Tuesday morning

I really hate motorcyclists with no regard for safety ... sending S to work, I sent the touge machine to Kuan's for some TLC: Engine oil changed (engine oil ... ). Transmission oil changed (Castrol synthetic 80/90 oil was fantastic, the oil looked good as new). Rear [more...]

Date: 2007-10-09 05:48:09
Blog: The Colorful Adventures...

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Do you suffer with MADD?

Not too long ago my wife told me about a disorder she had read about on a blog. It was called Male Attention Deficit Disorder or MADD for short ... one. If my wife were to say to me: “Hi honey. I was just thinking about changing the oil in the car ... her to change the oil in my car too. That is not what happens though. Woman are never this [more...]

Date: 2007-06-05 10:17:38
Blog: Ramblings from the Marg...

TUESDAY FUNNY: How men and women change the oil

Women: 1. Pull up to Jiffy Lube when the mileage reaches 3000 since the last oil change. 2. Drink a cup of coffee. 3 ... Oil Change $1.00 Coffee —————- $21.00 Total Men: 1. Go to auto parts store and write a check for $50 dollars for oil, filter, kitty litter, ... Tags: featured-tue, humor [more...]

Date: 2007-05-09 01:45:06
Blog: Aylee bits...

How to Change Your Oil & Flies

Women: 1. Pull up to Mr. Lube 3000 miles after the last oil change. 2. Drink a cup of coffee. 3 ... crescent wrench. 10. Unscrew drain plug. 11. Drop drain plug in pan of hot oil; get hot oil on hand ... . Buddy shows up. Finish case with him. Finish oil change tomorrow. 18. Next day, drag pan full of old [more...]

Date: 2007-06-02 04:42:11
Blog: It's a Raggedy Life...

Get Thee Over By Me, Satan

I got a very funny email from a correspondant who asked that I not use his name when I write this. He tells me that he's newly aware of peak oil and climate change, and wants very much ... oil and climate change present us with some exciting opportunities for exploring their outer limits [more...]

Date: 2007-10-03 00:17:25
Blog: Casaubon's Book...

Blog Roll: It's (an) Electric

The blogs are buzzing about plug-in hybrid cars today ... at Oil Change International says this is partly due to an “invisible hurricane” — a record number ... R-Squared Energy Blog Oil Change The Oil Drum [more...]

Date: 2007-07-23 09:15:00
Blog: Energy Roundup - WSJ.co...

Don’t Be Fooled Into Thinking an Oil Change Every 3,000 Miles Is Necessary

Anyone who takes their vehicle to an oil change place typically receives a little sticker to put on their window that reminds them when the next ... with an sensor that monitors the quality of the engine oil and when the quality degrades to the point ... . What About Synthetic Oil? Most of what was said above has to do wi [more...]

Date: 2007-05-29 14:37:23
Blog: Generation X Finance...

Oil Change... and almost a new stereo

Yesterday I went to see a guy named Dan. He's currently got 3 classic 900s at his house (an '85, '86 and a '90). All are turbo, 3-doors ... . I had a free oil filter from Scanwest/Northwest Saab Owners Club raffle, and free Pennzoil Platinum synthetic ... in on it. Today I finally got around to changing the oil. 1992 was the first year that Saab recommend [more...]

Date: 2007-09-09 20:36:00
Blog: saablog...

DrumBeat: June 14, 2007

20 years later, we still have 40 years of oil left BP Statistical Review of World Energy released a report that estimated there are enough world ... rates change, new customers change, new oil fields are found, old ones produce more, and voila, is we’re good to go for another 40 years of oil. break Michael Klare: The Pentagon v. Peak Oil Sixteen [more...]

Date: 2007-06-14 13:13:48
Blog: The Oil Drum | Discussi...

In Depth: Brewing Biodiesel (By Robbie Harris)

Huge vats of cooking oil—some still containing floating, crispy food remnants—are a staple at virtually all restaurants ... no modifications to run on brewed fuel, and doesn’t require any additional oil filter changes. He bought ... cooking oil every week. But increasingly, individuals and members of small coops around the country [more...]

Date: 2007-08-08 21:10:14
Blog: Plenty Magazine - Envir...

I Ride My Bike

I Ride My Bike Filed under: Green Living, Global Warming, Peak Oil, How To, Bicycles — aaron newton @ 10:10 am new+ride1.jpg Enough with the gloom and doom over peak oil and climate change you say.  You want an empowering ... oil addiction.   But it wasn’t until 2007 that I got serious about making change. Here [more...]

Date: 2007-09-26 14:10:37
Blog: GroovyGreen.com - Start...

Interesting Information about ATV Snow Plow

This article explains a few things about ATV Snow Plow , and if you’re interested, then this is worth reading, ... and gas, you will need to change the oil, filter, and spark plug. Oil levels should ideally be checked ... piece of mechanized machinery that you own (besides your car of course!) - so it requires regular [more...]

Date: 2007-10-08 14:53:48
Blog: Tech Tips Today - Gadge...

No Friday Feast this week...Leader has "gone fishi...

No Friday Feast this week...Leader has "gone fishin'" ... the engine out practically to get to them. I learned to change oil and change filters and replace spark ... when-- in the days when cars were built to last? So, so long ago, my folks would buy a new car every 5-6 years [more...]

Date: 2007-07-06 08:40:18
Blog: Hootin' Anni's...

This Weekend

This Weekend October 9th, 2007 Movies, Music ... , but then it’s the Beatles and they really didn’t change much. Throw an old Beatles’ record ... and oil changed, among other things. Then Erica’s family all went out at watched The Heartbreak Kid [more...]

Date: 2007-10-09 13:03:44
Blog: ivewrittenitdown ...

Diesel Versus Gasoline: Why a Diesel Powered Car Might be Your Better Choice

The word “Diesel” should no longer make you picture semi-trucks, or loud, clunky broken down cars ... to be changed every two years or so plus or minus a few months depending on the vehicle. As far as oil changes, they work the same as gas engines—change the oil every 3,000 miles and you’ll be fine. Fuel [more...]

Date: 2007-09-11 13:06:17
Blog: The Management Consulti...

For sale: E46 M3 Coupe, SMG II (COE until July 2012)

This car was purchased from PML and first registered in Singapore on 24 July 2002 ... is serviced at PML and most recently had a full service, including oil change and safety check, at PML ... for a change and unfortunately I've only got room for one car! Serious enquiries are welcome [more...]

Date: 2007-10-09 08:11:40
Blog: BMW Singapore Community...

The Time is Now

Cheery news on the climate change and peak oil front this week. If you aren't actually witnessing climate change in all its glory, say in Britain (massive flooding, officially confirmed to be connected to global warming) China (massive flooding some places, drought and desertification elsewhere), the Amazon (drought) [more...]

Date: 2007-07-23 13:04:07
Blog: Casaubon's Book...

Self Sufficiency

On the way to MFM, ]koakako and I passed a car on the side of the road with a flat tire ... them $30 to change your oil, or you can get a filter and some oil for $10 and do it yourself ... to teach self-sufficiency in a number of basic home and auto maintenance tasks. Not complicated shit [more...]

Date: 2007-09-04 17:02:45
Blog: Wanderings and Wonderin...

Don’t Worry About It

Don’t Worry About It Oct 08 Comments People say the oddest things and sometimes when I sit there trying to figure out if that really came from their ... in his choppy english. “Don’t worry about it.” Really, what can I do? I know how to check the oil and change ... mouth a tinge of truth rings in my ears. SC’s coach really did make a “stupid” decision. [more...]

Date: 2007-10-09 04:14:10
Blog: For whoever would save...

Car Warranty

What kills me about car repair costs is that they are never cheap. I went for an oil change yesterday and ended up spending $70 ... there. I seriously lucked out at the fact it could even be fixed roadside. bad situation, burger king, car repair ... !!! When your car truly breaks down, that is when you really need a car warranty. I have been stuck [more...]

Date: 2007-07-20 04:13:35
Blog: My Thoughts, Ideas, and...

A Little Irony in the Callout for the “Autonomous Gathering”

A Little Irony in the Callout for the “Autonomous Gathering” OK, so there is a Northeast Autonomous Gathering  from October 11 to 14 in Quebec ... . This could be due to peak oil, climate change, etc.”  Later on in the call, under discussions, it mentions ... to get there by driving a car. It doesn’t give any hint about any other possible kind of [more...]

Date: 2007-10-07 14:01:36
Blog: Commie Curmudgeon...

Car Speak

Well, my car seems to be in good working order again. Something was wrong with the fuel injection system ... diagnostic, installation of my new oil pan, and a full synthetic blend oil change will run [more...]

Date: 2007-09-14 18:34:45
Blog: Hot and Fresh Out of th...

Oil Changes: Our Road Trip Near-Miss

ADP: I should probably be more embarrassed to admit this, but during the six years I held both a valid driver’s licences and a working vehicle ( ... and my engine could potentially explode if I ran low on the stuff, but I always counted on the fact ... to the car so we’ll just take care of this after we get back from camping.” We all fell into a rare [more...]

Date: 2007-06-21 08:10:00
Blog: The Lost Girls...

Uadhadj

I just got back from the dealership. My car was fine except the NVLD pump had to be replaced. Whatever NVLD is. It was $175 ... got a new air filter and an oil change. Well… it turned out that the mechanic told him the wrong part ... . I will just buy one at Auto Zone or something and have my dad put it in. I was so scared he would come [more...]

Date: 2007-08-27 17:17:27
Blog: Girl-Interrupted.net...

Ripped Off By Jiffy Lube Video Link

I’ve always been a bit wary of auto repair and maintenance shops. In general, I think there are just too many ways that they can rip you off. About five years ago I went to a Jiffy Lube shop for a quick oil change - but I got more than I expected. The shop mechanic also highly recommended a change in my transmission fluid. He showed [more...]

Date: 2007-10-08 19:34:43
Blog: Online TV Links, Video,...

LiveJournal auto-post

I have a nephew now + We found a house we liked. We may be putting an offer on it soon + I finally replaced my mangled ham radio antenna on my car, adding a Kenwood TM-D700A radio to replace my fuel pump, my fuel filter (optional, but while they were working on it might as well), and a long needed oil change. Fuck you more for that being *after [more...]

Date: 2007-08-30 00:58:44
Blog: un chapeau sur ma tête...

Torque Converter - and other car maintenance

The last two times I was at the track my car's performance was dismal. The car was running a full second slower than it should have ... . Then it's time for an oil change. Hopefully we'll get that thing running before Thursday!. Thursday night ... 1, 3 and 4 were also full of fuel. Cylinder 1 also had oil around the outside of the plug, although why [more...]

Date: 2007-08-05 18:44:56
Blog: Perri Nelson's Website...

I Got The Busy

What is my work going to be today? We are leaving tomorrow for our annual OBX trek, so I must pack and pack and pack and pack ... and getting an oil change. I have also--to my shock and awe--done all of the laundry! So really ... , but we do have internet access at the hotel in Raleigh (where we'll be for a couple days [more...]

Date: 2007-08-16 13:20:18
Blog: Rational Jenn...

Leslie Goldman: I've Been Sopranoed

I've been Sopranoed. No, I don't mean whacked, had a hit put out, been tailed by the fuzz or been cut off in the middle of my final scene ... pads installed, get an oil change and then a car wax and wash to shine me up. Her prognosis: Twice ... . She isn't refusing care. In fact, if you look at it from a glass-is-half-full vantage, she cares so much [more...]

Date: 2007-06-21 05:19:23
Blog: Breaking News and Opini...

TT: Show me the money: Jobs I've had.

1) Collection agent for a roofing company(you would be surprised at how many people actually refuse to pay. Because it's not like we can repo a roof ... out cars while work was being done to them at Open Road Auto, Cycle and truck in B-ville. (I learned how to change the oil in cars here) (Am so sexy!) 7) Receptionist at a condo association(urrrrg [more...]

Date: 2007-08-30 14:24:15
Blog: Ash in Wonderland...

Links: Field is dreaming, Stossel is truth telling

Links: Field is dreaming, Stossel is truth telling By Billy Dennis | September 22nd, 2007 sally_field.jpg michellemalkinphoto.jpg ... for, like a serious illness, a major car accident, or a house fire. But insurance is a lousy way ... if your car insurance covered oil changes and gasoline. You wouldn’t care how much gas you used [more...]

Date: 2007-09-22 11:47:19
Blog: Peoria Pundit | Citizen...

Stash Your Cash: Utility Trailers As an Extra Vehicle Alternative

  More often than not, if my husband and I need an extra vehicle on any given day, it’s for hauling one thing or another ... a traditional vehicle. Utility trailers do not come with gas bills, oil change requirements ... -up used automobile of questionable reliability.   This requires some power shopping, and probably [more...]

Date: 2007-08-04 10:41:53
Blog: Wise Bread | Personal F...

I'm

I'm "only" 2/5th of a man Filed by: Bil Browning September 19, 2007 2:15 PM Popular Mechanics has an extremely sexist article up called " ... Get a car unstuck Back up data Paint a room Mix concrete Clean a bolt-action rifle Change oil ... " my score. Patch a radiator hose Protect your computer Rescue a boater who has capsized Frame a wall [more...]

Date: 2007-09-19 16:53:08
Blog: The Bilerico Project |...

I've been tagged

by fans I didn't know I had. Here are 8 things you didn't know about me: Until I was 12, my father was a farmer. When we were bad, or wanted extra money for a pair of spiffy microfiber Keds or a Liz Claiborne ... on my car by not getting the oil changed for over 12 months. I couldn’t tell my parents, so I had to come [more...]

Date: 2007-09-07 22:28:47
Blog: Random Rantings...

Marriage Age is 32!

Marriage Age is 32! One of those goofy myspace quizzes. Put a x in every box that applies to you You know how to make a pot of coffee ... You keep track of dates using a calendar x You own more than one credit card You know how to change the oil in a car x You've done your own laundry x You vote in every election [more...]

Date: 2007-10-08 18:22:00
Blog: Chokmah...

The Redneck Oil Change Checklist

1. Go to O'Reillys auto parts and write a check for $50 dollars for oil, filter, kitty litter, hand cleaner and scented tree. 2 ... on you in process. 12. Clean up. 13. Have another beer while oil is draining. 14. Look for oil filter wrench. 15. Give up; poke oil filter with screwdriver and twist it off. 16. Beer. 17. Buddy shows [more...]

Date: 2007-08-27 18:36:08
Blog: Funny Joke Site...

Engine Oil and Final Drive Change

What else can you do on a Saturday! My odometer rolled over to the 66K mark last week, marking the time for yet another 6,000 mile service ... some oil. This accomplished a second, very critical task at the same time: It also heated the engine oil for proper dumping upon my return. I opened the garage door… pic1 Got my gear ready… [more...]

Date: 2007-09-02 16:47:36
Blog: Slablog ...

The Cost Of Procrastination

I put off getting my car’s oil changed and tires rotated way too long this go around ... expensive option, but let me explain. I purchased my car used from a dealership. This is not something ... with him, his brother (the sales manager) and his staff. I trust them, which is really important consideration [more...]

Date: 2007-10-09 11:59:22
Blog: Gather Little By Little...

"25 Skills Every Man Should Have"

Took this post idea straight from my friend K-Bob.  There was a recent article with this list in Popular Mechanics.  So, which of these have you ( ... 14. Maneuver a car out of a skid 15. Get a car unstuck 16. Back up data 17. Paint a room 18. Mix concrete 19. Clean a bolt-action rifle 20. Change oil and filter 21. Hook up an HDTV 22 [more...]

Date: 2007-10-06 02:40:01
Blog: Writing From the Inside...

Question: What Good is a Tune Up?

I just went through my 60,000 mile car service. It cost over $1000 so the thought of "was it worth it?" crossed my mind once or twice. But when you look at it, you really need to get this maintenance to get your car running. From the simple stuff to oil change and tire rotation, to the more serious business like timing belt [more...]

Date: 2007-07-08 19:08:58
Blog: Ask Jason...

The Juice Blog: AL Central Update: Gagne, Borowski, Jones, Sterling, and Waldman

Permalink | Comments (4) Please Explain: American Automobiles 2007-08-04 14:01 by Scott Long I'm not a car guy. I have never changed my own oil ... to check the coolant. When something goes wrong with my car, I follow a basic process. I take my car ... about to get bent over for the full Jiffy-lube service. Whenever something does go wrong with my car, [more...]

Date: 2007-08-07 04:32:00
Blog: Baseball Toaster: The J...

In time the newness of it all will fade...

On Monday, my sister and I decided to go to the DMV to get the car I've inherited from my father registered in my name ... wisely advised, I got the oil changed and a new air filter put in. Since then, I've driven here ... to see mom, take her out, and a 2 hour ride back, it was done.  The car was in my name. Tuesday [more...]

Date: 2007-07-06 05:30:37
Blog: No Reset... - Bouche’s ...

Teenager facing terror charges for possession of "Anarchists' Cookbook"

Oct 7, 2007 11:04 AM PST Category: DICTATORSHIP Gulf funds drift away from dollar Asset diversification by the Gulf sovereign wealth funds and the possibility that the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) will change the pricing of oil from the dollar to another currency could mean more trouble for the dollar. The dollar [more...]

Date: 2007-10-07 18:40:09
Blog: WHATREALLYHAPPENED.COM...

Does my policy cover hang-nails? John Stossel makes a refreshing point about health insurance: "Imagine if your car insurance covered oil changes and gasoline. You wouldn’t care how much gas ... will cost. They ask if their insurance covers it. They don’t compare prices from different doctors [more...]

Date: 2007-09-27 16:40:12
Blog: Independent Women's For...

1999 Ford F350 XLT turbo diesel 4door long bed

1999 Ford F350 xlt turbo diesel 4 door long wheel base 2 wheel drive with bed liner & topper, black/tan, very well maintained, oil & filters changed regular, almost new Michilen tires, basically used as my “car”, not for work. Non ... and I am wanting a smaller diesel car. 178,000 miles and gets 17+/- mpg depending on how you drive [more...]

Date: 2007-05-22 13:12:07
Blog: Waste Vegetable Oil Fu...

Happy Columbus Day

Today is a national holiday in the United States and we are celebrating “Columbus Day ... . I just have to do a couple of errands such as going to supermarkets and doing maintenance work for my car- it’d due for an oil change. Anyways, just want to greet everybody a “Happy Columbus Day.” [more...]

Date: 2007-10-08 19:56:55
Blog: FILAM Personal Finance ...

DrumBeat: June 9, 2007

Water Crisis Hits Baghdad - Some resort to digging wells as the capital’s taps run dry ... me to a dead stop: “ T he one bright spot in this future is that peak oil and climate change represent ... statement, and the fact that similar statements can be heard all over the peak oil community [more...]

Date: 2007-06-09 13:31:38
Blog: The Oil Drum | Discussi...

Cut your Spending Today

The Simple Dollar has a little piece of advice for having more money… don’t spend money today ... article. It’s quality advice, especially when paired with make more money today. A lot of people make ... than paying full price tomorrow. Changing the oil in my car is cheaper than paying a mechanic [more...]

Date: 2007-07-12 13:55:39
Blog: Lazy Man and Money ...

Diesel Turbo Sedan / Mint Condition / Only 82,000 Miles (los altos)

Hi, selling our 1984 Peugeot 505 “STI” Sport Model, Turbo Diesel, 4 door Sedan. Car is in near Mint Condition with only 82,000 miles ... little maintenance. Change the oil and filters. Thats it. Has new: Injector Pump, All 4 glow plugs ... mile range with a full tank. Also, I’ve been told this car can easily be converted to run [more...]

Date: 2007-05-10 18:36:10
Blog: Waste Vegetable Oil Fu...

Get Well Soon... or Not, Whatever

One of the recent topics of discussion in my house, of late, has been my mother-in-law's health, or lack thereof. This is a woman who has major surgery once a year; it's usually something medically necessary (removal of various optional parts, repair of broken parts, tire rotation and oil change) because [more...]

Date: 2007-07-19 22:20:08
Blog: One More Thing...

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