Recent content by gigajoule

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    Mobil 1 (updated 6/8)

    Slickone......... not sure about the cheapest, because M1 ATF and gear oil are difficult to find, but I have purchased both as well as grease from AutoZone. The ATF is usually around $5 a quart and the gear oil is around $7 a quart. A stick of grease is also around $5. Any better price out there?
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    500 Watt Portable HALOGEN Work Light $6.99

    Originally posted by: redly1........I wonder what the BTU rating on a 500W Halogen light is. It could serve as dual purpose in my kids basement toy room (light and extra heat!!) 3.412 BTU/Watt * 500 Watts = 1706 BTUs Not too safe or economical as a heat source as stated by others.
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    Hot Case Badges 5 cents, normaly 2.99.

    What the heck is that next to her left hand???? Not sure if I would want that on my machine or not........
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    Mobil 1 synthetic motor oil 5qt jug - $18.88 at Wal-Mart

    Originally posted by: snowairg Here's one of many links. This particular one covers many aspects of synthetic oil........ Synthetic I would suggest you need to do a little additional research yourself, if you want to find out more information. Some side notes to this discussion...
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    ***NOT TOO BAD*** Sony DRU510A Internal DVD±RW $249.98 AR

    According to the rebate form, if the drive is not purchased from one of the listed dealers, the rebate won't be honored. I didn't see this dealer listed. Any insight?
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    Mobil 1 synthetic motor oil 5qt jug - $18.88 at Wal-Mart

    If your using the right filter, 10 quarts of synthetic should easily last a year in a 5 quart gasoline engine unless you put 40-50k+ miles on a year. There's quite a bit of research data available online indicating extended interval changes compared to traditional petroleum oils. Research...
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    (DEAD) Office Depot Verbatim 30 DVD+R or 30 DVD-R for $32.77 + Tax

    Yesterday, I ordered (6) 15 DVD+R online for store pickup and used a $20 coupon. Online didn't provide "buy 1 get 1 free" so the cost came to 196.62 - 20 = 176.62 + tax. Went to the store today for pickup and price match. Result was (6) 15 DVD+R for 98.31 - 20 = 78.31 + tax or less than $0.94...
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    Optimum 4.7GB DVD-R or DVD+R "50" discs for '$52.70" ARs & coupon at Staples

    The $7 rebate also states "Offer not valid with any other rebate, offers or promotions." Really could have used more blanks!