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I am replacing this leaking water heater and I really needed the larger size as we run out. Problem is it’s 6” taller… and these outlets will be in the way Would it seem like a hack job to unsolder these, put a 90 degree bend upwards and then put a new copper flex pipe going to the new heater...

Continental ExtremeContact DWS. Late 2022 manufacture date. 43k miles on them. At 43k miles they don’t owe me much but still have 5/32” tread (front tires on my 2016 535i). Noticed some cyclical rolling noises from the front that started a few months ago. Seems to do it all the time turning or...

What’s the easiest to find 508 spec oil to recommend from a mainstream? I know LiquiMoly offers one but over the years I’ve swayed away from them…

Had an electrician install a subpanel now I want to DIY the wiring for a new mini split I am doing. I ran the wire behind the drywall and fed it through but what are my options to hold the wire going into the box? It’s against the drywall if that makes sense so to make this work do I really...

In 2025 with the cost of plywood, I want to build my own cabinets for the garage so it can be the exact dimensions I want. With all the different species etc, I really don’t know what to go with? I figure I will paint them, therefore what type should I go with? I see birch, maple etc…can I...

They are original Michelin pilot super sport factory tires. 4 years and 11k miles on them on my 2021 M2. Have about 5/32” tread on the inside rears, fronts have similar cracks and 6.5/32” How much longer would you all run these, or is this totally normal? That is if the road noise of the PSS’...

10k miles on my 2021 M2, 6speed manual. Changed the fluid and this came out. Any ideas what it could be? Anything to be worried about?

Purchased a gallon size Lucas upper cylinder injector cleaner....the price per 4oz is super cheap. Any thoughts on running 4oz every tank (or at least most or >50% of the time)? Any downsides? The gallon size container for me would last years...so the $/fill up is silly cheap.

2016 535i - N55 engine, 56,000 miles on odometer, oil has 5,500mi on it. Thoughts? The wears dont seem to really be showing anything concerning, but is the lower viscosity anything to think on or change the oil brand from current Quaker State Euro 5-40w? I was wondering if I can push OCI's to...

2019 Audi Q5 50k miles. Wife hit a road object on the right side. Rear wheel bent beyond repair, replaced it, but there is a vibration still. I’ve determined it’s front passenger (side that got hit). Rotated the tires and same place so I know it’s not a wheel now. When driving 70+ mph it has a...

Currently have Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 on the car. They honestly perform well. Generally wear really well, currently have 22k on them and rear tires are showing 5/32" on the inside. I dont really need all season tires since this car will never see snow. Unfortunately when I look at all...

I have a small number of firearms - nothing with too long of a barrel. 1 rifle and a half dozen handguns. Looking for a small safe Currently have a cheap “cabinet” which doesn’t have a keypad and is key only. Any suggested brands or styles that keeps space in mind? This is primarily a...

Got myself a 60cuft nitrogen bottle and a regulator for a mini split install I am doing...I doubt I'm going to use anywhere near the full bottle's worth of nitrogen. I was debating just selling it once I am done with it, but the prices of these things seem to be going way up, and it may be worth...

Anybody recommend a reasonable vacuum pump for a mini split install? I have a super old abused HF pump that’s well over 10-years old and I think it’s best I retire it and get something new for a mini split install I’m doing - really want to be sure I can pull around 200-300 microns. Any...

I am looking for a set of seats on eBay… I do not have anywhere with a commercial dock and some don’t offer residential delivery. How would I/can I request shipment to a local terminal by me and I go pick it up from there? Are there any other options? Never used freight before really so I just...

Summary: -Audi Q5 ran over a pipe in the freeway. -NO ISSUES for 2-months. Wife never mentioned it to me, I drove the car, never noticed. -Saw a sidewall bubble 2 months later, tires were worn anyway, THATS when I found out about the incident. -Replaced the tires with new Michelin's at Costco...

I am considering the Mityvac Powerfill Pro 2.5g, but I wanted to see if there was anything else out there that you guys recommend? My Primary use for it will be filling transmissions and differentials. My only concern with the Powerfill Pro is that it does not come with any adapters for...

https://ctatools.com/products/7650 Had anybody ever used this? I find the tool but very little real world info. It says it hooks up and provides 8psi of air to flush out more fluid. Any thoughts here?

2019 Q5. Wife says she ran over a pipe or something like that. I didn’t hear about it until I drove her car a week later and said somethings wrong what happened… -One tire had a bubble in it- replaced all 4 tires as they were 4/32 anyway. Still had a vibration after replaced. -Inspected...

First full 5k oil change interval on my 2016 535i. Just rolled over 38k. Driving is mixed freeway and city, some short trips but always >5mi so its close to operating temps by the end. Probably 60/40 freeway city split roughly. Quaker State 5-40w (ignore the 0W30 reference in the image they...