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Last year I had a mouse make a home in my garaged car. I want to use a multi faceted approach to get rid of any future problems. One thing I am thinking about adding is an ultrasonic rodent deterring device that plugs into an outlet much like a night light. Does anyone have any experience...

A Sheetz recently opened up on my regular route. I can get E-15 for 2.45 a gallon so I filled up the tank with it. At that price I will be ahead even with a small drop in mpg. Is there any issue long term on a two year old vehicle using this as a steady diet? Are fuel injectors affected?

Was talking with a couple recently. They are considering a reverse mortgage. Asking me what I thought and I cannot answer them intelligently. Anyone here know whether this is a good idea or not? Upsides.......Downsides?

I ordered a device from Best Buy yesterday. Delivery is included. After placing the order the verification states that Door Dash will be making the delivery. I have never heard of such a thing for deliveries other than food. So am I supposed to tip this person? Of course no tipping to UPS...

I was looking up brake calipers on Parts Geek. Going over the reviews I noticed that the identical reviews were given for different brand calipers. Especially the first two reviews. Word for word exact from supposedly verifiable purchasers. Does not sound trustworthy. Anyone have experience...

Started cooking and frying with cast iron pans. I shelved all the teflon coated pans due to the coatings wearing off and probably getting into my body. I have seasoned up some cast iron pans and now exclusively use them. Also using butter and olive oil instead of Pam. I have been...

My daily is a 17 Hyundai SantaFe. I wish I could change the programming on the transmission. In the normal mode I think it tends to lug a bit. 50 mph up a slight incline and it is running about 1,550 rpm. If I place it in the sport mode it stays in the lower gears at much higher rpm than I...

I have a small coolant leak somewhere. I can smell it but yet to find the problem. In the meantime I would like to add some sealer into the system. Just a little and not a lot and see what happens. I have done this in years past and it worked well on other vehicles. I don't really like...

I am considering doing a piston soak this winter as I am a bit bored this time of year. Is it more effective to do in warm weather or does the temperature matter little? I'll do it when temps are generally above freezing.

Purchased a photo scanner to digitize and clean up some old photos. I also have a lot of photos on our phones. I want catalog them, do minimal editing and safely store them without a lot of cost. We have been looking at various options. What is a recommended system to do simple editing and...

Why have they downsized gas tanks? A family member recently bought a 24 CRV. It has a 14 gallon gas tank. She is having to frequent the pump more often than her older car. My Tucson has about a 15 gallon tank. Why can't they have at least a 18 gallon tank where you could go for a while...

Was in the store today doing a return. Saw this behind the counter for the first time. What is happening at the return desk to warrant this? I thought about posting in the humor section but somehow I think this is serious stuff.

The case on this battery cracked open as the screws that hold it together failed. The internals are completely intact and unaffected. Would you feel safe using an epoxy to put the case back together? I just don't know.

Servicing my my SantaFe today I went to top off the coolant. Had the coolant reservoir open and ready to go. Found a Zerex jug and it felt like just the right amount, a few ounces. Shook it up and was ready to dump. Hovering over the fill opening at the last moment I thought I smelled...

I have used Top Tier gas from time to time but usually not. The last four tankfuls I have given the car only Exxon 87. I had an unexpected gain of about 2 mpg using the gas. This came in spite of cooler weather where the mileage really drops especially when mixing in short trips. So I am...

I have noticed that most all tire pressure setting on cars and suv's are at 35 psi. Looking back my old 07 SantaFe was 30 psi and the 17 SantaFe is 35. Approximately the same weight vehicle. Also 06 Hyundai Sonata is 30 and newer is 35. Is there a reason for this?

Thinking about getting an emergency radio. What is a good one for under $100.00

My daughter recently purchased new a 2024 Honda CRV with a turbo engine. It currently has 6,200 miles on the factory oil. The OLM is showing 50%. Pulling the dipstick the oil is pretty nasty looking and nothing to be proud of. I cannot imagine that the car could go almost 12K before needing...

The other day they began working on the power lines down the road. After a couple days they completed this array of items. Very curious. What are these?