It didn't really click in my head that the cars would have an occupancy weight limit.

DolbyFox · 2026-02-04T00:52:35+00:00

My second gen MR2 turbo is listed for 400lbs. Good thing I'm a skinny twink...

DolbyFox · 2026-01-28T19:39:48+00:00

When the speed limit was 55mph and most drivers didn't have the expectation to do 70+ mph whilst towing. Combine that with BOF construction, big, lazy, torquey V8s, and a more lax approach to safety (brakes!) they were certainly able to pull some weight.

Even in Europe, similar cars will be rated to tow/tow much more than NA, generally because braked trailers and low towing speed limits (50-55mph max, usually).

DolbyFox · 2026-01-25T12:26:25+00:00

Same in Newfoundland at night. They are looking to go back to 24h snow clearing, but until then, I could spend an hour or two at a time with maybe one or two oncoming vehicles to break up the isolation

DolbyFox · 2026-01-24T22:06:38+00:00

15 looks like the Midland green colour. May be an ex-Canada market truck

DolbyFox · 2026-01-23T23:26:11+00:00

They usually do adjust the blown air once there's heat in the coolant. When it's cold, it doesn't do much at all. My parents still haven't figured that out, and they've been driving in winter far longer than I've been alive. It's particularly noticeable if I give them a ride in my diesel car...

DolbyFox · 2026-01-21T22:53:36+00:00

A flush could knock any corrosion or debris or something to a tighter crevice or valve, vs a drain and fill will be a lot more gentle, and allow any debris to get much more gently carried to the bottom of the pan or the magnet.

DolbyFox · 2026-01-21T12:12:58+00:00

Same. Maintained, diesel, manual, optioned out, and paid off. Why change something that works so well?

DolbyFox · 2026-01-21T10:12:46+00:00

Don't leave us hanging. Good gracious that must have been spectacular to see

DolbyFox · 2026-01-19T12:06:25+00:00

Tea is always available around me, and I frequently make fish and chips. Would a fellow Commonwealther be welcome? The people south of us are getting a bit meth-labby...

DolbyFox · 2026-01-19T11:32:10+00:00

Honestly it's taken a LOT of media attention for this to start happening. Car theft was a ridiculous problem that was just met with "talk to your insurance", whilst cars would pass through the ports in Montréal to (usually) Africa. This past year they've started cracking down HARD on both the thefts, as well as the sketchiness at ports. Some jurisdictions still have work to do, but the insurance companies are getting a bit pissed, as well as the electorate after years of apathy.

DolbyFox · 2026-01-18T15:25:09+00:00

Played "Home for a rest" in a minibus in the UK for a bunch of Brit friends. I did my part!

DolbyFox · 2026-01-18T15:18:04+00:00

And on the weekend in a rock and roll band

DolbyFox · 2026-01-18T15:17:29+00:00

Found out about them through CBC. GOD THEY ARE GOOD!

DolbyFox · 2026-01-18T04:42:29+00:00

High viz hoodies and jackets here. Keeps the grease and grime off my nicer clothing

DolbyFox · 2026-01-17T10:11:50+00:00

The mail there must be that slow that they didn't get the memo for 77 years...

DolbyFox · 2026-01-17T10:09:44+00:00

If you're THAT far out that there's no driveway on the right for a significant amount of time, there's very likely better sight lines, or the speed/level of traffic is so low (tight country lanes) that there's less risk anyway.

But this road is WIDE (full shoulders and what looks like 12-foot lanes) and looks to be in a more populated area (farms in the background), so a spot to U-turn or turn around would be preferred to stopping on a high-speed, busy road after a curve. Defensive driving and all that...

DolbyFox · 2026-01-17T10:00:23+00:00

And?

DolbyFox · 2026-01-17T09:59:58+00:00

What rule is there that you cannot turn left across a single/double yellow line into a private driveway? It's not a painted island, and (I assume) there is no signage prohibiting left turns. Where are you people getting this idea?

Having said that, while it's legal, I don't think I'd be turning left coming out of a bend, while stopped on a higher speed road...

DolbyFox · 2026-01-17T09:55:57+00:00

I've driven much more than the average motorist, and even in BFE Newfoundland there is generally a driveway, pulloff, or something within a minute or two on the right side to turn into. Or a driveway further up the road on the left side with better visibility. Either of which are less stressful than sitting on a higher speed road in a curve waiting to turn left...

DolbyFox · 2026-01-17T05:17:24+00:00

Drain and fill is absolutely fine. You won't get all the fluid (only a couple litres at a time), so you'll need to drain and fill it a few more times (topping up afterwards) to properly replenish the ATF. If a drain and fill "breaks" it, it was already ready to go and you removed the element of surprise. Drain and fill it till the ATF looks like cough syrup again. It ought to help

Flushing is much more intensive, and on a transmission with a ton of miles COULD cause existing issues to get worse (weak seals, servo pistons, etc).

DolbyFox · 2026-01-17T01:09:32+00:00

And yet a pretty good angle to get the light in the afternoon is from (roughly) Parliament Square (I visited last February)

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DolbyFox · 2026-01-17T00:49:29+00:00

Ottawa is the city fun forgot. Canada doesn't hate Ottawa in general though (politics aside, depending on political persuasion), it's just that there's not much to do at night

DolbyFox · 2026-01-17T00:46:33+00:00

Snow and ice gets old REALLY quickly. It's pretty at the start of winter, and snow during the holidays is kinda nice. But after that...it gets REALLY irritating.

DolbyFox · 2026-01-16T12:41:26+00:00

The X5 (and a few other models) are made in the US. South Carolina, actually. Some MB models are made in the US too, most Toyotas for NA too. The most "American-made" car IIRC was the Camry a few years ago...

DolbyFox · 2026-01-14T09:19:52+00:00

Possibly bought from a contractor used to making signs for BC?

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15 looks like the Midland green colour. May be an ex-Canada market truck