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Thanks for your quick response. I am sorry for a few typos in the original post (but can't seem to be able to edit the text). One clarification on my ATF change: what I do is ATF exchange via the cooler line, using about 8-9 quarts each time. Looks like I am due for a pan drop this year...

I change ATF about every 36K miles on the Mazda3, and about 50K miles on the Camry. Have not dropped the fan on both yet. Assuming preventive maintenance on auto trans that are no obvious issues, is it necessary or how often should the pan be dropped to change the ATF strainer and clean the...

I have only one pair Mechanix Original, and the finger tips have holes over the years. Wanted to buy another pair or two. Where do you usually find sales for the gloves?

No one should be doing this. Aside from the reasons mentioned already, straight (near 100%) coolant actually has a much higher freezing point than 50/50 mixed with water. Use de-ionized water or distilled water, or buy premixed from dealer.

I recently updated my garage lights. I have three fixtures on the ceiling, two have 4 tubes (4 ft) each, and the third fixture has 2 tubes. My issue is that the ballasts are lazy in winter. I did not choose to get new ballasts, they are expensive and temp range is not good. My final choice was...

Originally Posted By: javacontour ......and your child can be claimed an extra year. The final version of the bill sticks with "under age 17 at end of tax year". If they turn 17 in 2018, you can not claim child tax credit

Ditto, brother! Originally Posted By: CT8 I am old enough to realize that with every tax cut my taxes have increased and with every tax increase they have increased. Maybe more people should be aware of the cost of the government they serve.

Your 401K contribution is not even included in your W2 salary, box 1, from which you report your income. The contribution is on box 12 (12D?). so no need to deduct anything for 401K contribution, it's already done on W2. Originally Posted By: supton Originally Posted By: windeye 401K is...

401K is pre-tax, which lowers your taxable income. Max it out if you can. Originally Posted By: supton Looks like mine will go down. So I'm ok with the bill. Honestly, I was expecting it to go up, Murphy's Law and all. What I can't find out is if my 401k contribution is pre-tax or not. Along...

Interestingly, the SALT deduction limit of 10K, same amount applies to singles and to joint filers. I wonder if married file separately is better than file jointly for said family in my OP...... numbers games.

Contrary to the media's detailed charts, tables, etc. portraying that most American will get a tax cut, here is what I find that many families are facing a tax increase, substantially. If your are in 20% or 25% brackets, with kids older than 17 years old but still your dependents (so the...

I had replaced my many decade old All-O-Matic unit with a Sommer Direct Drive 3/4HP unit a few years ago (Jan 2015). Stationary chain, DC motor glides on chain. Super quiet.

There are a few things that were done incorrectly by OEMs: 1. Reverse lights being on for a long while after the car is parked and door locked, mostly on GM cars I see; This is a problem in parking lot being mistaken for reversing car; Bad! 2. Red turn-signal lights and esp those red...

Originally Posted By: oil_film_movies Toyota branded motor oil has Ti? Since when? The 88 ppm titanium is between what's in Kendall (100 ppm) and Castrol (10 ppm). OR--- Maybe there is some titanium wear metal somewhere in the engine. Anybody know? That is my question as well. Not aware that...

I have the memory of M1 oils have much elevated iron level from enough UOAs posted here. Don't remember there ever was a good enough explanation from Mobil. I am using PP 0w20 for my Mazdas and TGMO for the Camry currently.

Milwaukee Inkzall paint marker from Home Depot, $4.97. I just bought one a few days ago. Have used the Sharpie paint marker as well, Milwaukee is a better one imho.

Originally Posted By: SatinSilver Originally Posted By: windeye new struts are on the way, and will be in this weekend. Problem I have is that there can be no signs of failure that is what bothers me. If it fails before I lift the hood, I would know what's going on. I'd like to find a way to add...

Originally Posted By: Merkava_4 Schwaben hood prop: Vim Tools hood prop: Love these.....super! where can we buy these?

Oh man, that's bad for your neighbor. I guess professional car technicians would see this more often... wonder how they stay safe... maybe they use a vise clamping on the strut shaft as well. That's a good idea for a failed strut; not so for a good one.

new struts are on the way, and will be in this weekend. Problem I have is that there can be no signs of failure that is what bothers me. If it fails before I lift the hood, I would know what's going on. I'd like to find a way to add a prop rod just for a failsafe measure... any ideas?