Tuesday, November 16, 2010

2003 Toyota Matrix XR






This is what the street looked like after my trusty single owner 160k mile 2003 Toyota Matrix XR shot the oil filter out.

I heard a loud noise and then the oil pressure light turned on. Now I know why!  What I don't know is why the oil filter was released so quickly and violently without any oil leaks beforehand.  When it happened I was thinking a rock hit the oil pan, or the motor threw a rod through the crankcase.  Both of which would have been more expensive than a new oil filter!

This car gets 33mpg combined average fuel economy, fits 1 car seat, 1 bike and 1 pair of skis easily.  All without roof racks.  Its not fancy or built for expensive taste, but it gets the job done on the cheap.  And for this I say, "cheers, another beer"!

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