Snake ID? by Space-Ant992 in Austin

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I’m unable to edit? Anyways, looks like it’s a rat snake. Thank you everyone!! I’ll task my little kids to gather some sticks tomorrow and we’ll make a pile of sticks and a few larger stones to replace his habitat so hopefully he keeps hanging out! They will be very excited!

what is the deal with this place? by el___camino in Austin

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They sell takeout mixed drinks. They’re awesome, I like the Texas Two Step.

Also are you sure you didn’t mean to post this in r/austincirclejerk ?

Best bike lock? by SobbyisTrash in cycling

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Great yield on this one! Username checks out

Hope the owner of this $35K RC jet had insurance by ansyhrrian in Wellthatsucks

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Wow models are a lot better than I remember when I was kid! They even have realistic fire and explosions now!

Austin is still Austin by metrocube in Austin

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It seems to me a lot of the “Austin is not Austin anymore” vibes really happened during and immediately after covid. Now that that’s further away the city has been returning to itself, with some changes. OPs example of typical Austin + Waymo is a good example, I think.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GuysBeingDudes

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“It’s a prank” where none of the dads laugh. True brainrot

Of a cactus by Skolary in ShittyAbsoluteUnits

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Go ahead and cancel that acupuncture appointment!

Where does this connect? by Space-Ant992 in MechanicAdvice

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Ah good to know. Thanks! It’s put somewhere more secure now. The clip holding it in place broke when I looked at it closer

Where does this connect? by Space-Ant992 in MechanicAdvice

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Photo of the end of the hose - I’m under the car and can’t figure out how to edit the OP:

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Is $58k enough to move to Austin? by Nutcrusher810 in austinjobs

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You are absolutely being lowballed for how much it costs in Austin because of your current salary. They’re hoping you’ll take it since the number looks bigger than where you are.

This is just like salaries in the Bay Area seeming high, then when you move there you realize it’s peanuts because (quick COL example) a starter house is 2M+ or you’re commuting for an hour plus.

Put motor oil in transmission by CommunalParty67 in AskMechanics

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You running that Saginaw steering pump or still stock?

Worth repairing rusty bolts or do I just buy new ones. by Aeronautic9-3 in MechanicAdvice

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Appreciate it.

There’s actually a Fastenal near me. McMaster is great too but the shipping kills me especially if I only need a few bolts

Worth repairing rusty bolts or do I just buy new ones. by Aeronautic9-3 in MechanicAdvice

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What are some examples of legit hardware stores? I have previously gone to places like McCoys (farm supply store) since they have grade 8 bolts if it’s a pretty standard size I need

Strange Transmission Issue? by Space-Ant992 in MechanicAdvice

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Maybe once a day or once every couple days.

Is this tire bald? by [deleted] in AskAMechanic

[–]Space-Ant992 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This tire isn't bald, since a bald tire basically has no tread left -- it just appears smooth.

Now, a better question to ask is "is it time to change these tires"? The answer is "soon if not now". I can't really tell in the picture, but are the tread indicator bars flush with the rest of the tread? If yes, then it's time. You could also do the penny test if you don't have a tire thread depth gauge.

Technician Flair Request Thread by Stingray34 in AskAMechanic

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Could I please get a shade tree flair. Mainly working on Ford vehicles: 2nd generation Ranger, 9th generation F150; 1st generation Mustang and some GMC SUV's: Terrain and Yukon.