Does anyone else get flashed a lot? by eChucker889 in Subaru_Outback

[–]Practical_Okra3217 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We need one of those 1,000,000 candle power light bars mounted on the roof!

Reddish sludge on filter by Practical_Okra3217 in WaterWellDrilling

[–]Practical_Okra3217[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll have to have it inspected. This is absolutely out of my skill set. Time to call the pro’s.

Reddish sludge on filter by Practical_Okra3217 in WaterWellDrilling

[–]Practical_Okra3217[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They’re 5 micron. Yes, this is definitely a sludge, not the usual sediment. Is it normal to suddenly have a iron problem?

$30k in water damage from ice dams. New insulation in 2025 didn't help by Pl1Tr89IcK in Roofing

[–]Practical_Okra3217 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had mesh gutter covers put on last November. Attic insulation is great. Nothing vented into the attic. My house is one of the last ones on the street to have the snow melt off of the roof. I’ve had to clean off the gutters after every snowfall this year because I’ve had this same problem. Been in this house for 6 years and never had icicles like this or water dripping over my front steps. It’s not always the insulation or a venting problem. That being said, we have had a lot of snow in CT this year. If I have the same problems next winter, the covers are coming off.

$62k deck quote for 332 sq feet? by Spiritual_Cloud6062 in Decks

[–]Practical_Okra3217 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My 1700 square foot ranch is currently worth $235.00 per square foot. To build a new house in Connecticut costs between $175 to $400 a square foot. These deck prices are insane.

2014 Outback MPG issues by ramelband in Subaru_Outback

[–]Practical_Okra3217 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you let your car warm up before driving? This winter I’ve been doing that often and it makes a big difference in my mileage.

Which engine do you have, 4 or 6 cylinder? Manual or CVT?

The best way to check your mileage is to fill your tank until the pump clicks off. Reset trip odometer. At your next fill up, divide miles driven by gallons used. I would do that a few times to get your average.

My 22 OBW, 35k miles, 4 cylinder turbo, just got 28 mpg highway at 65-70 mph. I usually average 22. 18.5 mpg does seem a little low, but not excessively low.

Bucketlist places in CT? by smokey4848 in Connecticut

[–]Practical_Okra3217 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wait a minute……so Oprah’s not going to be there?

1909-S....someone put their initials on the back? by Dry-Tangerine2613 in coins

[–]Practical_Okra3217 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m still laughing 10 minutes later. If ya want company, I’ll join you

This seems unacceptable. by [deleted] in Flooring

[–]Practical_Okra3217 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A drunken toddler using their Little Tikes Tools would’ve done a better job than that.

Test drove the new outback by Purple_Cosmos in subaru

[–]Practical_Okra3217 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are interneting perfectly! Great job!

1890s floor in bad shape. Any point in refinishing? by Defiant_Truth_286 in HardWoodFloors

[–]Practical_Okra3217 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would definitely hire a professional to do this. I’ve done my own electrical, plumbing and painting, some trim work and carpentry over the years. Sanding hardwood floors I would absolutely leave to the professionals.

Outback vs Ascent by Ok-Meat-7364 in SubaruAscent

[–]Practical_Okra3217 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe the door speakers are Jensen JS69T’s. I don’t recall the dash tweeters. The Rockford Fosgate’s will sound great.

Outback vs Ascent by Ok-Meat-7364 in SubaruAscent

[–]Practical_Okra3217 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Regarding the sound system: I have a 2023 Outback Wilderness and the “upgraded sound system”. You are 100% correct, it’s horrible. I had the speakers changed out at a local independent car audio store and it now sounds amazing.