Recent content by Oldtom

I have a 2001 Craftsman lawn mower with 17 HP Kohler engine. I have used a Fram PH or XG 3614 and Supertech synthetic 10w30 changed every other year for years. My usage is about 25 hours per year. I use the 3614 series because a taller filter will not fit. Now, I read that Fram has cheapened...

There is a lot of Section 8 in the area. I don’t know anything about the program. I have heard it works well for some and not for others. Not sure what the success or failure factors are?

One 3 bedroom townhouse sold for $80,000 because I fixed it up very nicely. The other 4 bedroom townhouse sold as is for $75,000. I was burnt and had no remaining energy to fix anything beyond hauling away a U Haul full of trash. Both prices were a record for the area. A landlord who mentored me...

Sell. I had 2 rentals in a class D area for over 20 years. The area was just like the drug areas in Baltimore Maryland in the TV series The Wire. After having to house working tenants for free during Covid, a fatal drive by shooting while I was working at the rental, and a fire caused by tenant...

I recently had my well pump replaced. The old well pump is still good and I advertised it for free on Craigslist. I hate to scrap something somebody can use. I get an immediate reply with a local area code phone number. I call the number immediately and leave a voicemail. No further response...

Cool ! Thanks

Good Afternoon - I run a Magnefine transmission filter on my Dodge Caravan. I used to buy them directly from the Magnefine website to avoid getting a counterfeit copy. That website is off line, at least for me. Is buying Magnefines from Amazon safe ? Thanks in advance for any advice :)

Thanks for this info. I will buy this to get the oil change tube. A lot of reviews talk about the magnet falling out so will use the factory dipstick. Thanks to everyone who posted :-) This place is an awesome source of info

The generator is an EU2200i. I paid $1200 out the door at a local place that services what they sell. I always wanted a Honda for boondock camping

Good Morning - I just picked up a new Honda EU2000 series generator. The model number is EAMT The new version of this generator has a larger diameter dipstick/drain plug and the old style magnetic drain plugs will not fit. The generator also has a built in "chute " to prevent spilling oil during...

Great ! Guess I will be changing the oil tomorrow. Thanks to everyone who posted 😀

I have a 2019 Chevy Colorado with V6. I run 5w30 Mobil 1 and a factory Delco oil filter. The old Mobil 1 jug is marked Dexos 1 Gen 2 and the new jug is marked Dexos 1 Gen 3. Can I mix this stuff? I assume it is compatible but wanted to check. Thanks in advance for any advice. :)

The pipe does pitch up instead of down 1/4 inch per foot. The previous owner bought a trashed, copper stripped foreclosure home and “ fixed it up “ I wonder if the guy drank a lot. The plumbing has been clog free for over 20 years of daily use. We use bidet seats on the toilets so no toilet...

About 50 gallons. I went downstairs and WHAT IS THAT SMELL?

About 50 gallons