kjb434 Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Also, it was my volvo dealler that told me not to come in for oil changes at 3000 miles. I'd figure he would be all for it since they would be charging me for services.He told me 7500 miles and don't worry about three months thing. I've been doing this for about three years. I haven't had any problems with my engine with this oil changing pattern.The price was good too. It cost me $27 for the sevice and that includes a car wash. Wal-Mart is $24-27 (depending on brand of oil) and you don't get the wash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Also, it was my volvo dealler that told me not to come in for oil changes at 3000 miles. I'd figure he would be all for it since they would be charging me for services.He told me 7500 miles and don't worry about three months thing. I've been doing this for about three years. I haven't had any problems with my engine with this oil changing pattern.The price was good too. It cost me $27 for the sevice and that includes a car wash. Wal-Mart is $24-27 (depending on brand of oil) and you don't get the wash.Unless you are using Mobil 1 you should not go any further than 5000 miles on ANY regular oil. This is Houston, Texas. Humidity and heat break down the oil's viscosity faster. How many miles on that Volvo, and what engine is it ? I am in the automobile industry also, I would never run my own car that long without an oil change. I have to remind my own mother to change her oil every 3 months, because she only drives about 1500 miles in 3 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjb434 Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 It Valvoline Synthetic.The Volvo is a 2001 S60 2.4l 5 cylinder.I've been doing the 7500 mile thing for three years. The car has 60,000 miles on it.I've serviced it at all intervals. I haven't had a mechanical problem yet.My vehicle mannual even suggest 7500 miles on synthetic unless you are in a lot of stop and go traffic or in a heavily dusty (desert) area; then it is 3500 miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 does your vehicle have wipers on the headlights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjb434 Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 That was an option, but I didn't see the need to have it.If they need cleaning, I'll do it at home or on the road a gas station while traveling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 okay, good i just saw one on ebay that's about to sell for a little under 8k, but it had wipers...hehe otherwise, it's an attractive automobile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjb434 Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 I like it.The car is built like brick, at least they don't look like them anymore.I like the smaller s40's now. In a few years I may swicth to one of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 I like it.The car is built like brick, at least they don't look like them anymore. I like the smaller s40's now. In a few years I may swicth to one of those. If you take care of your cars, they'll take care of you. My daily driver is a '72 cutlass supreme. Rocket 350, with all Edelbrock parts, gets a whopping 8 miles per gallon, and it has to use Super Unleaded, lucky me ! I only drive about 4 miles to work, so I only have to fill up once a week. I drive a little more on the weekends. She only has 59k on her, but about 3k miles on the rebuilt engine. I use 20w-50 weight in her, make sure that old iron is nice and lubricated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 My HEMI is on the tires for life program. I keep brining it in, and they keep giving me free tires. And I am going to need them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjb434 Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 How do you like the Magnum?Does it have big blind spot? Just wondering. I like the new Chargers to eventhough it has four doors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gto250us Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 The only way to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjb434 Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 I may be gay, but I don't want flames coming out by my ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 I may be gay, but I don't want flames coming out by my ass. Only flamers going in, right KJB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 I love it. Handles like a champ, and is SUPER fast when you need it. The did a good job of taking advantage of the Mercedes parts bin. No blind spots believe it or not. I sure thought there would be, but they did a great job with mirror placement, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjb434 Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Cool,I've been seeing a lot of them. I think Dodge/Chrysler made a good turn when being bought by Mercedes-Benz. The quality just seemed to go up.Oh, and what's coming and going from my ass is none of your business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Rumor is a two door Charger is in the works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjb434 Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 oooooooohhhhh!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Cool,I've been seeing a lot of them. I think Dodge/Chrysler made a good turn when being bought by Mercedes-Benz. The quality just seemed to go up. Oh, and what's coming and going from my ass is none of your business. I apologize, I couldn't resist the jab, (no pun intended) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 I drive but its only three miles. I guess I'm lucky because I live inside the loop and I work inside the loop. I could never deal with the commute to the 'burbs, but I know to each his own.I will probably take the Metro Rail when it's cool enough to walk from the Astrodome station to Almeda without sweating like a pig. It's only a mile walk but it's hot out!I do take the metro when I go to the medical center, or downtown (because of parking issues and because I find it kind of liberating to take a break from driving sometimes). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Marty Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 I ride my bike two streets behind me because my 79 Datsun 280ZX is on the frites and i cant afford to fix it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 I drive (only 5 miles so theoretically I could bike) but I don't like the thought of battling 1960 drivers nor the Hardy Tollroad overpass in 100 degree heat. After work would probably be okay, but in the a.m. I wouldn't want to offend my co-workers with the funk I'd generate on the way there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolie Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 I mostly take MetroRail. I have a thread with pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertigo58 Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Sadly enough I have to drive. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasArchitect Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 drive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssullivan Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 Most of the time: Some of the time: Every once in a while: The rest of the time I'm working from home and my commute is walking about 20 feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 I drive but its only three miles. I guess I'm lucky because I live inside the loop and I work inside the loop. I could never deal with the commute to the 'burbs, but I know to each his own.I will probably take the Metro Rail when it's cool enough to walk from the Astrodome station to Almeda without sweating like a pig. It's only a mile walk but it's hot out!I do take the metro when I go to the medical center, or downtown (because of parking issues and because I find it kind of liberating to take a break from driving sometimes).Agreed, just wish it went more places. Can't people stop fighting long enough to get the danged thing built! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastEnd Susan Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 I have to drive to work. Living in League City I don't have any other choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertigo58 Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 Living in River Oaks I too have no other choice, I just leave it up to James or Charles to take me to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippy Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 Sometimes car.. sometimes bike... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasArchitect Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 Living in River Oaks I too have no other choice, I just leave it up to James or Charles to take me to work. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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