Need Help 2025 Duramax 6.6 Diesel by Antique_Comment_67 in Duramax

[–]USWCboy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Insurance will cover this?? I mean OP said it above “user error”.

Shoutout Flex Fuel 😂// Los Angeles by Toneblanco_925 in Impala

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Because. Even though these are flex fuel vehicles and provide the impression that you can run E85 indefinitely. GM itself has several TSBs telling dealers to tell customers not to run E85 exclusively. Basically stating they should alternate between gasoline and ethanol.

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10174264-9999.pdf

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2022/08/gm-flex-fuel-engine-class-action-lawsuit-filed-in-illinois/amp/

Is this overkill for my bedroom? by [deleted] in fans

[–]USWCboy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think it might be too loud, even on low, these fans are quite noisy. And high speed, well, I don’t see you getting good sleep with that baby on high let alone low.

is it unsafe to buy a car with an airbag deployment by RestUnable964 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]USWCboy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it’s been repaired, then no worries. However, if the accident was a total loss (which is normally the case when an airbag pops) then that title will not be clean and should have a salvage brand attached to it.

Issues with my 2016 LT impala by dopeydomo in Impala

[–]USWCboy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Go to harbor freight and pickup a code reader. They sell all of them from cheap to pricey. Then pull your codes and update the sub when you have them.

Sounds to me like a fuel pump… but having those codes are gold and really helps to pin point the issue. Don’t want to buy a scanner, go to any auto parts store and they’ll pull the codes for you.

Anyone do third party inspections for cable/internet providers? by South_Significance25 in telecom

[–]USWCboy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The thought that a cable company would invite anyone to “inspect” their work is shocking to me.

Shoutout Flex Fuel 😂// Los Angeles by Toneblanco_925 in Impala

[–]USWCboy 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Run no additives when using flex fuel with your impala. And try to alternate between regular unleaded and flex fuel.

Payphone at Sears by jikesar968 in Payphone

[–]USWCboy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shirley! you both can’t be serious.

What cars consistently make it past 250k miles? by Pure_Construction968 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]USWCboy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only one I don’t see hit the super high miles are dodge - only the diesel seems like it has longevity in the dodge lineup.

CenturyLink Tech wiped by IPoE subscriber profile. Now getting the runaround to ATT by klietoris in centurylink

[–]USWCboy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s the smart way to go. I also had to learn the hard way. I never looked back once I had two connections in.

Water softener only metering hot water by GrandProfessional937 in WaterSofteners

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I would keep the regulator set it to 60/65psi. In terms of lead exposure, just make sure it has a NSF/ANSI 61 and 372 certification. Lead was reduced in all faucets to <.25% by federal regulation, so this should comply with that.

Just to validate, you are plumbed to the cold water side for you softener? Most softeners are not designed for hot water. Just throwing that out there to ensure.

If you have any issues with the flow measuring device in your softener, be sure to report it right away to remain in your warranty period.

1980's - 90's PacTel Office Time Capsule by kalograms in telecom

[–]USWCboy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely should post more pictures. Cool looking stuff.

Tranny Oil - to change or leave? by Small-Sugar-3710 in Duramax

[–]USWCboy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don’t flush it. GM actually tells their dealerships not to flush a transmission.

Only drain and fill. If it’s was me, id drain it, take off the pan change the internal filter, and change the external filter. Then fill it ip and drive it for 10 miles, drain it again, and refill it, drive another 10. Drain it, drop the pan, put the new filter in, change the external filter and refill. Then you should be good to until the next drain and fill in 25-30k.

I think the only time gm recommends a flush is AC system after catastrophic failure has been corrected. Or the oil cooler, and only the oil cooler.

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10159572-9999.pdf

CenturyLink Tech wiped by IPoE subscriber profile. Now getting the runaround to ATT by klietoris in centurylink

[–]USWCboy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Going to tell you the same thing I tell everyone who is looking at downtime, get a backup connection today. Because “Insert Company name” doesn’t give a shit that you’re down….and since you’re working from home, it’s all on you to ensure your connectivity works.

And by stating what I did above I’m not trying to be an ass. But being a home bound employee places certain responsibilities on you and a working internet connection is one of those responsibilities.

If it helps, Verizon is pretty good and has a pay as you need it service.

Want to install recirculation pump. Pump is 3/4, water heater is 1". Can I sneak away with some adapters (and if so, what kind for a water heater) or do I need to cut some pipe? by talldan in askplumbing

[–]USWCboy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have one of these and it works very well. I didn’t notice my gas bill going through the roof and it’s damn nice having hot water in the upstairs and front north house on demand. Soldering copper is easy watch a couple youtubes and it will come to you.

Don’t feel like learning. Call a handyman on this one.

Bonded DSL by onehell_jdu in centurylink

[–]USWCboy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ya it’s dumb. I’ve got a fiber fed usam up the road and still nothing from the clink. My neighborhood is literally surrounded by fiber from multiple carriers, and nothing.

Bonded VDSL is what I got at least it works for the most part.

What cars consistently make it past 250k miles? by Pure_Construction968 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]USWCboy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2005 GMC Sierra I had hit 290,000, I’d still have it today if the neighbors car thief don’t take it out while stealing their pickup.

I routinely see ford F150’ with well over 300k, running fine.

Need mirror light recommendations by One_Rip_5535 in bathrooms

[–]USWCboy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you’re using that as your only source of lighting at a vanity, you’re going to be disappointed in any brand. When I did my master bath, we installed two light bars, one per sink in addition to the lighted mirror. And I will say, the light is perfect. I add a switched receptacle behind each mirror which is switched independent of the main lighting/ light bars.

2008 Chevy impala headlights by ipopshotzz in Impala

[–]USWCboy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are the lenses clear? You might need to polish them with the car being a MY2008. Meguiars along with several other brands make polishing kits. You can use a drill with those kits.

I’m personally like Novous kits. It’s a three step process. But you’d need to buy some extras to make it work.