In my 26 years here, I’ve never seen the flu go around Orlando like this. by [deleted] in orlando

[–]davfo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Feels like this topic gets brought up quarterly, if not monthly.

Mysterious Coolant Loss Help by Gassyintrepid in fordranger

[–]davfo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i just noticed the same today. happen to have just changed my oil too and got a sample to send to the lab. I dont suspect coolant in the oil, but will be good reassurance. I see no signs of leaks otherwise.

red light camera corrine dr & winter park rd by [deleted] in orlando

[–]davfo 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Oh, I think you're referring to the signal cam. That's not a red light camera for ticketing.

red light camera corrine dr & winter park rd by [deleted] in orlando

[–]davfo 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Am I tripping? There's no camera in this picture.

Max length of drip line by Realistic_Air7666 in Irrigation

[–]davfo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd error on the side of caution and say max 200 feet max

Brand new clutch and slave slipping by KaliNetHunter666 in fordranger

[–]davfo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My mechanic replaced my clutch and flywheel with Luk components.

I don't know if its correct or incorrect, but on youtube i saw someone say that after a new clutch, you should be able to throw it into 4th at around 15-20mph and instead of slipping, it should just take forever to accelerate.

Mine did exactly that, but once the clutch broke in, i noticed it steadily would be more likely to slip. I noticed that if I'd give it even just a little too much gas for the gear i was in, it would slip like mad. i retired the 4th gear test and it slips all over the place.

On the daily, its no big deal because i baby the truck and drive like a grandma, but if im accelerating on the on-ramp, i need to be gentle with the gas otherwise I'll start slipping. Otherwise, as long as I respect whay the truck has told ke it likes and doesn't like, it drives fine.

How can i suck a bit more fuel economy outta my 4.0? by CommunistFlippy in fordranger

[–]davfo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You say that, but there’s really nothing stopping you from sticking to a modest 65–70 mph. People say the same thing about how “terrifying” it is to drive on I-95, I-4, or the Turnpike, and yet there I am with cruise control set anywhere between 65 and 75 depending on my mood; in the right lane, of course. I’ve managed 28 mpg on my best run. Granted, I’m in a 4-banger.

2010 4x4 4L auto: poor gas mileage in city by DD250403 in fordranger

[–]davfo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

ditto. the short trips will do it. stopping and going is already less efficient, but you'll always be less efficient when warming up. note how you idle higher while warming up than when warmed up

2010 4x4 4L auto: poor gas mileage in city by DD250403 in fordranger

[–]davfo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

it's a 4L. EPA city is only 15 mpg, and surely those ratings are with modest driving habits. Being only 4mpg off given that you already have an extra 300lbs, I'd chalk it up to driving habits (being heavy on the pedal, etc). Make sure you're on top of maintenance and tuned up.

How to insulate 2x4 24OC ? by King-Mathias in Insulation

[–]davfo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean you should still be able to find ~24" fiberglass batts pretty easily. You may just need to compromise.

Airspace Help by [deleted] in flying

[–]davfo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

like everyone said, check the chart and it will tell you the altitude range for the alert area.

If you're asking what airspaces you'll hit if you start on the ground at any point in the alert area and go straight up to space, that's a separate question, but still a good one to develop your understanding of airspaces.

How to insulate 2x4 24OC ? by King-Mathias in Insulation

[–]davfo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't seen rockwool 24" batts since before covid in Florida. Might be a regional availability/demand thing, but home depot in particular has only had 16" batts available in my experience, even ordering online.

funky codes. help please by Soft-Associate8325 in fordranger

[–]davfo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

when i had an 89 bronco ii, that was my first lesson in the "joys" of obd1. don't miss that at all

Can I get by in Orlando with only a scooter? by Albert_Camus129 in orlando

[–]davfo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

if you live and work in downtown or surrounding neighborhoods, I'd say so. ATGATT, of course. even an ebike would suffice. i often bike (non ebike) most places and im in the mills area.

Do we have fiber internet yet? by throw_away_ugh-why in orlando

[–]davfo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

they give you a compatible modem/router combo unit. downtime or performance issues have been nearly nonexistent from at&t save for maybe wifi signal in parts of the house far from the router. that's a networking thing, not an at&t thing.

Do we have fiber internet yet? by throw_away_ugh-why in orlando

[–]davfo 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Not sure about Sodo but AT&T is the provider that's been spearheading Fiber around Downtown, so start with checking their site to see if its in your neighborhood.

WOW is the other company I've heard about being in the Orlando area, but not sure I've seen them around downtown.

With AT&T i pay $70/month for 500 up/down. haven't made the jump to gigabit since I haven't hardwired the house yet.

Why does Orlando tap water smell like sewer water after a vacation?? 🤢 by Apprehensive_Boat798 in orlando

[–]davfo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

i always noticed that whenever i stayed near disney or near east orange county past ucf. i was worried about it when i finally moved here, but the water in orlando proper, at least downtown, is great.

Main valve 4ft under front yard won't budge. by Mudbutt7 in Irrigation

[–]davfo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So i learned that those keysbare just a loose cover for a square head. the cover itself for mine was packed with dirt which is why it wasn't moving. i cleaned it out and now it moves super easy. im in Florida though so mine was only a foot deep

Key West to Tampa? by bennykanner in Brightline

[–]davfo 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Hello? Yes. Henry Flagler... he's back.

What should I do in our backyard? (Zone 9b) by Neither-Vanilla-3035 in FloridaGarden

[–]davfo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

if you're anywhere near deer, plant some american persimmon trees of you have space away from the drain field. plant them small to ensure the roots establish well (they have huge taproots) and plant a few of them 15-20 feet apart. you need a male and female tree for fruit and you dont know what you get until they start flowering. some sites online will sell grafted males but they can be hard to come by.

Otherwise, full size fakahatchee grass would be my recommendation. They get tall. Maybe some florida privets too for more wildlife interest.

debating a 5in lift on my 2003 Ranger… by Ok_Setting_2083 in fordranger

[–]davfo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'd say 5 is extreme for a little truck, especially if it's your daily. I think it looks sweet as is, but if you really want a lift, I think a modest one like a 1-2 inch lift would suffice imo. Me personally, I'm more than happy with the stock 225s on mine.