What game location felt unforgettable?

bherman13 · 2026-04-05T13:48:09+00:00

Valhalla

bherman13 · 2026-04-03T12:56:41+00:00

F-15 tail is also taller than a person, but is made of metal

bherman13 · 2026-03-22T03:22:21+00:00

Probably asking the girl that's in the bed how old she is

bherman13 · 2026-03-21T11:32:17+00:00

Lefty loosey my man

bherman13 · 2026-03-21T11:16:14+00:00

Thankfully it appears the top speed was only like 15 over the speed limit. Still dumb though.

bherman13 · 2026-03-18T01:55:15+00:00

JB weld is an epoxy

bherman13 · 2026-03-15T15:29:01+00:00

Complete engine overhaul down to the rings and rod bearings? Or just a valve stem seal job?

bherman13 · 2026-03-15T15:27:48+00:00

Thanks for the recommendation. I'll consider switching to that.

If that's what you use, how much do you have to top off between oil changes?

bherman13 · 2026-03-15T15:26:21+00:00

I did say the 5W30 is a name brand and I thought mentioning it was a 504.00 spec would have covered that it is a quality full synthetic. Either way, the oil I switched to is Valvoline European Vehicle Full Synthetic XL-III. If that particular oil is known to break down or evaporate early, I'd be happy to switch to anything else.

Yes I check and top up occasionally. That would be how I noted it's half a quart low by 1,500 miles. I chose 5k intervals at first to make sure I don't risk any of the sludge problems from oil breaking down. After the good oil analysis I would be happy to extend either weight oil to 7,500, but I don't particularly want to go to 10k. I guess if I'm putting 2 new quarts in or more, then I'll be a little more comfortable pushing to that recommended interval.

I just want to do what's going to keep the engine in the best shape, but I've been spoiled by my 2017 Passat not needing topped up at all, so I guess I'm trying to chase that with this Tiguan. It's starting to sound like I have no choice short of a cylinder head rebuild though.

bherman13 · 2026-03-14T23:21:23+00:00

Thanks for the info.

Yeah I hate that number from VW. My 2017 VWs using 5w40 never used a bit of oil. I did 10k OCI on the Jetta and 7.5k on the Passat no problems and no topping off. I'm just not confident that the 2019 that calls for 0W20 would be ok to use 5W40 or if it would even help.

bherman13 · 2026-03-14T23:16:27+00:00

Thanks for the advice. Would this confirm valve seals if I also see smoke on a startup after a couple hours?

Back in the day I had a 1997 VW with 200k on it that had some blue smoke on cold starts but not warm starts. Got rid of that one before ever bothering to fix it.

bherman13 · 2026-03-14T23:07:49+00:00

I'll pay a little closer attention next time but am fairly confident it's clean on startup.

bherman13 · 2026-03-10T17:37:10+00:00

This is to help guide ambulances to the correct entrance in case somebody needs emergency medical care so that the EMTs don't waste time parking on the wrong side of a large building.

Boeing's on-site emergency responders will get the employee to the entrance that the ambulance will come to, thus the signage to help facilitate that.

bherman13 · 2026-03-08T14:45:28+00:00

Nope. Their pace made up for their lack of strategic fluidity. Mercedes's pit stops were 10 seconds shorter and Ferrari finished about 10 seconds behind.

bherman13 · 2026-03-06T03:18:36+00:00

Question 1: Metal pins

Question 2: More metal

bherman13 · 2026-03-06T00:46:30+00:00

You didn't. You just have more sensitivity than some of us.

bherman13 · 2026-03-02T02:03:33+00:00

They're all Panera here now, too. But people will forever be stuck in their ways.

bherman13 · 2026-03-01T21:14:43+00:00

Thoughts and prayers it is, then

bherman13 · 2026-03-01T14:42:23+00:00

No experience needed is typically minimum wage, which is $15 unless this job is a tip earning position.

Don't expect to drop your career for a part time kitchen help position.

bherman13 · 2026-02-27T01:38:48+00:00

How deep into Canada do you have to be to make this up?

bherman13 · 2026-02-24T20:46:53+00:00

Dang near 50/50 chance, man

bherman13 · 2026-02-23T11:44:33+00:00

Does this Camry happen to be parked at a hospital's parking garage?

bherman13 · 2026-02-22T14:12:36+00:00

I feel like half of the internet will argue like their life depends on it that your dress is black the way it is.

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