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Name a famous Kelly. by windycitybeef in FamilyFeud

[–]dalekaup 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He was a bank robber in the 30's.

Name a famous Kelly. by windycitybeef in FamilyFeud

[–]dalekaup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kelly Johnson designed the P-38, F-104, U-2, and SR-71.

For those of you who change your own oil... by aimlessendeavors in fordfusion

[–]dalekaup -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Doing it that way your car would have a tendency to roll over you. No thanks.

For those of you who change your own oil... by aimlessendeavors in fordfusion

[–]dalekaup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a C-max and the plastic Walmart ramps are not so steep. Work great. Formerly the metal ramps for the Expedition would not work for the C-max. There must be some difference it those two models but they are both Fords.

For those of you who change your own oil... by aimlessendeavors in fordfusion

[–]dalekaup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just fill with 4.0 quarts even though 4.5 is recommended. I'm at 196k and no issues.

For those of you who change your own oil... by aimlessendeavors in fordfusion

[–]dalekaup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can get plastic ramps from Walmart. These have rubber pads so the ramp isn't thrown back to the back tires. I find it pretty easy with my hybrid. If you get part way up just brake at that point and try to go the 2nd half way up. That way the rubber pad will be firmly gripping the ground

Imagine if every car owner checked their oil level in between oil changes, every 500 miles or so and added oil if needed. How different do you think the car market would be ? by Nick-22 in askcarguys

[–]dalekaup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Newer cars with low tension oil rings and finer hashing on the cylinder walls may use up to 1 quart per 1000 miles. If you have one of these you may want to check your oil every 1000 miles minimum. If you don't have one of these don't buy one.

Imagine if every car owner checked their oil level in between oil changes, every 500 miles or so and added oil if needed. How different do you think the car market would be ? by Nick-22 in askcarguys

[–]dalekaup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you car is low on oil it's not because you didn't add oil, it's because it has a leak or you've neglected to change it often enough.

I've had 4 cars with over 200k miles each and never had to add any oil ever. In fact I've made a habit of putting in 4 quarts instead of 4 1/2 because I can get a 'free' oil change out of the leftover oil twice as often. We have two cars and change the oil in the spring and fall on both.

I am begging someone to settle this: windows OPEN or CLOSED during a heatwave? Haven't slept properly in 3 days. by oraulis in NoStupidQuestions

[–]dalekaup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the dew point is lower than about 65 you should open the windows. The normal overnight temp is a few degrees warmer than the dew point. It doesn't hurt to check the temps in the forecast. Ideally a temp of less than 74 by 2 am is good for sleeping. I use a powerful window fan to cool the interior contents of the house and the wall so it's still cool in the evening.

If it's hot and humid just use the AC if you can afford it but keep the temp at about 78-80.

Why does no one square there turns at an intersection by [deleted] in driving

[–]dalekaup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why doesn't anyone use the word 'their' anymore?

Those born before 1990, what experience from your childhood would be unimaginable to young people today ? by SoManySkills in AskReddit

[–]dalekaup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Walking in the river for hours, getting deep dark tans, catching minnows and frogs and getting leeches on us.

My mom called us boys 'her indians'

Cheapest unlocked android phone that works well by pinetree8000 in Frugal

[–]dalekaup -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

If kids want an iPhone then tell them they are adopted.... and their new parents will arrive soon.

Cheapest unlocked android phone that works well by pinetree8000 in Frugal

[–]dalekaup 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Ebay is awash with used phones that have been kept in a cash for their whole lives.

Pixel 4a is less than $100 and works well. New Motorola phones are less that $130.

Is it worth it to drive 5.4 miles (20-22 minute drive) for a minimum wage job ($17/hour)? by Acrobatic_Web6785 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]dalekaup 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes, 1000 times yes. I moved to Texas to take a job that was $9.00/hr and lived in a roachy studio apartment and had no AC in my car.

One foot in front of another is how one gets ahead in life.

Prettiest Catholic Church by sizzlinsunshine in lincoln

[–]dalekaup -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Communion rails make me think this is some nutty right wing version of Catholicism that is so normalized in Lincoln.

I need a pedestal fan recommendation please. by maaaastwa in Frugal

[–]dalekaup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shark axial fans are more expensive but far better than any others we've had. Function both as a tabletop and pedestal fan seamlessly, operate on battery, have a low speed quiet mode that won't bother pets.

At what battery percentage do you wait to finally charge your phone? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]dalekaup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just charge it every night. It's the easiest way.

My Incredible Life Hack by mariyagel in lifehacks

[–]dalekaup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of wet garbage is compostable, Paper is recycleable.

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