I have a '96 F-150 and a few years ago, with 295,000 miles, I needed a new engine. Got an estimate from my mechanic for both a Jasper engine AND transmission. He said the truck is a '96 and not worth spending $6,000 for both. I asked him what a new truck was going for....he...
I called local County Environ folks, no help, Federal EPA in Hotlata, no help, local auto zone takes oil but not gasoline. Finally, been pouring a gallon or so at a time in an open container and letting it evaporate.
Seems like every time I took the wife's car (or mine) to the dealer for an oil change (or whatever), I found myself walking through the lot looking at pickup trucks. At my age, that can be dangerous as one can be sent into sticker shock rather easily. The sales rep walks up and before he can...