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Really Good Deal On .45 ACP SD Ammo

Good for today only. If you buy 10 boxes you get free shipping....

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Spain to dismantle over 30% of wind turbines in next 5 years

Similar in topic to @Overkill’s previous thread on repowering, but it appears they recognized the futility and had enough. 1/3 of wind turbines in Spain to be dismantled within five years The...

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Do 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?

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Purolator Boss PBL22500, One PL22500, Classic L22500 Specification Sheet's

The Purolator Boss PBL22500 was the filter used in Ascent Filtration Test that resulted in 99% at 34 microns but this one shows 99% at 46 microns below. Ascent Test Can Be Seen Here Specification...

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Dealer added "BG ATC PlusĀ® Automatic Transmission Conditioner" to my...

2020 Honda CRV Hybrid. 2 L Non-turbo 4 cyl with the CVT and some hybrid tech in there so it's not a normal CRV trans. 68k miles. It was time for the trans fluid replacement so I give the go ahead. I...

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2022 GR86, PP 5W-20, 4,899 OCI

3rd change here. Looks like it's still a tad high on Cu and Si, but trending in the right direction. We're in South FL, so no need for the recommended 0W-20. Refilled with the same PP 5W-20 and plan on...

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Using an existing 4 conductor wire to supply a 220 v surface mounted heater...

We have a Lions Club storage building that basically froze inside during the last cold snap. There is a metal clad cable with four conductors inside it. The heating unit does not have remote thermostat...

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Alternator prices for Honda J35 o_O

Last time I got an alternator for a Honda J35 I think I got a new Bosch at Pepboys for about $230 with a $30-$40 core return. This was probably like 6-7 years ago. I needed one yesterday for an Odyssey...

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Insulin Resistance - ready to learn something?

If you have a big belly and high blood pressure you should watch some of the YT videos by Ben Bikman PhD. I am pretty sure you will learn a few things especially if you are trying to loose weight. Not...

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Vroom has ceased operations as of today, 1/22/2024.

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Oil for B58 Ineos Grenadier

I want to start by saying I don't care what helps meet CAFE/EPA standards. I want what's best for my vehicle in my situation. I'm in the process of purchasing an Ineos Grenadier. It's 3 tons, can tow...

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Jinxing myself!

Just came in for a snack from working on our 3V Triton. Doing the spark plugs after 90K miles. So far I've got 3 Autolite HT-15's out without breaking any. The double dose of Gumout Regane (supposedly...

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Post your latest oil change

2003 Chevy Blazer Vavoline Max Life Syn-blend AC Delco oil filter

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Oil change interval with low mileage

I did try to search for this topic, but was not able to find one that relates to my situation. I have a few cars and am retired, I don't put many miles on any one car. At most, I post mileage of about...

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Thread 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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210,000 miles with K&N air intake system

This week I was at my local Toyota dealership getting a tire rotation on my Tundra. This 2010 Tundra with 210K miles pulled up for an oil change. Got to speaking with the owner, who was kind and shared...

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Dies when at idle in D or R after transmission rebuild

Had the transmission rebuilt. They changed the discs, rings, etc. Did not touch the valve housing. A day or two after the rebuild it began to shake and then die when idling in D or R. When moving it...

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What is a tq shudder?

What does it mean for an A/t to shudder besides the vibration and feeling? Is it temp dependent? Is it fluid breakdown? Materials clogging up fluid lines.

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Delta 757 loses a wheel in Atlanta

Plane loses wheel right before taking off The Boeing 757's front wheel came off as the flight to Bogota, Colombia, was taxiing on the runway. www.newsweek.com It is pretty nice that everyone is so...

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Ford FE with roller cam oil?

I had a professional shop rebuild my 1968 Ford F-250 45x4 with FE 390 with a roller cam. It is for my farm truck that will be used for logging roads and short freeway runs to the dump. I am having FE...

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