Nailed it. The engine is designed to be a reliable and efficient (for a gasser) tow pig. The direct injected tiny engines are optimized for fuel economy at light loads to please the CAFE standards.

The fun oddball of the bunch in the diesel world is the 4.5 Cummins 4 cylinder.

I guess I haven’t done that in a decade, sounds like times have changed.

You’re correct, and that works for most people. But pre-pay is annoying for the few people who track their fuel economy and like to check it the old school way. Then again, I’m probably a lost breed since I still check the fuel level in my truck with a stick(it’s not a problem, it’s a feature. Maybe Dodge can change it…

From what I’ve seen in my city, the poor side of town has better gas stations due to the lack of grocery stores and restaurants. Quick Trip is a big one that’s popping up gas stations all over my side of town, that company values the clean look of their brand and maintains their equipment. 

That’s not the only difference Stand mixers will last longer. The drunk Canadian engineer that tears down tools for analysis tore apart both a KitchenAid stand mixer and a Cuisinart hand mixer(both made by the same company). The hand mixer is a throwaway item that isn’t repairable when it breaks. No, they are not…

You’re the hero we need, but not the hero we deserve. 

Can confirm, and I'm not even a GM guy. Unlike the Ranger, step one for oil pan gasket isn't "Refer to page 146 for engine removal."

Great show!

Clever puns and jokes goes a long way on this side of the series of tubes. Your username is a good start.

We need to get you out of the grays.

My father pointed out to my uncle after the first time seeing him in 6 months that he lost weight. My uncle thought it was great, but my father encouraged him to get checked out since his friend had some unexpected weight loss before his cancer diagnosis. Months went by before my uncle finally saw a doctor, by that…

You had me at kitten hammock. I can’t use this device even in first class where I have no room, but my kittens will love this. 

You had me at kitten hammock. I can’t use this device even in first class where I have no room, but my kittens will…

Blessed be the poor insurance adjuster trying to figure out how organize the paperwork on that one. 

Mobil Turbo Diesel Truck 5w40, it’s for a modded(around 190 hp and 340 lb-ft of torque) TDI with 220k miles. Driving conditions include a 30 minute city commute and frequent trips exceeding 400 miles. I go for around 15-20k or 2 years, whichever comes first. My big concern is for the cam, the lower end looks pristine.…

I’m kicking myself for not buying more, they were 80 cents a pound used. 

You're right about the advertising. As someone who worked in the industry, I recommend looking up Rich Dealers. It's disgusting and it works. Almost anyone on this comment section has heard one of their ads without even realizing it. If you'll excuse, I must leave and vomit after remembering this past life. 

Home gym is the way to go. Just don’t cheap out on the rack and safeties. My rack and safeties paid for themselves this weekend when I dislocated my shoulder as I started my second warmup set. I went noodle arm immediately and would have crushed my face had I not had the safeties.

I completely agree.

That reminds me, I need to pick up some JB Weld.