2010, but my 96 and 99 weren’t much better.

Aside from the ring of fire, when they’re pointed straight down like that it’s impossible to not get the oil everywhere, either all over your tools or arm. With my old CRV the filter was a pain to get to, but was at least horizontal to the ground so you could angle yourself/tools in a way that stayed out of the stream…

I have two Subarus. The Outback is newer and has the filter on top. Changing the oil couldn’t be any easier, especially with the additional ground clearance. It’s almost like they had people that work on cars design the engine.

Hey - sorry this comment turned into a bit of a shit show. Even though I fed back into it at times, in retrospect I feel bad that you’re getting personally attacked. Don’t get me wrong, I stand by my original comment, but I didn’t mean for you to get dragged into it at a personal level. I hope you continue to enjoy…

You spelled Westbound Sign wrong.

There’s only two cars whose owners I judge for owning that vehicle; SmartForTwo’s and the Infinity QX56/80.

You should get that looked at.

Right? If you’re that fucking anal about carpet and pedal wear get some WeatherTech liners and pedal covers.

Really the only place this would even be feasible is in desert states. Anywhere there’s any kind of weather or temperature fluctuation and you can go to hell if you ask me to take my shoes off.

Asking people to take their shoes to get in/drive your car is an insane and ridiculous request.

Yeah! Except, not that one.

But at that point it doesn’t matter to the manufacturers. They can claim a certain MPG based on the car’s requirements and if the owner doesn’t treat their car correctly that’s on them, no?

Why is this something that needs to go before congress? Couldn’t the auto makers just start making engines that require a higher octane and eventually demand will drive supply?

I can’t help hut notice in that screen shot of Eleanore jumping that there is zero suspension travel. Those springs are still loaded.

Totally agreed. Here’s another example of where the US shoots itself in the foot with regulations that directly contradict other regulations.

Ok.

I’m 33, wife is 35. 2010 Subaru Legacy (<10,000 mile/year), 2016 Subaru Outback, in Ohio. $65/month, $780/year.

The Supra, I can totally see your point. But the WRX, I feel like those are two completely different markets. RWD light sports car vs. AWD 4-door “rally” car (if you can even call it that anymore). It feels like claiming the Ridgline eats into the Pilot market.

My in-laws went from an Audi A6 to a Volvo XC90 to a loaded 3.6 Legacy.

385 horsepower out of a 6.75 liter turbo v8? Were engines really that inefficient 20 years ago?