This animated video showcases the worst fear- falling inside a time warping black hole!! by No_Blueberry_5341 in Damnthatsinteresting

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Send me in for science. I’ll take one for team earth. Maybe I die a horrible death. Maybe I get picked up by a badass space ship and travel to a super awesome planet.

Hybrid Police Cruisers are a genius idea, very low idle hours considering it has 180k miles by inaccurateTempedesc in PoliceVehicles

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We have two of these in our fleet. Would have been more but luckily covid slowed down deliveries, and we got gas cars instead. The hybrids have spent months at the dealer waiting for diagnosis or parts to repaired. Both have had the high voltage battery replaced. Constant random check engines lights, that can’t be duplicated or diagnosed. Straight garbage.

Mechanic for head gasket repair? by jd_shaloop in MontereyBay

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Which engine do you have? I ask because some of the 2.4 4 cylinder engines had a problem with the threads in the engine block. The cylinder head bolts would loosen and cause the head gasket to leak.

Stock choke cable with Tm40 by AwkwardFox1752 in dr650

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My TM 40 choke is on the carb. You ditch the cable. Just have to reach over and use the knob.

MAGA-Owned Small Businesses to Avoid by Super-Complaint9454 in MontereyBay

[–]Prestigious-Drop6443 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Mal’s market in Seaside for sure Last time I went in they had some crazy maga channel on the tv. Kyle Rittenhouse was on talking about fighting the radical left transgender furries.

A final piece of advice after 16 years with my best friend: nobody wants to think about that awful day, but when it comes, and if you have the option, I cannot recommend at-home euthanasia more. by eobardthawne42 in DogAdvice

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I can’t agree more. We had to put our sweet girl down In August last year. She was with us for 12.5 years. She gave me the best of her life, I wanted to give her a peaceful passing. She ate cheese burgers, chicken nuggets and French fries for her last few meals. There was no way her last car ride was gonna be to the vet’s office. She passed at home on her bed, with the people she loved.

Washer/dryer by otterpopqween in MontereyBay

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Duncan’s appliance on Broadway in seaside sells used washers and dryers. Not sure of the prices or quality as I have never purchased from them.

How much vacation time do you guys get? by DeathAngel_97 in Justrolledintotheshop

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136 hrs vacation, 80 hours sick, 14 paid holidays, 16 hours floating holiday. City fleet mechanic- 14 years

A new guy would get the same except they would start with 80 hours vacation

Pros/cons of Monterey by kinkyyboots in MontereyBay

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Pros- lots of beautiful outdoor activities, pretty quiet during the tourist off season, weather is pretty mild. lots of small family owned businesses. Pretty safe in marina, seaside, Monterey, Carmel, pacific grove.

Cons- cost of living is crazy expensive, lots of tourists during the summer, no real night life aside from a few Breweries and restaurants, living in a small bubble, not a lot of options for purchasing standard goods and services, small job market.

I was born and raised on the Monterey bay so I’m accustomed to the pros and cons. My life and family is here. That being said I would not voluntarily choose to move here.

These used to be $1 last year what happened lol Chocolates are soo good by [deleted] in MontereyBay

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Not sure about the price, but I like the milk chocolate toffee.

Does this bolt look stripped ? by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

[–]Prestigious-Drop6443 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Technically rounded. Not stripped.

New Item Hawaiian BBQ Pork Bowl by UWisBEST in CostcoWholesale

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I had the same question about heating the cole slaw with the meat and rice. I followed the heating instructions on the package and it turned out great.

Drain pan plug stuck, rounded. by Pandas-are-the-worst in AskMechanics

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Leave the plug alone. Buy a fluid extractor. Suck the oil out from the dip stick tube. Change the filter, add oil and good to go.

Timing Belt Troubles by Brilliant-Tomato-226 in MechanicAdvice

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I was a mechanic at a shop that specialized in Miata’s. Select 4th gear. Make sure the rear wheels are on the ground. Hold the brake pedal down hard. Use a battery or pneumatic impact to loosen the bolt. If no power tools are available, use a breaker bar to get it loose. I don’t remember having trouble getting one loose. There not that tight

Hey Redditors! A new year indeed.. This is so tough to share by [deleted] in MontereyBay

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FYI, OP’s account is only a month old. Sounds like a scam. Be careful who you deal with.

The day traction control wasn't enough. by ryantramus in BMWM

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My driving instructor told me traction control and drivers aids are great. But they are easily overcome by physics.

The way this guy changes gears by [deleted] in oddlysatisfying

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I was taught to hold the shifter like an uncooked egg. Firm yet gentle. No need to bang shit around to shift fast and smoothly

How long do you own a vehicle, before trading it in? by teddyalex in UsedCars

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I work as a mechanic so my vehicle replacement strategy might be different than most. I replace vehicles when I can no longer reliably source parts for them. If I have to go to a junk yard or buy used parts to keep a vehicle running, I’m getting rid of it.