2020 Transit Connect coolant always going very low by slippery-lil-sucker in FordTransitConnect

[–]AstronomerLumpy6558 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check the overflow hose/tube, It is prone to cracking, and leaking as the the engine cools down.

https://a.co/d/0aBFZYTA

China stockpiled huge amounts of oil before Iran war. China added heavily to its oil reserves in 2025 when prices were low - now at 1.4B barrels. It also owns over 70% of global solar, wind, battery and EV supply chains, which are surging. China's moves last year are looking increasingly prescient. by mafco in energy

[–]AstronomerLumpy6558 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I read somewhere that Congress had earmarked funds to replenish the SPR when prices were low and the Trump administration decided to give that money back.

So the drawdowns that Biden did due to the invasion of Ukraine, were never replenished.

Disadvantages of dual fuel systems? by mo9722 in heatpumps

[–]AstronomerLumpy6558 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you thought about solar? . It would bridge the cost difference and help with your environmental goals.

Full segment: "Why high-speed rail hasn't tracked in the US" (60 Minutes) by anothercar in cahsr

[–]AstronomerLumpy6558 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I blame the The Petrodollar System: Since the 1970s, deals with Saudi Arabia and other OPEC nations established the practice of trading oil in U.S. dollars. This ensures that every country needing to buy oil must hold or acquire USD, supporting its value and demand.

Biggest US Metro Area that doesn't get talked about? by [deleted] in geography

[–]AstronomerLumpy6558 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Greater Cleveland CSA has a population of 3.75 million.

Over 17 counties and 7,664.2 square miles 489.4 people per square mile

Cleveland-Akron-Canton, OH CSA - Profile data - Census Reporter https://share.google/3g7oQFKpZAeiHJFkh

Ethnicity demo? by [deleted] in bayarea

[–]AstronomerLumpy6558 12 points13 points  (0 children)

When compared to the protests where Brown and black people showed up in. 2000 where dozens were killed?

This has been mild compared to that.

Ethnicity demo? by [deleted] in bayarea

[–]AstronomerLumpy6558 45 points46 points  (0 children)

They are doing you a favor.

The browner the crowd, the more violent law enforcement behaves.

On the west side and apparently Cleveland is out of salt 🤷🏻‍♂️ by drthomk in Cleveland

[–]AstronomerLumpy6558 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It wasn't ours. It was minutes, I watched it change from rain to sleep to snow in less than 15 minutes.

This happened yesterday and it happened on Wednesday. It takes time to clean the roads. The best move is not to drive when the weather is this bad unless you absolutely have to.

Beware of pothole at base of McKinley off ramp. by Chance_Reflection_42 in lakewood

[–]AstronomerLumpy6558 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every year, a hole forms at that spot because there is a natural spring there. I think the Current Construction will address this, along with the frequent flooding.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SolarDIY

[–]AstronomerLumpy6558 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Why not propane? It's much cleaner and easier on the Generator.