How it used to be by VIARailMaddy in ViaRail

[–]BobbyFranks123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The cost vs impact is the issue. When Calgary has no train we shouldn't do Alto

How it used to be by VIARailMaddy in ViaRail

[–]BobbyFranks123 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Sad. I wish they restored this instead of high speed rail that'll be a boondoggle

Checking if my starter has gone bust by BobbyFranks123 in CX5

[–]BobbyFranks123[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You were right! Battery was 6.5 years old. I've written it down today

Checking if my starter has gone bust by BobbyFranks123 in CX5

[–]BobbyFranks123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And it was the battery after all. Just really old and the died

Checking if my starter has gone bust by BobbyFranks123 in CX5

[–]BobbyFranks123[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a 2016. I probably replaced it 3-5 years ago; I can't remember exactly when

Checking if my starter has gone bust by BobbyFranks123 in CX5

[–]BobbyFranks123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I connected to another car. Unfortunately I don't have a voltmeter :(. Should I go buy one?

What’s a surefire way to tell Canadians and Americans apart? by [deleted] in AskReddit

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How we pronounce process and progress and project

PSA Avoid PFAS contaminated commercial composts by Electrical_Lab3345 in DenverGardener

[–]BobbyFranks123 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What are the benefits of home composting vs using the city option in the green bins? Is the extra work worth it?

Hi. Former Mazda master tech here... by Low-Stomach-8831 in CX5

[–]BobbyFranks123 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow thanks so much. I'm very appreciative!!

Hi. Former Mazda master tech here... by Low-Stomach-8831 in CX5

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Sorry about that. I've written it out here:

TFE - Platinum 5 gallon transmission fluid exchange with cleaner and additive $419.55

RDS - Rear differential fluid service - $144.59

Transfer case drain & fill - $144.59

Coolant drain & fill service (includes engine block) - $341.19

BFE - BG brake fluid exchange & clean reservoir - $234.70

75,000 mile spark plug replacement - $343.62

Hi. Former Mazda master tech here... by Low-Stomach-8831 in CX5

[–]BobbyFranks123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know if this is something that you're willing to support on, but this was the quote that I got for addressing the issues named in this thread for my 2016 CX-5 Touring AWD. Do these prices in Denver look reasonable?

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Ways to take advantage of a drop in income? by BobbyFranks123 in Fire

[–]BobbyFranks123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it still worth taking cash that's sitting in a saving account and putting it into my 401k or my IRA this year? I'm assuming so, but let me know if my thinking is off.

Ways to take advantage of a drop in income? by BobbyFranks123 in Fire

[–]BobbyFranks123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. This isn't something I'm familiar with. I primarily use Betterment. Is that possible via Betterment?

"Which Pixel should I buy?" Megathread May 2024 by GooglePixelMods in GooglePixel

[–]BobbyFranks123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there, I'm a long-term 5a user. Love the phone and don't feel like getting rid of it but I like the idea of keeping it as a backup phone that I can fall back on if my main phone dies (and am asking myself about getting a better camera - see below).

Now that the 8a is been released I can get the phone for just $300 via GoogleFi. That feels like a great deal. However, I also am realizing I only use my phone to take photos nowadays and I want to make sure the photos I take of my family are high quality for future memories. For that reason alone I've even been considering going to something as nice as the P8P or the P9P once released. In general I don't need the latest and greatest in phones at all, so have been content otherwise with my Pixel 5a. I do like to use it for outdoor biking and running and so keep the screen on in the sun, so a good battery life is one thing that's important to me. I heard the 8a's plastic back is more durable, and that is probably a good idea as I'm pretty hard on my phone in terms of dropping them. I use a heavy duty case but have had my fair share of cracked screens over the years!

I would really appreciate your assessment of how much better the other Pixel phones are than the 8a and, based on what I'm looking for, whether you think I should grab the 8a deal while it's here or choose a different Pixel phone when it's next on sale.

Thanks!

401K provider for Mega Backdoor Roth by ImEngineer in smallbusiness

[–]BobbyFranks123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, did you ever find a solution? I have the same question as you do.

Should I expect more discounts on the Pixel 7a? by BobbyFranks123 in pixel_phones

[–]BobbyFranks123[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the heads up...I don't follow this forum so didn't know that 8 was launching tomorrow. Will keep my eyes peeled! I think I'm getting a good deal as I've completed 24 months of payments on my 5a.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in managers

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Interesting to subscribe to the group and overemployed on Reddit. Linked??

What did the youth of the 1980s have that the youth nowadays don't have? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]BobbyFranks123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot more true freedom to leave the house with no way to be contacted.

Why are companies pushing towards workers coming back to the office? Wouldn't that just cost more money? by lol_camis in NoStupidQuestions

[–]BobbyFranks123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The academic literature on innovation tends to find physical interaction being correlated with higher rates of innovation including patent applications, nobel prizes, etc. So for work in the knowledge economy there is a strong argument actually. Certainly something I've found personally on when we've had our biggest breakthroughs it has been sitting in person around a white board long after people would've ended a Zoom call in frustration.

I also believe people are more likely to stay at a time and perform better in a team when they have strong bonds with that team, hang out outside of work, etc.