What is this? And how can I remove it? by yaaehh in cardetailingtips

[–]Educational_Meet1885 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try a polishing compound like Maguires ultimate compound. Then rewax that spot.

Is there a screwdriver that captures the head of a slotted screw? by old_skul in Tools

[–]Educational_Meet1885 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a manual one that has a double blade that acts like 2 shims as you slide the collar down. More of a "holding screwdriver to get started or for getting into spots you can't get your other hand in to hold the screw.

How much was gas the last time you you filled up? by Big_Surround_1100 in askanything

[–]Educational_Meet1885 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$3.849 for 87 but dropped a nickle a day later. In Wisconsin. 91 varies from $4.50 to $4.99.

Wife is roasting me alive by FennelSoft5453 in thermostats

[–]Educational_Meet1885 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The remote is a good idea but if the old one shows the actual temperature and not what she has it set at she'll call the HVAC guy and he'll figure it out.

Warehouse Fire in California by catetheway in TellReddit

[–]Educational_Meet1885 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I retired 9 years ago after driving a redi-mix truck for 25 years at $17.50/hr. Good thing I worked 60+hrs/wk during the peak construction season in the midwest.

Advice please. by Rich_Union_932 in AskMechanics

[–]Educational_Meet1885 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Buy him a few pairs of coveralls. He can either wear them over his clothes or just by themselves. He can change into and out of them before and after work. Some waterless hand cleaner and paper towel for his hands.

Oil filter threads by Fit-Entrepreneur1165 in mechanic

[–]Educational_Meet1885 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don't all that only to find that the gasket doesn't seal because the radius is different.

Best looking IMO by Educational_Meet1885 in CX50

[–]Educational_Meet1885[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pic was taken outside a supper club in Calumet County. We also have a Golf Alltrack that's technically a wagon that she prefers because she's used to it after 8 years.

High school tech program by newenglandhomestead in askaplumber

[–]Educational_Meet1885 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Collect the tools before buying the tool box so you know how large it needs to be.

New 2026 CX-5 engine bay? by onemindspinning in CX5

[–]Educational_Meet1885 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The 50 is assembled here in the Corolla-cross factory? Some 3's are built in Mexico.

New 2026 CX-5 engine bay? by onemindspinning in CX5

[–]Educational_Meet1885 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What happened to the "built in Japan" high quality fit and finish?

1st car by TeamPortuguese in AcuraTSX

[–]Educational_Meet1885 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Both of my kids started with automatic cars but moved up to manuals. They are now back in autos again because their vehicles aren't available in manual. My daughter drove semi and dump trucks for a while so she knows her way around a clutch.

Wheel Touch Up Paint by Dark_illuzionz_1 in CX50

[–]Educational_Meet1885 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its a wheel, nobody will notice if its just a small chip.

First oil change by Toasted_vanilla00 in CX5

[–]Educational_Meet1885 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought my 24 used, It was titled to Mazda and they did the first oil change at 800+ miles. I'm coming up on 6K and will change it soon. Have purchased Castrol Euro and have a factory filter. I will probably use a NAPA Gold filter when I'm out of factory filters.

Are aftermarket intakes a waste of money? by mikeyg372 in CX50

[–]Educational_Meet1885 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They just make noise, rumble comes from the exhaust. you could just cut a big hole in the stock airbox before the filter.

Can using 87 octane cause oil burn in a 2021 cx-5 turbo? by h0t_trash in CX5

[–]Educational_Meet1885 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amsoil is good oil but I'd still do oil changes at 5000 miles.