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The casters on my suitcase are not swiveling as smoothly as before and the wheels have a little binding to them. The suitcase still rolls but it wants to go in odd directions. What type of lubricant do you recommend for the wheels / metal axle as well as the plastic caster and caster housing...

Visited The Sphere in Vegas for the "Postcard from Earth" show. It was a great experience overall, we had side section 304 seats on the second level which were $79 each. The center 200 section has the best view since you are in the middle of the sphere but seats are $249 IIRC. There was a lot...

Got back from Vegas recently only to find the small upper pocket zipper slider completely missing on my Samsonite XV 29" Spinner. It must have been ripped off during handling somewhere. Oddly, the pocket was 70% zippered. Option 1. The suitcase has a 10 year Samsonite warranty but I'd have...

I have 1hr 15 minutes from gate to gate and I do not know which terminal or gates I am landing in and taking off from. I presume this information will be available the day of travel. AMS looks like a massive airport which I would like to familiarize my self in case I have to run it. Also, do...

Are there any engine oil tracer dye colors other than the yellow? The reason for the 2 different dyes is I would like to see overlap between colors if a seal repair fails since using the same color dye could be from prior contamination.

Planning a few domestic flights, mostly with Delta, and I have noticed that the last 2 or 3 rows are always x'd out and unavailable. Maybe it has always been this way and I am just noticing it now, does anyone know why this is happening? Not to be political but there have been a lot of...

I have an odd dusting / accumulation of oil on my passenger side front CV axle. 2021 Honda Pilot 40k miles. 3.5L V6 J35Y6 Could this be engine oil or can the CV axle grease be leaking somehow? I do not see any other evidence of oil leaks on the engine so I'm thinking of using UV dye...

I inherited a 2 family home and plan on selling it myself to avoid realtor fees. I will be reading up on the FSBO process but here is what I have planned so far: - Meeting with a license property appraiser this week. ($500) An appraisal is needed to establish the "day of death" cost basis in...

I'd like to buy a small solar panel setup, possibly portable, to charge phones and batteries in case of a power outage. A 120v outlet would be nice to charge Eneloop batteries but not mandatory. Budget is $100. Is there a premium or reliable maker for panels that I should purchase? I see a...

Helping a family member buy a new Corolla Cross. The model and color combo they want is over 200 miles away. I understand there are 2 schools of thought when it comes to breaking in an engine: 1. Modern engines do not require a break in 2. All engines require break in which can be...

Refrigerator temp went down until warning came on. I confirmed the damper was in the open position to allow air to come in from the freezer. I found the freezer evaporator was completely frozen which prevented air circulation. Defrosted with a heat gun (before unplugging the fridge). Did a...

I understand these new 9-speed transmissions (ZF 9HP automatic) are finicky and it's best to change the trans fluid early. Would 40k miles be a good time to do this? Any advice for those who have changed the fluid on this model? I plan on going with OE ATF from the dealer.

You can fine some pretty amazing deals on a used Mirai. Too bad you can't use the car as many of the hydrogen filling stations are closing down and the open ones charge $200 a refill. I presume this is the reason for the massive discount. I think a this vehicle can make an interesting project...

Looks like Japan and Korea knocked it out of the park: https://www.iihs.org/ratings/top-safety-picks If you are near Ruckersville VA (2 hours south of DC) you might be able to witness a crash test. I got to see one 10+ years ago, I hope they are still open to the public. There was a school...

I inherited a junker 2001 Ford Ranger XLT and need it gone. Runs and drives but is some frontal crash damage and mechanically on it's last legs, rough condition overall. Any recommendation for companies that deal in junk vehicles? I see many online companies that pickup vehicles so I might...

I have a Tile wallet tracker device which is the thickness or 2.5 credit cards. Fits great inside the rear pocket of my wallet but the battery is not replaceable and it's part of the Tile network which charges you a premium for location services which I am not paying. Works well for when I...

This is a real long shot but my mother in law thinks that a piece of her jewelry (gold cross) might be buried in a section of sidewalk grass in front of her childhood home (still in the family). The gold cross was lost in 1960 when she was a child. I told her chances are it could have been...

Open AI's text-to-video service SORA can make real life videos that many think will replace Hollywood. The Screen Actors Guild must feel a little redundant right now. YouTube has already taken some of the wind out of Tinseltown's sails by allowing the general public to become famous just by...

https://www.cedars-sinai.edu/research/departments-institutes/diabetes-obesity/areas/effects-of-high-altitude.html "Adults in the United States living in high altitudes have better glucose homeostasis, which is associated with lower odds of having diabetes, than those living at altitudes below...

When turning on the heat on our 21 Pilot, I smell what is either engine oil but it also is close to the "new car smell". Can a new car smell last this long? It's present only when running heat and most noticeable on the floor hvac setting. I have a suspicion it might be residual engine oil...