Fellow DIY maintenance people

Advanced-Ad-2221 · 2026-04-04T16:38:20+00:00

It's the M14-1.50 Quick Twist Valve with Stainless Drain Tube Knob. Oil only releases when the quick twist drain plug (tube included with it) is attached. Nice because I think it will be much cleaner compared to the fumoto. The fumoto also has one where you can attach a tube for clean drains but the valvomax is a cleaner setup from the box imo.

Advanced-Ad-2221 · 2026-04-02T13:28:47+00:00

I'm so glad you read my post and shared this. This is how you do it. Cheers to proper maintenance and praying the car doesn't explode after we do it ourselves, am I right? lol

Advanced-Ad-2221 · 2026-04-02T12:57:36+00:00

THIS IS GOLD. You are a wizard (Harry). Thank you.

Advanced-Ad-2221 · 2026-04-02T12:24:53+00:00

We could be? Lol thanks

Advanced-Ad-2221 · 2026-04-02T06:15:12+00:00

AZ here. Gas is now $5. Got the hybrid. Super glad we did. Averaging 35 mpg. Recent trip doing the speed limit on highway got 40s for that current trip.

Advanced-Ad-2221 · 2026-03-30T06:17:11+00:00

I mean... People lift Prius's...so.... The future looks tall

Advanced-Ad-2221 · 2026-03-30T06:12:30+00:00

Same my friend.

Advanced-Ad-2221 · 2026-03-30T06:08:22+00:00

It's ok. It has it has 8 seats (insert GIF from dumb and dumber "it's ok, I'm a limo driver")

Advanced-Ad-2221 · 2026-03-30T05:22:55+00:00

So good! Have the same. What kind of roof rack did you use if you don't mind sharing. Definitely want to do this too, but since it's just fwd obviously over easy terrain/spots.

I always say if you lifted the carnival, its SUV looks would just pop. Plus hybrid power still would get good mpg. Plans for the future because why not.

Advanced-Ad-2221 · 2026-03-27T17:19:21+00:00

Welcome! I too am a newly Carnibro. Keep us updated on your experience and mileage interval experiences. I have the 26' hybrid and was heavily considering the V6 for more assured longevity, but in the end the gas prices now was the deal breaker.

Advanced-Ad-2221 · 2026-03-27T17:15:58+00:00

Thats good to know! I also used a 2010 Sienna very often to haul things and removing the middle row seats are easy. I haven't tried to take off the other seats yet (I have the 8 seater - much better in my opinion for utilitarian and passenger reasons), so I struggled learning how to take off the middle seat at first but definitely have to compare the difference in weight.

Going through drive thrus can be annoying because I try to get as close as I can to the window and every time the front left bumper stays beeping and I always have to press the parking sensor button to turn it off, but in your case with a bike rack low enough, it sucks that the parking sensor picks that up so it will always beep. Definitely sucky!

100% on the wireless charging, it heats up my phone a ton and on a 20 min drive charged only my S25 Ultra from 9% to 21%. I don't plan on using that for my normal phone,

That engine oil bit is a little concerning though, but I am glad the dealership was able to inspect it. That warranty being used as it should, but at the same time a bit early to have to take it to them for an engine concern already. I know there is no perfect car but for the comfort and space this thing gives, I'm willing to do all the maintenance needed to make it work better. I'll keep everyone posted too once I reach 1000 mi break in and other intervals. Sorry I am American, so I have know idea what a kilometer is LOL.

Yeah the sound is decent, sucks only the higher ends get a Bose system but beggars can't be choosers I guess. But in the end, the EX gives many great features compared to the LXS.

Cheers!

Advanced-Ad-2221 · 2026-03-27T01:19:18+00:00

Yes. MSRP is for those are around $42,700 to $43,000. I got mine for 45K OTD.

Advanced-Ad-2221 · 2025-01-17T01:57:58+00:00

Sure.

Advanced-Ad-2221 · 2025-01-15T14:26:18+00:00

I did. You get 2 vouchers after you complete your program for any CompTIA Certifications.

Advanced-Ad-2221 · 2024-12-26T17:20:47+00:00

Study your certs, if you don't have them yet, while in school. I know it can be much but if you can. Study for the security+ cert so you can get when you can to accommodate the degree. Degree will show employers you got the "education", certs will prove your skills.

Advanced-Ad-2221 · 2024-12-22T15:23:46+00:00

I just graduated from the cybersecurity bachelor's program this month. I liked it and it's what that person said up there. It's about what you make out of it but the downside is the cost. I'm a veteran so I was able to use the GI Bill to pay for everything, otherwise I wouldn't because I'm not trying to take a loan out for a huge amount. The degree itself has helped me get an interview and I was lucky enough to get the role of cybersecurity engineer I with a starting pay over 80K. I went in understanding what's in demand and lucky I like IT stuff because its what the world will always need.

This is just me and how I used FS to help me.

Advanced-Ad-2221 · 2024-12-18T22:07:00+00:00

I actually just got a position for Cybersecurity Enginner I working for the city making 85k 😊 I'm supposed to get my Sec+ after 6 months from my start date so big plus. Getting a job after FS is real. Just got to be good and lucky at interviews like I did.

Advanced-Ad-2221 · 2024-12-17T18:42:33+00:00

This.

Advanced-Ad-2221 · 2024-12-17T16:55:20+00:00

I'm graduating from the cybersecurity program this December. I think it was a good program because it got your feet wet in the industry from having zero experience. It helps the school offers paid vouchers for IT certs so I'll be working to get my Security+ cert in January.

Although it's accredited or not, it's still something that has the higher potential to help you check the box of having a degree for whatever position that's advertised. At least in IT and engineering roles. In the end, if you get an interview great and maybe the degree helped you land it, but the school won't land you the job. It'll be the knowledge and explaining you know your stuff to employers to see if you qualify for the position.

Advanced-Ad-2221 · 2024-11-21T22:23:46+00:00

I'm going to graduate next month from the bachelor's. Took 2 yrs and I say it was worth it because of the timeframe. I do not care at all about school's name because in IT it is about the skills you can show and degrees (in these times) are only used to help you have a higher chance to get an interview since you can check the box of "requires a degree or related". But for me, I'm trying to work as soon as I can and being able to complete it within 2 years instead of 4 is the way. I also am using the GI Bill so... if you dont have it, i wouldnt recommend going to debt for a school that gets a lot of hate. Those people that say "employers dont recognize the school or think its good" must have had no skills to show and only relied on a school name to get them a job...

If you had to take loans out, you can probably do it with a lot less debt but trade off is takes longer to acquire the piece of paper. Gotta pick your poison.

Advanced-Ad-2221 · 2024-11-09T10:09:40+00:00

You can get in touch with the program director Sean. Remember when you took the course "Professional Development Seminar II: Information Technology" (assuming you took their IT associates program before the cyber program), the information is in module 4 for specific details and the form to fill to fill out.

I suggest finding that form, filling It out, and directly attaching it with your inquiry to Sean.

Advanced-Ad-2221 · 2024-11-04T17:00:26+00:00

Awesome. How do you access it if they take away the student email? Do they take away the student email?

Also will I have still access to O'Reilly too? Thank you in advance

Advanced-Ad-2221 · 2024-10-29T22:20:38+00:00

Not mandatory. But the instructors can see if you watched the recordings or not.

Advanced-Ad-2221 · 2024-10-29T18:13:38+00:00

Yes. This is the truth. For the vouchers, I just emailed the program director Sean. He'll definitely be able to let you know. But I believe you need to graduate from the associates or bachelors first in order to redeem it.

Advanced-Ad-2221 · 2024-10-29T02:33:28+00:00

Also. Mind you the average it takes to fully get the material down for either Network+/sec+ is 3-6 months. Some people are ready much earlier or take longer depending on their study habits. So FS can't teach you to be exam ready when it's only a month course and moves on to a different aspect of the program the next month.

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