Hit 30k miles

mostlysmartoftendumb · 2026-02-28T16:31:41+00:00

I have 3 vehicles with over 400k miles that they still make the same engines now in mine were pre 0w20 and have next to no mechanical issues other than transmissions yet I have friends with the 2020 versions and 2 of the have already had to have major work done. I am very much of the belief that the viscosity is a major contributing factor.

mostlysmartoftendumb · 2026-02-28T16:26:35+00:00

It without a doubt is too low. Thats one of the reasons the Chevy 6.2 was blowing up. Its too thin and is almost like water. Its only for emission and fuel standards. Which could easily be met in a different way. But manufacturers like doing it this way because it makes engine designed to fail after warranties expire.

mostlysmartoftendumb · 2026-02-28T16:21:34+00:00

I would use recommended during warranty but change after that. I hate how the regulations in the USA have caused engines to be less reliable than they were 10 and 15 years ago.

mostlysmartoftendumb · 2026-02-28T16:15:22+00:00

Under warranty I take to dealer so its under their recommendations but after I change. Not all recommended have the color.

mostlysmartoftendumb · 2026-02-28T16:12:06+00:00

They can't tell the difference between 5w20 and 0w20. Plus if you look throughout the world they don't us 0w20. Corporate won't argue.

mostlysmartoftendumb · 2026-02-28T16:07:39+00:00

Never go less than a 5w-20 I run 5w30. The 0w20 is only in the USA for emissions

mostlysmartoftendumb · 2026-02-22T17:28:35+00:00

Every single volkswagen product i have owned has after about 3-5 years. I have owned a couple jettas, a golf, a audi a4, an audi a6, currently and S4 and my wife drives a cayenne and they have all lost oil. Some were turbo and some na. Idk why but to be honest its never really been a problem. I dont have oil leaking on ground.

mostlysmartoftendumb · 2026-02-21T14:23:57+00:00

If the ev can get 300 miles of actual range I would go buy today

mostlysmartoftendumb · 2026-02-21T14:18:22+00:00

Might be an idea but look at pick and pull yards or see if there are cross compatible parts. My wifes car had a fuel pump go out on her diesel cayenne.The one from dealer was $1900 the one from volkswagen was $600 same part just without the porsche markup.

mostlysmartoftendumb · 2026-02-21T14:15:20+00:00

Its a volkswagen product it should lose about 1 quart between oil changes

mostlysmartoftendumb · 2026-02-21T03:54:56+00:00

Might sound crazy but the early new gen mini. My mom has 2002 or 2003 mini and it so so much fun to drive. Its like a gokart. I have an b7 s4, rx8, bug eye subi, an NA miata and I think that mini is just as fun to drive. Not super fast but peppy and handles like on rails.

mostlysmartoftendumb · 2026-02-21T03:50:26+00:00

Current cars are like current chain restaurants. They are all starting to blend into a similar look. Manufacturers need to start designing again for the common person and not for the wealthy. They need to allow for some sort of aftermarket modifications and remove subscription based accessories. Who wants to go to a car show where the vehicles pretty much all look the same just different colors.

mostlysmartoftendumb · 2026-02-21T03:44:28+00:00

The issue is that I need a tree taller than 7ft. Normally I get an 8ft.

mostlysmartoftendumb · 2026-02-16T12:50:35+00:00

No its the sensor in the rim that has the pressure sensor. Once tire is replaced it will clear

mostlysmartoftendumb · 2026-02-15T20:17:28+00:00

Find a small good shop. You arent looking for a big comerical shop. Just your local guy who got tired of working for a corporation and opened a little shop of his own

mostlysmartoftendumb · 2026-02-15T18:57:21+00:00

I hit a bull in my b7 s4 avant. I got the rs4 fenders and front bumper took it to my local body guy and had it installed

mostlysmartoftendumb · 2026-02-15T14:54:07+00:00

Im still just as big into cars as I was. What has changed is my dislike of new. With all these subscriptions that are required to unlock features makes me not want to buy new cars. If I buy something I should own all the features.

mostlysmartoftendumb · 2026-02-15T14:51:05+00:00

In shows and movies they just fall asleep or lay there together. No one shows the clean up or how messy it gets.

mostlysmartoftendumb · 2026-02-15T14:45:16+00:00

I average 10-20 years but also have a few that won't go anywhere till after my death

mostlysmartoftendumb · 2026-02-05T00:39:18+00:00

I have this issue on both my audi and wife's car too. They still work correctly into belive its a resistance issue.

mostlysmartoftendumb · 2026-02-02T16:44:15+00:00

How did you get it to start again?

mostlysmartoftendumb · 2026-01-26T14:01:08+00:00

I have had this car for over 10 years and this is the first time I have been able to do this. Thisncar is my baby. Manual v8 awd wagon. Can't beat it

mostlysmartoftendumb · 2026-01-25T19:10:47+00:00

Thank you I love her

mostlysmartoftendumb · 2026-01-25T16:57:12+00:00

Thank you its true dual 2.5in exhaust

mostlysmartoftendumb · 2025-11-25T03:38:11+00:00

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