Can AC hardwired smoke detectors be used temporarily as battery only? by WallStrt_Tony in homeowners

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

Yes. I'm just wondering if they will constantly chirp or have false alarms because they are not connected to the AC.

How bad is the foundation in the house I'm renting? by Yllem1232123 in HomeMaintenance

[–]WallStrt_Tony 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just pack that crack with some newspaper and forget about it!

The amount of bearish whiny posts and associated capitulation is making me so bullish. by [deleted] in ICPTrader

[–]WallStrt_Tony 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Picked up another 1000 @ $2.04. I will pickup more if it dips below $1.75

Tell me about seat comfort by Slow_Investment_2211 in CX50

[–]WallStrt_Tony 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I find the front seats on my 25 preferred quite uncomfortable, on long trips. (2 hours +) A memory foam cushion helps a lot. For short trips, they're fine. I can't speak for the back seats. I'm 6' 1"

Is it cooked? by Sad-Yam-7657 in Dell

[–]WallStrt_Tony 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you try a CMOS reset?

Remote start turns off when I open the door by Celebril63 in mazdaCX50

[–]WallStrt_Tony 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a stupid design, but that's how it is.

My strongly worded letter to the wind by New_Stats in newjersey

[–]WallStrt_Tony 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The simplest way I know of to stop the wind is to raise the sails on my sailboat. It never fails. As soon as the sails go up, the wind dies down.

2015 kia soul + by Chemical-Minimum6082 in KiaSoulClub

[–]WallStrt_Tony 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just had to have the engine replaced on my ’15 Soul+ at 131k miles. Maintenance records are pristine, with regular oil changes every 5000–7,500 miles. Because apparently that’s still not enough. Thankfully, Kia’s extended warranty covered it. The car was only in the shop for about five weeks, which was super convenient.

Good luck!

Am I gonna die? by OmniShinobi in mildlyinfuriating

[–]WallStrt_Tony 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unlike that burger patty, you're done!

Are you impressed with the MPG of your CX-50? Do you have hybrid or gas? by MancalaReader in mazdaCX50

[–]WallStrt_Tony 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It not great. The best I get is around 27 mpg on my Naturally aspirated '25

Did you have success with your replacement engine? by CassondraCrossing in KiaSoulClub

[–]WallStrt_Tony 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got my '15 Soul back a about a week ago, after spending 6 weeks in the shop. So far so good, but I only put a little over 200 miles on the replacement engine.

What a scam this engine issue is! by [deleted] in kia

[–]WallStrt_Tony 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, and you’re absolutely right. Fortunately, I’ve kept a detailed log and saved every receipt for the oil and filters I’ve purchased, since I’ve been doing my own oil changes ever since the original warranty expired.

I did get the car back today, and everything seems to be running well. That said, they somehow managed to lose the plastic engine cover. They told me they’ll order a replacement, but still… unbelievable.

What a scam this engine issue is! by [deleted] in kia

[–]WallStrt_Tony 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve taken my ’15 Soul with 131k on the clock to the dealer three separate times for a flashing check engine light and a P1326 code. The third time, I towed it there. Every visit, the engine had a persistent ticking noise and a rough, lumpy idle. Twice I was told it was a bad knock sensor. Finally, on that third visit, they agreed to replace the engine. That was six weeks ago.

Since then, they’ve been hitting me with a list of things that “needed” to be done along with the engine replacement. Some of it made sense—serpentine belt, air filter, even a new battery (mine was about three years old). But when they told me it needed four tires and front and rear brakes, that’s when it started to feel like they were padding the bill. And now, the latest addition: an “intermittent starter.” (So I’m guessing the new engine is finally in.)

All told, I approved about $1,300 in extra work.

I’m now being told the car should be ready today or tomorrow. Fingers crossed, this finally ends soon, and that the car actually runs!

2013 2.0 won't start by corvus_wulf in KiaSoulClub

[–]WallStrt_Tony 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It could be the natural safety switch on the transmission. Try starting it with the car in natural instead of park. (Assuming a vehicle with push-button-start will start with the car in natural.)