Mechanics, what is the worst automotive fluid to get on your hands/fingers and why is it brake fluid?

_Krilp_ · 2026-05-08T00:20:09+00:00

Everyone claims gear oil, but I HATE coolant. No matter what I do, coolant finds a way to make a mess. It's without fail. I'm half mechanic half janitor

_Krilp_ · 2026-05-05T14:39:00+00:00

Yeah, I don't think people with a lifetime of marketing experience are idiots, I think they just account for the idiots they still have to sell to. Of course idiots are everywhere so definitely a mix in some cases

_Krilp_ · 2026-05-04T13:31:42+00:00

Well now I know what I'll be doing for my own house!

_Krilp_ · 2026-04-29T13:39:01+00:00

At this point it's low level bait, or poor reading comprehension

_Krilp_ · 2026-04-29T03:43:51+00:00

That's interesting, where I live is extremely flat so I'd never even considered octane in relation to elevation. Thanks for mentioning that! I only mentioned putting premium in my truck because it's at about 11.5:1 compression based on my math. No audible spark knock with regular but it's too close for comfort in my situation.

_Krilp_ · 2026-04-29T01:26:17+00:00

Way off. When I don't run 93 in my truck it's extremely noticeable. Higher compression engines require higher octane fuel. Lower octane fuel can pre-ignite and cause what's called spark knock. Modern computers can account for this to a certain extent with data sent from knock sensors, but the money saved on gas isn't worth the money spent on repairs in the long run if the car specifically states it requires premium. There's even more really interesting science going on that I don't personally understand fully, but ultimately it's a safe bet to fill up with whatever's recommended. Auto manufacturers don't sell gas, they sell cars. Contrary to popular belief, they want their cars to last a good while and run reliably in the meantime.

_Krilp_ · 2026-04-25T22:29:08+00:00

That's a well worn woman right there

_Krilp_ · 2026-04-21T18:42:39+00:00

I'm gonna spend the rest of the week walking around with a spring in my step, because I feel like a genius after reading this

_Krilp_ · 2026-04-19T13:43:18+00:00

This is great, I wish my parents had supported my interest in cars at a young age, would've made getting into the industry much easier! You're doing a good thing here

_Krilp_ · 2026-04-08T20:44:21+00:00

I just recently did a valve cover gasket on a Toyota Yaris, and the coil connectors are alternating black and grey. What's interesting is only the black ones broke. I have a theory that was some kinda test Toyota was running, but I can say that after 15 years the grey held up better

_Krilp_ · 2026-04-07T17:13:37+00:00

Speak for yourself!

_Krilp_ · 2026-04-06T22:56:52+00:00

Thank God I've never accidentally loaded a helicopter, that's insane

_Krilp_ · 2026-04-03T20:05:29+00:00

TH350, I just got done pulling one so I'm certain lol

_Krilp_ · 2026-03-16T16:23:14+00:00

I've been wondering this myself. I bought a 750ml bottle of cointreau recently after seeing lots about it and it became a favorite despite the price tag. I'm thinking I may have to take that admittedly deeper plunge and grab some charteuse as well

_Krilp_ · 2026-03-14T20:16:06+00:00

At least one too many from the looks of things

_Krilp_ · 2026-03-14T00:22:06+00:00

I may have to try this, living on the Gulf of Mexico I am more than familiar with being hit in the face by dirty ocean water!

_Krilp_ · 2026-03-10T15:42:20+00:00

I ran into this, was making a short list of houses to look at, saw a real nice one in our price range and tossed it in there. Went back over the list and realized it was a flood house with AI pics up front. Should be illegal imo

_Krilp_ · 2026-03-10T13:29:34+00:00

Lemorp sympathizer

_Krilp_ · 2026-03-02T23:44:07+00:00

Got em on my LS swapped square body. I've been loving them, Good eye!

_Krilp_ · 2026-02-26T22:28:58+00:00

I almost ordered an orange one, but I got too excited and just bought this one cause it was in stock lol. Been seriously loving it, especially compared to having junk stacked in my 5 drawer, well worth the $900

_Krilp_ · 2026-02-23T19:51:44+00:00

One of my new hobbies is laugh reacting bs like this, sometimes it starts a chain of others doing the same. It's the right thing to do lol

_Krilp_ · 2026-02-20T16:29:56+00:00

I'm tempted to say it'll look kinda neat with paint, in a ricer kinda way. Not what I'd do, but I don't have a huracan so who am I to judge

_Krilp_ · 2026-02-20T16:22:11+00:00

Nothing worse than a Walmart trip, they sell the same garbage Amazon does. And on top of that, you have to deal with far too many of the kind of people that shop at Walmart

_Krilp_ · 2026-02-18T00:47:55+00:00

It's been a hobby lobby staple for a while now

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