I have had over 100 cars in my lifetime, and I am a do-it-myself-er. In a semi-professional sense, because for 25 years I worked creating technical procedures and diagnostics for automotive repair shops -- you might have heard of or bought a book/data fro...
I also have a Chevy Volt, and my mileage is more like 90% electric, so I change the oil every second annual PA state inspection on age alone. On my 1960 Buick, I do it every 2,000 miles or so, which usually corresponds to the start of spring. That car has...
My insurance company now asks for proof of mileage every year because it’s only 5000 miles and they keep trying to charge me for 12,000 or 8000. At least it keeps the mileage down on my 2005 Wrangler.
"You would think they'd be happy we old farts aren't driving up a storm on the motorways, dodging all the younger maniacs who have no regard for speed limits, tailgating, or using their signals..." says the old fart.