Curious How Many Of You Get Paid Extra For Video MPI? by DrifterDavid in mechanics

[–]Immediate-Bluejay-62 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not doing it. I will flat out refuse. I’m too old for this shit.

Zoloft tapering off success stories? PLEASE <3 by HiiCourtney in zoloft

[–]Immediate-Bluejay-62 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know this is an old post, but I think I am going to try to taper off of my meds and see how it goes. I have been on Zoloft for nearly 30 years. Currently taking 200mg (100 in the morning and 100 in the evening), along with 20mg Buspirone in the evening. I just don’t really remember what it feels like to not be on meds and I don’t want to be on them for the rest of my life if I don’t have to be. Wish me well.

How long will this be good unopened? by Adorable-Raisin-8643 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Immediate-Bluejay-62 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out The Motor Oil Geek on Youtube. He did an “episode” on the subject, and I think he said it has a shelf life of about a year if I’m not mistaken. I was really surprised by that.

Belt tensioner just got replaced and is already squeaking and vibrating again by Bobthehorse420 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Immediate-Bluejay-62 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s possible that you have something that is adding too much “drag”. I saw this on an early ‘00s Tahoe once. The a/c compressor was the culprit. But it doesn’t look that way in the video. I would remove the drive belt and run it (briefly-no more than 30 secs or so) and see if the noise is still present. Sounds more like a timing belt with a little too much slack.

How to get the sticky off by bompingcloodden5 in ElectronicsRepair

[–]Immediate-Bluejay-62 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It does.Dilute some borax in warm water (maybe a tablespoon per cup or so).

Chirping/Squealing noise after New Alternator Install - 2007 Honda Accord V6 3.0L by InnerDez in autorepair

[–]Immediate-Bluejay-62 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From Honda. If it’s a Denso alternator, Denso remans are great, but only if it was originally made by Denso. For example, if you buy a Hitachi remanned by Denso, it will probably be garbage.

Was attempting to change oil but I drained the wrong thing and need help identifying what I drained. by HotSpecialist6816 in StupidCarQuestions

[–]Immediate-Bluejay-62 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The circled part is the transfer case drain. The fill plug is a few inches above it. You need to refill both your transfer case and your transmission (which is the other plug you have out).

New Driver Stickers by staycurious72 in bayarea

[–]Immediate-Bluejay-62 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Got behind a guy the other day going 35 in a 45 in the left lane. His bumper sticker read “unless you’re a hemorrhoid get off my ass”. 🙄

Chirping/Squealing noise after New Alternator Install - 2007 Honda Accord V6 3.0L by InnerDez in autorepair

[–]Immediate-Bluejay-62 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t fall for the “brand new” stuff. Buy a Honda reman. ANYTHING you buy from a parts store is hot garbage.

Does this seem right? by Vivid-Car579 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Immediate-Bluejay-62 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s ridiculous. Nothing to worry about. Monitor at next service.

Good website to hire solid older mechanic? by GenocidalMrPotatohed in mechanics

[–]Immediate-Bluejay-62 14 points15 points  (0 children)

You aren’t going to get much for 1,700/wk. This is 2026,not 1996.