[tokersmoke]

Hybrid technology is improving.But small engine cars like the civic,geo metro and camry have been hitting 40mpg for years.A geo metro in tip top shape gets comparable gas mileage to a brand new all gas car.Most hybrids like prius struggle to hit 50mpg.with the added cost of maintaining a hybrid plus payments the old 40mpg compact cars are more economical.Plus you can do the maintenance.

[browntrout]

Lol looks like one of your flux capacitors is shot. Don't ever let them tell you, you need an EGR valve unless your trying to pass emissions. I didn't mean to hurt people with my comment, but people how can you bet your life in a vehicle if you have no idea how it works? Seems dangerous to me lol. an hour or two of youtube videos or reading can give you a good idea of how things work and cost if you get deeper into it.

I am talking of people who are basically simpletons (which would cover a good majority of population), not so much you folks on here lol.

[justpassnthru]

This discussion reminds me of hearing about 3 - cylinder engines; Toyota is claiming a 78 mpg and there are reports the 4 cylinder engines are now 3 cylinders. BMW and others are all going to 3 cylinders. I recall when a lawnmower was 2.

https://www.gizmag.com/toyota-atkinso...iciency/31615/

In 1976 I had a little 914 Porsche that was getting 52 miles a gallon, at high rates of speed. It shouldn't be that difficult to manufacture cars that are more efficient. When I was a kid my dad knew a guy that was getting 75mpg with some carburetor he invented and sold the technology to a major US car manufacturer and vanished. jpt

[Ichabod Crane]

My mechanic charges $75 an hour. I then give him $75 worth of bud per hour. He then gives it to a friend who has colon cancer. I buy the parts for his cost.

Three way win in my eyes. All came about because he smelled the current trim job I was working on when I was shoveling the neighbors drive and he drove by. Was my nieghbors drive that I shovel when I can for free. She is 89 and has no business shoveling.

When ever I can, I trade weed for stuff. Traded for a tractor once. Also for trimming of buds. Getting the body done on a car for my daughter.

[Ichabod Crane]

Originally Posted by GrowerGoneWild

and those hillbillies left my truck in 4 low, and it was muddy like hell.. .

Haha I found my mechanics 45 auto with several clips of ammo in my wifes van once when he returned it.

[stoned-trout]

all in all well maintained older rides end up being cheaper...IMHO when them cars break down something actually breaks lol.. newer cars and computer shit has benefits when its all working well,,once the smoke gets let out of the computer shit the magic is gone lol...fucking sensors alone can bankrupt ya...my next ride will have a hookup for my laptop and programs.... got a timing belt change coming up and i need a special puller...found it like 79$ on ebay......peace

[NorsebyNW]

I'm just guessing here but is your CR-V a 1997-2001? The reason I ask is because this vehicle has a very difficult jack to locate. I worked at a Honda dealer and people always claimed the jack was missing. Ninety nine times out of a hundred it wasn't. If in fact I'm correct in the year feel free to contact me and If be happy to help you locate it in the vehicle.

[justpassnthru]

Norse by NW; Good guess, 2000. I think it use to be in that little compartment under the carpet in the back that has a picnic table and when I lift that out the basket for a tire is empty and under that, more empty. To the right and left sides there are little holes covered and under the carpet.


I Know I had a jack under there and I don't see one. I haven't checked that area, since 2009. The lug bar was removed and left on top of the carpet and those two little pieces that covered the other hole(to the side of it), only thing left was shot gun shells, bullets and the lug bar for the nuts.

I thought it was clamped down under that empty tire looking plastic insert.

I am all ears if it is somewhere else. It rattles back there now, without it. Thanks for any information? jpt

[PizzaMan5000]

Google the spare tire location for your ride, and you should find it somewhere. If you are reasonably certain it's missing, I would go to a local junk yard and buy used replacements INCLUDING THE SCREW/TIEDOWN THINGYs. You should be able to find the exact replacement for cheap.

[blastfrompast]

Ahh mechanics and women....

My wife learned a long time ago that if she wants to not get cheated..then she had better go to the same mechanic her dad has used for the last 15 yrs or so.

$50 a hour for shop fee's, parts about 15% above cost....just make sure you have cash when you pick up your vehicle...no credit with Dave.

Oil change places are the worst, those chains try and sucker in what they think are non-car savy women all the time.

We now just take it to the same mechanic and have him do it for a quick $20. He has a hoist so it is a quick 20bucks + oil for him. My FIL brings him oil and a case of beer when he needs his changed.

I do simple things like change wheel bearings, brake jobs, etc. But anything larger goes to Dave.


My advise to the women out there....Find out where your Dad's, brothers, etc. take their cars....get introduced by the guy who knows the mechanic and go from there.

Me...I'm still trying to figure out if Dave smokes mj cause I sure would like to give him some free bud for the times I have called asking "mechanic" type questions.

Oh and for those who have never cleaned their MAS sensor...mass airflow sensor thing.... DO IT.... I thought my Montana with 421,000km was heading to the scrap yard when all it was was the stupid sensor had never been cleaned.... Since I always changed the filter Dave never cleaned this for me.

OH...final bit of advise..... Don't smoke before posting....it makes your posts ramble like a mofo.