Monthly Archives: September 2013

If It Wasnt for Bad Luck, This Guy Wouldn’t Have Any

Posted on September 28, 2013 by clymerdude

So this week I was stuck in the office for 2 whole days for mandatory new software training. I would have much rather been driving the TSX. But early in the week I did get out and see some things. … Continue reading →

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The Territory & The Three Amigos

Posted on September 22, 2013 by clymerdude

I cover about a third of the state for my inspections which is how I end up putting so many miles on the TSX. This is a county map of Idaho and the red is the area I cover for … Continue reading →

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Years of Effort and Money down the drain

Posted on September 21, 2013 by clymerdude

This week was pretty much run of the mill. So I’m going to share something I saw a couple months ago. I was sent to Cascade, ID to look at a Suburban that had rolled over on one of the … Continue reading →

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The Repo and the Washbowl

Posted on September 15, 2013 by clymerdude

This Wednesday I had to drive out to Burley, ID to look at a repo that had been hit down the right side pretty hard. Then the owner, not having insurance, decided to just let the bank have it back. … Continue reading →

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Kia and the “Almost Right” oil filter

Posted on September 14, 2013 by clymerdude

This is just a quick post for anyone that may have friends or family that drive newer Kias. Especially the 2010 Souls. Apparently, the aftermarket oil filters (several that are available) thread pattern isn’t quite exact. This  2010 Kia Soul … Continue reading →

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Death of an AC Compressor

Posted on September 14, 2013 by clymerdude

So this week I hit 375,000 miles and was time for another oil change. I was scheduled for Tuesday at Lyle Pearson Acura. I missed my appointment in the morning, but they made room for me in the afternoon despite … Continue reading →

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Indian Giver Makes Good

Posted on September 9, 2013 by clymerdude

As you’ve read before, the TSX was originally a wedding gift for the wifey. She had it the first year, and then I kinda stole it back. Since then, I’ve promised I’d one day make it right & replace the … Continue reading →

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Twin Falls & a Deer

Posted on September 8, 2013 by clymerdude

Twin Falls is about 2 hours away from Boise with the cruise set just under 80mph. (The speed limit is 75mph) When you get to the Hwy 93 exit you head south for about 7 – 10 miles and you’ll … Continue reading →

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The Goal

Posted on September 7, 2013 by clymerdude

My goal is to reach the very rarely seen 500,000 miles on my TSX. The car has held up very well so far as you can see by these pics I took on 9/6/13. The car has never been in … Continue reading →

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The Maintenance

Posted on September 4, 2013 by clymerdude

The key to successfully getting 300,000 miles + out of your car is simply regular maintenance & care. Since the day I bought the car new, it has only ever been serviced by Acura Dealers. Due to some skeptics I’ve … Continue reading →

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