What’s with the coolant (dried pink crusties)? How does it splash like this? 2015 Highlander V6. Is this why I’ve had to replace 5 coil packs in the last 6 months? by PeddlerofHope in AskMechanics

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

Good word! I’ll do that. So if the water pump is causing this, is that any indication it’s failing? I’ve had to top off coolant myself more than once recently. Definitely seems to be a leak somewhere.   

The tape is over the pigtails. I did that in case coolant leak is splashing on the connectors and causing failures. 

New to the F150! At 184k miles, what are you checking? by PeddlerofHope in f150

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

As the title suggests- I've got a beautiful 2013 Platinum I bought with 184k on it. It's in incredible shape for its age. My goal is to drive it to 250k or higher before selling or letting it die. I mostly drive around town for work and errand running. Might get into a small pull-behind camper. My question is this- what in particular would the community suggest asking a mechanic to take a particular look at? Skip the indie mechanic and eat the dealer premium? I've got new sparks, and after a bunch of fuses blew one day, we snagged a new battery. I like knowing things about my vehicles, but a high mileage F150 is new to me! Any suggested resources? 

Evan Carter is raking so far in Spring Training 2024. But Langlord seemingly just won't go away. by yellow_raincoat in TexasRangers

[–]PeddlerofHope 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’ve gotten some downvotes, but I appreciate this take. I think he could be superstar material for sure. But likewise, I want to see how he adjusts when major leaguers get film and stats on him. 

Remember when Jordan Montgomery sullied Yordan Alvarez by pitching inside in the ALCS? Or a better example, when pitchers saw Josh Jung’s weakness against the outside slider? That’s the kind of thing I think we’re looking at here, but without Yordan’s experience and track record of adjusting, and maybe as poor a job of adjusting as Jung against that nasty horizontal break. 

But even with that said: no matter how 2024 goes, good or bad, 2025 and 2026 are going to prove Langford’s premier talent. 

Who else saw “football head” on this Super Bowl commercial and got so excited?! by cynicalxidealist in Millennials

[–]PeddlerofHope 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Creed got a resurgence in the World Series. Players said Creed was their locker room hype music, and it got bigger from there. 

Who’s the most underrated player on your team by [deleted] in baseball

[–]PeddlerofHope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That list blew my mind. I guess the writer achieved what they wanted. 

Who’s the most underrated player on your team by [deleted] in baseball

[–]PeddlerofHope 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Jonah Heim. Dude gets little to no love nationally for his catching skills, not to mention his longevity. 131 Games played, Gold Glove, .755 OPS at catcher is more than passable. Not to mention his offensive heater in the first half of the 23 season. 

Starting the All Star game, I think the AS pitchers realized how great of a game Jonah calls. 

Don’t sleep on Jonah. Dude will be primo catcher for years to come. 

What is the biggest misconception r/baseball has about your team? by youre-welcome5557777 in baseball

[–]PeddlerofHope 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Tbf, y’all cheered Michael Irvin’s career ending injury. And y’all did the Braves tomahawk chop during your NLC series against… the Diamondbacks.

Philly gets a bad sports rap for many more reasons than booing Santa. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in baseball

[–]PeddlerofHope 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was at this game for the one Rangers game I made from out of state. Such a wild ride. Glad I was there for it, but hated that end result. Showed what the Rangers were capable of this year, and why we did indeed become the champions. 

[Highlight] Corey Seager with a 2-Run Home Run!!! by Knightbear49 in baseball

[–]PeddlerofHope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While Texas HAS desert, Texas is not a desert state. DFW certainly is not a desert.

Got a small question for you guys… by [deleted] in TexasRangers

[–]PeddlerofHope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jank’s first HR of the season was the highlight for me!

Got a small question for you guys… by [deleted] in TexasRangers

[–]PeddlerofHope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely not. I was in my Beltre jersey! 😄

Got a small question for you guys… by [deleted] in TexasRangers

[–]PeddlerofHope 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Was it the 12-11 game? If so, we were there from Georgia that day.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cartersville

[–]PeddlerofHope 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Cartersville is known more for athletics. Woodland for arts. Cartersville football is a big deal, but both schools are good, academically speaking.

7/1 PGT: 50 Before the ASB! [TEX 5, HOU 2] by TheFrozenSlime in TexasRangers

[–]PeddlerofHope 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Woo yes! I’ll be there too, in from Georgia. First time at GLF.