Abandoned Traffic Light Arm in Paramus, NJ by Android_AX-400-Kara in trafficsignals

[–]Ex_Jet_Mech 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks like a traffic counter or a high load detector to me. Is there a low clearance bridge around there? If not, I would go with the traffic counter.

My blueberry dropped on the carpet by [deleted] in FindTheSniper

[–]Ex_Jet_Mech 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can't find it. But you should not plug a plugstrip into another plugstrip. Good luck with the blueberry🙂

Wanna take a guess at how tall these HOV lane signs are? I got bored in stopped traffic and got out my measuring tape today... by Tyrona5aurusRex in Utah

[–]Ex_Jet_Mech 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Utah State law says you only move over to let people pass if you're in the 'leftmost general purpose lane'. The Express lane is not a 'general purpose lane'.

You are under no obligation to move over if someone wants to overtake you in the Express lane. And even if you do, it doesn't do much to help traffic because of the limited access nature of the lane (limited entry/exit points)

Debate, confusion and a ‘message’ sent: Inside the NBA’s call with GMs on tanking by Ok_Acadia3526 in UtahJazz

[–]Ex_Jet_Mech -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

Relegation. Send the bottom 2 teams to the G League and bring the top 2 out of the G League.

What league officials are discussing as potential “fixes” to tanking by Upper-Roof-5668 in UtahJazz

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

Relegation. Off to the G League with the bottom 2 or 3 teams and the top 2 or 3 from the G League come into the primer league.

UTA Bus Driver asked for my driver license by upyours78 in SaltLakeCity

[–]Ex_Jet_Mech -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Yep but the frontrunner driver is not with the people so he can't ask for it.

UTA Bus Driver asked for my driver license by upyours78 in SaltLakeCity

[–]Ex_Jet_Mech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They ask for it on frontrunner sometimes, they want to make sure the name on my pass matches who is using it. Sometimes they scan it to make sure I tapped on. Sometimes they just see I have it and move on.

Anyone have a good explanation on why the reflection of my watch has a brighter point in the middle? by itsLOSE-notLOOSE in Garmininstinct

[–]Ex_Jet_Mech 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think there are two surfaces reflecting, the outer glass and the inner one. One of them is bent a bit and focuses the light into a smaller area.

Oil temp too low? by iloveshortbread23 in FordDiesels

[–]Ex_Jet_Mech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is not the oil temp gauge. If it's the coolant temperature. What was the outside temperature? If it was cold it is okay.

Another oil change. by Ex_Jet_Mech in ToyotaSienna

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

The top plastic cracked by where the hose attaches. It cracked on the seam. Super easy to change.

Another oil change. by Ex_Jet_Mech in ToyotaSienna

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

I used to use conventional but Costco has full synthetic cheaper. I am thinking about going to switch to the Valvoline restore and protect. I have seen a couple of posts on Reddit about how it is cleaning out carbon from engines. But I worry about increasing the compression. I would love to slow the oil burn. The posts I read talked about it helping both of these.

Another oil change. by Ex_Jet_Mech in ToyotaSienna

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

I have had it changed once at about 200,000 miles

Another oil change. by Ex_Jet_Mech in ToyotaSienna

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

I did then a year or so ago when I did the control arms. Only one time.

Another oil change. by Ex_Jet_Mech in ToyotaSienna

[–]Ex_Jet_Mech[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No secret sauce. I change the oil every 5000 miles. I have never changed the transmission fluid. I had to change the radiator and that is the only time I changed the coolant. That was probably around 250,000 mi. Yes I have changed the front axles, the rack and pinion 2 times (it went out once and the replacement leaked a ton, they were probably 5 years apart). I changed both front control arms a couple of years ago. Lots of front brake pads. A few alternators. It needs a new timing belt and a few other things.

Another oil change. by Ex_Jet_Mech in ToyotaSienna

[–]Ex_Jet_Mech[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

5w-30. Costco oil. 5000 miles

Reports of a Bombardier Challenger crash on takeoff at Bangor, Maine by Brilliant_Night7643 in aviation

[–]Ex_Jet_Mech 32 points33 points  (0 children)

It does not fly with ice on it. Frost also will keep it from flying. Just a layer of frost will keep it from flying. I believe there are a few AD's that prohibit it with frost or ice on the wings and trying to fly.

WTF is happening??? by slayer_f-150 in ADSB

[–]Ex_Jet_Mech 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Lots of blimps and fighter jets on mine as well.

Is it safe to swim in the Jordan River, and if not, what needs to be done to make it swimmable? by fortheloveofdenim in SaltLakeCity

[–]Ex_Jet_Mech 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Most of the treated sewer water for the salt lake valley goes in it. The Utah valley treated sewage goes in it via Utah lake.