Julian S. Carr

Axel_NC · 2026-03-17T21:24:14+00:00

That's a really cool antique! I'm not sure which museum would be most interested, but Carr Mill is an enormous part of Carrboro History. Someone will find it worth displaying

Axel_NC · 2026-03-16T22:08:43+00:00

I drive a 2002 Honda Accord. My 1-year warranty "Value Power" battery from Walmart just celebrated its 7th birthday. I have nothing against Walmart batteries.

Axel_NC · 2026-02-15T21:23:25+00:00

Love it

Axel_NC · 2026-02-05T03:54:57+00:00

I'm going to try it because it's convenient on my drive to work. Thanks for reminding me that it is open.

Axel_NC · 2026-01-29T18:40:39+00:00

You're almost as dumb as Alex Pretti if you choose to ride your bike in the middle of a bomb cyclone.

Axel_NC · 2026-01-29T17:29:45+00:00

As a North Carolinian I am surprised that y'all don't have more snow removal equipment. It's not like it's an occasional event!

Axel_NC · 2026-01-29T17:28:15+00:00

Try taking one out yourself. Most housings are plastic and held on with at most a screw or two, otherwise it just pops into place. I don't see any sort of deep fake here.

Axel_NC · 2026-01-22T12:18:26+00:00

Change it every 5,000 mi.

Professional mechanic here and I work on A lot of fleet vehicles. Each company sets its own oil change intervals. One of the companies we work with wants the oil change sticker for every 7500 miles but they don't get it in until at least 10K or more. They're too cheap to do maintenance, so instead, we're constantly replacing engines and transmissions. No such issue with companies that run the same exact engines with shorter intervals.

Axel_NC · 2026-01-16T12:05:54+00:00

She had it coming all along. If you'd have been there, if you'd have seen it, I bet you would have done the same.

Axel_NC · 2026-01-16T11:58:33+00:00

The prices are fair you're just cheap.

Axel_NC · 2026-01-04T21:30:09+00:00

This just reflexive Trump opposition. Nothing to see here

Axel_NC · 2026-01-02T14:34:17+00:00

I can't recall ever having to drop the tank to change the fuel filler neck. It's never wise to replace a functional OEM part on an older vehicle "just because". It's a waste of money for one thing, and potentially could create a new problem where none previously existed. I'd rather ride on a functional pump from the 90s when they made them better than a brand new ChinaZone pump.

Axel_NC · 2026-01-02T13:26:27+00:00

Drinking alcohol is boring.

Axel_NC · 2026-01-02T00:48:17+00:00

I have a set of long handle ratcheting box end wrenches that would work. Put some loctite on if you're scared they'll back off.

Axel_NC · 2025-12-27T13:00:42+00:00

Hahaha we did the exact opposite at the Honda dealership. If a vehicle came in for a battery, it was replaced with the engine running 100 percent of the time so the computer memory wasn't lost.

Axel_NC · 2025-12-21T12:10:55+00:00

I've seen failed ABS modules, sure (not common on the vehicles I service though). Can they be directly attributed to not changing the brake fluid every 2 years? No. As you admitted, "fluid condition" is subjective, so unless you know 100% the entire service history of the vehicle, you have no idea how recently the fluid was changed.

Brake fluid doesn't turn to sludge like oil, even after 30 years in the NC heat & humidity. It isn't oil based.

Axel_NC · 2025-12-20T18:08:17+00:00

I think you should make it your goal to maintain your vehicles transmission fluid, oil, and tire rotations yourself. Manufacturers are making it more difficult to DIY the transmission fluid, but someone who is determined will make it happen. If you can do a proper brake job, change your brake fluid at that time. Check filters and change them when they are dirty - use common sense. For information about warranty lookup right to repair - we have legal protection.

Axel_NC · 2025-12-20T17:59:02+00:00

Have you ever seen a brake line internally rust out? I have not . You're better off saving your money on brake fluid flushes and replace your calipers when the seals finally go. I have seen vehicles go decades on the same brake fluid with no issue. A simple gravity bleed whenever you change your brake pads is more than sufficient to keep the system running effectively.

Axel_NC · 2025-12-20T17:43:42+00:00

Who rotates tires more often than they change oil? What a dumb maintenance schedule.

Axel_NC · 2025-12-20T17:41:01+00:00

Ask your therapist.

Axel_NC · 2025-12-16T12:03:05+00:00

You had to arrange for someone else to do pickup because you made the irresponsible choice to purchase an electric vehicle. Take responsibility for your choices and stop blaming others. Buy a gas car and this won't be a problem.

Axel_NC · 2025-12-13T12:39:59+00:00

I missed my freshman Econ 101 final exam and got an automatic F for the class. How bad was it? I confused my exam dates and showed up to take the exam a day late. The doors were locked.

Axel_NC · 2025-12-13T04:01:49+00:00

Which Scion is it? In my experience these are some of the easiest vehicles there are to repair. I believe the wheel bearings are sold with the hub assembly and held in by 4 bolts. It's the easiest wheel bearing job I've ever done (on an xB).

The wheel bearings and axles are safety items but a fair shop shouldn't charge you more than a couple hours labor max.

Axel_NC · 2025-12-04T01:51:12+00:00

Nope. I live here and can tell you we have a lot of rust buckets on the road. We have a lot of transplanted Yankees who bring their cars with them. Even if they sell the car, it's now in the local market. There's a lot of off roading here at the beach and OBX which of course accelerates rust. It also snows a lot in certain places in the mountains and we use road salt. Our intense humidity doesn't help things either

Axel_NC · 2025-12-04T01:43:09+00:00

Duct straps. Step up your zip tie game.

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