Recent content by wag123

The way to make this kind of trip worthwhile would be to purchase a larger quantity of gas that you won't use-up quickly because long-term storage is not an issue with 100LL. In a well sealed plastic fuel container it will last AT LEAST 5 years before going bad (10 years or longer in a well...

The lead content and octane rating are NOT what you are trying to achieve by using 100LL Avgas in small engines. No ethanol, significantly longer shelf life, and lower volatility are the attributes you are looking for. 110 racing fuel does not have these last two attributes so you really aren't...

This statement doesn't make sense. Resistance is a DC measurement, RMS is AC. You would simply put the DMM in the lowest ohm setting and read the resistance. If the resistance reads higher than the lowest ohm setting will measure, you have a 70/100 system and you need a PA amp. If the resistance...

You can't tell me that you spent more money on the maintenance of your Sienna then you have on your Tiguan (I know what you have done to your Tiguan to keep it going). I have only spent $15 total on repairs on my 21 year old Sienna with over 200k miles, everything else has been normal...

Wait a minute. When you "dropped" the Sienna you got a VW Atlas, then in fairly short order you got rid of the Atlas and purchased the Sequoia. You have been conveniently leaving that out. I have to assume that, by your omission, the Atlas must have been an absolute nightmare for you to go back...

37mpg? I call BS on this one. Maybe coming DOWN the mountain (coasting half the way), MAYBE. Otherwise, I still say that you are smoking crack (unless you have Alzheimer's and think that you are still driving that BMW Diesel). So, I guess that you are getting ready to trade-in that junk Sequoia...

Now I know that you are smoking crack.

Ideally, this would be the way to go, if you can find it. It's longer shelf life and lower volatility (primary requirements of aviation fuel) should be equivalent to 100LL. 91/94/96 UL is not as yet carried by many/most airports as many/most aircraft piston engines are not certified in the US to...

Yes, this can be a problem with group IV oils. 100LL can solve many fuel storage issues with small engines, but when using 100LL I recommend the use of straight weight SAE 30 HD conventional oil (or SAE 20/SAE 40 depending on ambient temperature) or a lower-end group III synthetic blend if...

Negative. It is the chemicals in the tire shine/dressing that cause this. If you don't put the tire shine/dressing on them they won't turn brown. If you want to enhance the appearance of your tires I found that the best product to use is 303 protectant. It won't be real shiny like most...

MTD never owned Snapper. Simplicity bought Snapper in the early 2000's, then B&S bought Simplicity in the mid 2000's, then B&S also bought Murray and came out with a line of Snapper branded cheap Murray mowers to sell at the discount stores. B&S closed the original McDonough Georgia Snapper...

And extremely annoying listening to him speak. Every third word he spoke was "OMMM". He did own a LOT of land. As of early 2026, Ted Turner is ranked as the #4 largest private landowner in the United States, managing approximately 2 million acres of land across eight states.

What is the name of the Toyota dealer (if you don't mind my asking)? The reason I ask is that the $225 doc fee is very low compared to other dealers in the area.

There isn't anything fair about Carmax's prices. You can usually purchase an equivalent vehicle for at least $3000 less somewhere else. I was in the car business for over 40 years but you don't have to take my word for it, just pull up CarGurus.com and see for yourself. Your local mechanic may...

The planetary gear type eCVT transmission that Toyota uses in their hybrids is an entirely different animal than the belt-type CVTs used in other vehicles, and their reliability/durability has proven to be beyond approach even against other gear-type automatic transmissions. The AWD system that...