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I think for many people a simple "dumb" charger like the GrizzlE is the best bet, but one wrinkle to confirm is if your utility offers a savings or discount program that requires a particular model of charger. For instance, Xcel Energy (CO and MN) has a program called Charging Perks that gives...

Fun Fact, some big rig diesel engines do this on purpose, they have an injector that sips a very small quantity of the crankcase oil and mixes it with the fuel so it is constantly burning a small amount of its oil. Then instead of changing the oil, you just change the filter (fiber filter in a...

The simple Tesla chargers as others have mentioned are nice. I'm also a fan of Grizzl-E chargers, especially purchased from their refurbished store - very beefy and reliable, and can be very reasonably priced. I've installed a few for people. Using a Wallbox Pulsar right now that I got for a...

A canvas bag with an old oversized flannel, a pair of leather work gloves and a big flathead screwdriver. Let it slide around behind the seats for 20 years. If you have a political cause you prefer, get it printed on a trucker cap and put it on the dashboard. Also, Truck Nutz. EDIT: Ok ok, a...

Summary of tint requirements by state. Can't confirm accuracy, but looks reasonable: https://greenfilmusa.com/pages/tint-laws-by-state

I recommend starting with "Oil testing? What is that? I just wait for my oil light to come on and then top it off like a normal person." That will definitely please everyone to hear.

I agree with your thinking. If I get one I will end up tinting for sure, and depending on how good the stock condition is, installing some sound deadening. For me the benefits, in order, are Comfort, Appearance, Energy Efficiency/Range. The downside is $. Even if the range benefits are small...

Going between my cars I notice a big comfort difference between the MachE which has a full laminated glass and windshield with IR filters, stepping down to the Tacoma with a DIY tint job with a slight visible tint and strong IR filter, and the Prius, which is just 2006 factory glass. The MachE...

I for one am just glad to have stoked the fires of division on one of automotive enthusiasts favorite endless arguments. Should we cover oil sampling and testing methods next? To those who have no idea what we are talking about, just use Blue Loctite, Vibratite, or three hail marys when...

I'm a big fan of Vibratite VC-3 for applications like this - it is a removable threadlocker, but it doesn't fully dry like loctite - it retains a firm gel-like texture, almost like that skin that forms on Jello if you leave it in the fridge too long. That makes it very resistant to vibration...

That is the burrito holder.

I looked up the 0-60 times for my vehicles - 4.8s - 2021 Ford MachE Premium AWD ER 10.5s - 2006 Toyota Prius 11-12s - 1997 Toyota Tacoma ExCab V6 So the Slate would be my 2nd fastest car. Do I like the power of the MachE? Sure - who doesn't?? Do I think it is needed for safety? No. I drive...

Exactly, new homes are required to be pre-wired for all sorts of things, refrigerators, microwaves, ranges, washers and dryers, service outlets for HVAC equipment, etc. That isn't because the appliance lobby pushed for appliance mandates - it is because most wiring errors (and associated fires)...

I don't think it is that AT tires are a bad idea, it is the LT / Load Range E class variants. They are designed for vehicles more than 2X the weight of the Slate, and will ride rough, reduce range, and add unsprung weight for little to no benefit. Not trying to tell anyone what to do with their...

I'm sure it will be straightforward, yes most 12V aux battery systems have a BMS now, but nearly all can be reset from inside the car. BMW is a bad example - they are notorious for bringing you into their service center for everything. My MachE has a 12V BMS, and when you replace the battery...

Hi, please do not use chatgpt for this - it is very wrong in this case, particularly on the cycle life question, and somewhat on the safety question. NMC and Lifepo batteries can both fail catastrophically, and the biggest cause is manufacturing defects. I'd take a good quality NMC battery over...

Looks like a good quality film. Love the color variations. Warranty looks good, seems like it needs to be installed by a 3M installer to get the warranty, but it looks like the vertical surfaces are warrantied for 7 years in most cases: The zone map shows that most of the continental US is...

No - there are other threads about it, but the short answer is that the clickbait articles flying around on this topic are not accurate.

How do these look? Appear to be offered in a few 17" configurations, though none in stock at the moment. https://www.nomadwheels.com/collections/truck-suv/products/505sa-touring-salt

Hmm, new Slates are in early this year.