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I have a 2003 Dodge Caravan with 3.3 L V6. I recently smelled hot oil and checked under the engine. The entire underside of the engine and vehicle underbody is soaked in motor oil. When the engine is running, there is a drip from the engine about every 3 seconds. Everything is so oil soaked it...

I have seen a local welder reanimate a "zombie rust frame" that I thought was junk. I would give it a shot. The important thing is to oil spray ( Krown or Fluid Film) the frame every year without fail to stop further deterioration. I use Fluid Film and it works great for me so far. No experience...

This heater was nearly impossible to drain. I had to backflush the garden hose with compressed air about every 15 minutes. The garden hose would drain well after backflushing then stop draining as the mineral deposits clogged the line again. If I ever change another water heater, I will use a...

In the spirit of oil filter cut and posts, I humbly present a 40 gallon electric water heater cut and post. The heater was in one of my rentals and started producing much less hot water. The tenant has been there 11 years, is great to work with and always pays on time. In my rental market...

Good evening - I read that Fram was bought by another company. Usually, the new owners try to "improve" the product and turn it into total garbage. Usually that means cheaping out on quality and trading on the good reputation of the old product. Examples include Maytag appliances, Whirlpool...

I was trying to be funny by referring to a hammer as a data security device. Lighten up Francis!

Dishdude, you could carry a DATA SECURITY DEVICE to erase the info on your dashcam if needed. Another name for DATA SECURITY DEVICE is a 32 ounce ball peen hammer ...†

I witnessed an incident today that has me thinking about dash cams for all my cars. We have a lot of homeless people here. Today I was following a homeless guy on a bicycle on a narrow two lane road. We came to a four way stop intersection and the homeless dude zipped through without stopping...

I wonder if 30 weight non detergent oil would make a good vehicle rust proofer? You could thin it with mineral spirits or kerosene so you could spray it, or, apply it straight with an old paint brush. It may be the cheapest effective rust proofer for road salt and brine areas. I think I will...

Gradient - yes, it is a rental. No telling what my special snowflakes put in the drains and toilet. My "favorite" so far was a ham bone flushed down the toilet. The thing jammed in the trap and I had to remove the toilet, flip it upside down, and drive the ham bone out with a hammer and piece of...

I normally stay away from chemical drain cleaners, preferring to use a snake. I had a slow draining kitchen sink in a home with 1970 vintage galvanized plumbing. The piping was partially blocked with rust, and, the genius builder ran the drain pipes under the concrete slab. Replacement would be...

A buddy of mine had a Toyota Supra and lived in a high crime area. He installed a toggle switch under the driver seat that cut power to the fuel pump. With the switch off, the car would start, move a few feet and stall. This would probably cause the crook to panic and run. Thankfully, no one...

I put in an American Standard Cadet 3 a few years ago. cost about 150 dollars and works perfect, even for " heavy duty" use :-)

I posted before about using a shop vac to instantly unclog drains. Here is another trick. I had to change the wax ring under a toilet and had very little time. I drained the tank and bowl trap with a powerful wet/dry shop vac. 20 seconds and the toilet was dry and could be lifted off the...

Pandus 13 The dripping factor was easily manageable if you ran the pump in short bursts while rolling. Running the pump with the roller stationary will guarantee massive drips. The pump has a high output and you cannot roll fast enough to run the pump continuously. I used an extension pole...

I had to repaint my 4 bedroom rental and decided to try this powered paint roller. In 10 hours, I did all the rolling in a 1000 square foot townhouse. I still have to cut in the corners with a brush, but 10 hours in one day was enough. The painter worked perfectly except for one "user caused"...

Thanks to everyone who posted. I will buy a power roller and use that for all rolling. Even if I use the tool once and discard it, it should save a lot of time. I will run your paint color and gloss suggestions past Wifezilla and see what see says. She has a good sense of what looks good from...

Good evening. I just found out my tenant is moving out in February 2019. Even though the tenant is really clean, I want to freshen up the rental by repainting it. I usually use a 5 gallon bucket, bucket screen, and roller with extension to paint and cut in with a brush. I have heard that Wagner...

An oil filled space heater should not get hot enough to create a smell that bad. Sounds like a connection is arcing. Unplug it and look at the line cord connection where it goes into the heater.

Here is my review on the Fluid Film Pro Gun I purchased this kit directly from the maker, so, I am not a verified buyer. I have a 20+ year old truck which was falling apart due to rust. I got the kit, read the instructions a few times, watched some Youtube videos, then did a perfect...