Shopping for a roof rack for your Tesla Model Y? You’ve probably had some sticker shock when you saw the OEM rack priced around $500 (at the time of writing). So, like any savvy shopper, you start browsing alternatives. You…
DIY: How to Change the Motor Oil on a C8 Corvette
When should you change the oil on your C8 Corvette? Some owners follow the oldschool 3k rule and strictly change their oil at 3,000 miles or every 3 months, which ever comes first.
Wife’s New 2024 Carmine Red Porsche Macan T
After a 7-month wait and 2 month port delay, we finally picked up my wife’s 2024 Porsche Macan T! Technically, I picked up the sport SUV back in October 17, while wife was stationed in Houston for a 3-month work…
My New Whip: 2023 C8 Corvette in Arctic White
It is about time for a new car upgrade. Not another Prius, or a fuel efficient car even. It’s time to grab myself a really, really nice car. That car just happens to be a 2023 Chevrolet C8 Corvette in…
DIY: How to Install Side Window Visors On a 3rd Gen Hyundai Tucson
This DIY guide illustrates how to install Hyundai OEM window visors accessory onto a 2016-2021 Hyundai Tucson, part # D3022-ADU00.
DIY: How to Install Interior LED Lighting Kit on a 3rd Generation Hyundai Tucson
Welcome to the first DIY guide for the Tucson! We will be installing an OEM interior LED lighting kit for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra, part #F3068A-DU00 on a 2019 Hyundai Tucson Limited.
Lamin-X Applied onto 2019 Hyundai Tucson Foglights
Decided to use this weekend to apply a pair of yellow Lamin-X protective film onto our 2019 Hyundai Tucson’s foglight lens. I ordered the Lamin-X film designed for the 2016-2018 Tucson models because the 2019-2020 are not available from Lamin-X. The fog…
Waxing the Tucson
With the weather cooled, I parked the Tucson inside our garage and applied Mothers California Gold Pure Brazilian Carnauba Wax Paste. Following the direction, I worked on one section at a time, i.e. fender, hood, bumper, rear quarter panel, hatch…
First Road Trip With the Tucson and a Visit at the Doberman Ranch
In exactly a month, we put in over 1,300 miles in our new 2019 Hyundai Tucson Limited.
Our New 2019 Hyundai Tucson Limited
On Sunday July 21st, 2019, we picked up our 3rd car at the local Hyundai dealership. Our car, a Gemstone Red 2019 Tucson Limited and our first Hyundai! We picked up the car exactly 7 years from the time we…
Yakima OffGrid Rooftop Cargo Basket on a 3rd Gen Prius
Yakima OffGrid Rooftop Cargo Basket, Medium The Yakima OffGrid Rooftop Cargo Basket was first announced by Yakima in the summer of 2017. The original release time frame was Fall, notably October, of 2017. This did not happen. In fact, it…
Observed Increase in Fuel Efficiency For the 2012 Prius Follow Up
Here’s a follow up to the original post regarding fuel efficiency improvements after performing major maintenance services. In addition to the following services, DIY: How to Replace the Spark Plugs On a 3rd Gen Prius (2010-2015) DIY: How to Replace…
DIY: How to Change the Engine Oil on Your 3rd Gen Prius
Learn how to change your own motor oil on your 3rd gen Prius. It’s quick and easy and will save you an average of $70-$100 from dealership or the local drive through oil change station.
DIY: How to Perform Tire Rotation on Your Prius, Prius c
The tires on your Prius or Prius c and pretty much any passenger class vehicle should be rotated every 5,000 to 10,000 miles to promote even tire thread wear. Do it yourself in 30~45 minutes with basic tools and put that $25~$50 back in your pocket.
Observed Increase in Fuel Efficiency For the 2012 Prius
As the 2012 Prius was approaching its 120k mile milestone, I noticed a dip in fuel efficiency among other issues (cold start rattle, struggling acceleration, rough ride). In its glory days, I was getting and average of mid 50’s MPG…