Smart Meter - Utility spam, do they really think anyone cares?
Dominion installed smart meters. They sent 15 emails that it was going to happen, like it was some sort of coming out party or something? Now they continue to spam me about my smart meter like I am...
View Article2018 RAV 4 vs. 2018 CRV
Taking a look at a 2018 RAV 4 Adventure with 22,xxx miles on it in mint condition for 25K Also looking at a 2018 CRV EX-L, with 55,xxx mile on it in mint condition also for 22K I like them both, but...
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Dumbest reason for arrest
Mother arrested after concocting drink for her son to give to school bully that sent him to hospital A Texas mother has been arrested after a drink she made for her son's bully sent him to the...
View ArticleNOACK - Carbon Build up - A40?
Is it still the prevailing thought that intake carbon buildup comes a lot from NOACK properties of an oil? About to get my intake valves walnut blasted on my Macan S (128k mi, V6 twin turbo), I mostly...
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New 2024 Toyota Tacoma
I suspect most of the Tacoma lovers who SWORE to never sell theirs, will do so in the next few years to move into 21st century from the 90s. Waywards!
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
View ArticleHow often do you wash your car in an automatic car wash?
So nearly all of the automated car washes in my neck of the woods are pushing unlimited monthly wash subscriptions----ie, raising the price of an individual wash so that a monthly plan is cheaper so...
View ArticleJump starter not starting newer AGM equipped cars
In my line of work I jump start cars all day long. Employer supplied me with a Clore JNC660(425amp crank/1700 peak) which would start just about anything except maybe a completely dead AGM. with these...
View ArticlePet peeve!! MOBIL not MOBILE
Just had to vent! I spend some time on other forums- especially the Corvette ones and EVERY time there is a "what oil to use" thread there are several people saying mobile instead of MOBIL and that, to...
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Mobil 1 M1-210a C&P
2010 ford explorer sport trac 4.0 in service 5900 miles out/off: 6 quarts Mobil 1 EP HM 5w-30 with Mobil 1 M1-210a in/on: 6 quarts Valvoline EP HM 5w-30 with carquest premium 85372 (PG with silicone...
View ArticleCDI vs PI 3/8" Split Beam Decision
Hey everyone! I've been reading thread after thread for the past few weeks, and finally decided to create a thread to see if I can get help with a tool decision. I actually read so many posts by member...
View ArticleHF Bauer 20V 1/2" drive impact wrench
I was thinking of getting a HF impact wrench only because I have a few 20V 3 amp or greater batteries on hand. I see there are more than a couple versions with different specs for the same model number...
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M1 212A 4,200 miles failure C&P
Posted a failed 212A a few months ago from a buddy's silverado. This M1 212A is off another buddy's 14 Ford Explorer 3.5L V6 naturally aspirated. Never held anything against these filters just bought...
View ArticleLive Eagle Cam
I thought I would share this. The pair of eagles nest here every year about eight miles from me at Redwood Elementary School in Avon Lake Ohio. The nest is about 70 feet in the air. Also where the...
View ArticleCalif smog test results failed finally passed but don't understand NOX emissions
For the first time I had trouble passing California's bi-annual smog check. The results are in the table below. This for a 1994 Buick Park Avenue Ultra GM's 3.8L Series 1 with a supercharger, but would...
View ArticleBMW 230i (B46) oil
I recently bought a 2021 BMW 230i. Car has full wtty for abt a year and CPO after that. Just before my purchase the dealer did an oil change and they used 0W-20. I'd feel much better if they had used...
View Article3000 Watt Inverter vs. Makita MAC2400 Compressor
I tried and I failed. LOL!! In my 2018 Silverado 3500, I have a dual battery set-up with a 3000W inverter in the truck. It comes in handy on the farm. I specifically bought a Makita MAC2400 air...
View Articlehow long for engine to cool down with hood open to change plugs?
once a vehicle is at operating temp and i decide to park it and keep the hood open (to further increase cooling), how long is a safe bet until the engine is cool enough to change out the plugs? just...
View ArticleIs Discount Tire certificate worth it for my situation?
Hello folks, It's time to start shopping for new tires for the CX5 (AWD). DT has the certificates that will cover irreparable damage but for a set of $220x4 tires, the certs will cost around $175. I...
View ArticleCTEK + Odyssey = New Charger
In the first quarter of 2024 EnerSys (Odyssey) will have a new series of chargers designed and manufactured by CTEK that they claim will "transform the battery charging landscape". Odyssey's...
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