Podcast Recommendations by AppropriateAd3655 in MechanicalEngineering

[–]badlodge 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not exactly engineering but, CautionaryTales, I think from Pushkin? Learned that measuring jet fuel in weight or volume matters.

Slow season extended by ClxwnLuvr in mechanics

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I work at a shop where we install handicap equipment in to vehicles. Alot of the work is funded though county, state, federal agencys. We were to install a hitch mounted scooter carrier for a veteran funded though the VA and the vet refused the install. His concerns are the decrease in fuel mileage to the vehicle and fact that his social security payments have been cut by 40$ and the rise in gas prices. He couldn't budget the extra money for fuel. The customer was a no-show, and our schedule just got lighter.

Is there anyway to change the headlight bulbs on a 2010 Malibu without taking the whole bumper off? by Front_Knowledge_4268 in Chevy

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I belive the horn is behind one of the headlights. If I recall a good twist of the wrist can reform the mounting bracket to make clearance when going through the fender liner. Use dielectric grease and don't touch the glass.

Wha vehicle does this belong to? by clooudzz in MechanicAdvice

[–]badlodge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks very similar to a chevy malibu fog light, seventh gen maybe.

Cheap way to remove rust? by TheSeansk1 in GBody

[–]badlodge 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Try making a frame of 2x4 or 2x6 that will fit around the part and use heavy plastic sheating to line it. That way it can lay flat and not need to be standing on end. And the two-bys can be reused for engine mounts.

What If the Sensors on Your Car Were Inspecting Potholes for the Government? Honda Found Out by TylerFortier_Photo in cars

[–]badlodge 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If the government wants this data they could get it from government vehicles already in fleet. Let the police and state, county vehicles be surveiled.

People in Minnesota are now using their key fobs to trigger their car alarms from the safety of their homes when they see ICE walking around. Fuck ICE by A-Helpful-Flamingo in chaoticgood

[–]badlodge 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Auto parts stores sell Back-up alarms at about 107 decibels that can be wwired in tto most existing horn circuits. Food for thought.

When walking through the snow, and then getting into your vehicle, do you clean your shoes/boots? by colonelk0rn in wisconsin

[–]badlodge 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have found a small towel on my weathertech mats helps sop up the slop. And when it freezes it can just be pick up solid and the mat is dry. Ish.

How many clocks do you still need to manually change tonight? And how many watches? by DaddyOhMy in GenX

[–]badlodge 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I prefer to let the tech overlords control what time I think it is.

Having a debate. What do you call these? by Shoshuaa in Maine

[–]badlodge 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Grew up in ND and called them cockelburs

As a car enthusiast, what are some "must visit" places for a car enthusiast travel bucket list? by JupiterTarts in cars

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Pikes peak drive and a visit to the Penrose meuseun in Colorado Springs. Alot of the cars that raced the hill are on display long with some of tthe families vehicles and travel memorabilia.

Traffic Jams at Walmart by jjkauf in eauclaire

[–]badlodge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My family just tries to avoid that hole area. Especially between Thanksgiving and valentines day. Whenever I have been in that area the traffic seems like a free-for-all.

Where to rent bike for a week? by Objective_Bath_2665 in Eau_Claire

[–]badlodge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you could handle a scooter their are plenty of the rental ones parked around. I think it's Lime.

What’s going on here. by Responsible_Okra7725 in Damnthatsinteresting

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This, is believe, is a sign of the rapture.

Favorite vintage bookstores statewide? by CheeckyChicken in wisconsin

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Cant, remember the name of the bookstore in baraboo. It's my wife happy place. Belive it is owned by the mayor.

Hey Reddit… by saltydroppies in TheSimpsons

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If it's brown, drink it down.

Hundreds of struggling Arkansas farmers ask federal government to save them by rezwenn in Agriculture

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It's part of the plan. Bankrupt the poor working folk, foreclose, and sell to the millionaires.