Hard primer or light strike?
Hi guys, I went shooting today and among the guns I took was my Sig P365. I wanted to run some of my plinking ammo to further validate some additions that I performed a while ago (X slide and Holosun...
View Article2015 Focus smart key emergency blade doesn't fit.
I found the smart key that had slipped under the seat but my excitement turned to annoyance when the emergency blade wouldn't turn the door lock. If the battery was to go dead, you couldn't easily...
View ArticleWhat do you have in your emergency Food supplies?
I have been building onto my Food and supplies in general as of late. Nothing to crazy but maybe a 2-4 week supply. All the talk of potential cyberattacks is a good reminder to me to make sure I have...
View ArticleCan't find the key, but the key is IN the car.
I bought a '15 Focus Electric at an auction 2 weeks ago and went to pick it up today. When I get inside the car I look for the key, actually a smart key for cars with push button start. It was in the...
View Article2014 Ford Fusion vs 2018 F-150 insurance cost. Does not make sense.
Why is the throwaway fusion several hundred dollars more expensive for insurance (annually) than an F150 that costs almost twice as much? Also an f150 has a higher risk of hurting people in an accident.
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 ArticlePost your Gas Mileage : Calculated
'18 Hyundai Accent SE w/ 6 speed auto and Continental Pro Contact TX 185/65-15 @ 34 . Oil : P.P. 5w-20 w/ Fram Ultra XG9688 . : Calculated : 44.35 M.P.G.. Driving mix % : 65 Hwy. / 35 City . Overall...
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Home inspector flagged multiple neutrals on single lug in breaker panel
Selling my house which was built in 1989. Breaker panel is as it was built and has been through a few owners including me for the past 13 years with no issues. Buyer wants me to have a licensed...
View ArticlePick one car if you had to made it last the rest of your life.
Here's a mental game for us to play... What one car (make, model and year range) would you choose if you could never replace it. You can repair it or rebuild it if you can find parts for it, but you...
View ArticleDid You Do A "Break-In" Oil Change On Your Riding Lawn Mower/Zero-Turn?
With about 20 hours on my new 2022 Gravely ZT-XL (42", 21.5 HP Kawasaki FR651V 726cc air-cooled v-twin, Hydro-Gear ZT-2800 transaxles) that I bought in September when we moved into our new-to-us house...
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Things we see driving around - original content (pictures you snapped)
GoKar. Tourists rent them and go on GPS-guided tours. This is the first exit after the Golden Gate Bridge going north. The street light is identical to the ones on the bridge, so presumably it's as old...
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MacGyver Rear Brake caliper 2005 Saab 9-3
When the specific caliper retraction tool doesn't work to spin the piston back into the caliper. Needlenose in the holes turned by a channel lock pliers And yes this car has been neglected.
View ArticleAnyone using HPL HDEO?
I’m using their CK-4 5w30 and can’t complain. Using the NO VII EURO 5w20 slowly. Darn good products and quality service. May stick with it forever; quality and results matter.
View ArticleGet out and ride
Perfect weather in east Tennessee,,,60 degrees today, was time to ride, alittle over 2 hours, got started late,,its somewhat cool at 70mph, dress warm,,,Im going tomorrow, if my old bones will let...
View ArticleKirkland Synthetic vs. Valvoline Advanced Synthetic - 5w30 - Ford EB 2.0
Without getting deep into it, I plan on running KS oil in my wife’s car but noticed that Valvoline has their garage box oil 20% off. KS oil was 31$ for 10qts, Valvoline 12qts is 47$. Her car is a 2015...
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$35.58 ozone generator at Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Commercial-G...nerator&pd_rd_i=B09C5R4CRW&pd_rd_r=f092ffb... Read more
View ArticleMotorcraft Wiper Blades and Online Purchase
The wipers on the wife's Edge have been fantastic, but I decided at 7 years old I'd refresh them out of preventative maintenance. I bought a single fancy Michelin replacement at Wally's. Not only was I...
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2009 Pontiac Vibe, Big Block
...yea I called it a Big Block. Don't know if the block is physically that much bigger, but displacement is 2.4L (2AZ-FE) instead of the 1.8L (2ZR-FE) that usually powers that car. (As well as Toyota...
View ArticlePhobia of working under a car on jack stands
Well, today's repair didn't go as planned. It didn't go at all in fact. Was about to replace rear flex disc and driveshaft carrier bearing/bushing. The fact i had to have 2 wheels (or one but without...
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