Why some people are too stupid to own a car

[sd455dan]

Never heard of changing brake fluid til about a decade ago lol

DOT 3 Lasts a good long time no matter the recommendations
DOT 4 Not so much it absorbs water much more readily but has a higher boiling point

 

[sd455dan]

It my understanding that Ford Explorers were what mandated TPMS on cars. Ford had a little bit lower tire pressure on them for ride quality and then people let them get to low, then roll overs. I think Ford pointed the finger at the tire maker also.

Good Old Firestones...


Most older folks also remember the Firestone "500" series... Saw a lot of those ripped to shreds.
Those tires Were defective... not as sure with the ones used on the Explorers.

 

[Dftodd]

Wow,this thread is making me feel good about myself. I at least know how to change the air in my tires.

Regular or synthetic?????

 

[dodge man]

I remember the Firestone 500 debacle. When I was in college I never had a car but rode home with someone from a nearby town. His car had one of those Firestones separate on the way home once.

 

[masseyrider]

Good Old Firestones...


Most older folks also remember the Firestone "500" series... Saw a lot of those ripped to shreds.
Those tires Were defective... not as sure with the ones used on the Explorers.

My old man bought a new truck and paid extra for Firestone 721s.
Not one made more than 6000 miles. Belts separated and bounced the truck all over the road.
The first few they replaced. Then they started prorating them.
The last one after about the 6000 miles the prorated difference was more than what a complete new tire cost.
Never have or will have Firestones again.

 

[Jstpssng]

In Canada a US built vehicle is a foreign vehicle so no problems driving what ever you want.

My priority's for cars are a comfortable ride and excellent fuel mileage. A standard transmission is also a big +. VW's and Dodges deliver.

The local NAPA tells me that the most popular vehicles around here are F-150's and TDI Jettas. I live in a very rural community and vehicle mileage is a concern.

For a long time many GMs had a “Made in Canada” sticker on them. I bought a 1983 Ford Ranger as soon as they came out with them. Somebody was constantly giving me a bunch of crap about not supporting US industry… until I pointed to the sticker on his truck. I didn’t care, ut had grown tired of listening to him.

 

[sixdogs]

With all the stuff on vehicles today, I'm surprised there isn't a low-oil indicator light or shutdown. I'll bet 98% percent of average drivers today think the oil light means "add oil". My lawnmower and pressure washer have a low-oil shutdown feature.

 

[KennyG]

With all the stuff on vehicles today, I'm surprised there isn't a low-oil indicator light or shutdown. I'll bet 98% percent of average drivers today think the oil light means "add oil". My lawnmower and pressure washer have a low-oil shutdown feature.

A lot of cars (especially the more expensive ones) don't have dipsticks anymore and have oil level sensors. I have to admit to being very lax about checking oil level. I haven't owned a car in the last 40 years that used any oil between changes.

 

[3930dave]

My lawnmower and pressure washer have a low-oil shutdown feature.

Apparently, we are smart enough to expect them on $400 utility appliances....... but not on a $100k vehicle......

Me, included .

Rgds, D.

 

[Jstpssng]

With all the stuff on vehicles today, I'm surprised there isn't a low-oil indicator light or shutdown. I'll bet 98% percent of average drivers today think the oil light means "add oil". My lawnmower and pressure washer have a low-oil shutdown feature.

It does. I believe that the check engine light will come on.