For me it was “buy high quality pillow” because you sleep for one thrid of a day etc. I needed a new pillow anyway so I came to the store and bought the best they had. And it was … ok. Like it’s a fine pillow but my sleeping haven’t improved really, it’s basically the same. So I was disapointed :(

So, which life pro tip disappointed you?

        • NightAuthor@lemmy.worldEnglish
          21·
          1 year ago

          You can definitely take a Toyota to like 250k miles w/o changing transmission fluid. I think they call it a lifetime fluid, as in it’s meant to last the whole designed-for lifespan of the car.

          But if you want it running it’s best, for as long as possible, then of course, change those fluids too.

          • 1847953620@lemmy.world
            3·
            1 year ago

            one of the biggest lies from manufacturers, tbh

            They’ve had to roll back that “lifetime fluid” claim for some cars before due to early transmission failures. It’s not a lot of money to change it out.

            • NightAuthor@lemmy.worldEnglish
              11·
              1 year ago

              Nor is it particularly difficult, ended up doing my own a few years back when I was still in school and penny pinching.

              Found a place that rented out a lift and use of their tools for like $25 for an hour. Bought some fluid, watched some videos ahead of time, and got it done in like ~30 minutes.

              You def should change transmission fluid, I was just saying that these vehicles are engineered well enough to hold up for quite a while with little to no care.

              • 1847953620@lemmy.world
                2·
                1 year ago

                Fair enough, but my thing is for anyone else reading this that doesn’t know about cars, the takeaway shouldn’t be “you can probably take a Toyota to 250k without changing the fluid so don’t sweat it and save your pennies”

                it should be “change that fluid when you are able to (search for the right intervals for your car on forums and such, but the right answer isn’t “forever”, even if that’s what the manufacturer says). It’s possible it might last until 250k if it’s a Toyota and you’re lucky; but you never really know, and if you don’t you’re only guaranteeing you won’t be able to rely on that car much sooner than if you did”

    • HelixDab2@lemm.ee
      2·
      1 year ago

      I’ve replaced the engine in an '06 Civic Si after the timing chain lifter tensioner failed, the timing skipped, and the valves kissed the pistons.

      It also ended up having some pretty gnarly electrical issues.