About this episode
The host shares a personal update about a busy weekend working on Subaru maintenance, highlighting the convenience of Fumoto valves for oil changes and promoting Melee Design Firm’s engine bay products. She discusses her transition since being laid off, including her work with Subarugear, joining the Amazon influencer program, and creating multiple TikTok accounts focused on Subaru content, veganism, and user-generated content. She reflects on the challenges and excitement of self-employment and encourages listeners to attend the upcoming Overland Expo SoCal event featuring Subaru enthusiasts.
I chat about my weekend doing some car stuff and what I've been doing since I got laid off.
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skid plate
"We drove out to my cousin's house, and we ended up changing his oil, and the skid plate that he has, he has a primitive skid plate, but he doesn't have the one with the hole,"
A skid plate is like a shield under your car that stops rocks or bumps from hurting important parts underneath.
A skid plate is a protective metal or plastic plate installed underneath a vehicle to shield critical components like the oil pan or transmission from damage caused by rocks, debris, or rough terrain.
Fumoto valve
"so we have to take a skid plate off, but he does have a Fumoto valve, so that's really nice. That made the oil change so much easier this time."
A Fumoto valve is a special valve on your car's oil pan that lets you drain the oil easily without making a mess.
A Fumoto valve is a specialized oil drain valve that replaces the traditional drain plug, allowing for quick and clean oil changes without the need to remove the plug and risk spilling oil.
crush washer
"I know people have said some things about the crush washer that comes with it, or something having to do with maybe it not working out so well over time,"
A crush washer is a small metal ring that helps stop oil from leaking when you change your car's oil.
A crush washer is a soft metal washer used to create a tight seal between the oil drain plug or valve and the engine, preventing leaks during oil changes.
Primitive
"We bought all of, we bought the skid plates from Primitive, and then we bought the Fumoto valve with it."
Primitive is a company that makes special parts to protect your car when you drive off-road.
Primitive is an aftermarket company that manufactures off-road and protective vehicle parts such as skid plates.
Melee Design Firm
"Not only did we do that, but I was cleaning up my engine compartment because I was taking some photos of all of my melee design firm products that I have. I have engine bay caps. I have the Group 35 battery mount. I have the front strut tower brace. I also have a pitch stop, but you can't really see it. But yeah, the melee products, they are so great."
Melee Design Firm is a company that makes special parts to improve and protect your car's engine area and structure.
Melee Design Firm is a company specializing in automotive aftermarket parts like engine bay caps, battery mounts, and chassis braces.
Group 35 battery mount
"I have engine bay caps. I have the Group 35 battery mount. I have the front strut tower brace."
A Group 35 battery mount is a part that holds a specific size of car battery safely in your engine area.
A Group 35 battery mount is a bracket or holder designed to securely fit and hold a Group 35 size automotive battery in place within the engine bay.
front strut tower brace
"I have the Group 35 battery mount. I have the front strut tower brace. I also have a pitch stop, but you can't really see it."
A front strut tower brace is a bar that connects parts of your car's front suspension to make it stronger and help it drive better.
A front strut tower brace is a structural component installed between the front suspension strut towers to increase chassis rigidity and improve handling.
pitch stop
"I also have a pitch stop, but you can't really see it. But yeah, the melee products, they are so great."
A pitch stop is a part that helps keep the engine steady so it doesn't move around too much when the car is running.
A pitch stop is a component that limits the rotational movement (pitch) of the engine or transmission to reduce vibrations and improve drivetrain stability.
engine bay caps
"If anything, at minimum, get some engine bay caps. Not only do they look good, but they're billeted aluminum, so they feel good too, and they're just really cool."
Engine bay caps are covers that go on parts of the engine area to make it look cleaner and nicer. They also help protect some parts from dirt.
Engine bay caps are decorative and protective covers for various openings in the engine compartment, often made from materials like billeted aluminum to improve aesthetics and durability.
flip
"But I want to flip it because I really need to be getting to bed earlier and being more productive during the day."
Flipping a car means buying it and then selling it again soon to make money, usually after fixing it up a bit.
In automotive context, a flip refers to buying a car with the intention of quickly reselling it for a profit, often after minor repairs or improvements.
Overland Expo
"But just a reminder before I wrap this up, this weekend coming up is the first weekend of Overland Expo and SoCal."
Overland Expo is a big event where people who like traveling and camping with off-road vehicles get together to share and learn.
Overland Expo is an event focused on overlanding, which involves self-reliant travel to remote destinations using off-road capable vehicles and camping gear.
Subaru
"It's going to be a great event and you'll get to see Subaru's booth there."
Subaru is a car company that makes vehicles good for driving in rough or snowy conditions because they have special all-wheel drive systems.
Subaru is a Japanese automotive manufacturer known for its use of all-wheel drive and boxer engines, popular among outdoor and off-road enthusiasts.
Subaru Forester
"I know that Chris, WeRomeWorld, he's going to be there with his awesome, awesome Forester and there will be other people there as well."
The Subaru Forester is a type of SUV that is good for families and people who like outdoor activities because it can drive well on rough roads.
The Subaru Forester is a compact crossover SUV known for its practicality, all-wheel drive capability, and popularity among outdoor enthusiasts and overlanders.
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