Truck lift kits, squatted trucks, safety issues
I live in a state where trucks are allowed to squat. Meaning the front suspension is jacked up a foot or more, and the rear lowered. Most times the driver's seat is moved all the way forward and the...
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Top oil producing States
Texas still dominates US oil production, but New Mexico has taken 2nd position, surpassing North Dakota. US oil production has hit an all time high of over 13 million bbls per day. Here are the top 11...
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Two-Stroke Racing Oil - Micro Coking Cleanliness
Haven't seen a RL comparison in a while.
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Sparky the Mastodon in Ketchikan, Alaska
I was walking around Ketchikan, AK last summer and snapped these photos of a Mastodon made of spark plugs. Not in a million years did I think I'd ever see such a thing.
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Commercial Pilots and Alcohol limits.
Hi. There was a news item today about a Delta Airlines Pilot found guilty of being drunk before attempting to fly his 767 from Edinburgh to New York. American pilot pleads guilty to being drunk before...
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New in 2024: Continental VikingContact 8 Studless Winter Tire
Have not yet seen an official press release from Continental, with detailed information, but expect more info this month. It will have lower rolling resistance compared to the previous generation. It's...
View ArticleDepictions of diplomatic immunity
I was watching a show that's supposedly based in New York City, where they portrayed a consular official and his family members as having full diplomatic immunity. Drives me crazy since that's not...
View ArticleTesla Stock
I was meeting with my financial advisor today. He's very knowledgeable and trustworthy. Works for a supermajor investment company; everybody here would recognize. Well he is bullish on tech companies...
View Article2017 GMC Terrain with blown engine 51,000 miles
A friend recently had the engine fail in a 2017 Terrain with the 2.4 Ecotec engine. She purchased it new from the dealer and oil changes were being done regularly at the dealer 3800 to 4000 or 5000...
View Article2010 Saab 9-5 NG
I always liked the way these looked when they first came out. Of course, with 50k+ MSRP they were never affordable for me. I had been keeping an eye on FB marketplace for a few months and a decently...
View ArticleBuick LeSabre 315 K best oil/filter? A recent acquisition
I just bought a 2000 Buick LeSabre and found out it has 315,000 mi on it it is in pretty nice shape and runs good after a long run the idle oil pressure seems to be about 20 lb any thoughts on how to...
View ArticleEmergency transponder for garage
Will be working at a garage by myself, with a lift, jacks, jackstands, and oxy acetl torches. There is no land line services or internet, however cell svc is ok. If there a necklace or a pendant that...
View ArticleWhat are you doing right now?
Will be interesting to see if this thread takes off. So, for those that have the time and can safely do so.. Please post up, what you are doing right now. I will start. Just made some French Toast,...
View Article08' Lexus es350
I'm in Iowa (rust belt) however the car has been in Florida all but 4yrs of its life. i would say a rust-free car with some typical undercarriage surface rust at best. nothing on the body, door sills...
View ArticleCirrus SR-22 Saved by CAPS - Bellevue, WA
Cirrus SR-22 saved by their Cirrus Airframe Parachute System over Bellevue, WA, 3/5/24. https://twitter.com/BvuePD
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AGM charger amps
Researching AGM battery chargers I found this statement in many places.. “The charging current for an Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) battery should be between 10 and 25% of the battery's capacity. For...
View ArticleThoughts on the 2023 Nissan Rogue 1.5 variable compression engine?
Well, it's probably a bit late to ask, since we already deposited a 23 Rogue SV. But what's everyone thoughts about their new VC turbo engine? It makes a lot of power considering it's a 3-cylinder...
View ArticleGeneral RT43 replacement?
Vehicle: P2 Volvo V70 Current: General RT43 (2016) - 205/55R16 Winters: Conti VikingContact7 (2019) - 205/60R16 Location: PNW The RT43s on the V70 are close to 8 years old now and I'm starting to think...
View ArticleOutgunned For The Day
Working on some tractors in a remote garage today. Found some beauties. . Swimming in a bath of oil in the pan for over 4 years. Famous Microgreen 7317 clone from my Mitsubishi Sport.. and a factory...
View ArticleFrugal choice for 5k OCIs on 5.4 3v
Hi all. I did the first oil change on our 2104 Expedition with Pennzoil Platinum HM 5w-30. Bought 2 5qt jugs (7qt fill), ran that for 5k miles and did the second change with the remaining 3qts of...
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