Homeowners Insurance
Im looking at my mothers Homeowners Insurance Policy and a few things that standout are : Property and Liability Coverage 1) Other structures ( shed ) - $26, 400 ..... cost about $ 200 to build 20 yr...
View ArticleMMO = No Go
I have a 1997 McCulloch MAC 2818 string trimmer. It has been incredibly reliable. A few years ago, I replaced the spark plug and the fuel line was rotted, so replaced it. I think two years ago it...
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Was this the Highland Performance?
Driving south on El Camino Real in Sunnyvale we came behind a new Model 3 that was back-covered. The Highland has been released but Fremont deliveries have not started; probably soon because you can...
View ArticleYeah, there's something to this EV charging fiasco.
Kyle Connor is a trusted name in EVs and he's seeing it too. Glad I don't have to use public charging much. Not good. Of course I'm still buying ICE vehicles too, but it does likely mean we'll continue...
View ArticleCar has developed a vibration on steering wheel that's intermediate. Car is...
CR-V has developed a vibration in the steering wheel that happens at random times. It happens when you accelerate at low speeds like 10-20 miles per hour. Even in parking lots. It happens on mostly...
View ArticleDetermining Dilution Of Coolant
Reading here in the forum I see that somewhere around 50/50 ration of water to coolant concentrate is optimal and the freeze point is elevated by too much water and by too little water. I'm looking at...
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Total Score
Local distributor was clearing the SN/GF-5 version of this stuff for $5 a litre, which up here in Canuckistan, is cheap. Bought a case which will cover the next three oil changes in the wife's Subaru ....
View Article2024 Honda Civic Si (11th gen.)
I test drove one of these yesterday. I thought the transmission was terrific. Shifting was some of the best I have experienced. I wish the car had a few more features and a little more pep, but I was...
View Article68 Corvette Roadster, aka "Ghetto Ride"
My old Vette, 1968 plain jane roadster, only options are the 426/390 L36, AMFM Stereo radio (rare in 68). A late year build... This car has been a labor of love. It is in Gig Harbor, WA at my BIL's...
View ArticleSpray foam insulation - PA installer
Random ask - anyone in central PA have experience with installing spray foam? Freezing in my office again (sits over a garage) - so I'm on the hunt for an installer.
View ArticleWalmart Store Brand EverStart batteries - Do they typically last 5 years or...
I need to buy a battery soon for a 2006 Honda Odyssey (size 24F). I did some research on other threads on BITOG which discussed that car batteries are lasting less and less time due to the poor quality...
View ArticleDo you get taken to the first or last page in a thread?
Opening a thread, I get randomly taken to Page 1 or the last page. Do others have the same experience?
View ArticleWhat's better in the extreme cold than Amsoil Severe Gear 75W-90?
This past fall I did a drain and fill of Amsoil Severe Gear 75W-90 in my 5 speed Mazda 6. Last week when the temps got down to -40˚ the gear shift and transmission became like the Sword and the...
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Reminder: AWD helps to go forward, after that, it is all about tires!
So this happened in NY state: Subaru WRX Sliced In Half After Trying To Pass In Front Of Snow Plow A Subaru WRX driver in New York learned a lesson about AWD the hard way and was lucky not to suffer...
View Article0W20 at Dealership, Toyota
Dealership quoted me two prices, one for full synthetic, and one a blend. Is the dealership blowing smoke at me?. I didnt realize there is a blend for my 2019 4runner.
View ArticleMy VW sacrificed itself to save me/daughter yesterday
Snowy roads, teen driver lost control and hit us head on @ 35+mph. Daughter is fine, I have sprained R ankle, whiplash, bruises from seatbelt. I've had a few flashbacks of the crash already making it...
View ArticleIs Subaru engine and transmission reliable?
When I first looked at Subaru 14 years ago, it was the head gasket problem. They seem to addressed most of that but has a new problem causing oil leak that would require engine-out repair costing a few...
View ArticlePost your latest oil change
2003 Chevy Blazer Vavoline Max Life Syn-blend AC Delco oil filter
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Supertech “Advanced High Mileage” spotted?
Anyone heard of Supertech “Advanced High Mileage”? As far as I was aware they only had the high mileage and the advanced, not the combo. Is this potentially a new offering? I don’t see it available for...
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