Search results

  1. Propflux01

    Eric Carmen Dead at 74

    "Eric Carmen, who became an icon of power pop as the frontman of the Raspberries before achieving even bigger hits as a solo artist in the 1970s and ’80s, has died at age 74."...
  2. Propflux01

    Plug Check

    This came out of a 2021 Kona 1.6L Turbo. 35,000 miles. Manual says to change at 40,000. They don’t look bad to me. Opinions?
  3. Propflux01

    Hyundai Tucson LED Lights

    Does anyone know how to adjust the LED headlights on a 2021 Tucson? I cant find an adjustment wheel anywhere, and they are a bit too high.
  4. Propflux01

    Best Paint for Storm Shelter

    I have a steel, buried storm shelter for tornadoes. The part that sticks out of the ground, where the entrance door is, is starting to get rusty and needs repainted. (it's white). What would be a good DIY paint and such that would halfway last on this? Right now I thought about using rustoleum...
  5. Propflux01

    If this ad is legit, How much would this 1986 Cutlass really be worth?

    https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1087574729152914/?ref=browse_tab&referral_code=marketplace_top_picks&referral_story_type=top_picks "I bought it from a widow of the original ownerThe car is in a perfect condition everything works as it should be it has new tires new suspension original...
  6. Propflux01

    Oil Color

    Just a curiosity on oil color. I was running QSFS for a few oil changes, and seemed to always have a golden blonde color to it. The last two changes I switched to QSUP 20,000 wonder oil. I have noticed the latter is substantially darker than the former. What causes this? I know the “color...
  7. Propflux01

    Heat Pump Question

    I have a question about heat pump operation. I know the principles behind them and such, and even did light maintenance on mine a few times over the years. But one thing has me a bit stumped: My heat never seems to get up to the correct temp. The system was replaced in 2019 from a 2005 build...
  8. Propflux01

    Honda recalls nearly 250K vehicles because rod bearing can fail.

    “Honda says in documents posted Friday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that connecting rod bearings in the engine can wear and seize due to a manufacturing error, damaging the engines. The engines could run improperly or stall while being driven, increasing the risk of a...
  9. Propflux01

    Hard Start After Setting.

    I have a snapper 36” zero turn with a Kawasaki 600v 18.5 hp engine. I have an issue that Ive had pretty much since new. Not that much of a problem , but more of a nuisance. when I go to start it after sitting a week it takes about 20 seconds of continuous ranking before it fires off. I can come...
  10. Propflux01

    Battery Prices

    Can somone explain to me the near 100$ difference in age batteries here? Wally World sells their platinum 760CC H6 AGM battery for $169, Weize sells their 760CC H6 for the same $169. Oreillys is $250, same specs, autozone $250 same specs, all have 3 year warranty. The only one different was a...
  11. Propflux01

    AGM Battery Life

    I just came across the thread about the Honda Oddessy AGM Battery death during a coincidental search for AGM battery deaths. My Mother, who is 90, goes in to crank up the 2013 Honda Accord that she just drove the day before, and clk clk clk clk... Battery was replaced by a Honda Dealer, with a...
  12. Propflux01

    School me on filter operation

    Got a friend that wanted me to change oil on his Harley. When I drained it, it had lots of metal shavings, looking not unlike that of light metallic paint. He was running a WIX 57148 filter. He asked me why there was stuff in the oil, that shouldn't the filter have taken that out, and the oil be...
  13. Propflux01

    Ford Maverick (Original) Forum?

    Is there a forum for the original ford mavericks? All I can find are the new 2023 truck forums. I'm looking for the old 70's car maverick forums or clubs. Any suggestions?
  14. Propflux01

    Robbie Knievel Dead at 60

    RIP “Robbie Knievel, the son of legendary daredevil Evel Knievel, died early Friday. He was 60. Knievel spent his final days in hospice care following a battle with pancreatic cancer” https://nypost.com/2023/01/13/robbie-knievel-son-of-evel-knievel-dead-at-60-after-long-illness/
  15. Propflux01

    Which Tire?

    Having to look for tires for my wife's KONA. Its AWD, and putting it through tire racks decision maker, Its giving me three choices: Bridgestone Weatherpeak Michelin Cross Climate Vredestein Hitrac Not looking at the Michelin, so that one is out. The car is not really used much in snowy...
  16. Propflux01

    Took some pics of my 2.4L Hyundai Engine

    Did my 45K oil change today and thought "why not just pull the plugs and scope the engine really quick". I only took pictures of #1 plug because they all looked Identical. Pics are from cyl #1 to #4, and injector #1 to #4 .
  17. Propflux01

    Subaru Gurus

    I’ve notice quite a few Subarus running around lately and have some question for those who own or know about them. How are they, really?, noisy? Quiet, good handling? What is the real difference between outback and forester, other than forester seemingly taller? How’s the 2.5L engine? Amy issues...
  18. Propflux01

    Ford Recalls 500K+ SUV's for Fire Risk

    https://www.foxbusiness.com/retail/ford-recalls-518k-suvs-us-possible-fuel-leak-fire-risk "Ford, the second-largest car manufacturer in the U.S., said that while the likelihood of fires was rare, it was compelled to offer the recall after being informed of at least 20 such incidents. The recall...
  19. Propflux01

    Vintage car audio wiring.

    Have an old late 70’s/early 80’s car stereo/am/fm/cb radio. It nase 4 wires coming off of it. Red, black, grey, brown. The black wire is bolted to a stud on the chassis of the radio. I powered the radio up using the red + and black for - . I am assuming the grey and brown wires are right and...
  20. Propflux01

    Front Door/Porch Alarm

    Does anyone know who might make an alarm that lets people inside the house know there is movement on the front porch, other than alexa, or a full on alarm company? I’m looking for just such a thing, mainly to let me know when packages get dropped off and no one rings the bell. I don’t want to...
Back
Top