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Originally Posted By: Ducked Originally Posted By: zerosoma So today I had a blowout on my radiator hose. I was able to make it up the hill, Picky, I know, but whaddya do that for? Seems to be asking for a head gasket failure, and that'd be a bigger deal than a radiator replacement and...

So it sounds like a replacement is the way to go. Ill order a radiator and cross my fingers - never replaced one before or even done a coolant flush and fill. How bad can someone mess it up? I guess it can't be any worse than now where I can't drive it. Did I mention I bought this thing for $...

Originally Posted By: simple_gifts OT: What happened to your Prius? Wow, you all still remember me? I'm honored! Divorce, she got it, had 250k on it. Dunno if she still has it. I do miss it a tiny bit.

So today I had a blowout on my radiator hose. I was able to make it up the hill, shut it off, duct tape the hose, and get it home before it did too much damage overheating. I went to the local parts store, got some clamps and a hose and as I took the old hose off, the "spigot" or whatever the...

Hey all, long time no see. Recently bought a 95 Honda Accord for $350. It's got 237k, has some bumper damage and previously had its engine replaced due to it belonging to a negligent teenager once upon a time in its life. The guy I got it from owned it for a good few years, said when the engine...

Originally Posted By: Astro14 Originally Posted By: hatt 50 round torture test. LOLOLOLOLOLOL. +1 Like a 50 foot road test... Would it have been better if I'd said 500 rounds? Why the child's play? You can't easily clear a locked up revolver. It's typical to hear responses like these that...

Originally Posted By: hatt 50 round torture test. LOLOLOLOLOLOL. A typical response from someone who lacks the common decency to let go of age-old theories because he's comfortable with them.

Originally Posted By: hatt Tiny revolvers are more reliable than tiny autos. I have large hands making the problem even worst. Five for sure. Being able to fire from the pocket is another potential advantage. In theory. I'm so sick of hearing this mantra "five for sure or seven maybe". I...

Originally Posted By: BeerCan I have a concealed carry permit in my state and I am finding myself in the position where I am going to have to carry a couple of times. Problem is I live in FL, it is to dang hot and I am always in shorts and a t-shirt. My current pistols are way to big for this...

Also, one should be able to get five shots within a 3" grouping at 7 yards with a typical defensive handgun (2-4" barrels) to be considered well-practiced or even average. Start close, move out from there. I see guys trying to impress their friends by shooting a bottle at 30 yards with a...

Originally Posted By: bowlofturtle I feel i'm the average joe, maybe one tier lower when it comes to range time and firearms. I average 3 times a year and about 150 rounds each time. Typically borrow my friend's firearms and bring my SR22 pistol. So i'm normally shooting 9mm and once in a...

Originally Posted By: bullwinkle Not the greatest, you're solidly in 20 weight territory, but Blackstone sets a condemnation limit of 1.0 TBN, so it's not terminal. Is this the Pro DS, or is there a conventional DS too? I would delete/black out the contact info too, don't want any trouble...

Originally Posted By: Bud_One What was the time interval ? Lots of short trips ? That TBN sure looks low for only 4k miles 2 months - 2/26 - 4/30 Metro area driving, always 15+ minutes And i agree.

2004 Hyundai Santa Fe, 123,500 mi. Standard no frills Havoline DS 10W30. Thoughts, besides shorter intervals?

Certain oils run smoother while accelerating, and sound quieter at start up. Call it psychological but i stick to those oils.

Thank you for the replies everybody. I actually found a killer deal that i snapped right away on Assurance Triple Treds for $200 installed. 7/32 left so about 60% life left but thats pretty par for what i paid. So far theyre not as glued to the road as my yokohama geolanders but they ride...

Any experience with these? I have a local installer willing to put them on (only used a few miles) for $360 installed. I'd be using them year round though, as I don't have a set of summer tires nor would I store them. For about $410 I can get a new set of General Altimax RT43. Or I could go...

I recently moved to Omaha. I can get Edge black bottle, 10w40 only on clearance, for $3.50a qt. Id run it in winter since i run conventional in the summer 5w30. Considering this great deal, can i run 10w40 in a nebraska climate?

Had the lovely sputtering this afternoon after letting it sit in 1 degree weather overnight. Who makes a good battery these days? Last one I bought was an Auto Craft Silver from Advance and 2 years later, it's dead. Looking at Duracell Ultra (Batteries Plus) or Everstart MAXX (Wal-Mart)...

I am still working on my handgunning skills, so I practice at between 2 and 5 yards. If I can't hit my target satisfactory at that range, extending it further isn't going to help. So that's where I am at.