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I get the impression that the universal fluids are probably "nearly" as good as specific spec fluids, for "most" of the CVT's, and almost always better than very used and dirty specific spec fluid. I only know subaru CVT fluid specs, and they have different fluids for each CVT they make. And...

I've got a couple of my grandfathers tools, but I use the ballpeen hammer still. Never really looked at it close enough for markings to get a clue for the date, could be from the 1950's? He farmed from the 1930's to the late 80's, so imagine he had a couple over that time. I also still use his...

If you watch more of the videos, I don't get the impression they are just greedy, but that the fellow likes to solve a technical problem efficiently, and that with a good set up, a Chrysler 300 is probably a safer tow vehicle than most 1/2 tons? I do agree, that towing that 32' air stream...

Yep, for sure do the research in your state. I think you'll find in most cases that there is no legal issue at all with towing over the manufacturers tow rating as long as you stay under the axle ratings or under GVWR, or under GCWR. It seems many vehicles have no GCWR published at all, so I...

My understanding is that the manufacturers tow rating means nothing legally, in Ontario at least, for a private vehicle owner, and in most states. These folks https://www.canamrv.ca/ have been in business for decades setting up safe towing packages for all types of vehicles, with rv's that are...

I think the point of ammonia, was to use hydrogen gas at the source and not have to liquify or transport gas far... Also what is the energy input or invested in renewables? Cost of making them, then what, maintenance? A strategy for the oil sands was to make a nuclear power plant to make...

Well getting the gallon of gas to your car, takes a lot of energy, and almost all the energy inputs to make gasoline at the pump from crude oil in the ground, are also fossil fuels. So how efficient is that process? Then your car only uses 30% of energy in the fuel for motion? Wind power is...

It's my understanding, as long as the trailer has brakes, and you aren't overloading the rear axle rating, you can probably tow the full 5000lbs legally in your state, if every component in your hitch system is rated for 5000lbs. You can check your state highway traffic laws, but usually the...

So what are the actual efficiency numbers for a hydrogen to ammonia fuel system? Newfoundland has lots of windy spots(over 10m/s on average) on land away from people and practically unlimited fresh water. Wind power in that location should be among the cheapest source of electricity on the...

I don't know about owning a house, but in the past, housing and renting were much much cheaper compared to average wages. So in the average small to mid-size town, a guy flipping burgers 40-50hrs a week could live in an apartment with a functional car, on a pretty basic wage. Now rent could be...

The cheapest 5W30 at the iffy lube for the parents cars and then my cars, and Castrol 4T 10W40 into the gear box of the 2T dirt bike with Castrol 2T into the gas. I guess in the early 1990's it was Castrol 4T into the CT110 trail bike, but I don't remember changing it often? Maybe once a...

I'm not a psychologist, or marriage counsellor, but I think you adults have to eventually get on the same page for discipline, and make it clear to all the kids, what the rules are, and either parent is going to parent all of them the same way. Some kids(and parents), just don't naturally have...

Good job teaching him. I assume the clutch is like my car, and has pretty good feel and a fairly wide bite point. Tallish 1st gear, but nicely spaced ratios after that. I guess I am getting close to this time as well. My boys have got dirt bikes now so they understand the concept of a...

They should have a french side, or at least the fine print in french, and I see spanish added often as well.

They used to make these beauties, but I guess 3 color screening is expensive! (relatively...)

I doubt you have upgrade anything in the house? Just get a new mast and weather head installed? That said, doesn't your house insurance cover this? You might take the money they would pay for the repair and then do the underground install? My parents house and neighbors have had a few masts...

Seems you have bad luck in picking mechanics! I don't think it would be that expensive to resleeve three spark plug threads? Or does the whole head need going through? valves, seats, lifters, etc? Was the hood on, or was rain falling right into the engine? If there has been water...

That is quite the selection! I don't think I've seen OEM oil outside a dealership here? I've never seen Elf oil in Canada either. They are in Europe and border 4 countries in the European union, so they have easy access to almost any product in the world.

https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/sherwood-canadian-tire-logo-hockey-puck-black-6-oz-0830037p.html?rq=puck Put it on your floor jack? You can buy hockey pucks year round at Canadian tire. Canadian tire used to have more auto products with their logo on them, oil, filters, but now their house...

If you can't fix a car yourself, then the $2500 car isn't really a good deal given how expensive mechanics have gotten, and there are fewer KISS used cars available? Also it seems most people that can afford a place with a garage where they can repair a car($4-500k in a lot of the country?)...