Recent content by DeadPossum

We've got a Solo Stove Yukon, which is 27 inches in diameter. It works very well, but any of the smokeless firepits will burn through wood very quickly. Just be prepared with a good supply of dry wood if you are planning on any extended time on the patio with the fire going. I compared the...

I don't necessarily agree with you that it is not a valid comparison, but we'll agree to disagree on that point. I appreciate you clarifying for me.

Perhaps you could elaborate on what you meant? It certainly sounded like you were calling my evaluation "silly." I chose DIY based on my evaluation and perception of cost to have dealer perform the work versus DIY. Yes, I understand that shops have overhead and have markup. Do you also consider...

Silly or not, I couldn't afford to pay the shop what they wanted, so I did it myself.

Had a dealer quote $2,000 for wife's Jag XF. Got the parts off of RA for less than $500 all in (new pads, brake hardware, and rotors) and did the work myself.

Here's the link to the photo album. Still not sure how to get the photos to embed in the post. Please let me know if you can't view the album. Thanks! https://goo.gl/photos/rfRkHzCFKHAvA6pM9

Thanks, QuattroPete. Working on making them public.

Wife's Jag XF was in the shop last week for a $175 oil change and some warranty work (timing chain cover gasket replacement and power steering rack replacement). She got the use of a 2017 XE loaner for the week. She let me drive the XE a couple of times... Impressions: Driveability: For a...

Going rate for management firms is 10% in our area. We are self-managing seven rental properties located 1.5 to 2.5 hours away from our primary residence. Know your own limits on what you can repair, if repairs become necessary. A solid network of locksmith, appliance, fence, garage door...

This despite owner's manual specifically warning against using Mercon V in a Mercon application?

Contemplating an ATF drain and fill on our 2001 Ford Expedition. Last drain and fill was done about 3 years/20k miles ago. Vehicle now has approximately 169k miles. No real problems with the way the vehicle is driving, just considering it for preventative maintenance. Dipstick is labeled...

Easy to do! Every desktop in my house has been custom built from parts, mostly purchased from www.newegg.com. I don't think you'll save much money, but you will know exactly what you have by the time you're finished. The other advantage is that the most of the parts are commodities and more or...

202,000 miles and change on the 2004 Audi A6. A few Castrol dealership changes while under warranty, mostly M1 0W-40 thereafter at 5k to 7.5k OCI. I've used M1 TDT a couple of times, next OC will be T6.