The factory jack is fine -- on a dead level surface. But it does not have the stability (sans modification) to be safely used if the vehicle is not on completely level surface. Off-road, you often without the possibility of a dead level surface.
When offroad, I carry a bottle jack with a big...
It's not irrational. Diesel engines form the bulk of all fine particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution, which is very unhealthy to breath -- at any concentration -- as particulates that small enter directly into your bloodstream and cause direct damage as well as carry toxins that bio-accumulate...
This contributes, no doubt, but Toyota has a 40%+ market share in Japan, with most of the rest divided by a bunch of other makers that also are just barely starting to make EVs (even for use outside of Japan).
Using electricity to power an EV is about 90% energy efficient. This includes...
Essentially the only developed nations (and China, whatever development level you might call it) where EVs are not already the dominate new vehicle purchase/market share or soon to be there are the U.S., Canada, and Japan. Even many developing nations (eastern europe, south asia) have...
Hah! I had a similar experience with my Mustang when I first had it. I took it out on what I thought was a nice late spring day, but while on the drive it started snowing. When I got back home there was only a little bit of snow on the driveway -- about an inch. I tried going up, and no go. I...
I hate to break it to you, but any Ford product fits the definition of "throwaway vehicle after five years" far more closely than any Honda, including a Civic.
Somehow I have only ever driven anything but a 4/RWD vehicle with the exception of a few road trips/limited driving in other people's cars.
When my dailies didn't have winters (before I had the money to have such luxuries) I learned VERY quickly how to drive to not die in slick conditions with...
I have a 2024 Badlands, and would like to swap to the 2026 Badlands wheels for the wider offset. With or without tires (depending on tire condition/mileage)
Northern Colorado area I can pick them up.
The 10r80 transmission is a heaping pile of junk, IMO. You're not wrong there. I have one in my 2018 F-150 and it's always downshifted terribly, and has a high defect rate. The newer ones have, apparently, somewhat improved the reliability issues but when I test drove an auto Bronco it still...
Dealer will always low ball you. They are in the business of selling cars for a profit, not buying your car from you for the market value. They are looking to profit off people who don't want the hassle of selling their car.
Private party sale will get you more dollars.
Dealers also won't...