It is possible that in their history Consumer Distorts has never screwed
up a comparison test or ratings, but I seriously cannot remember one on
any subject where I actually knew something about the brands or
technologies involved.


billy ray proclaimed:

> Consumer Reports rated batteries last November. They did not rate Group 58,
> can you fit a 65?
>
>
> <ltkaknm@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1158841258.248806.141060@i3g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com...
>
>>Hello all,
>>
>>I am going to replace my battery soon and wondered if any of you had
>>any suggestions on a type or brand of battery that would be the best. I
>>do not do much off road and the only addition I have to my system is a
>>Boston Acoustics amplifier going directly to my battery
>>
>>I am also going to change my oil from Quaker State 4x4 synthetic to
>>possibly Chevron. Any suggestions on oil or oil additives such as
>>Lucas and Marvel Mystery Oil?
>>
>>Finally, I also might be changing my Fuel Injectors and would
>>appreciate any advice
>>
>>Thanks,
>>
>>LTK
>>
>
>
>

 

DougW proclaimed:

> billy ray wrote:
>
>>I wish I was 189.
>>I'd be normal weight if I was 6' 8"
>>
>>I was thinking about dropping down to 5w for the winter time,
>>probably no real reason to though..
>
>
> The Jeep currently has 5W30 in it. A local dealership had a cheap
> oil change going on and I didn't notice what they put in till later
> that day. I haven't had any problems with the oil even though 5w30
> is more for freezing and below. both 10W30 and 5W30 are 30 weight
> at operating temperature, the 5 just means it flows better at lower
> temperature.
>
> I have had the Jeep in 10-20 below weather with 10W30 synthetic and
> didn't have any problem with oil pressure.
>
>
How much extra do they charge for synth?
Local dealer offers 24.95 for oil and filter changes plus a brief one
millisecond long "total vehicle inspection" but will upgrade that to
synth blend for $5 extra.

 

DougW proclaimed:

> billy ray wrote:
>
>>I wish I was 189.
>>I'd be normal weight if I was 6' 8"
>>
>>I was thinking about dropping down to 5w for the winter time,
>>probably no real reason to though..
>
>
> The Jeep currently has 5W30 in it. A local dealership had a cheap
> oil change going on and I didn't notice what they put in till later
> that day. I haven't had any problems with the oil even though 5w30
> is more for freezing and below. both 10W30 and 5W30 are 30 weight
> at operating temperature, the 5 just means it flows better at lower
> temperature.
>
> I have had the Jeep in 10-20 below weather with 10W30 synthetic and
> didn't have any problem with oil pressure.
>
>
How much extra do they charge for synth?
Local dealer offers 24.95 for oil and filter changes plus a brief one
millisecond long "total vehicle inspection" but will upgrade that to
synth blend for $5 extra.

 

DougW proclaimed:

> billy ray wrote:
>
>>I wish I was 189.
>>I'd be normal weight if I was 6' 8"
>>
>>I was thinking about dropping down to 5w for the winter time,
>>probably no real reason to though..
>
>
> The Jeep currently has 5W30 in it. A local dealership had a cheap
> oil change going on and I didn't notice what they put in till later
> that day. I haven't had any problems with the oil even though 5w30
> is more for freezing and below. both 10W30 and 5W30 are 30 weight
> at operating temperature, the 5 just means it flows better at lower
> temperature.
>
> I have had the Jeep in 10-20 below weather with 10W30 synthetic and
> didn't have any problem with oil pressure.
>
>
How much extra do they charge for synth?
Local dealer offers 24.95 for oil and filter changes plus a brief one
millisecond long "total vehicle inspection" but will upgrade that to
synth blend for $5 extra.

 

Noneyabusiness proclaimed:

> On 21 Sep 2006 05:20:58 -0700, ltkaknm@gmail.com wrote:
>
>
>>Hello all,
>>
>>I am going to replace my battery soon and wondered if any of you had
>>any suggestions on a type or brand of battery that would be the best. I
>>do not do much off road and the only addition I have to my system is a
>>Boston Acoustics amplifier going directly to my battery
>>
>
>
> I've always used Die Hards.
> My last one lasted EIGHT years.

I've used Die Hards mainly because I usually live near a good big Sears
store and if it does hiccup I can get it replaced pretty much anywhere
in the USofA. And because I usually buy a new one every 4-5 years by
watching for them to go on sale at about 4 years of service. Plus they
do a charge check for free if you tell them the vehicle had to be
jumpstarted. Other than that, there are several other good brands that
tend not to fall apart too often.

>
> Some people swear by Optima batteries, cuz they're hard to kill.

Only a bit more expensive than the Die Hards at the Sears around here.
If I was feelthy rich enough to spend more time on the trails and used
the laptop and cooler more, would probably spend the extra 10 bucks.

>>I am also going to change my oil from Quaker State 4x4 synthetic to
>>possibly Chevron. Any suggestions on oil or oil additives such as
>>Lucas and Marvel Mystery Oil?
>
>
> I've never had a problem NOT using additives ;-)
> Just change it before it goes bad ;-p
>
> (yes, I know, I'm an emoticonaholic)
>
>
>>Finally, I also might be changing my Fuel Injectors and would
>>appreciate any advice
>>
>>Thanks,
>>
>>LTK
>
>
> ...

 

Noneyabusiness proclaimed:

> On 21 Sep 2006 05:20:58 -0700, ltkaknm@gmail.com wrote:
>
>
>>Hello all,
>>
>>I am going to replace my battery soon and wondered if any of you had
>>any suggestions on a type or brand of battery that would be the best. I
>>do not do much off road and the only addition I have to my system is a
>>Boston Acoustics amplifier going directly to my battery
>>
>
>
> I've always used Die Hards.
> My last one lasted EIGHT years.

I've used Die Hards mainly because I usually live near a good big Sears
store and if it does hiccup I can get it replaced pretty much anywhere
in the USofA. And because I usually buy a new one every 4-5 years by
watching for them to go on sale at about 4 years of service. Plus they
do a charge check for free if you tell them the vehicle had to be
jumpstarted. Other than that, there are several other good brands that
tend not to fall apart too often.

>
> Some people swear by Optima batteries, cuz they're hard to kill.

Only a bit more expensive than the Die Hards at the Sears around here.
If I was feelthy rich enough to spend more time on the trails and used
the laptop and cooler more, would probably spend the extra 10 bucks.

>>I am also going to change my oil from Quaker State 4x4 synthetic to
>>possibly Chevron. Any suggestions on oil or oil additives such as
>>Lucas and Marvel Mystery Oil?
>
>
> I've never had a problem NOT using additives ;-)
> Just change it before it goes bad ;-p
>
> (yes, I know, I'm an emoticonaholic)
>
>
>>Finally, I also might be changing my Fuel Injectors and would
>>appreciate any advice
>>
>>Thanks,
>>
>>LTK
>
>
> ...

 

Noneyabusiness proclaimed:

> On 21 Sep 2006 05:20:58 -0700, ltkaknm@gmail.com wrote:
>
>
>>Hello all,
>>
>>I am going to replace my battery soon and wondered if any of you had
>>any suggestions on a type or brand of battery that would be the best. I
>>do not do much off road and the only addition I have to my system is a
>>Boston Acoustics amplifier going directly to my battery
>>
>
>
> I've always used Die Hards.
> My last one lasted EIGHT years.

I've used Die Hards mainly because I usually live near a good big Sears
store and if it does hiccup I can get it replaced pretty much anywhere
in the USofA. And because I usually buy a new one every 4-5 years by
watching for them to go on sale at about 4 years of service. Plus they
do a charge check for free if you tell them the vehicle had to be
jumpstarted. Other than that, there are several other good brands that
tend not to fall apart too often.

>
> Some people swear by Optima batteries, cuz they're hard to kill.

Only a bit more expensive than the Die Hards at the Sears around here.
If I was feelthy rich enough to spend more time on the trails and used
the laptop and cooler more, would probably spend the extra 10 bucks.

>>I am also going to change my oil from Quaker State 4x4 synthetic to
>>possibly Chevron. Any suggestions on oil or oil additives such as
>>Lucas and Marvel Mystery Oil?
>
>
> I've never had a problem NOT using additives ;-)
> Just change it before it goes bad ;-p
>
> (yes, I know, I'm an emoticonaholic)
>
>
>>Finally, I also might be changing my Fuel Injectors and would
>>appreciate any advice
>>
>>Thanks,
>>
>>LTK
>
>
> ...

 

Lon wrote:

> How much extra do they charge for synth?
> Local dealer offers 24.95 for oil and filter changes plus a brief one
> millisecond long "total vehicle inspection" but will upgrade that to
> synth blend for $5 extra.

Didn't ask. The coupon was for a $15 oil change and I usually run
dino for about 2000 miles then drain and put in synthetic myself.
I basically use the dealership offer like a cheap oil flush by
dropping in some seafoam just before I drive it to get serviced.

--
DougW

 

Lon wrote:

> How much extra do they charge for synth?
> Local dealer offers 24.95 for oil and filter changes plus a brief one
> millisecond long "total vehicle inspection" but will upgrade that to
> synth blend for $5 extra.

Didn't ask. The coupon was for a $15 oil change and I usually run
dino for about 2000 miles then drain and put in synthetic myself.
I basically use the dealership offer like a cheap oil flush by
dropping in some seafoam just before I drive it to get serviced.

--
DougW

 

Lon wrote:

> How much extra do they charge for synth?
> Local dealer offers 24.95 for oil and filter changes plus a brief one
> millisecond long "total vehicle inspection" but will upgrade that to
> synth blend for $5 extra.

Didn't ask. The coupon was for a $15 oil change and I usually run
dino for about 2000 miles then drain and put in synthetic myself.
I basically use the dealership offer like a cheap oil flush by
dropping in some seafoam just before I drive it to get serviced.

--
DougW