when a fully autonomous vehicle's guidance system shuts down, that means coming...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 02-15-2019, 01:40 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 10,390
Posted By Brian B-P
Yes, and part of that "not filling properly" is...

Yes, and part of that "not filling properly" is that correct fluid level is usually determined with the engine running, so people "topping up" to the mark on the dipstick without following the right...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 02-15-2019, 01:19 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 10,390
Posted By Brian B-P
Without the run-flats, a Mini still has no...

Without the run-flats, a Mini still has no spare... just an inflator and a can of sealant. Many drivers will not attempt to put on a spare, anyway, and they probably won't use the sealant and...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 02-15-2019, 01:05 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 10,390
Posted By Brian B-P
That makes sense to me: in reading the 2008...

That makes sense to me: in reading the 2008 Highlander owner's manual I don't see any indication that there is a low oil level warning... just low oil pressure. The low pressure warning had not...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 02-14-2019, 10:22 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 10,390
Posted By Brian B-P
That's an interesting idea. :) Unfortunately, I...

That's an interesting idea. :) Unfortunately, I suspect that even with extensive use of autonomous vehicles, it will not be feasible to substantially increase requirements, as existing drivers would...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 02-02-2019, 03:58 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 10,390
Posted By Brian B-P
Not at all. The oil is exposed to the hottest...

Not at all. The oil is exposed to the hottest engine components, and can handle being hotter than coolant.
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 02-02-2019, 03:55 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 10,390
Posted By Brian B-P
:facepalm: sorry! It was an oil discussion and I...

:facepalm: sorry! It was an oil discussion and I skipped right over the word "fuel".

Okay - fuel version...

Gasoline is sold with additives - you can't buy it without them. None of the...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 02-01-2019, 03:56 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 10,390
Posted By Brian B-P
A significant reason for changing oil is to...

A significant reason for changing oil is to remove wear products and contaminants, rather than to replace "worn out" oil; that's why the use of synthetic oil doesn't necessarily allow longer...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 02-01-2019, 03:45 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 10,390
Posted By Brian B-P
Engine oil has suitable additives for engine...

Engine oil has suitable additives for engine operation. Manufacturers test their engines for the entire expected operating life with no additional products added to the recommended oil.

If you're...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 01-31-2019, 10:49 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 10,390
Posted By Brian B-P
While some vehicles have a low engine oil level...

While some vehicles have a low engine oil level warning light, traditionally they had only a low engine oil pressure warning light. If you run low on oil, you don't see low pressure until the pump...
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