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Out for a ride - held up by a train
It was -18°C this morning - pretty much winter's last hurrah. Got held up maybe 10 minutes by this train. It was long enough to have a locomotive in the middle. I was OK while cycling, but definitely...
View ArticleTraded in the Sonata for a Malibu. Dealership issue.
Took the Sonata in for a recently developed slight ping (on regular) and a startup rattle coming from the rear. They take it in without hitch. Two days later they call me in and say it's done. I reach...
View ArticleKoito 'e-Codes' at the Toyota Dealers, Inexpensive
Just learned that Toyota sells Koito e'Code H4 7" lights and a relay harness for a very low price through the Dealers, apparently subsidizing the kits for their older cars that used sealed beams....
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Marcello Gandini 1938-2024
"Legend" gets tossed around a lot, but Gandini was truly a legend whose work, if your weren't lucky enough to have one in the garage, probably adorned your wall in poster form, for car nuts of a...
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Tires wearing evenly. Do I need to rotate?
My 23 Tucson AWD has 10,300 miles on the factory Michelins. Checked with tire guage and found all tires wearing very even. I am inclined to not rotate the tires as recommended. What would I accomplish?...
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2020 Subaru Legacy 2.5L / M1 EP 0w20 / 20,799 mile OCI
Oil filter was a Fram Ultra Synthetic.
View ArticleBuilding a home firewall - guide
Given some of the subject matter I've covered in recent weeks regarding the state/quality/security of most consumer network gear, I thought it prudent to put together a short guide with screenshots on...
View Article3 Pack of Pennzoil Synthetic Euro L 5W-30 5qt. for $43.29 ($2.89/qt) @ Amz
This presently shows shipping sometime in the next month, so who knows if it will really happen. That is a good deal for what should be a robust oil. Amazon.com
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 ArticleLets talk about new vehicles
I have prostituted myself to the lowest bidder and did unspeakable things to obtain the ultimate long range road cruiser. Obviously I have failed and need your help. What I require............ * Great...
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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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How should I deal with this rust on the underside of my older F-150
The underside is rusting badly. I would like to scrape it clean and put some type of coating or rust retarder on it. Also I have seen products that convert rust to something non rusting. How do you...
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PRIME GUARD POF-241 NEW FILTER CUT OPEN
Well, this filter may have went way ECOGARD went. Pretty solid looking I think. I would have ran it but with a CHAMP LBS on the old focus and an Old style FRAM ULTRA on daily driver focus figured I’d...
View ArticleFree Property Use To Expand A Bridge
I just received a certified letter from the county engineering works. They want to use a section of my 30 acre property for a work area for 1 year exactly for absolutely no compensation. They are...
View ArticlePetarmor Flea Prevention
Crazy good flea prevention deals this weekend, specifically large breed 3 packs of petarmor. Not oil related but we all have pets!!! Linking Amazon but chewy and Petco also have similar deals....
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Magnifying Headset
Not sure if my terminology is correct but I'm looking to upgrade from a VERY cheap headband w/ magnifier lenses to something a little better. Here is a picture from amazon showing what I mean. I'm not...
View ArticleThread for photos that 100% do not violate any Terms Of Service, not...
Let's make this a RANDOM thread, but one that does NOT violate Terms Of Service. Political stuff does. Let us NOT include that! Let's see if we can, in earnest, have a random photo thread. BOB IS THE...
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