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  1. billt460

    Oilpan Drainplug Removal Tool

    I put it in the same category as a TV remote, or a microwave oven. Once you try it, you wonder how you ever lived without it. (y)
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    Oilpan Drainplug Removal Tool

    The link I provided doesn't say but yes, these funnels are make and model specific. Mine has threads designed to fit my 2018 Toyota Camry 4-cylinder. But they make them for most any vehicle. As I mentioned in an above post, on my Toyota the overhead cam interferes with a conventional funnel...
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    Air India Flight AI171 (Boeing 787-8) Crash

    Who is saying that? I'm not doubting you, it's just that thus far I haven't read anything in regards to both engines failing. Do you have a link?
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    Air India Flight AI171 (Boeing 787-8) Crash

    Me too!
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    22 long rifle and 22 magnum

    The .22 Long Rifle uses a heeled bullet. (The base of the bullet is a smaller diameter where it enters the case). Because of this the case diameter itself is smaller. The .22 Magnum uses a standard jacketed .223 / .224 diameter bullet that does not utilize this heeled configuration. So it's...
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    Oilpan Drainplug Removal Tool

    It doesn't take a 20 MPH wind to make a mess like that either. My driveway sits smack between my house and my neighbors. It funnels the wind right through. Even with a mild breeze it will blow a small, drizzling stream all over. The first thing I did was connect my Valvomax drain actuator to a...
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    Air India Flight AI171 (Boeing 787-8) Crash

    This is the 787 throttle quadrant. The gear lever is located completely on the opposite side from where the flaps are. Also, the gear lever handle is ROUND, and the flap lever is SQUARE, and located right next to the right seater. I'm not saying that it couldn't happen. But given the location...
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    Air India Flight AI171 (Boeing 787-8) Crash

    This thread is quickly going all over the place.
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    Air India Flight AI171 (Boeing 787-8) Crash

    That thing sure acted like it wanted to fly.
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    Air India Flight AI171 (Boeing 787-8) Crash

    As far as not having the flaps configured properly for takeoff. Many years back wasn't there a 727 that attempted to takeoff at Detroit, that crashed with a high loss of life? If I remember correctly the flaps were not extended to takeoff position. They were busy jabbering in the cockpit...
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    Air India Flight AI171 (Boeing 787-8) Crash

    Fox is currently reporting all 242 on board were killed. They are also saying it hit a building, and there were casualties on the ground as well. It's too early yet. Give it 24 hours for everything to settle down.
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    Air India Flight AI171 (Boeing 787-8) Crash

    It looks like the exact type of accident that brought down that Air France Airbus, that was doing a low and slow flyby at an airshow. That thing went into a nose up descent, and crashed into a bunch of trees at the end of the runway. But we won't know anything certain for months. 250+ people...
  13. billt460

    Oilpan Drainplug Removal Tool

    I've changed oil all my life in every vehicle I have ever owned. There is no way I would do it without installing a Valvomax. It's faster, cleaner, and easier. Not to mention, not getting hot oil all over yourself. Or dropping drain plugs into pans, and having to fish them out..... All for...
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    Oilpan Drainplug Removal Tool

    Just buy and install one of these the next time you change your oil. You will never get a drop of oil on yourself, and it's the best money you'll ever spend...
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    Rechargeable Lithium batteries

    This guy is quite a bit above my pay grade when it comes to testing lithium battery packs. He mainly deals with R/C battery packs for the hobby industry. But his findings are equally as applicable for cell phones, battery powered tools, and most things that use these sealed, rechargeable battery...
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    Do gas chainsaws make any sense for a homeowner?

    There is always this.
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    GM now saying to use 0w40 in 21-24 6.2L

    Thicker is better. GM could have come here years ago and saved a lot of money and aggravation. All they had to do was ask. 😄
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    Official 2025 Indy 500 Thread

    Well, it now looks like Stroll won't be "racing" at all next year, after his temper tantrum last week. That kid never performed, and he never would have had that seat if it weren't for his father's money and clout with that team. Alonso, even as old as he is, consistently out qualified him...
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    Engine RPM With A/C Running ??

    So to be clear, the internals are always turning with the engine, regardless of the RPM, or the A/C being on or not. But when the air is "OFF" it just free wheels, without compressing anything? Much like a MDS system "deactivates" cylinders from producing power, but the pistons are still going...
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    Loitering Drones

    This is somewhat of a touchy subject. Especially if it involves firearms. Most all cities and towns have ordinances against discharging firearms inside the city limits. Here they are a bit more lenient about it, especially if someone shoots a rattlesnake, or a coyote inside their backyard, if...
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