I changed my oil a month ago with new synthetic then sucked up muddy water through a popped off vacuum hose, then had to change it again with more expensive synthetic oil. Oil changes are better than engine changes though.

but it moves down the road right? That’s the important part.

Wife’s Toyota Camry brakes, new motor mounts for my Celica Turbo, diagnosing that pesky metal poping sound the Celica makes when I accelerate from a stop, rear brakes on my Chevy Blazer, Celica GT4 Bumper upgrade, and a thousand little issues with all my cars.

Import into Canada and keep it there until the car is 25 years old. Not as fun but you can drive it when on vacation.

I had the same thing happen. A free 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander AWD with a broken timing belt. looked like only the head but in fact, a ton of internal engine damage. I cut my losses and sold it on Craigslist. I felt worse about the time I spent than the money. Now I only get project cars if they are cars I…

ABS is great, but it won't make you impervious to skidding. If there's snow and/or ice on the ground, brake early and often.