The Truth About Consumer Reports
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Date: 2019-08-26
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judge724
Actually oil is not a fossil fuel like many scientists have assumed for decades, like coal is. Nope. It is WAY too far down inside the Earth, and most of the pockets of oil we drill into are only small ones near the surface. The HUGE reservoirs of oil are miles below the surface and have been found to have zero trace of ever being formed by living organisms. Oil is the result of a natural reaction of temperature, pressure, molten rock, water, ammonia, and a few other elements, that form the crude oil. It's a completely unlimited supply, the Russians found this out like 40 or more years ago, it's in their textbooks, but of course over here, no one wants us knowing. Too much money to be made by the oil companies with artificial scarcity, and the environmentalists don't want us knowing because they think CO2 is killing the Earth, (even though it is actually good, and making the deserts greener. So no one is on the public's side on this issue, but rest assured, oil will never run out. Old oil wells many times fill back up from the source which is much deeper, and many times to create basically an artificial fissure to reach the deeper oil without having to drill, fracking is used. (I know, it's not the safest option in many locations. But oil is never going away, it's one of the functions of the Earth and always will be.
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Actually oil is not a fossil fuel like many scientists have assumed for decades, like coal is. Nope. It is WAY too far down inside the Earth, and most of the pockets of oil we drill into are only small ones near the surface. The HUGE reservoirs of oil are miles below the surface and have been found to have zero trace of ever being formed by living organisms. Oil is the result of a natural reaction of temperature, pressure, molten rock, water, ammonia, and a few other elements, that form the crude oil. It's a completely unlimited supply, the Russians found this out like 40 or more years ago, it's in their textbooks, but of course over here, no one wants us knowing. Too much money to be made by the oil companies with artificial scarcity, and the environmentalists don't want us knowing because they think CO2 is killing the Earth, (even though it is actually good, and making the deserts greener. So no one is on the public's side on this issue, but rest assured, oil will never run out. Old oil wells many times fill back up from the source which is much deeper, and many times to create basically an artificial fissure to reach the deeper oil without having to drill, fracking is used. (I know, it's not the safest option in many locations. But oil is never going away, it's one of the functions of the Earth and always will be.
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juanmotine
Scotty if Imight make a slight correction to your comment, you get a better deal if you pay cash. In the old days maybe, but not now because the dealer actually makes money on vehicles financed with them. Also that gives the business manager and opportunity to sell you extra stuff like extended warranties, or undercoating or a total protection package. What really gets you the best deal is buy buying your ne car on the last day or two of themonth and DO NOT trade in your old car as youonly get wholesale for it. I use to be a business manager, but I couldnt stand giving people a raw deal. Keep up your great service. Please
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Scotty if Imight make a slight correction to your comment, you get a better deal if you pay cash. In the old days maybe, but not now because the dealer actually makes money on vehicles financed with them. Also that gives the business manager and opportunity to sell you extra stuff like extended warranties, or undercoating or a total protection package. What really gets you the best deal is buy buying your ne car on the last day or two of themonth and DO NOT trade in your old car as youonly get wholesale for it. I use to be a business manager, but I couldnt stand giving people a raw deal. Keep up your great service. Please
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Simplicius Simplicissimus
I've got 270, 000 miles on my Honda Fit clutch. original from 2009 (a first year for that iteration of Fit, too. and no slipping, no lost gears, no troubles yet. However, the AC compressor went out a couple months ago--you know, the hottest month ever recorded, and I commute 200 miles a day in Florida. I've also only changed brake pads once and they still have enough thickness for another year. My wife wants me to buy a new car, but this one still runs smooth I'm putting in a new compressor--I tried just the bearings, but it didn't work. Wish I had your fan. It's hot out there.
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I've got 270, 000 miles on my Honda Fit clutch. original from 2009 (a first year for that iteration of Fit, too. and no slipping, no lost gears, no troubles yet. However, the AC compressor went out a couple months ago--you know, the hottest month ever recorded, and I commute 200 miles a day in Florida. I've also only changed brake pads once and they still have enough thickness for another year. My wife wants me to buy a new car, but this one still runs smooth I'm putting in a new compressor--I tried just the bearings, but it didn't work. Wish I had your fan. It's hot out there.
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Seth Bybee
How's it going Scotty. I had a 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix with a 3. 1L 60 degree V6 by GM. It had 197, 000 miles on the odo when I bought it, and had 217, 000 when I sold it. My mom beat the hell out of that motor, (Slamming into drive when rolling backwards, flooring it all the time, went 13000 miles without an oil change on conventional oil) just to name a few. Other than a starter, there were no issues with the engine. I think the 3. 1L is a great engine. Produces good horsepower, sounds good, get 30mpg, and is bulletproof. What do you think about the 3100 V6?
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How's it going Scotty. I had a 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix with a 3. 1L 60 degree V6 by GM. It had 197, 000 miles on the odo when I bought it, and had 217, 000 when I sold it. My mom beat the hell out of that motor, (Slamming into drive when rolling backwards, flooring it all the time, went 13000 miles without an oil change on conventional oil) just to name a few. Other than a starter, there were no issues with the engine. I think the 3. 1L is a great engine. Produces good horsepower, sounds good, get 30mpg, and is bulletproof. What do you think about the 3100 V6?
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Branden Elkins
My 2003 Acura RSX type-s has 150k miles on the original clutch. it slips in high gear when i put a load on it and is a little hard to drive, but it's still going and can still bang gears and powershift haha. Been slipping for a while now too. Lol I think my rear main seal that leaks every now and then contaminated the clutch with oil now its just wearing out for sure. You might be able to get 200k miles with an original clutch. just depends how you drive. But even a bad rear main seal can/will ruin a brand new clutch.
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My 2003 Acura RSX type-s has 150k miles on the original clutch. it slips in high gear when i put a load on it and is a little hard to drive, but it's still going and can still bang gears and powershift haha. Been slipping for a while now too. Lol I think my rear main seal that leaks every now and then contaminated the clutch with oil now its just wearing out for sure. You might be able to get 200k miles with an original clutch. just depends how you drive. But even a bad rear main seal can/will ruin a brand new clutch.
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RockYouVideos
The new Ranger is actually an older T6 global platform that has been around almost 10 years pretty much everywhere but the USA. I've driven a fully loaded 2019 WildTrak 4x4. Nice but nothing earth shattering. I believe Ford plans to completely redesign the USA Ranger in the next few model years. Either way for a truck that size a newer Tacoma is the way to go. I'd probably go for a Renault Nissan Frontier standard before a Ranger too since those are basically from the early '00s.
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The new Ranger is actually an older T6 global platform that has been around almost 10 years pretty much everywhere but the USA. I've driven a fully loaded 2019 WildTrak 4x4. Nice but nothing earth shattering. I believe Ford plans to completely redesign the USA Ranger in the next few model years. Either way for a truck that size a newer Tacoma is the way to go. I'd probably go for a Renault Nissan Frontier standard before a Ranger too since those are basically from the early '00s.
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Re Ho
Scotty, you probably know but forgot to mention that the Consumer Reports auto Ratings are from consumers who own the automobiles (and Toyota/Lexus are at the top) and no low paid staff person or independents are jacking the results. unless you can prove otherwise. Surprised, a man of your generation, that you would call all written media biased and made up to satisfy income goals. Wow. But I still like you and listen to all your videos. because I trust what you say without knowing you.
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Scotty, you probably know but forgot to mention that the Consumer Reports auto Ratings are from consumers who own the automobiles (and Toyota/Lexus are at the top) and no low paid staff person or independents are jacking the results. unless you can prove otherwise. Surprised, a man of your generation, that you would call all written media biased and made up to satisfy income goals. Wow. But I still like you and listen to all your videos. because I trust what you say without knowing you.
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Evan Weekly
Hello Scotty, Quick question. Which one should i buy? 1997' Lexus ES300 with new 30k mile japanese motor, new timing belt, water pump, new tires, brakes, or 2001 Toyota Highlander v6 AWD with 213k miles, new timing belt, water pump, and tune-up, Ora 2002 Subaru Forester with 198k miles, with new head gaskets, new clutch, timing belt, ac serviced, full alignment, new tires, new battery, new brakes & rotors, new fuel filter and air filter. Your Opinion would be a Great help Thanks
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Hello Scotty, Quick question. Which one should i buy? 1997' Lexus ES300 with new 30k mile japanese motor, new timing belt, water pump, new tires, brakes, or 2001 Toyota Highlander v6 AWD with 213k miles, new timing belt, water pump, and tune-up, Ora 2002 Subaru Forester with 198k miles, with new head gaskets, new clutch, timing belt, ac serviced, full alignment, new tires, new battery, new brakes & rotors, new fuel filter and air filter. Your Opinion would be a Great help Thanks
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Ronald Grassel
Dear Scotty: As far as Consumer Reports goes you don't know what you are talking about. Almost every statement you about them made, about CR (or suggesting about them by lumping ALL print media together) is false. They are non-profit. Their automotive people are engineers and mechanics. May I ask have you ever visited them (in Yonkers or Connecticut? Have you ever spoke to them? They will speak to you. They have a small office in Austin, who can perhaps help you?
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Dear Scotty: As far as Consumer Reports goes you don't know what you are talking about. Almost every statement you about them made, about CR (or suggesting about them by lumping ALL print media together) is false. They are non-profit. Their automotive people are engineers and mechanics. May I ask have you ever visited them (in Yonkers or Connecticut? Have you ever spoke to them? They will speak to you. They have a small office in Austin, who can perhaps help you?
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