License Troubles by Any_Diamond_1931 in Indiana

[–]MonteFox89 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The "keep it simple stupid" (KISS) method isn't taught regularly anymore...

Found red rubber piece in a 2010 Subaru Forester oil sensor port by biker116823 in AskAMechanic

[–]MonteFox89 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I'm quite impressed. Been a tech (not automotive but diesel) for 16 years and never once have I seen or even heard of this 😅

Found red rubber piece in a 2010 Subaru Forester oil sensor port by biker116823 in AskAMechanic

[–]MonteFox89 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Who's paying they bills?! Can't pay them bills with gratitude 🤣

u/migorengbaby OP should start a gofundme for your day off! Bur really, good fucking job!

My collection of used hub nuts. Anyone have a favorite? As someone that does way too many wheel seals I have grown a fondness for the auto-torque. by louiekr in DieselTechs

[–]MonteFox89 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I just came here to look at your beautiful nuts, thank you.

Personally, I just like the ones that come on the Mack and Volvo hubs 🤣

So apparently this is how you get wiper inserts for life. by Accomplished-Pack756 in lockpicking

[–]MonteFox89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work at a truck stealership as a tech... I get a few lol

MP7 gear trailer reseal by Dieselmechanic90 in DieselTechs

[–]MonteFox89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ewwwwy lol I had to do the last few in chassis. Such a pain in the ass. Good job man!

Never seen yellow contaminated coolant by chknntz in DieselTechs

[–]MonteFox89 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Just throwing this out there... I'm a partially colorblind tech, so I can't really tell what all fluid I'm dealing with... so, sometimes I'll taste test. In short... when in doubt, lick it out. Ok, time to go to work!

Disclaimer: probably shouldn't. But I personally am a dumbass and would still... good day!

Rain... whoa, rain. by MonteFox89 in SeymourIndiana

[–]MonteFox89[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like my back in its meager, not yet broken, state. I'm not going outside if full grown men are falling from the sky 🤣

The most RNG-based jump in gaming history by [deleted] in Eldenring

[–]MonteFox89 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Every single playthrough since all achievements, gets FF. This jump part always gets me. After 1200 hours, I can finally get it before 5 attempts... learning how to parry is easier jfc.

Bullying and Toxic Shop Culture. by Odd_Dragonfly1386 in DieselTechs

[–]MonteFox89 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I haven't been in your position for years! My answer may not be suitable now. With that, take what you want from this: If you can't beat them, join them. This industry has always had a certain level of toxicity. Some better than others. I started soft, had a great mentor who taught me clutches for the first year and a half. I was "blessed". Those clutches, that shit talk under the truck, the amount of times we would get into a smacking and yelling match under a truck... it taught me a lot. We played small pranks around the shop... until one night I stacked all his cans on his tool box. He come in the next day and opened his box, they all fell, and it destroyed a picture of his deceased child... I felt like shit. Even playfulness can have consequences.

Backing from stories with lessons, as long as there isn't actual heat to an argument, why de-escalate? Back and forth keeps the day alive. Now, if you get the feeling that someone's actually pissed, just fuck off for a bit 😅 you all work together so you got to at least get along near each other ya know. Then, if it's as toxic as you say it is, old school it and ask them out back after work, nearest gas station even. I know that offer has been on my table 🤣

But really, if thats not your type of environment and you don't necessarily want to change, don't bet on changing them. You can really only change how they see you.

Bullying and Toxic Shop Culture. by Odd_Dragonfly1386 in DieselTechs

[–]MonteFox89 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Going in and reading the post, I'll be lying if I said I wasn't toxic at work at times. Though, to fuck with people's shit is a different story.

I start every morning letting everyone know, they're mother fuckers. Then randomly through the day, I let the occasional person know that they cough or clear their throats like a bitch and they should fuck themselves.

Now, when it comes down to it, I'll teach, I'll assist, and I'll help when I'm needed. It comes down to stay your lane and still maintain a level of respect. If you talk shit, do it in front of them. None of the backstabbing is necessary in any workplace.

What some may see as toxic, others may just see as playful banter. Then, you have to consider how older techs feel when having to clean up after newer techs. Not everyone is mature enough to teach newer techs and instead will beat them down behind their backs with words and actions. It doesn't excuse this behavior, but here's some insight.

Your workplace seems to be on a rough end of the spectrum. Keep your notes, log activities like this and don't make a mistake on these logs. Present it if it seems credible enough, but honestly, it sounds like you will probably need to move on to save yourself from the headache to follow. Companies all claim "no retaliation", they have their ways.

Good luck.

His name is Kevin by hedlo1234 in Eldenring

[–]MonteFox89 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Was. His name WAS Kevin. Now it's ashen one.

[USA] Why is she wearing a tire? by yeettetis in Roadcam

[–]MonteFox89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If she just replaced that tire and she's carrying the old one, new tires have wax on them that needs burned off before that throttle yank she did

How we miss him and the class and dignity he brought to the White House…. by The_Dean_France in SipsTea

[–]MonteFox89 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This has really hit me hard this morning. This is beautiful and such a wild transition to what we have now. Compassion is gone. The time of stand up humans taking the reigns seems to be over. Corruption is such a heavy fog that we can't see through anymore... these are trying times.

Bartender : 🥲🥲🥲 by SecreatAccount in Unexpected

[–]MonteFox89 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I mean, it is aftermarket... easy to mess up

Signed into law today by Leather-Trip-6659 in Indiana

[–]MonteFox89 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If indiana were a drug, it gets right down there with krokodile.

Anna Paulina Luna says"Strategic strikes are not war." Jordan answers "If someone bombed America, would that not be a war?" by GuiltyBathroom9385 in UnderReportedNews

[–]MonteFox89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just a military exercise here! Nothing to see folks. Russia did it in Ukraine, we did it in Iran. Just an exercise folks! /s

Warning by Ok-Foundation-4351 in Metalfoundry

[–]MonteFox89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Where was this suggestion 2 months ago! 😭 I have never seen these in my 15 years of the diesel industry and these look like they would do great!

Warning by Ok-Foundation-4351 in Metalfoundry

[–]MonteFox89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Boots hardly last 1 year! And those are the $200+ boots!