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TIL why my mechanic kept pushing synthetic oil on me

I used to think synthetic oil was a total scam. My buddy at the shop always said it was worth it, but I figured he just wanted to upsell me. Then last Saturday I overheard him explaining to another customer how conventional oil breaks down way faster in modern engines, especially the turbo ones. He mentioned that after 3,000 miles, conventional oil loses its viscosity and starts letting metal bits circulate. That got me thinking about my own car, a 2017 Honda Civic that I've been running on cheap oil for two years. I checked the service records and saw I had driven about 45,000 miles on conventional without any issues, but now I'm wondering if I've been slowly killing the engine. Has anyone else had a mechanic drop some truth on them like that? What did they say that actually made you switch?

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robinj29•3d ago

Switched from drip irrigation to soaker hoses after losing a whole bed of tomatoes

Used drip tape for years and kept fighting clogs and uneven watering, but one season of soaker hoses gave me healthier plants with way less hassle. Has anyone else made the switch and noticed a big difference in their garden?

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andrew_rodriguez•3d ago

Appreciation post: the neighbor who taught me how to grill flank steak right

Last weekend I was out back trying to grill some flank steak and it came out like a hockey puck again. My neighbor Jose saw me from his deck and came over with a beer and a meat thermometer. He showed me how to score the meat and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Total game changer, the texture was night and day different. Anyone else have a random neighbor drop knowledge like that out of nowhere?

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TIL why my mechanic kept pushing synthetic oil on me

Switched from drip irrigation to soaker hoses after losing a whole bed of tomatoes

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