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Old 03-11-2019, 11:41 AM   #555
Flint
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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce View Post
We're spoiled by the ease of maintaining cars these days.
When my uncles drove from MA to AK with a brand new '49 Ford pickup the had to stop and change the oil 5 times.

This 1939 chart shows how much maintenance was required. The interstate highway system made this a joke.
Conversely, you could maintain your vehicle, given the time and inclination; whereas nowadays you literally can't change the oil filter (etc.) unless you have a specialized tool the manufacturer devised to prevent you from doing so.
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