Suggestions to heat my detached garage during winter storms
I have a home in Houston with a detached garage, and I want to be able to plan to keep it well above freezing during freak winter storms like we had in 2021, and I'm looking for ideas on the best, and...
View ArticleP0401 1995 Tacoma 2.4
Kept getting this code. Truck has 331k but engine replaced 9k ago with a low mileage engine from a 96 or 97. Would have to check receipts from father in law who owned it since 1998. EGR looked ok and...
View ArticleWindshield Fluid That Doesn't Belong
I made a big mistake a few weeks ago with my car by adding the wrong fluid to my windshield washer reservoir (similar to a prior post). Now have a new project on my list. It was dark, late and raining...
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How to remove grime from painted switches?
I can almost bet that if I used my usual cleaner degreaser on that switch, the letters will come off or smudge badly. What about a steamer?
View ArticleHigher End Espresso Machine
I am looking at a couple different machines The Profitec Pro 400 and the Bezzera BZ13. Both are north of $1500 so I want a machine that is serviceable and will last 20years. Does anybody have any...
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Mobil 1 ESP 5w30 (SP) VOA
There have been several VOA's now per the Russian Oil club which all show the same numbers. There was also one UOA on that site where the oil was used for 9,600 miles and the results were very good....
View ArticleAAA and alternatives
I have used AAA in the past but find their website and customer service to be awful. I am wondering if anyone has used a good alternative or is AAA really the best deal.
View Article"More Zinc = More Wear?" with Lake Speed Jr
Lake Speed Jr goes into detail here about ZDDP and how you can have too much of it. He also touches on balancing oil formulas and using the proper oil for your application. He also discusses being...
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School Closing Because of Predicted Weather?
I just saw this. Have seen them close school due to snow storms before. This due to predicted storms and tornado watch. Sure never happened when I was a kid.
View ArticlePeople that shouldn't be driving
I'm sure everybody has seen an incidence where somebody has done something so bone-headed behind the wheel that they probably shouldn't be licensed? Well, saw one of those today. We have two 3-lane...
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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...
View ArticlePost your latest 2 stroke mix
Similar to the oil change thread I thought it would be interesting to see what sort of mixes people are using for their 2 strokes. I just started a lawn care side business so I’m excited to get working...
View ArticleDoes position of vacuum port for power brake booster matter?
I have a 2002 Sienna which I ordered a power brake booster online. I was told that it fit my car. But when I got it to install the vacuum Port was on the opposite side of the OEM part that was in the...
View ArticleTowing lawn cart with a mower
How capable are smaller riding mowers of towing a roughly 400 lbs load in a lawn cart across flat ground? I move firewood across my yard in a cart which I move by hand. It's quite a workout and I...
View Article235/60r15
At a quick Google I seem to be up the proverbial creek for a decent all season performance tire in this size, eh? It's an old Jaguar. Cooper GT, Radial TA, some odd and end Hankook are all I recognize....
View ArticleWindless Gear Box
Hello everyone, I have gained plenty of knowledge lurking for for several years periodically. I have run into one that I cannot seem to come up with a solid conclusion. I have a Lewmar Concept 1...
View ArticleCastrol Transmax ATF/CVT Universal most similar to 'Real' Aisin/Toyota WS fluid?
hey all! I will be changing the fluid in my u760 tranny from toyota soon. It calls for Toyota WS fluid but I did some research and came upon these points. As we all know Aisin makes the tranny for...
View ArticleHow long to let engine cool off?
Doing spark plugs and valve cover gaskets this Saturday on my 3.7 F150. Ill be driving it to my buddies shop which is around 20 miles away to do it. How long should I let the engine cool off before...
View ArticleWhat are you working on today?
Today's maintenance routine. I need to put together a new addition to the tool collection. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DY9HBAK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 This should...
View ArticleAuto-Braking required in 2029
Reuters WASHINGTON, April 29 (Reuters) - Nearly all new passenger cars and trucks sold in the United States will be required to have automatic emergency braking systems by September 2029, the National...
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